I believe in low-stress, relaxed wedding days that allow you time to enjoy the experience. To ensure you come away with amazing wedding portraits, but, also, to make sure that our time together is more than a photo session. I want to help tell your story and create the best experience possible - which means my job starts long before the wedding and extends beyond the day itself.
SERVICES & INVESTMENT
Meg’s Marvels Photography specialized in full day coverage for small weddings and elopements with guest counts averaging around 0-60.
Now booking for 2025.
Two Mini Sessions Slots Available on Sunday, November 10th @ Hacienda de las Flores - 8:10am + 8:40am - $375 for 20 Minute Session - More Info Here
All sessions & weddings require a signed contract and retainer payment upon booking to ensure dates are reserved.
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ELOPEMENTS
STARTING AT $4,000 | AVERAGE INVESTMENT $5,500
Travel within 200 miles of Walnut Creek, CA included + travel packages available.
Timeline Building & Location Guidance
Access to my Planning Guide
Online Gallery + Print Release
A Beautiful Adventure & Amazing Photos
Please note: Weddings + Elopements require a $1200 non-refundable retainer upon booking. 50% retainer required for travel weddings.
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SMALL WEDDINGS
STARTING AT $4,000 | AVERAGE INVESTMENT $5,500
Travel within 200 miles of Walnut Creek, CA included + travel packages available.
Timeline Building & Location Guidance
Access to my Planning Guide
Online Gallery + Print Release
A Beautiful Adventure & Amazing Photos
Please note: Weddings + Elopements require a $1200 non-refundable retainer upon booking. 50% retainer required for travel weddings.
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COUPLES SESSIONS
All Sessions Take Place on Weekdays (MON-ThURS // Excluding holidays)
Includes travel within 40-80 miles of Walnut Creek, CA dependent on session option OR around pre-existing travel dates.
SIMPLE SESSION (1 Hour / 1 Location) - $650 / Local Discount Available within 20 Miles
STORYTELLING / ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS (2 Hours / 2 Locations) - $1,000
ADVENTURE SESSIONS (3.5 Hours / Up to 3 Locations) - $1,500
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Don’t see your location on the list? I’m always open to travelling outside of my pre-determined locations, so reach out if there are other places you want to go!
LET’S CHAT!
2024
OCTOBER
YOSEMITE & SEQUOIA KINGS CANYON
LAS VEGAS (ie; red rock canyon or valley of fire)
NOVEMBER
2024
MEXICO - CANCUN/COZUMEL
DECEMBER
2024
NEW ZEALAND
MARCH
2025
SOUTHWEST UTAH (VEGAS, ZION + TBD MOAB)
Big Sur
MAY
2025
BIG SUR
TAHOE
JUNE
2025
SHASTA
AUGUST
2025
NORTH CASCADES / PNW
PENDING TRIPS
2025
JOSHUA TREE (OCT/NOV)
MT WHITNEY/ALABAMA HILLS/MAMMOTH (JULY-SEPT)
GRAND TETON/JACKSON (JUNE OR SEPT/OCT)
GREECE - LIEKLY KALYMNOS (NOV) OR ICELAND (SUMMER)
STEPS TO BRINGING YOUR DREAM PHOTOS TO LIFE
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STEP 01
INQUIRE
1 | Reach out through my site and tell me the vision for your wedding day (it’s okay if you’re still figuring out the details!). Together, we’ll make sure we’re a great fit and then can work together to finalize the details.
2 | Once availability is confirmed, we’ll set up a time to talk and make sure we connect. Comfort is key to good photos, and I’ll be by your side most of the wedding day, so my goal is to feel like just another friend on the day! :)
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STEP 02
DREAMING UP THE PERFECT WEDDING DAY
It’s time to start brainstorming your dream wedding day. I can help with locations and itineraries to start sorting through what would make for the best day for you! Plus, I’ll send over my planning guide to help you along the way.
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STEP 03
PUTTING TOGETHER A PLAN
To ensure stunning photos and an amazing wedding day, we’ll put together a timeline. This can ensure we plan for the best light (aka the best photos) and to ensure the day doesn’t feel rushed. I’ll work with you on the small details to make sure you have a day that is low-stress and you’ll get all the photos you dreamed of.
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STEP 04
PREP FOR THE WEDDING
With week-of packing lists and reminders to the day of the wedding, I’ll be here to make sure you’re set up and ready to enjoy your day.
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STEP 05
YOUR WEDDING DAY
Relax, enjoy, and trust that I’ll capture so many beautiful memories for you both.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I always want to be transparent and aim to answer all your questions before you even book. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions I get asked:
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At the time, my minimum for wedding coverage is my half day option. This covers up to 5 continuous hours of the wedding day.
Because I only take on a limited number of wedding work throughout the year, keeping minimums helps ensure that I can concentrate my energy on giving every single couple an incredible experience. So much work goes into planning amazing elopement + wedding days, that I decided to implement minimums to ensure I was getting the chance to work with couples who were aligned in a vision to capture the full experience and story of their wedding day. But if you're looking for something more minimal, I can try my best to help connect you with a photographer that has those offerings within their business.
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This can depend on a few different factors, but I gurantee a minimum of 50 photos for every hour of shooting, though I won’t withhold anything I think you’ll love!
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Sessions are delivered within 3-4 weeks of the session date & elopements and weddings are delivered within 6-8 weeks.
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I have a variety of lenses and gear that I mix and match depending on what I’m shooting. Most commonly I’ll be shooting on a Canon r5 or Canon R6 mark II as my primary camera and a mix of lenses.
I use a mix of Canon L lenses with some of my favorites including my Canon 35mm f1.2, 50mm 1.4, 28-70 f2, 85mm f1.4, 70-200 f2.8 that I mix and match based on the day.
On wedding and elopement days, I commonly shoot with two bodies and switch between some different lenses depending on the part of the day. I also have flashes, a strobe, and light stands/diffusers for nighttime receptions and anything happening after the sun sets.
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No way! One of the reasons to hire a photographer in the first place is so that they can help make you comfortable in front of the camera and give you directions so you don’t feel lost. I like to play lots of games, ask questions, and guide you into flattering poses so that you don’t even have to worry. I also have a welcome guide to help with brainstorming/picking outfits/figuring out all the details so you don’t have to figure out all the logistics on your own. Though if you’re nervous or want to go beyond posing, I HIGHLY recommend planning a fun activity rather than just picking a backdrop to capture an experience.
On wedding days, I try to implement a slightly more documentary style approach outside of portrait times but will for sure move you into areas with the best light if I have the chance and help keep an eye out for any adjustments (like hairs out of place for example).
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For sessions, I require a $200 non-refundable deposit upon booking to retain your date. I require the rest of the payment the day of the session.
For weddings, I require for a $1200 non-refundable retainer to save the wedding date and kick off the initial planning. Then the rest of the payment is due 2-3 weeks before the wedding or elopement day. This is a good excuse to chat and go over the last minute details as well!
If you want to set up a payment plan, let me know, and I’m more than happy to figure something out! -
Both before & after you book, email is the absolute best way to get in touch with me. I’m very inconsistent at responding to text messages and tend to answer them in my head or forget to actually hit send. You should expect an email response from me within 1-3 business days of sending that email most of the time if I'm not travelling for work or personal.
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