Newlyweds walking hand in hand
THE GOLDEN HOURS EXPERIENCE

From first conversation
to final frame.

A clear, collaborative process keeps your wedding coverage relaxed, intentional, and true to you.

Our Process

Efficient by design.

Here's exactly what happens, step by step, from your first message to the moment your gallery lands in your inbox.

01

Inquire

Fill out the booking form with your date, package interest, and a bit about your story. We read every inquiry personally — no auto-responders, no call centers. You'll hear back from us directly with real availability and clear next steps.

Response in 24–48 hrs
02

Consultation

We hop on a short call — phone or video, your choice — to talk through your vision, walk through package options, and make sure we're the right fit for each other before anything is signed. Ask us anything, from our editing style to how we handle a rain plan.

15–20 min call
03

Contract & Retainer

Once you're ready to move forward, we send a straightforward digital contract and lock your date with a retainer. No confusing fine print — just clear terms covering deliverables, timeline, and payment schedule. Your date is only guaranteed once the retainer clears, so popular Saturdays are worth booking early.

Same week
04

Planning Call

About two to four weeks before your event, we schedule a planning call to finalize your day-of timeline, must-have shot list, and any specific moments you want captured. If you're working with a planner or venue coordinator, we loop them in directly so everyone's aligned before the cameras roll.

2–4 wks out
05

Coverage Day

This is the day it all comes together. Both directors show up on-site, shooting photo and film side by side from a single shot list — no juggling separate vendors, no explaining your vision twice. We move efficiently and stay out of the way when it counts, so you can actually be present in your own day.

Your event day
06

Edit & Delivery

After your event, our team gets to work editing your gallery and film. Standard delivery is three to six weeks — couples who need it sooner can add the Express Edit option for 10-business-day turnaround. You'll receive a private online gallery and your film, ready to download, share, and keep forever.

3–6 wks standard
Joyful bride embracing her groom
Newlyweds in a windswept grassy field
Elegant wedding couple embracing indoors
Creative Direction

How we approach every shoot.

Original work, directed by us.

All creative direction — composition, style, pacing, and final edit — is set by the Golden Hours Atlanta directors and shaped around what we learn together on your discovery call. We do not mimic or replicate the work of other photographers or filmmakers. Every gallery and film we deliver is built to be original, not a reproduction of someone else's style.

YOUR STORY STARTS HERE

Ready to make it cinematic?

Tell us about your date, your vision, and the moments that matter most.

Start Your Inquiry