YOUR RIVER BEND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY PROPOSAL
A WEDDING ROOTED IN FAMILY,
CONNECTION & JOYFUL CELEBRATION
Congratulations, Mariah & Christopher!
Your October wedding at River Bend sounds like the kind of celebration I love documenting most. After learning more about your plans, I'm envisioning a day centered around family, meaningful connection, candid moments, and the people who matter most.
The big moments will absolutely be documented, but I'm equally focused on the hugs, laughter, conversations, and interactions happening all around you throughout the day.
Because family moments and candid storytelling are so important to you, I've built these recommendations around a first look, allowing most formal portraits to be completed before the ceremony so you can spend more time celebrating with your guests afterward.
YOUR WEDDING DAY
DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2027
LOCATION: RIVER BEND | LYONS, COLORADO GUEST COUNT: APPROXIMATELY 140
CEREMONY TIME: 3:00-3:30 PM
RECEPTION END: 10:00 PM
VISION
Family-Focused • Candid • Joyful • Story-Drive
RECOMMENDED COVERAGE OPTIONS
Below are the two options I feel best support the way you're envisioning your wedding day.
extended Signature collection
Up to 9 hours
Total: $3,600
12:00 PM — Coverage begins, details, getting ready, venue imagery
1:15 PM — First look
1:30 PM — Couple portraits
2:10 PM — Wedding party portraits
2:40 PM — Family portraits
3:30 PM — Ceremony
4:00 PM — Cocktail hour + candid storytelling
5:30 PM — Sunset portraits
5:45 PM — Reception entrance
6:15 PM — Dinner service
7:00 PM — Toasts
7:45 PM — Dancing and celebration
9:00 PM — Coverage ends
BEST FOR:
Couples who want complete coverage of the most meaningful parts of the day while prioritizing family, candid moments, sunset portraits, and the highlights of the reception.
THE DOWL EXPERIENCE
Up to 10 hours + Complimentary 1-hour engagement session
Total: $3,900
Best for fuller reception coverage and a planned exit
12:00 PM — Coverage begins, details, getting ready, venue imagery
1:15 PM — First look
1:30 PM — Couple portraits
2:10 PM — Wedding party portraits
2:40 PM — Family portraits
3:30 PM — Ceremony
4:00 PM — Cocktail hour + candid storytelling
5:30 PM — Sunset portraits
5:45 PM — Reception entrance
6:15 PM — Dinner service
7:00 PM — Toasts
7:45 PM — Dancing and celebration
9:00 PM — Reception candids and guest interactions
10:00 PM — Planned exit, Coverage ends
BEST FOR:
Couples who want the fullest story of their wedding day, including later reception coverage, additional guest interactions, dancing, and a planned exit.
OPTIONAL ENHANCEMENTS
SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER
$90/hour
9 Hours: $810
10 Hours: $900
Recommended for larger guest counts, additional candid coverage, and multiple perspectives throughout the day.
With approximately 140 guests and your desire to prioritize family moments and candid interactions, a second photographer can be especially helpful in capturing guest experiences, reactions, and moments happening simultaneously throughout the celebration.
OPTIONAL ENHANCEMENTS
Engagement Session
30-Minute Session | $275
1-Hour Session | $375
A relaxed session designed to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera while creating meaningful photographs before the wedding day.
YOUR WEDDING VISION
The heart of your wedding day isn't just the timeline. It's the people gathered around you.
My approach is centered on documenting those relationships honestly and intentionally. While I'll guide portraits when needed, I'm equally focused on the moments you can't plan for: your family's reactions during the ceremony, conversations during cocktail hour, laughter during dinner, and all of the in-between interactions that become more meaningful over time.
THE MOOD
Joyful • Genuine • Family-Focused • Celebratory
A true-to-color approach that preserves the emotion, atmosphere, and connection of your day exactly as it felt.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EVERY COLLECTION
Optional coffee or Zoom meeting
Personalized timeline planning
Priority preview within 48 hours
8-week gallery delivery
Print rights
WHY RIVER BEND IS PERFECT FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
- Beautiful foothill views and Colorado scenery
- Gorgeous fall colors and October light
- Natural spaces for portraits and candid moments
- A relaxed atmosphere that encourages meaningful connection
- A venue that keeps the focus on your people and your story
YOUR PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATION
THE DOWL EXPERIENCE | 10 HOURS | $3,900
Based on your guest count, vision for a relaxed timeline, and excitement for sunset portraits, I believe The Dowl Experience is the best fit for your wedding day.
With 10 hours of coverage and a complimentary engagement session, we'll have the time and flexibility to document your story naturally, from getting ready through the reception without feeling rushed.
With approximately 140 guests, I would also recommend considering a second photographer as an add-on for additional guest coverage and candid moments throughout the day.