Wedding Photography

What are the next steps in securing you for our wedding date?

Once you have confirmed your date and are ready to book, our team will send you a digital proposal that outlines all included in your wedding package. Once you have confirmed everything is correct, you will electronically sign and send back to us. At that time, you will also make a 25% deposit payment through a secure online portal that accepts any major credit card. Once both of these are complete, you will be officially booked! Be on the lookout for something coming in the mail to kick off this amazing, fun journey to "I Do"!  

As we get closer to our date, is there anything we need to do to better prepare? 

Once you book, I will send you a comprehensive guide that will help you better prepare for your wedding and know exactly what to expect with your photography coverage. From first looks, to sample photography timelines, to family photo lists, you'll be able to educate yourself on all items related to photography for your wedding. 

Wedding FAQs

Is editing included in your pricing?

Yes. All images are fully edited for lighting, color, slight skin softening and minor photoshop edits. Given the large amount of photos you receive, additional, more complex photoshop requests may require an extra charge. Please be aware of tan-lines and burns, as sometimes these edits become difficult and time-consuming - delaying the return of your photos. Our team does their best to catch any untucked shirts or stray hairs during picture time, but somet things may go unnoticed. Please note, fixing these issues post-edit takes extra time. We do not sell RAW images. 

When you book an associate photographer, you are getting the same experience you would if you booked with Iris as your photographer - the planning, client relations, timeline building, phone calls, delivery of images, etc. When we get closer to your date, Iris will connect you with your photographers (2), so you have the opportunity to schedule a phone call or FaceTime. They will be cc'd on all the finalized planning, so they are on the same page. If you are in town, we can even schedule a meeting with your lead photographer, whom you will know who it is at the time of booking. We have portfolios for all our associate photographers, which is located on our website. We pick your team based on availability. They all have worked together over the years, so they are a well-oiled machine for you! Most all of our associates have their own independent businesses, but their edit style makes their final product look very different than what Iris Moore Photography delivers, so we do not share their personal social medias to avoid any confusion.

When is my final balance due?

Your final balance is due 30 days out from your event. You will be automatically reminded by the electronic invoicing system we use. 

Is there a limit to how many photos you will shoot?

It's difficult to give an exact number because certain parts of your day are being shot at varying rates. But, on average, we deliver around 100 images per hour. You will receive images fully edited and ready to print. 

What does the 6 hour package cover?

What kind of experience should i expect when working with an associate photographer?

All of our wedding day coverage is consecutive (we do not allocate coverage throughout the day with "pauses"). 6 hours allows for some getting ready coverage and pre-ceremony portraits (first-look, bridal party, family formals), followed by ceremony, cocktail and the beginning of your reception (typically, enough to cover all the formalities -toasts, dances, cake cutting, etc.). There are not as many breaks for the couple or cushion for timing with this package. A sample photo timeline for 6 hours of coverage is as follows - PLEASE NOTE, EVERYONE'S TIMELINE WILL BE DIFFERENT, THIS IS NOT WHAT YOURS WILL SPECIFICALLY LOOK LIKE, IT'S JUST FOR REFERENCE   
     3:30pm - Getting ready coverage begins (Lead shooter w/               bride & 2nd shooter w/ groom) - details, robe shots, fun                   candids, etc. 
    4:15pm - Bride dressed - followed by solo portraits of bride or        any first look photos with family and/or bridesmaids 
    4:45pm - B + G First Look - a few portraits of couple to follow
    5:00pm - Bridesmaid photos to happen w/ lead shooter while        2nd shooter to take groomsmen photos 
    5:00pm - Groom photos with his guys & solo portraits   
    5:30pm - Entire group bridal party photos                      
    5:45pm - Formal photos complete - everyone hidden away &          freshen for ceremony
   6:00pm - Ceremony - formal family photos to follow at                     ceremony - couple to join cocktail hour upon completion 
   6:30pm - Cocktail hour - end of cocktail hour pull B + G for               sunset portraits, depending on what time sunset is on your event
   7:30pm - Reception - all formalities to occur before photo leaves
   9:30pm - Photography coverage ends

What does the 8 hour package cover?

How are my images delivered?

Images are delivered to clients through an online private gallery. You will have the ability to download and share all images in their full resolution format - no downsizing occurs at all, so you can print as big as you would like. 

What is a private online gallery?

Is there a requirement to purchase anything additional from you, such as a photo album or prints?

If my wedding is tiny, do I still need 2 photographers? Can I do less than 6 hours?

How soon will I get my pictures back?

We notice your prices are higher than other photographers in town. what makes you different?

Your private online gallery is an online platform for you to view, share AND download all your digital images. It's a very user-friendly program that allows clients to download all the images from their wedding, directly to their personal device(s). The images are full-resolution, ready to print files. The program is almost like a high-end dropbox, but it is desinged for wedding photography. You can download individaul photos, or all the photos at once. There's even web-sized versions of photos that can be downloaded, so all your social media posts look great! You can share the link to the gallery to anyone you'd like, and they can also download any photos they like (easier that having to burn CDs or send USBs to family/friends). 

Nope! Some packages include albums. You have 1 year to complete your album before you have an extra $150 charge (prices increase yearly with our manufacturer). We will send you a reminder to complete your album before your due date. If you do not have an album included with your package, you still have the option to purchase one. Please note, album pricing is discounted when included in the package. Additionally, we do offer prints and all different types of products, which are directly available through your online gallery. However, you have the rights to print through any company. 

Absolutely! We encourage couples to pick a package that fits with their initial budget if they know they want to get on the books. You can upgrade at anytime. This usually happens after we send out our photography questionnaire (60 days out), which will give you a better idea of all the things you want captured throughout your event.

We know how excited everyone is to get their wedding photos back and relive their day! So, our team works VERY hard to return photos as quickly as possible. To hold you over, we deliver a sneak peek gallery within the first 2 weeks or so of your wedding. This includes around 100-150 images - plenty to hold you over an highlight your day! However, because we value the quality of your images, it takes us around 10-12 weeks to get your fully edited gallery delivered.

Why would I want the unlimited coverage package?

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With 8 hours, you have a little bit more cushion with timing throughout the day, allowing you to avoid the feeling of being rushed. 8 hours allows us to spend extra time on photographing details during the getting ready portion of your day, pre-ceremony portraits (first-look, possible photos around town, bridal party, family formals), followed by ceremony, cocktail and generally your entire reception, ending with a special exit (sparklers, etc.). A sample photo timeline for 8 hours of coverage is as follows - PLEASE NOTE, EVERYONE'S TIMELINE WILL BE DIFFERENT, THIS IS NOT WHAT YOURS WILL SPECIFICALLY LOOK LIKE, IT'S JUST FOR REFERENCE   
     2:30pm - Getting ready coverage begins (Lead shooter w/               bride & 2nd shooter w/ groom) - details, robe shots, fun                   candids, etc. 
    3:30pm - Bride dressed - followed by solo portraits of bride or        any first looks with family and/or bridesmaids 
    4:00pm - B + G First Look - portraits of couple to follow (option      to go around Key West and get some fun photos)
    4:00pm - Bridesmaid photos to happen w/ lead shooter while        2nd shooter to take groomsmen photos 
    4:00pm - Groom photos with his guys & solo portraits   
    4:30pm - Entire group bridal party photos 
    5:00pm - Family formal photos                  
    5:30pm - Formal photos complete - everyone hidden away &          freshen for ceremony
   6:00pm - Ceremony - formal family photos to follow at                     ceremony - couple to join cocktail hour upon completion 
   6:30pm - Cocktail hour - end of cocktail hour pull B + G for               sunset portraits, depending on what time sunset is on your event
   7:30pm - Reception begins
   10:30pm - Sparkler exit to end the reception

I don't need an engagement session or welcome party/rehearsal coverage. Do you offer discounts or wedding day coverage substitutions?

Can I add or change my package after I book?

With destination weddings, travel is usually involved. So, some couples make a whole trip out of their wedding with multiple events taking place throughout a week's span. This package is covers all your events (room to work on customizing if necessary) at a very discounted rate on hourly coverage combined. This package is also tailored for couples that have a reception that extends past 11pm or are interested in "after party" pictures downtown. 

All of our packages are designed to best fit the needs of our clients based on the countless number weddings we have shot. While we don't offer substitutions for engagement/rehearsal coverage, we do offer couples the ability to use the coverage as a separate portrait session (anniversary shoot, family, maternity, etc.) within two years of your wedding date. You also have the option to order two 16x20 framed prints instead, as well. 

Iris Moore Photography prides itself on being a high-end experience from start to finish, not just a photographer that shows up on your wedding day. This is something that is very important for our couples duirng the wedidng planning process, as it is can be very overwhleming, stressful and unfamiliar, especially if it is happening from afar. Over the last decade, we have realized that it takes a village to run a business at top performance, not just one person. So, our pricing reflects the workings of a full team, not just an individual. Our team has made it possible for Iris Moore Photography to offer a seamless, transparent, fun and dependable experience for all of our clients, from booking to post delivery of your images. All of our employees have stuck with us from the beginning because of the loyal, supportive, positive and fun environment we have been able to create - something that really stands out to our clients as they work with all of us along the way. The countless hours the entire team puts into making sure you are getting exactly what you want is something invaluable, in our opinion. With 4 associate photographers that are born and raised in Key West, we have a unique relationship with local vendors and the island itself. Making our clients feel like they are part of our island's One Human Family atmosphere the second they reach out to our team. Iris, herself, has made sure that each member of her team feels supported, appreciated and respected, which has created an atmosphere that translates to the client-vendor relationship. Our pricing makes it possible for Iris Moore Photography to provide for her team at a level required to maintain that type of atmosphere. 

I am getting married outside of Key West. Do you travel? Is there a fee?

All of our packages include a second shooter. We do not offer any wedding day coverage without two photographers. The second shooter not only acts as a photographer, but also as an assistant, direction and right hand man to the lead. 

Although we live in paradise, we do love to travel to other paradises! If you are having a destination wedding outside of the Florida Keys, let us know, and we can give you more information on our travel packages. Otherwise, the following travel fee's apply: 

For Collections 3 & 4 - a $200 travel fee is applied to any  events in Marathon (2 hour round trip from Key West) & $350 for events in Islamorada (3-4 hour round trip from Key West)

For Collections 1 & 2 - Travel fee is waived for events in Marathon. $150 travel fee applied for Islamorada events

Ultimate Collection - Travel fees waived (unless outside of the Florida Keys and an overnight stay is required)