J.R. + Liv’s
Wedding Photography Proposal
Thursday, August 21st, 2025 | Laguna Beach + San Juan Capistrano | Sunset: 7:30p
“She was the only photographer that took notes during our meeting...If you are looking for someone who will listen to your needs/wants...she is the one to go to! If I could get married again, she would be the one I choose.”
— Naomi O.
Hi, J.R. + Liv! Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me. I’m excited you’ve chosen your wedding date! To recap our conversation, it sounds like you’re looking for a photographer who:
will incorporate a 60% candid/40% posed style throughout the day.
appreciates your vintage aesthetic!
will keep in mind your preference for more close ups than wide shots.
can create images that look “lived in” instead of stiff or stuffy.
is well versed with Laguna Beach portrait locations and photographing at the Mission.
is sensitive to your desires and will prioritize them over their own portfolio goals.
understands that you don’t particularly enjoy having your photo taken and will create a comfortable and relaxed environment for you.
knows that you want LOTS of great photos. Quality AND quantity matter to you. :)
is comfortable with the pressure of photography being one of your top priorities of the day!
I’m confident I can bring your vision to life!
“I don't know where to start, let's go with BOOK HER, NOW. STOP READING AND BOOK HER! Carsten is an amazing photographer who knows what the heck she is doing. She takes the time to get to know you as a couple (we did our engagement photos and wedding photos with her) and makes sure you are comfortable and just captures every beautiful moment.”
— Tatiana W.
Photos that’ll give you
happy tears for years.
Wedding Collections
Every collection includes:
• High resolution digital images delivered via an online gallery • No image maximum (all deliverable images will be edited and provided) • Unrestricted printing rights • Detailed photo timeline questionnaire & guidance • Access to: A secure Client Portal where you can find all your wedding photography documents in one place • My preferred vendors list • My preferred professional photo lab for the highest quality prints (not available to the average consumer)
Heirloom Collection
• Up to 8 hours of photography coverage
(no worrying about running out of time)
• Second photographer on the wedding day
(even more images!)
• (3) 10x10 Albums featuring your favorite 100 images
(great for gifting albums to parents)
• 2 week turnaround time for edited images (max)
Total: 8400
Nostalgia Collection
• Up to 7 hours of photography coverage
• (1) 8x8 Album featuring your favorite 50 images
• 3 week turnaround time for edited images (max)
• Total: 5400
Essentials Collection
• Up to 6 hours of photography coverage
• 4 week turnaround time for edited images (max)
Total: 4400
à la carte
• Additional hour of photography: 500
• Second photographer: 500 flat rate
• 8x8 Album featuring your favorite 50 images: 1200
• 10x10 Album featuring your favorite 100 images: 1600
• Move up to the top of the editing queue (max 1 week turnaround): 550
“We just received our wedding photos and cried the whole time looking through them! We can’t stop going through them — we love every detail that she captured.”
— Jake + Tiffany
“She goes above and beyond in terms of her editing, making random runs on the wedding day if you forgot something, keeping everyone in the party calm during the getting ready hectic moments, taking charge when family started to butt in, and making you feel so special on your day. 10/10 would book her again.”
— Amy L.
Next Steps
Ask me anything
Sometimes couples want some clarification about something in their proposal. I’d love to jump on a call to answer any questions that might come up.
Collaborate
You want a personalized photo experience that feels like you. We can reconfigure it until it’s perfect.
Reserve your date
If you saw a collection that does feel perfect, let’s get August 21st, 2025 blocked off on my calendar! The retainer is only $1000 with the remaining balance due 30 days before your wedding.
“Hundreds of beautiful pictures and not a single bad picture. What more could I ask for?! Do yourself a favor and hire Carsten. She is absolutely worth it!”
— Michelle M.
“The value, professionalism, and quality we got from Carsten were all top level, we can't recommend her enough for your wedding!”
— Connor S.
My promise:
Your photos will feel like you.
Contact Me
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