I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Steph. You can call me Steph or Stephanie, I honestly like both which is why you will see the two interchanged often across my platforms and emails. I am a born and raised New Englander from Western Mass. My husband and I lived on Cape Cod for nearly a decade with our GSD pups which is where I started and grew my business to what it is today. Though back in Western Mass, I take everything I learned while living as a Cape Codder with me in all I do. My love for the landscape around us and constant need for creating are just some of those.
My shooting style focuses on capturing spontaneous shots with movement. I will prompt when it is needed and also let moments unfold naturally. I pride myself in making my couples very comfortable in front of my camera so the real them shines.
I bring a calm yet excited energy to your wedding day. I only know this because couples keep telling me how calm and stress-free they feel the whole day. This makes my heart sing! Especially as a type-A planner, and generally anxious person myself, I'm happy to take all of the stress out of the day for you. When working with me, the highest quality photos are a given, but the experience and being fully present is equally important. You will enjoy the day and not feel rushed to each moment of the day. I will make sure we stay on track and on time while also allowing you to enjoy all the in between moments that are special on the day like enjoying each other and spending time with your best people.
Enough about me, I can’t wait to hear more about you and your story!
Warmly,
Steph
Wedding Photography Packages
Your wedding day is a reflection of your unique love and your wedding package should fit exactly what you need, this is why I offer a few options to make sure it is a great fit.
If you have any questions at all or don't see something you maybe hoped for, just ask! It is a lot to take in, I get it. Certainly don't go silent from information overload. I'm here to help make this a great experience for you two! Local to Western Mass? Lets meet for coffee and go through it together!
The Perfect Day - Wedding Package
This is my most popular package because it covers your best day and allows for some travel between locations, buffer between events and more time for you to relax and enjoy the day. Main events of both partners getting ready, first look(s), wedding party portraits and family portraits, ceremony, through into most of the reception (first & parent dances, speeches, cake cutting, and plenty of dancing) sunset portraits together and any grand exits if you choose to do so.
8-10 hours of coverage
• Two photographers
• Connection Session - multi location (engagement session)
• Online gallery of web sized images
• Full size .jpegs on a complimentary flash drive
• Personal print release
• Custom timeline building
• Album Credits for us to build your custom wedding album after the big day
• nearly all New England travel included
$5400
The Essentials - Wedding Package (1 photographer // 2 photographer* options)
This package covers a medium to larger wedding day and allows for some buffer between events. This is my most popular package and covers events of getting ready of one or both partners (2 photographer) with, optional first look, wedding party portraits, family portraits, ceremony, through more of the reception (first & parent dances, speeches, cake cutting , early dancing, and possibly sunset portraits together.
7-8 hours of coverage
• One photographer
• Connection Session - one location (engagement session)
• Online gallery of web sized images
• Full size .jpegs on a complimentary flash drive
• Personal print release
• Custom timeline building consult
• MA, CT, or RI travel included
$4200 // ( 2 photographers: $4800*)
Simple & Sweet - Wedding Package
This package covers smaller weddings that have a seamless timeline for the day. Everything is at the same location to make the most out of this coverage time. The tail end of one partner getting ready, first look (often recommended depending on time of year), wedding party portraits, family portraits, ceremony, early part of the reception (important dances, speeches, and cake cutting -- suggested before dinner).
6 hours of coverage
• One photographer
• Online gallery of web sized & full size .jpegs to download
• Personal print release
• Custom timeline building
• Half off an Engagement Session
• most MA travel included
$3400
+more time can always be added to any package at $400/hr
“Not only is Steph great at taking the awkwardness out of a shoot and making it fun, but she also captures the moment perfectly and delivers breathtaking results.” -jamie g.
So, if you have made it this far, you are probably interested wedding photography and want a lot more information. Pricing is a good place to start but what about what to expect, how it all goes down, etc? Well, I am about to walk you through it all. Hopefully by the end you wont have any questions, but if you do I would be more than happy to help.
1. Lets chat!
I would love to hear about your vision for the day and how I can to make it as perfect and stress-free as possible. Let me know a good time to chat and we can connect for a phone call or facetime. I may send over a small questionnaire to fill me in on some details so I can suggest the best options for you.
2. It's a date!
I can't wait to capture your wedding day for you both! I'm so honored to be a special part of the day. But, what's next? I'll build your customized proposal for your day and send it over with your contract. After your contract is signed with your retainer paid, you're in! Now the fun begins.
3. Planning
We will go through and I'll help build your timeline for the day to make sure everything has it's moment and you can focus on the most important part, having the best day! This is usually 3-4 months out. I've built numerous timelines for many different wedding days and it is the best way to ensure your day runs perfectly.
About 2 months out from your big day I will send you a wedding day questionnaire to ensure we are on the same page for the day. Some of the questions may have been touched on but I like having it all in one place so there are no surprises later.
4. The Big Day
I will arrive early because that is just how I role. I like to start the day focusing on your details to give them the time they deserve. Wedding invitation, jewelry, heirlooms, etc. The special parts that make the day yours.
From that point I am with you for most of the day. We spend so much of the day together and you can count on me fixing your hair, hyping you up, and making you look fabulous. You need a break? I got you. Someone being too pushy or photo demanding? Shoot me a look and we're moving on to the next thing. I got your back!
5. The show isn't over yet
We hug goodbye at the reception, now what? Before any editing begins, I always triple back-up everything shot that day. What that means is your photos are safe with me. They will be saved in 3 different places before I even start the editing process to ensure nothing gets lost or damaged. While we are on the topic, I also shoot on duplicate SD cards in each of my cameras all day to also ensure your images are safe and in 2 places before I even leave the event.
After the big day I am exhausted, but I am also just too dang excited that I need to share a couple sneak peaks with you while the magic is still fresh. I'll spare you all the editing process details but you can expect roughly 2-3 time the amount of time I spent with you on your wedding day to be put into your post-production editing. This process takes me anywhere from 2 to 5 weeks depending on my current workload. I do all of the editing myself and hand adjust each and every image to make sure it is perfect.
Before you receive your high-res images in the mail, I will delivery your online gallery! These images are perfect for web sharing and you and you family can order prints directly from your online gallery.
“she was organized, easy to work with, and friendly with the guests. I have received many compliments on her work and have nothing but great things to say about her. She is truly one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Her work is amazing and speaks for itself.” -Brianna s.
Wedding Albums & Photo Books
The perfect family heirloom and handmade to last. My albums are the highest quality on the market and come in sizes 8x8, 10x10, and 12x12 with numerous options in size and budget. Album pricing starts at $250 (most couples spend an average of $450+). I work with you on the design and layout to create the perfect keepsake that you will want to show off on your coffee table or bookshelf. Albums stand the test of time making the perfect family heirloom.
Photo Books are also a great way to enjoy your images and come in sizes 8x8 & 10x10 with customizable options. Photo Books are a more economical route starting at $200 with thinner pages with some flex. I work with you on the design and layout to create the perfect book to pull out on your anniversary.
All of the pricing break downs can be sent to you to browse and see.
Full Wedding Galleries
Here are two full wedding day galleries that were delivered to clients. Please do not save, screenshot, or otherwise post any images from these galleries out of respect to the couples and their families. These galleries are for viewing only as an example of deliverables with Stephanie Motyka Photography.
Full Wedding Day in Topsfield, MA
Whats next?
I can't wait to hear more about all the fun details! Lets connect to talk all about it.
Your date will be officially booked when you both sign your contract with a retainer paid. The default payment option is 50/50. I can set up payments to be 50/50, three equal payments, or four equal payments, just ask! While I currently have your date open, it is not held until I send you a project proposal with your contract and invoice. This keeps everything fair to other couples who may be looking to book your same date.
I am so excited our paths crossed and I can’t wait to hear more about you and your photography needs so that we will be a great fit for making it happen. In the meantime, feel free to head to my google listing to see what past clients have to say (that is if you haven't already!)
Frequently Asked Q’s
Do I need one photographer or two? I’ve actually shot many small and mid sized weddings completely solo. I’m confident in capturing exactly what I need and want on a wedding day. I have no problem getting where I need to be to get the shot. I will say, if your wedding day quite large and/or spread out to the point where I would have to literally be in two places at once then having a second photographer is the answer. This comes most into play during getting ready and ceremony. If the you and your partner are getting ready in very different locations at the same time. Another perk of a second photographer is alternative vantage points and angles during the day especially the ceremony.
How do I get my photos? Do I own them? You will receive the photos in an online gallery at a smaller file size, perfect for sharing with guests online. You will receive the high-res, full-sized images on a flash drive in the mail shortly after the online gallery is published.
For personal use, yes, you own them!. You receive a personal print release with your wedding package. This allows you to print your photos as many times as you wish. You may also share them with your family and friends, free of watermarks. I do ask, if you post them to social media, please tag us so new friends can find me. The copyright always remains with me. You may see your beautiful face on my website, print work, social media, and more. You are not authorized to publish the images to magazines, online blogs, or anything outside of personal use without my consent.
