THE EXPERIENCE
If you could push a button to plan your perfect wedding, you would do it, wouldn’t you? From decorations to what you’re going to serve and the 30 million different color pallets, things can get overwhelming. The last thing that should be stressing you out and adding to the endless to-do’s is your wedding photographer. Don’t get us wrong, with so many talented people in the world, it can be tough to make a decision, but that’s why we’re here! We’re here to help take away as much stress as possible. Like, how (un)comfortable you feel in front of the camera, your day-of timeline, who will be photographing what, and yes, we think you should totally choose the fajita bar.
As your photographers, we want to document your story exactly how it unfolds, and we want to capture it all. The moments you’re a part of and the ones you didn’t even see. We want to witness those last quiet moments alone before the aisle and the way you both smile from ear to ear at each other during the ceremony. We want to show off that windblown hair and how much water was rung out of your dress after you danced in the rain. We want to capture how ridiculously good (or bad) your family is at dancing and the look on your guests’ faces when someone from your wedding party brings up that unforgettable college memory during their toast — the big moments and the little ones in between.
It’s going to be an absolutely magical day and we’re going to help you remember it all.
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the creative process
the investment
IT'S ALL ABOUT
Before you're ever in front of our camera, we have to be a great fit. Every wedding is unique because every couple is unique. Building a friendship with the two of you is how we know we'll be able to capture your day perfectly. Plus, it is way more fun that way! You're going to be looking at these photos forever, don't let some stranger take them!
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step one
As soon as you are ready and able, we highly recommend booking us as soon as possible! Some couples have booked us before even picking a venue and some book us over a year out. We want to give our couples the best experience possible, so we only take on a limited number of weddings per month -- this means our calendar fills up quickly! Book us a soon as possible to reserve your date.
save the date
step two
Let's plan your engagement session!
This is such an exciting time and we want your photographs to reflect that! We'll work together to find the perfect location and create some magic that will be perfect for your save-the-dates, wedding website and that amazing guest book for the wedding! It's also a perfect time to practice being on the other side of our camera and experience how enjoyable it can be!
Engagement session
step three
There are a lot of elements that go into your wedding day timeline and this is where our expertise comes in. We'll certainly recommend doing a first-look but most of all, create a timeline that maximizes our time together and let's you actually enjoy your wedding day. We've worked on a ton of wedding timelines, so let us help reduce your stress.
your timeline
step four
Oh my goodness, your wedding day is finally here! All the months of planning and guess what? You're going to be able to relax and enjoy this amazing time with your friends and family because you hired us. All the questions have been answered, the timeline is done and it's time for your gorgeous details and memories to be captured!
your wedding
step five
It's time for us to deliver your photographs!
The anticipation will totally be killing you but don't worry, that's what sneak peeks are for! Good things take time so expect a turn around time of about 6-8 weeks.
We can't wait to get your photographs back to you and let you relive that magical day all over again!!
delivery
step six
LET'S TALK ABOUT
the Investment
Your wedding photography investment is something that you will cherish forever. This isn’t just a wedding day investment, it’s a generational investment, your legacy. Your memories will be all that is left (aside from your love for each other, of course!) after this monumental day is over and these photographs will preserve those memories, forever.
We are always happy to offer payment plans when needed — just let us know during booking and we can make it happen. By hiring the right photographer, it means you’ll have memories that you can cherish for generations to come.
We’re available for travel, wherever love takes you.
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HOW MANY PHOTOS will we receive?
We don’t put a cap or a limit on what we will deliver and we never leave anything out. We don’t have a set number on how many you will receive but typically for weddings, you receive about 70-100 images per hour of coverage. For sessions, we typically deliver a total of 100-150. Every wedding is different and varies from the last, and numbers are always changing. If you’d like to see some full wedding galleries, please feel free to ask! We are happy to send over a few so you can get an idea of what we deliver.
WHEN WILL WE RECEIVE OUR IMAGES?
We hand edit every photo that we deliver and put a great deal of time in the final product. During the busy seasons it takes us about 6-8 weeks after your wedding date to deliver the final images but we stay in touch during the process so that you know when you will receive them! We know you are so excited to get them back and we can't wait to get them back to you!
OUR PET’S ARE LIKE OUR CHILDREN, CAN WE bring THEM?
Say no more! Every time, no matter what, 1,000,000% yes. But if it’s a snake, Nick may sit this one out haha. As parents of two dogs and a cat, we strongly believe in bringing along your fur babes or even incorporating them in your wedding party/guest list. They’re like family and if you want them there, consider it done!
DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
We sure do! Typical payment schedules require 50% down at time of booking to hold your date and the remaining 50% is due 60 days prior to your wedding or shoot date. If you’d like a more extensive payment plan, we can break the payments in to as many as 6 equal payments — just let us know what you prefer and we will make it happen.
DO YOU SHOOT MATERNITY OR FAMILY SESSIONS?
Yes! We’re here to capture your love story and one day, that may include kids, family get togethers, vacations and holidays. We would LOVE to be apart of those moments too! We seriously love being able to stay in touch and hear all about the exciting things that happen in your life because again, we want to be more than just photographers for you. When these moments do happen, know you have someone you can always trust and call to capture it.
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I can’t say enough good things about Sam and Nick of Anorda Photography. I am a bit of a high maintenance customer and I picked the perfect professionals for my proposal. Sam is very communicative and quick to respond. She’s great at calming your nerves and fears and is super personable. You can tell she cares about you as a person when you speak with her and she makes your experience nothing but fun. They take some seriously good photos and have an eye for the best light/scenery. Hire Anorda with confidence, you’ll have a great experience!
nothing but fun"
"makes your experience
rocky mountain national park surprise proposal
REBECCA + MATT
Samantha and Nick were everything we hoped for! They were so friendly, flexible, encouraging, and not to mention, talented! They beautifully captured all the special moments of our engagement and wedding, and we will definitely be giving them a call for any and all future photography needs. Would absolutely recommend!
ALL THE SPECIAL MOMENTS"
"they beautifully captured
SHELBY COURTHOUSE ELOPEMENT
JULIA + LEAH
Sam and Nick are such a sweet couple. They make you feel as if you've known them forever. They have an exceptional talent and we could not have been happier with our pictures. They are simply beautiful! Our overall experience was absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend them for every occasion.
YOU'VE KNOWN THEM FOREVER"
"they make you feel as if
VENUE: ASHEVILLE BOTANICAL GARDENS
CARLY + MARC
Sam and Nick are truly amazing at what they do. Their passion and talent is obvious in their work but what I enjoyed most about working with them was their ability to make us feel comfortable while being photographed. We hired them for our engagement session and wedding. I would definitely hire them again!!
HIRE THEM AGAIN!!"
"i would definitely
DAIRY BARN AT ANNE SPRINGS CLOSE GREENWAY WEDDING
HALEIGH + WES
Samantha and Nick went above and beyond to help us stay happy and relaxed on our wedding day. They are passionate about their work, fun, creative and great to work with. The pictures... are absolutely breathtaking!! We would definitely hire them again!
TO HELP US STAY HAPPY & RELAXED"
"went above and beyond
MAX PATCH ELOPEMENT
KAYLA + TREVOR
Amazing Couple with amazing photos! Sam and Nick were amazing to work with for our wedding! They were flexible, professional, prompt, and fun. Their skilled abilities are shown in their amazing work and finished products. I would highly recommend them for your photography needs!
WITH AMAZING PHOTOS!"
"amazing couple
HOMEWOOD ASHEVILLE WEDDING
EMILY + ANDY
Samantha and Nick were everything we hoped for! They were so friendly, flexible, encouraging, and not to mention, talented! They beautifully captured all the special moments of our engagement and wedding, and we will definitely be giving them a call for any and all future photography needs. Would absolutely recommend!
PUT US RIGHT AT EASE"
"wonderful attitude and
JC RAULSTON ARBORETUM WEDDING
JEN + LEIGH
Highly recommend! Sweetest couple with amazing talent. We just got our sneak peeks back and they already blew us away. Their willingness to travel to you is just the icing on the cake. Make your life easier and just hire them. You’ll thank me I promise.
WITH AMAZING TALENT"
"sweetest couple
THE CLUB OF KNIGHTS CORAL GABLES MIAMI WEDDING
BRITTANY + RUBÉN
They did our engagement and wedding photos and neither day was what you’d consider ideal weather. For the engagement photos it rained and for our wedding, the fog was so thick that by the end of our time, we could barely see a few feet in front of us. Sam and Nick just rolled with it and were so good at making me and Andrew feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. To sum up: they are a great team who genuinely care about producing the product their client wants, they are very nice but also professional. You won't be disappointed!
WHO GENUINELY CARE"
"they are a great team
CRAGGY GARDENS ELOPEMENT
ASHLEY + ANDREW
Sam and Nick exceeded our expectations! My husband and I cry every time we watch the video and it is something we will cherish forever. They were both super easy to work with and definitely bring a laid-back energy to their style and approach (which is needed for high anxiety brides!). We definitely plan to use Sam and Nick again for any major life event photo shoots needed and recommend them 1,000%. THANK YOU ANORDA!
EVERY TIME WE WATCH THE VIDEO"
"my husband and i cry
WHITE POINT GARDENS CHARLESTON ELOPEMENT
STEPHANIE + BRODY
Samantha and Nick are extremely personable. They did an outstanding job and exceeded my highest expectations for capturing the moment that I proposed to my girlfriend. They drove 2.5 hours to the site, got there an hour ahead of time to scope it out, and hid so that we could keep the surprise until the last moment. The photos that they took were outstanding and are very professional. Most importantly, they are good people. Hire them - you will be happy that you did.
MY HIGHEST EXPECTATIONS"
"outstanding job & exceeded
PRETTY PLACE CHAPEL SURPRISE PROPOSAL
KAITLYN + MIKE
I am blown away by my maternity photos. She captured our family so beautifully, and they are easily my favorite photos ever taken of all of us. I don’t know how I’ll narrow it down to which pictures we display, and what a wonderful problem to have! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. These memories will last a lifetime. My 2 year old still talks about how much fun this day was.
WILL LAST A LIFETIME"
"these memories
JETTON PARK MATERNITY
ELIZABETH N.
Every aspect of my experience with Anorda Photography was perfect. They are very punctual and professional with communication, and are very personable during your photoshoot. If you do not have a preference, they suggest great spots where you can capture the best lighting as well as poses to capture emotion, resulting in the best pictures. They don't go overboard with their photo editing software. Your pictures will look very natural if that is the look you are looking for.
EXPERIENCE WAS PERFECT"
"every aspect of my
HISTORIC YATES MILL MATERNITY
ARIELLE P.
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