WEDDING & ELOPEMENT PACKAGES
For a day that is more than just the union of two souls.
YOUR DAY MEANS MORE TO US THAN A WEDDING
It’s a new chapter in your life. It’s a new beginning with the one you love most in the world. Your love is sacred and one of a kind full of its joys, laughter, good and bad times, and best of all, your memories. It’s a story worth sharing and keeping for years to come.
OUR COLLECTIONS ARE TAILORED TO GIVE YOU:
+ Peace of mind throughout your day
+ The best photos that will make you smile wildly
+ Everlasting memories that mark your new chapter
+ That feeling when you drink hot chocolate
YOUR STORY IS WAITING TO BE TOLD
YOUR NEW JOURNEY STARTS HERE
“We keep this love in a photograph. We made these memories for ourselves. Where our eyes are never closin'. Hearts are never broken. And time's forever frozen still”
ED SHEERAN, PHOTOGRAPH
I was born in ‘94 and grew up with those old, rustic photographs scattered on the living room floor. I remember seeing all those smiles with on the pictures, all the light leaks due to the film roll being exposed, and the scratches on the film. To some, these may seem like flimsy and disposable pieces of pictures, but to me, they represent the timelessness in those moments; how things were so much simpler back then and how just remembering those days makes you feel nostalgic and happy inside.
That is what I base my photography on. That feeling, that message, that simple idea to give back to the wonderful souls that chose me to be their photographer. I want you to experience that joyous feeling that I felt when I look back on those photographs down the line with these wedding photos. They are more than just digital pictures to share with family and friends. They are you. The you in that time that celebrated your special day with people you love.
My job is more than just being your photographer. My duty is to be your friend and your guide through your wedding. From big celebrations to the quiet elopements, I will never stop working for your memories. With that sentiment, all you need to do is be free and be yourself! I want you to show me all the aspects of your life. The awkwardness, the funny, the goofy, the playfulness. I want to see your TRUE self in THIS moment when I take that picture.
As long as I am your photographer, you and I are partners in crime and will CREATE something that you’ll look back on and smile. So what are you waiting for? Let’s craft a story you will never forget and walk down that aisle.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, IN EVERY WAY
EVERY PACKAGE IS UNIQULY TAILORED, BUT YOU CAN EXPECT THESE IN EVERY PACKAGE.
1
Constant Communication, no ghosting
When you book a vendor for any event in your life, one of the stresses is that things may shift and change or you may just want peace of mind and get updates on who you paid good money for. I’ve seen it way too much where good couples get ghosted or ignored by their vendors when reaching out and it really gets to me that we as professionals in the industry are not living up to better standards to what we are being hired for.
With us, we do NOT tolerate this kind of unprofessionalism. If you have any need to contact us to let us know about a change or simply want confirmation, we will never leave you hanging and get back to you within 1-2 business days. You can even send me a text on my cell.
2
A Guide to Light Your Way
As someone who has been doing this for over ten years now, I’ve picked up a lot of things as a wedding photographer and that also applies to Elopement & Destination weddings. If you are feeling lost in your journey to a one-of-a-kind wedding experience, we will be there to help and guide you throughout the journey. I’m talking about monthly video calls, text messages, emails, consultations, location scouting and research, you get the entirety of Studio Taiyo when you book with us.
3
Breathtaking & Lifelong Images
I live by the message that was taught to me long ago that we are not photographers; we are time-keepers. We are more than just someone with a fancy camera. We CRAFT stories with each picture we take and with each one shot, that is all documented into images that speak for years to come.
Photos will remember when everything is long forgotten. My commitment to you is not to give you just pictures. We are storytellers and artists that create each moment that you will love for years to come.
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No Additional Travel Fees
If there’s one thing that’s a turn off in wedding photography, are the pesky hidden fees that no one really tells you. I respect other companies and businesses for having their prices, but that has never vibed with me. What you see is the only amount you will pay for.
From the mountains of Texas to the forests of Utah all the way to the Pacific paradise of Guam and Hawaii, your package price already includes transportation and lodging fees so throw that worry out the window!
CREATING YOUR STORY, ONE PAGE AT A TIME.
The Turning Page
Anywhere in the US
INCLUDES:
+ Coverage ranging from 10 hours, all-day, to 2-3 days so every chapter of your new beginning will be captured and not a moment missed
+ Engagement session included so we can get you those pictures for invitations, decor, and many more. If you are in a different state than TX, this will be applied to the After Story session instead
+ I LOVE going anywhere and everywhere for an adventure and it’s even more exciting when I’m your wedding photographer! From the east coast to the Pacific, we go to you to document your special day
+ A streamlined client portal experience where you can view, plan, and keep up-to-date with your session on our system
+ All the beautiful final digital images uploaded to a private or shareable online gallery for yours to keep. You also get some neat GIFs that give a unique look at your day
+ Day After sneak peaks so you can relive the day immediately
+ After Story sessions in case you couldn’t get enough of your wedding day and want to shoot more
+ Travel fees and lodging already included in the package so you don’t have to worry about hidden fees
+ Drone photography and aerial videos (only when legally allowed) at no additional cost
+ A custom 20-page photo book to look, laugh, and just cherish for the years to come
+ Personalized USB for having your images safe in a physical storage
+ Some high-quality printouts from canvases to wood
+ Complimentary planning assistance, vendor referrals, and consultations on how to plan your day
TAKING THE FIRST STEP
The first step into picking a wedding photographer can be nervewrecking. You are about to entrust someone to capture your entire day and want to be sure about your investment. I want to say that no matter how big or small a wedding is, I always give my 110% and never any less. I was taught by the OGs in my line of work and we always believed that every single session deserves our best and if you don’t, then you’re not doing your job right.
I take this to heart with photography and want to reassure you that I not only be your photographer, I will be your guide and friend as you navigate the waters of eloping or having a destination wedding. I have worked with many wonderful souls and to have you as one of them, makes it all worthwhile.
Your wedding day marks the beginning of a new journey in your story as you and your special someone tie the knot and become a married couple. No doubt, you have many concerns and questions on how or where to start. The Turning Page package was made for couples everywhere around the US who have these worries in their head and as someone who has done this for many years, I want to offer my assistance to you both as a wedding photographer and a newlywedded guy.
It doesn’t matter how far you are or where you’re from. We love crafting beautiful love photo stories from the mountains to the beaches to the forests. Anywhere your heart desires to get married, we will be there right alongside you.
Starting at $7500
Ranging from $7500 - $9,000
At The Beginning
Anywhere in the US
INCLUDES:
+ 10 hours to all-day of coverage that can be stretched and distributed throughout the day
+ Texas is our home and our outdoor adventure! We travel to anywhere in Texas for your special day. Dallas, San Antonio, El Paso, Austin, you name it. From the big cities to the quiet hometowns, you will never miss out on having us
+ Engagement session included so we can get you those pictures for invitations, decor, and many more
+ A streamlined client portal experience where you can view, plan, and keep up-to-date with your session on our system
+ All the beautiful final digital images uploaded to a private or shareable online gallery for yours to keep. You also get some neat GIFs that give a unique look at your day
+ Day After sneak peaks so you can relive the day immediately
+ After Story sessions in case you couldn’t get enough of your wedding day and want to shoot more
+ Travel fees and lodging already included in the package so you don’t have to worry about hidden fees
+ Drone photography and aerial videos (only when legally allowed) at no additional cost
+ A custom 20-page photo book to look, laugh, and just cherish for the years to come
+ Personalized USB for having your images safe in a physical storage
+ Complimentary planning assistance and consultations to help you every step along the way
“Life is a road and I wanna keep going”
Over the years, I have learned many things not just as a photographer, but as an observer and artist. When I shoot weddings, I don’t think of it as another job or a task to get through the day. I see the chance to create something wonderful for both me and the newlyweds. I absolutely LOVE stories in every fashion. Books, movies, comics, they entertain me and keep me so enticed. Photo stories are my way of creating those stories in weddings. The morning prep, the tearful speeches, and the beautiful dresses; EVERYTHING is laid out for me to craft something and to make it into a day you will relive every time you see the photos is my mission.
Here in Texas, I love traveling to new places both in and outside Houston. The mountain ranges, the parks, the lakes, everywhere just has a place to be and to make memories. When I came here for the first time in 2018, I remember on the road going to Austin, we came across a small country-like town. There was an old factory-mill and a rustic wooden barn with lights and a river outside and I knew this was the kinds of places I have been dreaming to shoot at.
From all over the state, we will always give you our best and provide a one-of-a-kind experience as an Islander-Texan team. Let’s shoot for the stars!
Starting at $5500
A New Chapter
Anywhere in Houston
As someone who recently got married in 2022, I remember the feeling I had when I realized I just made a new start with the person I love most in the world. When I heard that weddings were “a new chapter”, I just thought it sounded very poetic. When I saw the wedding photos from our photographer, all those feelings I had leading up and during the wedding came flooding back. I saw all the beautiful moments my wife and I experienced on our special day. That was when I realized we really entered a new chapter in our lives.
That is the feeling I aim to give to my couples. To make them feel that this is the next step in your book. Your new chapter, your new life. Putting those feelings in photography is one of my favorite things to do. I want to make you cry. I want to make you smile like a child again. I want to make you curl up on the couch and go “awww”. When my couples tell me how much they adore my photos, it literally, makes my week knowing there are beautiful people who love my photos so much and it keeps this dream alive.
INCLUDES:
+ 6-9 hours of coverage to make sure that we get all the highlights and necessary shots you will fall in love with
+ As we are based in Houston, we are never far from you. Anywhere you are, we are always just a few 30 minutes to an hour away. From Manvel, to Sugarland, to Katy, and all the way even to Humble and beyond (let’s for go some Tita’s Tacos sometime!)
+ A streamlined client portal experience where you can view, plan, and keep up-to-date with your session on our system
+ All the beautiful final digital images uploaded to a private or shareable online gallery for yours to keep. You also get some neat GIFs that give a unique look at your day
+ Day After sneak peaks so you can relive the day immediately
+ After Story sessions in case you couldn’t get enough of your wedding day and want to shoot more
+ Drone photography and aerial videos (only when legally allowed) at no additional cost
+ A custom 20-page photo book to look, laugh, and just cherish for the years to come
+ Personalized USB for having your images safe in a physical storage
+ Complimentary planning assistance and consultations to help you every step along the way
Starting at $3300
Everlasting Story
Biba Guåhan!
The Island of Guam
I am proud to call myself an Islander. I was born and raised on the beautiful island of Guam. All my life was spent there and just like anyone else, had its shares of good and bad times. Despite that, Guam will always be my home. The smell of the barbecue, the sounds of the waves push and pulling on the shore, and the village fiestas are second to none.
Growing up, I loved watching the beautiful lives of my family and others. When I walked through their houses, I saw those framed photographs taken in the 90s and early 2000s with film cameras. The ragged and slightly color-washed pictures say a message: I WAS HERE AND ALIVE. To a child, this sounds almost unbelievable, but believe me when I say this stuck with me for years. In some way or another, it forged an innate desire in me to take pictures and document everything; I literally have my 5th grade yearbook picture saying what I want to be when I grow up and I said at the time, “I want to be a professional photographer.”
When I saw that yearbook years later as an adult, I was in disbelief that my child self stated such a thing that I was already doing for a few years already. This was my origin and my foundation for why I do what I do. To give you that same feeling years later when you look back on these photos and think to yourself, “I WAS HERE AND ALIVE.” What a story, right?
INCLUDES:
+ Coverage ranging from 10 hours to all-day!
+ Guam will always be our home and while we may be located in Houston now, we will always love a chance to go back and visit home and what better way than to fly out for your wedding day
+ A streamlined client portal experience where you can view, plan, and keep up-to-date with your session on our system
+ All the beautiful final digital images uploaded to a private or shareable online gallery for yours to keep. You also get some neat GIFs that give a unique look at your day
+ Day After sneak peaks so you can relive the day immediately
+ After Story sessions in case you couldn’t get enough of your wedding day and want to shoot more
+ Drone photography (only when legally allowed) at no additional cost
+ A custom 20-page photo book to look, laugh, and just cherish for the years to come
+ Personalized USB for having your images safe in a physical storage
+ Complimentary planning assistance, video and message consultations to help you every step along the way, and vendor referrals (we’ve been doing this for ten years, we know our way around Guam’s wedding industry haha)
Starting at $3300
“Maybe we found love right where we are”
A TALE OF LOVE, A LOVE TO LIVE FOR
READY TO GET STARTED?
If you don’t have things all figured out, that’s okay!
Every journey begins with that first step. Don’t worry if you are feeling lost or confused, we will help you every step of the way. Feel free to ask any questions you may have so we can start getting to work in creating your beautiful love story!
This is a big decision and you have concerns. We get it, you’re so excited to get started, but don’t know what you’re looking for exactly. Hopefully our answers below may provide some clarity for you and if you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out!
