Gold & Elm Wedding Photo
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Prices start at $1,999
Elopement pricing
Prices start at $1,199
Packages
Prices start at $2,199
Complimentary Engagement Session Included
Enjoy a complimentary engagement session with any wedding package six hours or more — a fun, relaxed way to celebrate your love and feel at ease before the big day.
About Gold & Elm Wedding Photo
Gold & Elm Wedding Photo
Hello, I'm Rich...I’m a wedding photographer for couples who want their day to feel natural, meaningful, and true to who they are. From palliative care nursing to raising twins, I’ve learned to bring a grounded, intuitive presence to every step of the process. I prioritize clear, prompt communication and thoughtful planning calls so we’re always on the same page. When details are aligned and the process feels calm, you can be fully present, resulting in a smoother experience and more genuine, true-to-life images.
I create visually striking images by working with the environment, natural light, and the overall vibe of your day. I’m always watching how light falls, how spaces frame emotion, and how movement brings photos to life. Rather than overposing, I use subtle guidance to keep images clean, intentional, and dramatic while still feeling natural. The result is photography that’s elevated and unique — photos that feel artful, honest, and deeply connected to the energy of your wedding. If this feels like your kind of experience, let’s connect!
Services
Services
- Bride-only session
- Engagement session
- Extra hours
- Image editing
- Online proofing
- Printing rights
- Second photographer
Photo formats
- Digital
Deliverables
- Digital files
- Digital rights
- Online gallery
- Photo box
- Printed enlargements
- Same/next-day sneak-peek images
- Slideshow
- Wedding album
Gold & Elm Wedding Photo packages
Completely Captured
Peak pricing $2,999
Designed for couples who want their entire day told honestly and without rushing. This collection includes full-day coverage, allowing space for moments to unfold naturally—from getting ready through the final dance—so nothing meaningful is missed. Perfect for weddings with layered timelines, multiple locations, or couples who value presence over the clock. *Inquire about full-day coverage details.
- Full day coverage with one dedicated photographer
- 600-800 Professionally edited images
- 2-Hour complimentary engagement session
- Personal planning sessions (video or audio)
- Private, high-resolution online gallery (60 days)
- Two-week wedding gallery delivery
- Sneak peek images delivered within 48 hours
- Flexible, interest-free payment options
Elegantly Captured
8 hours
Peak pricing $2,499
Eight hours of coverage centered on the most meaningful parts of your wedding day—documented with intention, ease, and an unposed, true-to-life approach.
- 8 hour coverage with one dedicated photographer
- 400-600 professionally edited images
- Complimentary engagement session
- Personal planning sessions (video or audio)
- Private, high-resolution online gallery (30 days)
- Two-week wedding gallery delivery
- Sneak peek images delivered within 48 hours
- Flexible, interest-free payment options
Simply Captured
6 hours
Peak pricing $2,199
A shorter, intentional timeline capturing the moments that matter most. Perfect for intimate celebrations or a single-location wedding, this collection allows your story to unfold naturally—documented with calm presence, subtle prompts, and true-to-life imagery.
- 6 hour coverage with one dedicated photographer
- 300-400 Professionally edited images
- Complimentary engagement session
- Personal planning sessions (video or audio)
- Private, high-resolution online gallery (30 days)
- Two-week wedding gallery delivery
- Sneak peek images delivered within 48 hours
- Flexible, interest-free payment options
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
8 reviews
Best Photographer Ever
We were looking for fun, romantic, light & bright photos that are also timeless and true to color, and man did Rich deliver. Communication was amazing- he doesn't take long to respond and is easy to get ahold of. He was so easy to work with from handling a little last minute chaos with engagement photo locations to us replanning our entire wedding within three months. He made sure our engagement and wedding photos went without a hitch. Not only was Rich fun to work with, but he was a fantastic resource and we enjoyed the levity and expertise he brought to every step of the process. Our photos are STUNNING. I will recommend Gold & Elm to anybody who will listen!
Response from vendor•Aug 20, 2024Wow, I’m so grateful for this amazing review! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I’m thrilled you and Chris loved all your photos and that they met your expectations perfectly. Navigating last-minute changes and replanning your wedding was all part of the journey. I’m glad I could support you every step of the way, making the photography planning experience smooth and enjoyable. Thanks so much for the glowing recommendation. All the best!5 Stars!
We love our wedding photos! Rich was knowledgeable and communicated with us regularly before the wedding. Rich and I talked several times on the phone to plan out where we wanted to shoot. On the day of the wedding, Rich helped us adjust the plan for the rain and kept us on schedule.
Amazing!
Rich is an incredible photographer that I would highly recommend. He is so personable, great attention to detail, andcommunication is so easy with him! He checks in often and responds right away. He provided prompts when we needed them and captured everything that I requested. He is also incredibly flexible. Outdoor pictures didnt work out for my wedding as it rained, but he quickly was able to identify great spots within the venue and captured really beautiful photographs of everyone. Everything turned out even better than i expected. I honestly couldn't be more happy with my wedding photos!
Wedding Photos
Rich was very thoughtful. He had input since me and my husband aren't high picture people but he wasn't pushy at all. Made us feel very comfortable
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