Texas Hill Country Wedding Photography

Photography packages start at $1,500 for 4-hour coverage (Essentials) and range up to $4,500 for full-day coverage (Premium, 10 hours). Mid-tier Full Day (8 hours) runs $2,500–$3,500 depending on add-ons. We also offer a Planning + Photography bundle for couples who want integrated coordination from engagement through the wedding day. All prices include edited gallery, online proofing, and high-resolution printable files. Free consultation to discuss your specific needs, guest count, and budget.

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Essentials (4 hours): Getting-ready documentation, full ceremony coverage, and cocktail hour portraits — ideal for intimate weddings and elopements. Full Day (8 hours): Getting-ready through first dance, with coverage of ceremony, family portraits, cocktail hour, and reception highlights. Premium (10 hours): Everything in Full Day plus extended reception coverage, exit send-off, and 20% more edited images. All packages include edited digital gallery (300–500 images), online proofing link, and unlimited downloads for printing.

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Yes — we have extensive experience at major Hill Country venues. At Vista West Ranch, we've photographed 12+ weddings and know the property's golden hour angles, best ceremony backdrops, hilltop panorama, and how seasonal light changes throughout the year. At The Creek Haus, we're familiar with the spring-fed creek settings, live oak canopy light conditions, and interior spaces in all seasons. We've also coordinated photography at Camp Lucy, Canyonwood Ridge, Stone House Ranch, Ironwood Hall, Memory Lane Ranch, Duchman Family Winery, Wildseed Farms, and 30+ additional Hill Country venues. We know which locations require early-morning light, which benefit from afternoon golden hour, and how to work within each venue's logistics.

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Natural light, candid moments, and landscape-aware composition. We capture the emotional core of your wedding — the quiet moments between guests, the genuine joy, the golden hour light reflecting off Hill Country water and limestone. We're not heavily posed or overly editorial. Instead, we blend editorial moments with intentional portraits, giving you a complete narrative of your day. We use the Hill Country landscape as part of your story: live oaks, water reflections, wildflowers, and the terrain that makes this region distinctive.

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Absolutely. Weddings by Wendi's Planning + Photography bundle is one of our signature offerings. Couples who add photography benefit from a photographer who already knows your timeline, vision, venues, and vendors. This seamless integration means Martin (the photographer) and Wendi (the planner) coordinate directly, ensuring photography happens around key moments without disrupting your day. Pricing for the bundle starts at $4,000 and varies based on planning tier and photography hours.

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Engagement sessions are available as add-ons ($400–$600) and typically include 1–2 hours at a location meaningful to you — Hill Country landscape, favorite venue, or personal setting. Rehearsal coverage is also available ($300–$500) and captures the ceremony run-through, family moments, and emotional preparation before the wedding day. Both can be added to any photography package.

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Golden hour — the hour before sunset — is ideal for Hill Country ceremonies because the warm, directional light creates stunning natural portraits and beautiful ceremony backdrop lighting. We recommend ceremony start times between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM in spring/fall and 5:00–6:00 PM in summer. For morning ceremonies (common for outdoor weddings), 10:00 AM–11:00 AM offers diffused, flattering light. We can provide month-by-month timing recommendations based on your venue and season during your consultation.

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Yes. We deliver edited galleries within 2–3 weeks of your wedding. You'll receive an online proofing link where you can view, download, and order prints or albums. All images are edited for color, exposure, and consistency. We use Lightroom and Photoshop to enhance the natural beauty of each image without over-processing — the goal is polished, timeless photography you'll love 20 years from now.

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We offer high-quality wedding albums, matted prints, and canvas options. Albums are beautifully designed with your best images laid out in narrative order — a keepsake you'll treasure. Print options include standard prints, premium metallic prints, and canvas. We can discuss album preferences and pricing during your consultation. Albums are not included in standard packages but can be added for $600–$1,500+ depending on size and customization.

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Peak season (March–May and October–November) books 6–12 months in advance. If you're planning a summer wedding or have flexibility on dates, you may book closer to your wedding. For destination Hill Country weddings, 9–12 months in advance ensures we're available. Early booking also gives us time to learn your vision, attend your rehearsal, and coordinate seamlessly with your other vendors.

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Yes. We provide wedding photography across Austin, Dripping Springs, San Marcos, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Fredericksburg, Wimberley, and the entire Texas Hill Country region. We also travel for destination weddings throughout Texas and nationally. Most Hill Country venues are within 60 minutes of our San Marcos base, so we're familiar with every major venue, the light patterns by season, and how to maximize your wedding day photography across multiple locations.

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We understand life happens. Rescheduling within one year is available at no additional charge (except for any date changes that affect pricing). Cancellations made 120+ days before your wedding receive a 75% refund of the deposit. Cancellations within 120 days are non-refundable. We recommend wedding insurance to protect your investment. All policies are discussed in detail during the consultation.

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Complete the form below or call (512) 766-9776. Wendi will contact you within one business day to discuss your wedding date, venue, vision, and photography options. We offer free consultations (in-person in San Marcos or by phone/video). This is your chance to ask questions, see samples, and confirm we're the right fit for your wedding day.

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Wendi and Martin are married — they understand what it feels like to be the couple on the wedding day. Martin's photography is tightly integrated with Wendi's planning expertise, meaning every image is captured with knowledge of your timeline, vendors, and vision. We've photographed 300+ Hill Country weddings over 8+ years, so we know every venue's light, every season's challenges, and how to capture the moments that matter most. You're not just hiring a photographer; you're hiring a team that cares about your day as much as you do.

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If we've photographed weddings at your venue, we'll share samples during the consultation. For venues where we haven't shot yet, we can share images from similar Hill Country settings with comparable light, terrain, and style. We can also visit your venue with you before the wedding to scout the best light, ceremony backdrops, and portrait locations — something we highly recommend for couples who want maximum photography confidence.

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