EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE WHISTLER WEDDING COLLECTIVE
Vendor Resource
We know that collaboration & team work are the pillars for success in this industry. Creating exceptional connection amongst vendors is something we are continuously striving for. This will allow us to consistently create the most beautiful, authentic & stress free wedding day for our clients.
We have created this guide to allow you & your team easy and simple access to how we work as a collective, who we are, our packages, timeline recommendations for the best light & smoothest transitions & a simple guide to our booking process.
Each and every time we are recommended by a vendor we are filled with such gratitude. We hope this resource helps you guide your clients to the perfect photographer within the collective.
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Welcome + Table of contents
IN THIS GUIDE
the photographers
pricing & packages
recommended timelines
simple booking process
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The photographers of THE COLLECTIVE
Owner
Founder
ALYSSA COURTNEY
ANASTASIA CHOMLACK
ALYSSA'S PORTFOLIO
KENDRA H
Layla Alicia
KATIE COOK
Kendra's Portfolio
LAYLA's Portfolio
KATIE's Portfolio
ANASTASIA'S PORTFOLIO
Whether your client is wanting to get married just the two of them on the top of a mountain; or would prefer to have a large and intricate wedding including all of their closest friends and family - And everything in between. We are confident we will connect them with the perfect match with one of our associates.
We are so proud of what we offer - collaboration, support, a unique perspective & learning opportunity to provide the best product to your clients. Working so closely together allows us to seamlessly work together as first & second shooters to create a stress free and organized experience.
We hope you enjoy looking through each of our associates portfolios.
KATHRYN M
Kathryn's Portfolio
Lead photographer
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THE PACKAGES & pricing
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
Laura's Portfolio
engagements & couples shoots
proposals & secreet proposals
heli photography
weddings!
elopements
proposals + secret proposals
Heli Photography
ENGAGEMENT & COUPLES
Beginning at 1.5 hours
Heli options
Beginning at 1.5 Hours
Heli Options
20 - 30 minute landing
45 - 60 minute landing
PROPOSALS
Engagement & COUPLES
HELICOPTER SHOOTS
proposals + secret proposals
Heli Photography
ENGAGEMENT & COUPLES
1/2 DAY
Full Day
COmplete Package
COMING SOON!
ALYssa's Wedding Packages
Collective Wedding Packages
Elopement & MICRO PACKAGES
1/2 DAY
Full Day
COmplete Package
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Recommended timelines + tips
Getting Ready Locations
A few things We would love for you to consider:
Timelines are the backbone of the wedding - we value the time it takes to create these intricate masterpieces; the value in being on time. We also know that you are not a photographer (and that is totally ok! That is our job). Here is our take on perfect timelines; ones that allow us to keep our clients stress free, capture the shots we need, plan for the inevitable delay & keep everything on time & running smoothly We know we carry a great responsibility getting our clients from photos to timed events - this allows us to share with you what tends to work best for us!
"“EARLY IS ON TIME AND ON TIME IS LATE.”
― Bo Schembechler
1 or 2 Photographers
Travel time to venues
Time for Detail shots (with no guests around)
Sunset times & Natural Light
Size of Wedding Party
Size of Family
Shot List
First look or No first look
Vendor meal times & Speeches/Dance/ Cake cutting
Surprises like dances, animals etc
Size of dress and veil / accessibility
This is the most important part of the day to get right, because everything else is reverse-engineered from here. Our favourite way to determine the ceremony time is to find the exact time the sun is going to set, at your venue’s location!
I start by googling “sunset time in [city, state] on [wedding date.] You can even add the venue name in your google search for the sunset time as well!
For example: Sunset time at Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler, BC, on June 3, 2024.
The next thing I do is pull up Google Earth Pro to verify the sunset. I enter the location, and then use the sunset feature to see exactly how the light is falling at that specific location, on that exact date.
Sometimes, you'll find that the actual area you're having the wedding at gets darker than when it says the "sunset time" is. (If the venue is secluded in woods, or surrounded by mountains. In that case, you'll want to use the time the area becomes SHADED as your sunset time, even if it’s not the “actual” sunset time. This ensures you'll have adequate light for the rest of the day!
Once I find that time, I count back between 3-3.5 hours and place the ceremony there. So if the area becomes shaded at 7pm, I'd set the ceremony for 3pm!
Finding the Perfect Ceremony Time
SUNSET & CEREMONY
The hardest part of the timeline and often the most overlooked, is the getting ready and first - look, if any. During this time there is often hair, makeup, vendor arrivals, couple 1 getting ready, couple 2 getting ready, guests arriving etc.
We find that timekeeping is the most important at these moments. Here are a couple things we need to consider in this time:
How far is the getting ready from the venue, and what is the accessibility and parking situation? Does the brides dress require extra time to move around (sewing it up, or making sure it is in place), does she have a veil? These things add just minutes, but it can certainly add up.
The size of bridal party is important in timekeeping, as well as their list of photos wanted. When in doubt, we always like to leave extra room prior to leaving the getting ready locations for the least amount of stress!
TimeKeeping
GETTING READY AND FIRST LOOKS
COLLECTIVE PRICING
See who is available on the requested date. There is a chance to request a specific photographers' availability, or all of them!
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BOOKING PROCESS
step one
OUR VERY SIMPLE FORM FOR VENDORS TO REQUEST AVAILABILITY
You, or your client can book a call with our team to discuss which photographer is right for them, and to learn more about how we work.
step two (optional)
BOOK A ZOOM CALL
Once we've confirmed your date and you're ready to book, we will send you a link to the appropriate proposal, a custom proposal, or you can use the ones linked above!
step three
CONFIRM AVAILABILITY
Book A CALL
BOOK YOUR SERVICE & CONFIRM PHOTOGRAPHER!
On behalf of the Whistler Wedding Collective, THANK YOU for your support and for being a part of our wonderful community.
If there is anything you would like from us, and questions you may have, please email Stephanie at admin@whistlerweddingcollective.com
