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Welcome to the family

legacy.

We have been shooting happy couples and moody portraits for ages and found what legit lights our fire. We are so glad you're here.

Thank you for entrusting us to be the storytellers of your special day. We are honored to be your wedding photographers and can't wait to capture all the beautiful memories for you to treasure for a lifetime.

WELCOME TO THE ARTISTS & STORIES FAMILY

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A note from Megan: Hi everyone! Thanks for being here. I am working really hard at launching this brand new client hub. If you are seeing this message it means the hub is still being created, updated and more BUT we wanted you to already have access to the wonderful things available to you. The sections are long and we are working to update them and add new features to not make it as long. Feel free to enjoy the under construction hub. When the hub officially launches, you'll be re-invited back to it. For now, you wont be able to access the resources & products page. These are not quite ready for you. We hope to have these online and available to you by summer 2023. 

We want to hear your recommendations & feedback! If you have an idea that would improve your client experience, something you want to see or know, please please share it! You can e-mail us to hello@megansaul.com

I look forward to hearing your ideas, feedback and document your incredible story.

Before You Get Started

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At Artists & Stories, we understand that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. That's why we go above and beyond to ensure that our clients have the best possible experience. We have put together this guide to ensure our collaboration is a spectacular one.

We believe that the key to capturing beautiful wedding photographs is a combination of a well thought out timeline and great light. Structuring the day in a way that maximizes the use of natural light, allows us to create authentic, natural, intimate, and emotional shots that truly reflect your personalities and the reasons behind your celebration. Our team strives to learn as much as possible about our clients, their family dynamics, and their preferences to ensure that we capture the perfect shots. With Artists & Stories, you can trust that your wedding memories will be captured in a way that you'll treasure for a lifetime.

We encourage you to bookmark this page, because it's going to be your BEST friend as you plan and prepare for your big day!

* Our guide is best viewed on a computer as a small section is not available on mobile at this time.

A quick look at our client hub

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 10am - 4pm

E-mail: hello@megansaul.com
Phone: 312.620.0072

The best way to reach us is by email. Please allow 72 hours for a response. 

Album and print purchases can be made once you  receive your online photo gallery. If you purchased an album in advance such as a create your own or a custom designed album by us you will receive an email with your code and details on next steps. 

Custom designed album orders take approximately 8-10 weeks to complete.

Albums + Prints

Your big day, it's here! The big day! Take a deep breath and enjoy it! It truly does go by with a blink of an eye.

We will follow your final timeline and are available for all your photography needs. We are there to document your story and encourage you to ask us for any photos you may want taken.

day of

Once your wedding day has come to a close, the editing process begins. We are committed to providing a seamless and efficient experience, and as such, sneak peeks are delivered within 5 weeks of your day and have your edited photos ready for you to view within 12-16 weeks. You will be able to access your photos via an online print order gallery, from which you can download & order prints/albums. 

photo delivery

The home stretch! So much is going to happen for you this month. By now you should have received your wedding questionnaire which should be completed and returned to us by time we schedule your wedding day consultation. 

30 days out

Your big day is almost here and we are so excited! Now is the time to start finalize your wedding timeline, family photo shot list and make your final payment. At this time we highly recommend determining the need for additional coverage and additional photographers. You will receive your final invoice, as well as your wedding day questionnaire this month!

60 days out

It's time to schedule your creative consultation and start thinking about your timeline, photo locations and the vision of your wedding story. Take the first step towards realizing your dream wedding by scheduling your creative consultation today. During this 60-minute call, we will delve into the finer details of your timeline, photo locations, and overall vision for your special day, ensuring that every aspect is expertly planned and executed to perfection.

3-4 Months out

This week we’ll send you your final confirmation “week of” e-mail. Which includes a short but very important questionnaire confirming important phone numbers and addresses for your big day. We will also include last minute reminders, tips and words of encouragement for the big day. 

Please attach all final timelines and photo lists to this email, as well as, any details or changes you may have made.

Week of

If you have made it this far, you're booked! At this point you should have signed a contract, paid a 50% retainer and had your pre-booking consultation. If for any reason you have not had an opportunity to chat with us, we would be happy to schedule a call with you to discuss all things wedding. 

Booking

The Process

Forgot your password? No worries! We know it happens! Just send us a message and we'll get you back in!

Login into your client portal

As a client, you have access to a personal client portal, where you can keep your contact information up to date, view your billing history and access important documents like your contract and questionnaires.

The Client Portal

The Creative Consultation

It's not just about taking photos, it's about telling your story.

Our creative consult takes place 3-4 months out from your wedding day. During this meeting, we will review important details such as the your wedding day timeline, lighting considerations, photo locations, any exceptions or unique requests you may have, rain plans & more. This consultation serves as an opportunity for us to collaborate and ensure that the final product will meet your expectations. We'll get to know each other better and gain a deeper understanding of your vision for the big day, while also giving you a chance to ask any questions you may have and finalize some plans!

All the nitty, gritty details that go into your wedding day & expectations.

Lighting & location ideas. Have locations in mind? Let us know & we'll talk about them!

We will build you a customized photography timeline for your day.

Your wedding vision & how you want your photos to feel.

We are in the home stretch and we cannot wait to document your wedding day. Your final wedding day consultation should be some time over the last 30 days prior to your wedding day. We will go over your final timeline, wedding day questionnaire, any last minute changes and more. The call itself should only last 15 minutes unless you have any additional details or changes to cover. 

Please complete your wedding day questionnaire prior to your final consultation. The questionnaire can be found in your client portal. 

Schedule your final consultation

Final Wedding Consultation

Be your own kind of beautiful. 

We will be releasing a series of new resources to help not only our couples but other couples who find us.

Resources

We will be releasing a series of new resources for you, our clients, over the next year.

client only Resources

We are hiring! We are currently expanding to full time in Iowa where Deepal lives. We are also looking to expand to Tennessee. 

Expanding

We are working with a graphic designer on our new brand identity which is set to be unveiled this autumn equinox.

Major Rebrand

Things we are doing in 2023

Most of all we are continuing to work on our client experience providing you with guides, expertise and of course incredible photos.

Client Experience

We are establishing a giving back program for non-profits. A percentage of our profits to be donated along with special events.

Giving Back

Unplugged Ceremony Ideas & Tips

Ceremony

Planning your couples session

**We are prepping to launch these guides and blog posts very soon. Please check back!**

Engagement

Our Lighting Guide

Lighting

Planning

Guides

Boudoir

Couples

Weddings

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Need to chat? 

hello@megansaul.com

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