the Laura Tjepkes
Wedding Experience
I'm here for you every step of the way
It is my passion to provide you with every resource to feel confidently elegant on your special day.
It is my mission to serve you well right from the beginning! Once you inquire, I will send over my packages and pricing for you to look over and then we can set up a free consultation to see what kind of coverage you are needing specifically.
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Inquiry
Inquiry
After a brides inquiry I strongly encourage them to meet up for coffee or do a phone call. It’s during this time we talk all things wedding! We go over all the basic information wedding venue, bridal party numbers, wedding colors and ceremony time. This gives me an idea of how many hours you will need and which package we should go with.
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Consultation
Hooray! Once contract is signed and retainer paid, you are officially booked! I cannot wait to help you with anything I can. I love to be an abundant resource of knowledge as you get ready for your big day!
You're booked!
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From here I will be in touch with you to set up your engagement session and set you up with any vendors you might be needing! I'm here for it all!
Stay in touch
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It's time for your engagement session! This is one of my favorite sessions because it puts us in a low pressure enviornment and you can get familiar with my posing styles/direction. We'll laugh, get to know each other more and just have some fun all while getting some GORGEOUS photos you'll treasure forever!
Engagement
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This second consultation happens a couple months before your wedding, where we go over timeline and all the nitty gritty details. It's so important to me to get all the shots that you really want and capture the style you are envisioning for your wedding!
2nd consultation
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Wedding week!! I'll touch base with you at the beginning of the week just to make sure we are all good to go and on the same page!
Wedding week
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It's go time! Today is about you and your spouse! Have fun and enjoy every moment! I'll be doing my magic with the camera and working behind the scenes to make sure everything is flawless and you can just sit back and relax. It's the happiest day of your life! Enjoy it!
The big day
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I will have sneak peeks of some of my favorite images for you no later than a week after your wedding date. Feel free to share to social media and celebrate the amazing news of your beautiful new journey together as husband and wife!
Sneak peeks
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It is the day you have been waiting for (well ever since after the big day). I will send over the final gallery delivery 6-8 weeks after your wedding date. You can also set up heirloom albums through me as well as prints for your home.
Gallery delivery
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artistically elegant images that capture your
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wink wedding
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Sioux City Country Club | Sioux City, IA
dusty blue editorial
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The Veranda | Harrisburg, SD
Anderson wedding
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The Meadow Barn | Harrisburg, SD
Thorne wedding
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Emerald Pines | Sioux Falls, SD
Authentic love story
Browse our favorite galleries that showcase the natural romance of our couples.
Johnson wedding
Highland Convention Center | Mitchell, SD
Wendland Wedding
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Holiday Inn | Brandon, SD
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My preferred vendors
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For each wedding day to be a success there are many different people and vendors working together. Below I have created a list of some of the best local wedding venders that serve the Sioux Falls area and Midwest region. Over the past 4 years I have worked with many of these different vendors and know from experience that do an excellent job.
What to put in your wedding details box
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The detail shots or what my brides call the “pretty shots“ are definitely one of my favorite parts of the day. With my two larger wedding packages I block out the first hour to capture all these little items that some people overlook. Couples work really hard to choose each item that will be incorporated into their day. I like to highlight each one so it won’t be forgotten.
What to wear for your engagement session
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You have recently have gotten engaged! Yay! Not only that, you just chose a wedding date, wedding venue and now hired a professional photographer. Big things are happening! Now the next question all brides ask me is “what do I wear for my engagement photos?” Below I go over several tips that will help you pull together some beautifully coordinated outfits that represent you both and your personalities!
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for my brides to be
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Engagements
Engagement sessions are such a fun and important part of the wedding process! Not only will you have beautiful photos to decorate your home or use for announcements, but we can also practice posing to where you are a natural come the big day!
want to enjoy their day without having to worry about every little thing
care about elegant details and want exquisite & timeless photos
are confident and radiant with a bold personality to make any situation she is in fun!
Ready to create the wedding you've always dreamt about?
I cant' wait to walk with you on this journey to the biggest day of your life! Not only to capture it in the most elegant way, but help you with resources & more to make it better than you could possibly imagine!
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