I VALUE 

It is my goal as a business owner and photographer that every single client knows the authentic me through and through. I value my impact on your lives and love story, being part of your love story is the most important thing I will ever do. I swear to make my impact on your life nothing less than positive and wholesome. Finally, I value the fact that each of my clients are different. My photography is for all walks of life. All colors, all identities, all bodies, all religions and cultures, all ages. You are all accepted, safe, and admired. 

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01. weddings &
elopements

STARTING AT $4400

+ Engagement session 
+ Online galleries 
+ Print release 
+ Location scouting
+ More


weddings →

couples & engagement →

senior portraits →

02. engagement & couples

STARTING AT $400

+ Personalized outfit and location mood board
+ Outfit and Engagement session guide 
+ Location scouting 
+ Online gallery 
+ Print release 
+ Multiple locations + outfits 
+ More 


weddings →

couples & engagement →

senior portraits →

03. senior portraits

STARTING AT $1000

+ Personalized outfit and location mood board
+ Outfit and session guide 
+ Location scouting 
+ Online gallery 
+ Print release 
+ Multiple locations + outfits 
+ More 


weddings →

couples & engagement →

senior portraits →

THE PROCESS // how it works

01. INQUIRE

Inquire using the contact form right here on my website, feel free to share your love story, wedding vision, and any of your needs with me! If you don’t know quite what you want or need yet that's cool too just let me know. I will get back to you in a day or two and answer all of your first questions!

02. our first date

Awh our first date! This is where we will chat over a local meal, phone call, or zoom and ultimately get to know each other better. You and your partner can ask me all of your burning questions from vendor recommendations to engagement session locations and everything in between. This may just be my favorite part as it is our first chance to truly bond and create a relationship with each other because who tf wants a stranger at their wedding.

03. plan

In the planning stage you get to choose me as your photographer if you feel we are a good fit, this will follow with a contract and invoice. However, how is a photographer who just shows up supposed to know the story they're supposed to be telling? That's like letting the kid who didn't read the book give the group presentation. When it comes to wedding photography, I don’t mess around. We must pay rent where rent is due. This is where our teamwork starts—with a BuzzFeed quiz, duh.

04. engagement sesh

So, basically, you’re going to fill me in on all the things about who you are together and apart. I will hand-select session visions with mood boards, outfit planning, and location selection. Which means you sit there and be pretty, and I’ll brainstorm the rest. Your engagement session will feel like a fun little date that a friend is taking pictures at. Honestly, it’s my favorite part of the whole process because it’s our first date too! I will guide you into prompts and poses, but you’ll realize it’s just a lot of hanging out, not so much posing. After this, we get into timeline planning and the big day itself.

05. saying "i do"

Doing the damn thing- everything we have been waiting for, the story I have been eager to tell. Your one-of-a-kind love story. I will aim to capture and preserve every little part of your story in a way that reminds you exactly how you felt in that moment. Being part of your day is something I will never take for granted and something I am so thankful and proud to be part of.

06. post-process

The final part- creating art. Every single photo is hand selected and edited. No AI and no bullshit. In a few months following you will receive a password-protected gallery containing your love story. You can download the gallery straight to your device and share it effortlessly with your family. I can’t wait for you to get all the feels when you relive your big day.

FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

01. Do you shoot only couples?

No! I take a limited amount of seniors every year + I am always open to branding sessions with other creatives and businesses 

02. Do you travel?

Yes yes yes! Traveling is my all-time favorite thing to do and my fees are actually built into my pricing. I am so down to adventure with you.

03. What is an elopement or intimate/micro wedding?

An intimate wedding is a guest could around 20-60 people and elopements are just you and your partner and maybe a handful of guests.

04. how many hours should we book?

Every wedding is different. Shoot me a message and we can figure out what fits your needs.

05. what if i am super awkward in front of a camera

Um me too! So no worries, this is why i have made it my mission to make sessions incredibly comfortable with prompts and a more candid approach.


LOVE LETTERS FROM MY SWEET CLIENTS

"Lydia did such an amazing job with my graduation pictures! She was very responsive to questions and flexible with scheduling. I loved her positive energy during the shoots and her editing is great! She had really good location ideas as well. Overall, I had a great experience!"

"Lydia Swedberg is by far the best photographer i have ever worked with and made my grads an unforgettable experience! Her style is super flattering and I couldn't have asked for a better experience"

“I’ve been able to see Lydia pour her heart and soul into this business from the very beginning and it is so obvious how much passion and love she has for photography. I’ve done so many shoots with her over the years but my favorite was my grad session. She did such a good job capturing the vision I had. Book a session with her you will not regret it.”

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