Bri Short Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $4,500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,500

Packages

Prices start at $350

About Bri Short Photography

Bri Short Photography

Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer

Hi, I’m Bri! I can drink margaritas like it's my job and get down with my bad self to some old school hip-hop. I own too many house plants and I almost always have a messy bun on top of my head. My love languages are physical touch and quality time. I dance a lot in my kitchen whether it be alone, in front of people or for no reason at all. I value honesty and communication above all else so therefore I have a soft spot for people who speak their mind. The way I choose to live my life is simple, by being present in everything I do. This is what I believe to be the key to a happy life.

I understand that capturing your memories is not about a shot list, what makes my portfolio look good or a pay check. I understand that this job is a big freaking deal! Because I know the photos I take today will someday be the only thing you have left to remember yourselves, your loved ones and a time when you were young, in love and life was good. Therefore, I promise to cherish and treat all of your memories as if they are my own. Capturing a photo is easy, but capturing life’s little moments in a way that makes you feel it over and over again is what I am continually striving to achieve in my work.

Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images

Bri Short Photography packages

Local Wedding (6-10 hours)

Peak pricing $4,300-7,500

Off-peak pricing $4,300-7,500

Description

- 6 to 10 hours of wedding coverage - 2nd photographer included (based on package) - Roundtrip travel expenses included up to 100 miles - Engagement session included - Exclusive Bri Short Photography guide book for planning - Day of location scouting - Unlimited planning consultations - Private online gallery that never expires - Digital download and printing rights via final gallery - 1-3 week turnaround time - Minimum 500-800 high-res images (based on package choice) - Thank you gift/goodies

Local Intimate Wedding (2-6 hours)

Peak pricing $1,500-4,500

Off-peak pricing $1,500-4,500

Description

- 2-6 hours of wedding coverage - 2nd photographer available (optional) - Roundtrip travel expenses included up to 100 miles - Mini engagement session included - Exclusive Bri Short Photography guide book for planning - Day of location scouting - Unlimited planning consultations - Private online gallery that never expires - Digital download and printing rights via final gallery - 1-3 week turnaround time - Minimum 200-500 high-res images (based on package choice) - Thank you gift/goodies

Destination Wedding (6-10 hours)

Peak pricing $5,300-8,500

Off-peak pricing $5,300-8,500

Description

*These prices are only an estimate. Inquire directly for a unique quote based on your needs.

Destination Intimate Wedding (2-6 hours)

Peak pricing $2,500-5,500

Off-peak pricing $2,500-5,500

Description

*These prices are only an estimate. Inquire directly for a unique quote based on your needs.

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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1 review

  • K

    Ken

    Rating: 5
    •Jan 28, 2021

    Excellent photos and a pleasure to work with!

    As a DJ I get to work with a lot of photographers and Bri Short is at the top of my list. I highly recommend!

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My main focus is wedding and engagement stories, but I also photograph maternity and family sessions! All sessions with me are either outdoor or in home candid lifestyle sessions.
This number fully depends on the amount of couples in which I truly feel a connection with. I do however like to keep my numbers between 20-25 per season. This allows me enough time to truly get to know my couples and be with them every step of the way.
10 years and counting! I also worked for a company for 4 years prior to going solo.
My roots are planted in good ol' Chicagoland, Illinois but I have extensive travel experience both within the US and internationally. Wherever you want to take me, I will go!
I offer genuine, emotional photography. No stiff poses and no set up. Just you interacting and being you. My work is honest and geared towards each individual couple. Working with me requires complete vulnerability. If you are afraid to get your dress dirty, worried about the wind messing up your hair, only looking to spare a couple minutes for photos, looking for cookie cutter poses or all flash photography, then I am not the best fit for your needs.
No. When booking me, you trust me to curate the best of the best images from your day. I promise I do not withhold any images of value or importance. Images are cleanly edited, organized and thoughtfully incorporated into your unique gallery so you can relive your moments from start to finish.
I do not put a cap on the amount of photos my couples receive. Memories are so important and I do not believe in leaving out an image purely for the sake of cutting down on editing time. Your memories will be documented and given to you in exactly the way they unfold. I do however provide a minimum number of images that you will receive based on the specific package you choose.
For weddings, you can expect to receive your images within 1-4 weeks after the day. For small sessions expect 1-2 weeks.
I require a signed contract and non-refundable deposit for every wedding and smaller session. Once the contract is signed and deposit received, your date will be reserved in my calendar. Deposits are half of the package price and come directly out of your total. The remainder of the total is due at the very latest one week before your wedding and day of for small sessions. If you would like to pay in installments, just let me know and we can work this out.
Travel is included for all weddings within a 100 mile roundtrip radius of Chicago. For weddings that fall outside of that radius, travel expenses can vary greatly depending on location. Because of this, payment for travel expenses are invoiced separately and due within one week of receiving the invoice. I always confirm prices with you before booking to ensure there are no surprises. I am open to staying with you, your family or in an airb&b to help save money. Should it be possible, I am also willing to get picked up and dropped off at an airport to save on rental car costs.
Directly on my website via my contact form. I can’t wait to hear from you! www.BriShort.com/contact
My business is the love of my life but my parents, niece, nephew and husband are my world. While I take more time to be present in my daily life, I do not answer emails outside of my work hours (Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm). My attention on the weekends (Sat – Sun) is 100% reserved for weddings, engagements and quality time with my own family. You can expect a response from me within 24 hours of inquiry unless inquired after 5pm on Friday when you can then expect to hear from me first thing Monday morning.
Of course! I would never leave you hanging! From the very beginning I am here to make your entire wedding planning process easier. We will meet to discuss timelines, locations, lighting and so much more. Upon booking with me, you will even receive an exclusive wedding planning guide filled with sooooo much information in which I have acquired from my years of shooting weddings.
I am more than willing to do everything I can to clear up my schedule for a new date but please understand I have prior commitments to other couples who also booked me for their big day. Should I be unavailable for your new date, I can do my best to find a photographer with similar style to mine to shoot your day while I edit the images. If you prefer to book someone else, then you would be responsible for finding a new photographer and the deposit paid to me upon booking remains non-refundable. Should your wedding be cancelled for any reason, the deposit paid upon booking remains non-refundable and a cancellation contract will be signed.
The only time I would ever miss a wedding date would be due to severe illness of a close family member or myself. I pride myself on always being upfront and honest with all my couples, so should I be unable to make it to your wedding for any reason, I would let you know at the earliest convenience and already have a back up photographer ready for your day. He/She would have a shooting style that closely resembles my own. He/She would be there to photograph your day and I would be responsible for all the editing. This way, your wedding portfolio still reflects the work you hired me for.
A second shooter is included in both the 8 hour and 10 hour package. If you choose a package that does not include a second photographer, I encourage you to think about the number of guests invited, the venue, and the timeframe of your day. A second photographer is a very popular option for a multitude of reasons. Let's chat further and I can tell you all about when and why a second shooter is a great addition.
No. Please understand that this is not my hobby or side job. This is my full time career. If at any point you are afraid that I am out of your price range, please reach out and let me know this before totally scratching me off of your list. I am always willing to put together a unique package & price that is fair to the both of us.

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