Velatura and Verse Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $1,500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $375

Packages

Prices start at $375

Offer from vendor

Free engagement sessions!

In celebration of moving to the Maryland (DMV) area, I’m offering free engagement sessions with any wedding packages (so $250 off any wedding package). This is for couples getting married in the DMV

About Velatura and Verse Photography

Velatura and Verse Photography

Owner and Photographer

Hey there! Welcome to my Zola page! I am a Maryland (DMV) based traveling wedding photographer! I grew up in Rochester, NY and have always had a love for photography! Here at Velatura and Verse Photography, I hold both myself and my photography staff accountable for being not only being a positive influence, but also a respectful and supportive person. My studio empowers the ideal of everyone is a person, regardless of gender, race, and religion.

Here at Velatura and Verse Photography, I not only want to make sure your pictures turn out amazing, but also make sure that you’re having a good time, no matter what! I also want to make sure all of the couples I work with feel comfortable and confident in all of the poses and pictures either I or my photographers take!

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Same-day edits
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

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

Velatura and Verse Photography packages

The Lovers

4 hours

Peak pricing $1,500

Off-peak pricing $1,500

Description

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES: -Partial day coverage (up to 4 hours) -1 photographer -A minimum of 300 edited pictures -A private digital gallery

What’s included
  • High-resolution digital images
  • Downloadable private online gallery
  • Ceremony and reception pictures
  • Bride and groom pictures
  • Bridal and groomsmen party pictures
  • Family pictures
  • Drone Photography
  • Film Photography

The Sun

6 hours

Peak pricing $2,600-3,000

Off-peak pricing $2,600-3,000

Description

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES: -Half day coverage (up to 6 hours) -1-2 hour engagement session -2 photographers -Extra 1 hour session/pre-wedding event coverage of your choice -A mixture of digital and film photos -A minimum of 400 edited pictures -A private digital gallery **NEW** DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY!

What’s included
  • High-resolution digital images
  • Digital private and downloadable online gallery
  • 1 hour engagement session
  • USB Drive (upon request)
  • Ceremony and reception pictures
  • Family and bridal and groomsmen pictures
  • Bride and groom pictures
  • Drone Photography
  • Film Photography

The Wheel of Fortune

12 hours

Peak pricing $4,000-5,000

Off-peak pricing $4,000-5,000

Description

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES: -Full day coverage (up to 12 hours) -1-2 hour engagement session -2 photographers -Content creation throughout your day -Extra 1 hour session/pre-wedding event coverage of your choice -A mixture of digital and film photos -A minimum of 600 edited pictures -A private digital gallery **NEW** DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY!

What’s included
  • High-resolution images
  • Private downloadable online gallery
  • Second photographer
  • Special wedding package
  • 2 hour engagement session
  • Ceremony and Reception pictures
  • Family and bridal and groomsmen party pictures
  • Bride and groom pictures
  • Pre-Wedding Event Coverage
  • Content Creation
  • Drone Photography
  • Film Photography

Custom Wedding Package Option

1 hours

Peak pricing $375-5,000

Off-peak pricing $375-5,000

Description

Custom packages start at $375 per hour and can be more depending on the requests. This is a good option if you were looking to elope, have a smaller wedding, want a custom number of hours of service time, or would like more hours than my biggest package listed.

What’s included
  • Customization
  • Content Creation Add-on for Additional Price
  • Pre-Wedding Event Coverage for Additional Price
  • Drone Photography
  • Film Photography
  • Digital Photography (as always)

Reviews

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Rating: 4.5

4.5 out of 5

6 reviews

  • CM

    Caylee M.

    Rating: 3
    •Feb 14, 2026

    Photographer review

    We hired Natalie as our photographer, and while we are very happy with the quality of the photos themselves, the communication and delivery process was extremely stressful. Throughout both our engagement session and wedding process, deadlines were repeatedly missed. Galleries and edits were often promised by specific dates and then delayed, sometimes multiple times, requiring consistent follow-ups on my end. In several instances, I was told images would be sent “tomorrow” or “by the end of the week,” only to have those dates pass without communication. There were several personal circumstances cited for delays, which I understand can happen. However, professional communication especially when clients are waiting on major life-event photos is incredibly important. Clear updates without clients needing to chase them down would have made a significant difference. If communication and timeline reliability improve, the client experience would match the quality of her work. The photos themselves are beautiful, but timely delivery and consistent follow-through are equally important when you’re trusting someone with wedding memories

    Natalie Plunkett•Feb 15, 2026

    Hi Caylee! I absolutely loved working with both you and Collin! Yes I did have a close family member pass away, as well as my apartment flooding and completely destroying all my personal items and furniture. I did communicate with clients about these delays and I apologize if this caused any stress to the timeline of you receiving your pictures, as the grieving process has been ongoing and now with the apartment it’s been extremely stressful and difficult. Please reach out to me directly, as I would love to extend my gratitude to both you and Collin as a thank you for your patience with everything! Hope you are both well and as always, appreciate the feedback!

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    Lily

    Rating: 5
    •Sep 19, 2025

    Super responsive !!

    Natalie is the best !! She’s quick to respond & makes her clients feel comfortable & accepted, would work with her again :)

  • CL

    Casey LaFountain

    Rating: 5
    •Jan 19, 2024

    Natalie is so kind and lovely!

    Natalie is such a kind and lovely person! You would be lucky to have her by your side for your wedding day. Her work is beautiful, and she has an eye for stunning moments!

  • AG

    Angeleah G.

    Rating: 5
    •Jan 18, 2024

    Booking Natalie every time!

    Natalie was such a sweetheart! Took the cutest photos of my boyfriend and i in a flower field. The candid ones we didn’t even know she took were the best part. She effortlessly captures the moment. She made the environment so friendly and comfortable. The experience was so fun and we got everything we dreamed of and more with our photos. I’ve already reached out to have her take more photos for me!

  • B

    Ben

    Rating: 4
    •Jan 10, 2024

    Venue - GLG Lounge

    Natalie was hired to photograph a private event at our venue. In my brief interactions with Natalie she was extremely professional and walked around with a smile on her face.

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Sure do! I will send my insurance info to venues upon request from the venue via email!
I do, but as a separate service. I typically work on my own or with 1-2 other photographers, so I typically have my friend capture video while I capture photos. Extra charges apply for video services.
Most couples book me at least 6 months in advance to a year in advance, especially if they need engagement pictures! I’ve had a couple people book me 2 years in advance and for micro-weddings (5-30 guests) I’ve had couples book me 2-3 months before their big day. It truly all depends on the event type, but in order to guarantee your date being available, I always recommend to book me a year or more in advance to secure your date.
I always love to have a phone call with my potential wedding clients to make sure we click! It’s not necessarily needed to book, especially if you already know you like my work, but I’m definitely more into calling than emailing back and forth about the wedding details because I like to connect with my clients on a deeper level and truly understand their needs. For booking though, you would need to: pay a $375-$500 non-refundable retainer fee (which is taken off the final wedding package total) and a signed contract with all your wedding details listed in there. This would include your wedding date, the package you’re choosing, etc.
This happens more than you think! I’ve seen and dealt with all kinds of problems on wedding days and let me just say- it’s not your problem to deal with it’s mine and the coordinator’s job! Your job as the couple is to be calm, cool, and collected, enjoying your big day. If there truly is a guest or even a stranger (yes it’s happened before haha), then I’ll roll up my sleeves and have a calm discussion with them about their behavior. If someone needs to be kicked out of the venue for their behavior after being talked to, then we would ask for your permission, but other than that, your day should be fun and full of beautiful memories!
I do! I have an amazing team of photographers and cannot believe how lucky I am to be able to work with such talented artists!
Sure do! As of this year, I am officially able to offer drone photography and have a drone ready to use at any event! It's small and pretty quiet, but takes amazing pictures!
Editing varies per wedding, but it's typically 50 edited pictures per hour and additional 50-100 edited pictures with a second photographer. BUT- these are just the minimums! It's usually a LOT more than this! Editing time for 2026 and beyond clients will be brand new and unique! I plan to stick to 12 weeks for editing time, but will give each client access to a personal countdown on their gallery, as it could be a lot sooner!
Sure do! I send sneak peeks 24 hours after your wedding day! Sometimes-if I'm feeling ambitious- I'll send them that same night!
I have a ton of photographers I'm friends with in every state in the US that would be willing to help me last minute if something happened, BUT- I have never had to not attend a wedding before (knock on wood). I always have a ton of backup plans and options on hold in case of emergencies, but again- I've never had it happen before and don't plan on there being a scenario where that needs to happen. If I broke every bone in my body, I would still try and find a way to still make it to your wedding, as that's just how I am :)

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