INVESTMENT
***Scroll down this page to view pricing for all services we offer. There is A LOT of info here.***
PORTRAITS - WEDDINGS - PHOTOBOOTHS - DJ - MAKEUP ARTISTS - CORPORATE EVENTS - HEADSHOTS - BRANDING
PORTRAITS
(non-commercial, scroll down to bottom of page for commercial headshot pricing)
$300 first hour
$200 consecutive hours
Includes:
editing afterward
online proofing site
all edited proofs
electronic download
reprint permission form
DOES NOT INCLUDE SPECIFIC RETOUCHING - QUOTED SEPARATELY
Please select PORTFOLIO in the menu above and then use the drop down menu
to choose which type of portraits to view.
Kind words from clients...
Dammon's Senior Portraits
“Kris, you have done a terrific job with Dammon’s senior pictures. You took the time to ensure that each and every shot was just the right lighting, the scenery around him, etc. I couldn’t have asked for better pictures. You captured the beauty of every scene.
You’re amazing. I will definitely recommend your photography services to everyone. As a mother, I can say that you captured everything that I wanted for my son’s senior year. Thanks so much!”
— Pam Sutton-Johnson (Avilla, IN)
Samantha's Senior Portraits
“I knew when I saw some wedding photos that Kris had done, that she was who I wanted to do my daughter’s senior pictures. WOW! Did I make the right choice!
Finally reaching that senior status is a really big thing and Kris definitely made it so. She let us have a say in what we wanted (fun) and didn’t want… After all, she (my daughter) is still in high school. We had so much fun on the Sunday afternoon that we did them that we were out all over town!
Kris has amazing insight into what looks good and what makes really great shots! We did studio, park, downtown, and even some with her boyfriend.
So if you want that “special occasion” to have special pictures too, we HIGHLY recommend Bella Vita Studios!”
— Cindy Pickett (Fort Wayne, IN)
Bryton's senior portraits
“My experience working with Kris was utterly FANTASTIC!! My senior photos not only turned out amazing, but I had a great time taking the photos as well…Which is definitely a big deal… No one wants to have a boring time taking average senior pictures. They want to have fun AND get great pictures. And you get both of those things with Bella Vita Studios!
I would recommend that if you’re in the market for some amazing photos,take a look at this site and give that number a call!”
— Bryton Killian, HS Senior (Fort Wayne, IN)
WEDDINGS
BOOK A COMBO PACKAGE WITH OUR TEAM & SAVE UP TO 20% ON EVERY SERVICE.
Full day wedding - $2500
- 10 hours coverage max (must be used in a row with no stoppage due to limo or trolley transit times)
- start time begins when I arrive to set up (generally takes 10-15 minutes but could be slightly more if your venue has access issues)
- upstairs venues are required to have a disabled access ramp to the door if elevated and an elevator if multiple floor access is needed as I use a large cart to wheel in LOTS of equipment - this includes CHURCHES also as I can't roll 300+ pounds of gear up a set of stairs.
- edited proofs (400-500 minimum, generally more!)
- online proof site
- digital download only
- turnaround 2-4 weeks max - usually a week or less but this fluctuates during peak season
- complimentary engagement session within Fort Wayne city limits (travel OK if I'm available but extra fees apply)
Elopement/Micro Wedding - $1200
- 4-6 hours coverage
- under 50 guests
- all in one location - no travel to multiple locations for ceremony/portraits/reception
- edited proofs (200 or so)
- online proof site
- digital download only
- turnaround 2-4 weeks max (usually less but this fluctuates during peak season)
- no engagement session included
Want something different?
Let's create a custom package just for your needs.
REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN BOOK A COMBINATION PACKAGE
AND SAVE UP TO 20% ON EVERY SERVICE!
Kind words from clients...
Kathy & Todd's wedding
“Todd & I looked at the pictures and in all honesty we felt so blessed and honored with such an awesome photographer!!
Your pictures captured our story and every moment of the most meaningful day of our lives!!
I truly appreciate everything you did on our wedding day. Your pictures were beautiful!! You did such a great job!!!”
— Kathy & Todd Roberts (Fort Wayne, IN)
Samantha & Ross' wedding
"You are an amazing photographer and wonderful person! Thank you so much!" Samantha & Ross
Amy & Robert's wedding
“Kris did an amazing job as the photographer for our wedding! She helped with planning the day’s timeline, which took a lot of stress away. She was open to any of our suggestions and did a great job with the artistic shots as well.
We worked with Kris on our engagement photos and we were so pleased with those too!
She’s friendly and down to earth and I highly recommend Bella Vita Studios!”
— Amy and Robert Ault (Fort Wayne, IN)
Want to watch some videos of
client testimonials?
Click the web page address below:
https://vimeo.com/channels/bellavitastudiosreviews/page:1
(CELL PHONE VIDEOS - NOT PRO VIDEO RECORDINGS)
Custom designed albums are available beginning at $999.
Remember that you can save up to 20% on any service by booking a combination package of services (photo, video, photobooth, DJ, makeup artist team).
YOUR HEIRLOOM MEMORIES
ARE WORTH IT.
I speak to potential clients from my heart but also from over 20 years and over 700 weddings worth of experience as the main photographer. This short message is worth the time to read and consider as you begin your search for the best wedding photographer to suit your needs.
Weddings are the single most difficult type of photography to create. This specialty is more difficult than all other types of photography combined. To do it well, that is. There are so many high level skills needed including portraits, architecture, action (bouquet toss!), close up macro jewelry and other details shots, etc. The day can be unpredictable with twists and turns in schedules, lighting, unforeseen weather, and more. In addition to all of this, your photographer needs to be able to handle the technical aspects with absolute ease while being friendly, helpful, encouraging, and super organized.
Your photographer also must have top of the line equipment including a back up item for every single piece of their kit and cameras with two memory card slots in case one memory card fails or has an issue during the day. They need dozens of batteries pre-charged and ready to go as well as back up memory cards in case the total number of photos is more than their usual memory cards can handle. Add in moving all of those people and massive amounts of equipment from one location to the next all day long and, well, you start to understand how huge of a job this is to do! We show up with anywhere from $20,000-40,000 in equipment to every wedding. That doesn't even include the multiple computers, hard drives, and software back at the office. And a photographer spends more time working on your account than any other single vendor you hire. They typically spend 3-5 times the hours spent on the wedding day. The average wedding photographer spends a solid 40 hours to perform all services needed for an eight hour wedding day. This is why your professional wedding photographer should cost you 3-5 times what you are paying your other vendors such as your DJ, wedding coordinator, etc.
Choosing the right wedding photographer is just as important or more important than every other part of your day. It's right up there with your ring, dress, and venue choice. These are your FOREVER memories. Don't trust them to the lowest price. These are the memories that will remind you of your WHY when times get tough. These are the memories that you will pass down for generations, leaving a legacy of love, trust, and commitment to your children and grandchildren.
I invite you to browse my portfolio below and consider your investment in heirloom memories. The difference between experience and gorgeous memories versus settling for an inexpensive cookie cutter package with unpredictable and poor results is often only $500-1000. Over decades, that difference is truly pennies a day. Your heirloom memories are worth choosing a professional.
FAQ
Do you shoot destination weddings?
Yes! I love to travel. Destination weddings do require a custom quote to include travel fees and expenses.
Will there be a second shooter?
All of my coverage and packages include myself as the photographer. If you are interested in a second photographer, I have multiple options available. Second photographers require a custom quote.
Can I extend the session on the day of?
Sometimes! If I don't have another session or event to photograph or I'm done for the day, I can sometimes extend a session or even a wedding for more time. When in doubt, ask me!
What kind of gear do you use?
I use top of the line professional equipment including double memory card slot (extra backup!) camera bodies from both Canon and Fuji, with professional level lenses and flashes and portable studio lighting products from Godox, Canon, and Fuji. My entire computer system in my office is custom made as the specifications required for a photo and video editing powerhouse far exceed the needs of the average consumer. I also have a massive system of hard drives and back up systems in place.
Can I order prints through you?
Yes, you can order prints, canvases, jewelry, and albums all through me. I have access to professional labs that the average consumer can not order through. It would be a wise choice to order your custom printed products through me as consumer companies offer inexpensive low quality papers and flimsy canvases. I can provide you with professional quality and I also GUARANTEE the product when you purchase it directly through me.
PHOTOBOOTH
Since 2008...
We are Fort Wayne's oldest, longest running, and most successful photo booth company.
Hundreds of events. 100,000+ visits through our booths!
Print on site + Digital
6 to 12 feet wide - great for larger groups like the entire wedding party!
- $500 - first two hours
- $125 - additional hours
- $75 - idle time per hour
- $150 - unlimited prints (everyone in the photo receives a print (12 seconds per 2 strips)
- 4-5 hours is generally around the $1000 range
- Attendant on duty
- Professional camera and lighting (flash plus constant lights)
- Online proofing site with digital download for clients and guests
- Guests can email their photos to themselves right at the booth (we bring our own WiFi)
- Guests can create GIF's or leave a video message
- Vintage and party props available
- Variety of backdrop options
- Custom designed collages or strips - no extra charge
Digital Only
Up to 7 feet wide - great for 2-4 people at a time
- $350 - first two hours
- $100 - additional hours
- $75 - idle time per hour
- Attendant on duty
- iPad based booth with constant lights - no flash
- Online proofing site with digital download for clients and guests
- Guests can email their photos to themselves right at the booth (we bring our own WiFi)
- Guests can create GIF's or leave a video message
- Vintage and party props available
- Variety of backdrop options
WE CAN OFFER CLASSIC PORTRAIT BOOTHS
OR THEMED PHOTOBOOTHS FOR YOUR CORPORATE EVENT!
SCROLL PAST THE "PARTY" BOOTH EXAMPLES TO FIND CORPORATE PORTRAIT BOOTH INFO BELOW.
DJ SERVICES - PRICES
SOUND SYSTEMS & LIGHTING
All sound and lighting systems, as well as all DJ training, are designed and supervised by owner and lead photographer, Kris Gay.
I have a background as a Sweetwater Sales Engineer, specializing in designing and selling multi-million dollar recording studios and live sound systems for the rich and famous right down to local professional musicians. Every bit of equipment we use was hand picked by me. Every DJ that I employ has been personally trained by me, using over 20 years and over 800 weddings worth of experience, to ensure that your DJ provides M.C. or Master of Ceremonies services as well as coordinating all vendors behind the scenes so all events are completed per your schedule and personal requests. As a professional musician myself, I have an extensive knowledge of many different genres of music. Every DJ is trained to not only know their equipment inside and out, including troubleshooting any issues on site, but also knowing a wide variety of music genres from the last hundred years. We also bring A LOT of back up equipment with us on site down to extra speakers and other components, cables, adapters, and even extension cords. Electronics may occasionally fail so we're ready to keep the party rocking because we're prepared for everything! Regular ongoing training with all DJ's ensures that we stay your #1 Top Rated DJ vendor for our local area. No one else in our local area even comes close to our level of service.
Large Venue
or Corporate Banquet
$250/hr
- up to 1500 guests (can fill huge banquet halls for corporate events)
- team for fast set up and tear down
- largest speakers but not "3 ft tall huge" club sized - we often set up four speakers across the room for extremely large events
- subwoofer(s) for extra bass during fun dancing (turned on and tuned to specific set up during that time)
- wired microphone with extended cable length OR wireless microphone
- large size DJ lighting set with 10 ft wide truss rod set up that goes up and over the DJ booth, multiple 4ft long sets of lights, additional lighting on truss rod set up, and lights under DJ set up plus backlighting booth area
- up to (12) up lights included free ($420 value FREE)
- minimum (5) hours
Medium Venue
Wedding or Company Party
$200/hr
- up to 250 guests
- normal sized speakers, with or without subwoofer depending on space available and which DJ is used
- wired microphone with extended cable length OR wireless microphone
- medium size DJ lighting set (1) 4ft long set of 4 lights plus lights under DJ set up and backlighting
- up to (6) up lights included free ($210 value FREE)
- minimum (4) hours
Intimate Venue
AKA "Tiny DJ"
$125/hr
- up to 80 guests
- smaller speakers appropriate to venue size - but not "tiny"
- wired microphone with extended cable length
- minimal DJ lighting with (1) 4ft long set of 4 lights plus lights under DJ table and speakers
- no up lights included
- minimum (3) hours
Ceremony Sound
$150
Up to one hour for guests to arrive and ceremony duration
- Includes (2) battery powered speakers, (2) speaker stands, white speaker stand scrim covers if desired, handheld microphone for officiant with stand, wireless microphone for couple if needed.
- Outdoor $150
- Indoor same location as reception $150
Need a quote?
- Have a DJ already but you would like a quote for up lighting only?
- We can do that! Give us a call or send an email today.
DJ Joel Crasper-Guzman
Joel's equipment
Joel uses top of the line equipment in a rolling rack case like the kind you see bands use when they travel on tour. This is so he can mount all of the equipment together and run cables inside the case for a clean look. He also has his own table with cover or a DJ facade that covers all of the equipment behind it. This create a clean and neat look for all stands, cables, and equipment. The photos that you see of Joel working below with a large mixer were for a live sound event. We've also included several photos of his set up for an outdoor wedding. When we provide sound for outdoor weddings, we can put the speakers in front or behind the guests. We provide all of the music and microphones for your official and the couple so all of the guests can hear the ceremony well.
His audio system includes top of the line components from microphones wired and wireless, mixer, EQ, compression/gate/limiter, power conditioner, professional cables for reliable connections, and speakers (up to four) including subwoofers. His lighting system includes professional products from Chauvet including many different lighting products for various effects and a huge DMX lighting control board all connected to a truss rod system up to ten feet wide. He can scale his system to suit weddings with 150 guests or more up to huge corporate events with up to 1,500 guests.
Professional brands used:
- EV
- Sennheiser
- Shure
- Mackie
- DBX
- Alesis
- Chauvet
- Proco
- Hosa
- Gator Cases
DJ Zach Studebaker (medium venues)
Professional brands used:
- EV
- Sennheiser
- Shure
- Chauvet
- Proco
- Hosa
- Apple
Owner Kris Gay (not so"Tiny DJ" set up)
***Photos coming soon - same as DJ Zach's set up but different speaker brand***
Professional brands used:
- JBL
- Bose
- Sennheiser
- Shure
- Mackie
- Chauvet
- Proco
- Hosa
- Lenovo
- Lacie
TINY DJ TESTIMONIAL
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Makeup Artist Team
Our makeup artist team consists of up to four professional artists at this time. Each artist uses the same type of kit with the same product lines for consistency. Every artist on our team is professionally trained by MAC with years of experience in both the beauty and wedding industry. Katie, Kayla, Mariah, and Victoria are ready to help you look your absolute best!
$100 per service includes:
Punctual - Professional Products - Professional Techniques - Cleanliness & Hygiene
Top of the line TEMPTU brand airbrush custom matched foundation
traditional liquid foundation in a custom matched shade
Blend of traditional foundation and airbrush foundation
multiple lash options if desired
custom lip colors
TO GO custom matched touch up kit for every person
Disposable applicators ALWAYS used
Makeup brushes cleaned thoroughly between every client
MUA team happy to wear masks for Covid protection
Book a combo coverage package and receive up to 20% off EVERY service! Ask me how!
Questions?
Brides typically pay for their trial run and their day of wedding MUA services and then let us know how many women need services so we can plan the right number of MUA team.
Generally, the bridesmaids and mothers/grandmothers all pay for their own MUA services on the wedding day. TIPS are recommended to the MUA team as they make less for the entire day than the DJ.
Same for photobooth attendants. They appreciate tips very much.
Real Estate - photo, video, drone, Matterport, floor plans, virtual staging, reels
Kris works with PhotoHouse Photography for all real estate work.
To see examples of her work specifically, go to PORTFOLIO>COMMERCIAL on this website.
To view the PhotoHouse Photography website, please open a new tab at www.photohousephotography.com.
We can log into the PhotoHouse Photography site, create a client account for you, and book your real estate work for you which will generate your invoice and list all work to be done. Once your payment is made for that invoice, we can schedule the work to be completed when it's convenient for you. All real estate examples shown on this website are Kris partnering with PhotoHouse Photography. To discuss your real estate needs, please call 260-438-7246 or send a text.
Commercial Events & Commercial Photography (products, marketing, etc.)
$200 per hour (for profit) & $150 per hour (non-profit)
Includes:
time starts as soon as I arrive
pre-event consultation
editing not including retouching
online gallery site
electronic download
shared copyright release
Portrait Booth (NOT crazy props photobooth) at LARGE Corporate Events - PRINT ON SITE
Ideal for company holiday parties
Single Booth - $500 per hour - (4) hour minimum
Idle Time $100 per hour (two employees)
Double Booth - $800 per hour - (4) hour minimum
Idle Time $200 per hour (four employees)
Don't need (4) hours or want a photobooth with props?
See information and rates above - displays higher on this web page.
***NOTE*** Rates for photobooth with props are much lower than corporate event portrait booths with printed photos and reprint rights to all the photos.
Includes:
(2) complete portable portrait studios EACH complete with these items on each side:
professional photographer
professional cameras and lenses including wireless control of lighting
laptop tethered to camera running professional photography software
choice of several backdrops (to be chosen prior to event)
professional lighting
professional high speed printer
PLUS back up items for various components
(2) photo assistants
(1) printed photo in a hard paper folder for each person in the photo
Unlimited prints!
ALL digital photos in online gallery with download and reprint permission
(HUGE VALUE TO EMPLOYEES as they can reprint this photo afterward for their own use)
Each side can handle up to 50-60 couples per hour
Personal Branding $500
Includes:
extensive pre-session consultation
session up to 90 minutes
editing not including retouching
online gallery site
electronic download - all edited files
(includes environmental portraits only - headshots with backdrop are not branding)
shared copyright release
Personal Branding Mini Session $200
Includes:
20 minutes
photos only
editing not including retouching
online gallery site
electronic download - all edited files
(includes environmental style portraits only)
shared copyright release
Business Headshot Events (on site) $75
Must schedule minimum of 20 sessions to receive this pricing.
Includes:
20 minutes time slot per person
photos only
editing not including retouching
online gallery site
electronic download - up to 3 edited files
*recommended 3 files are close up, waist up, and 3/4 view
so you can use the different views for different cards, flyers, etc.
shared copyright release
