INVESTMENT
Portraits - Wedding Photo & Video - DJ services (regular or Tiny DJ) - Photo Booths - Makeup Artists
Rentals (Digital Video "Vintage Style" Cameras & Audio Guestbook Set)
Commercial Photo & Video by quote only
PORTRAITS
(non-commercial, scroll down to bottom of page for commercial headshot pricing)
$300 first hour
$125 additional hour(s), $75 additional 30 minutes
No extra fees for large families
Includes:
editing afterward
online proofing site
all edited proofs
electronic download
reprint permission form
DOES NOT INCLUDE SPECIFIC RETOUCHING - QUOTED SEPARATELY
Want something different?
Let's create a custom package just for your needs.
With 27 years and over 1,000 weddings experience,
Kris can help you design the perfect coverage package!
WEDDINGS
Kris is ALWAYS the lead for photography or videography.
2027 prices:
- $250/hour - Owner, Kris Gay
- Add a Second Photographer $65/hr
- Book 8-10 hours and save $25/hr - Save up to $250!
2028 prices:
- $300/hour - Owner, Kris Gay
- Add a Second Photographer $65/hr
- Book 8-10 hours and save $50/hr - Save up to $500!
Includes:
- complimentary engagement session - engagement session if you want one (average engagement session is one hour)
- up to 10 hours continuous coverage max (all coverage is continuous)
- online proof site for 60 days
- digital download of all full size edited proofs
- sneak peeks in 24-48 hours - several dozen sneak peeks included
- editing turnaround in two weeks or less
- reprint release form to make unlimited reprints as you wish (includes appointment to teach you about our recommended print lab)
Micro weddings (40 guests or less maximum)
- special rate of $150/hr
- available for six hours or less of coverage
- only on non-Saturday dates
- within 50 miles of Fort Wayne (other locations considered, just not guaranteed - please ask if you are located outside our usual geographic area)
Want a combo photo/video package?
Add them together & deduct 30% (Yes, the $ per hour off still counts!)
10 hours Photo + Video = $3675
(Does not include Basic Highlight Film or Ceremony Only Documentary Edit)
VIDEOGRAPHY
Highlight Films
Leave a Legacy $2400
- 10 hours of video coverage (one lead videographer & one second shooter/assistant)
- More angles of view for key moments (2-3 for preceremony, 3-4 for ceremony, 2-3 for toasts and dances)
- pre-wedding planning meeting with recorded conversation, vows, etc. to include in video
- 9-10 minute highlight film
- Audio of ceremony, prayers, speeches, etc. recorded & edited in film
Cherished Heirloom $2000
- 8 hours of video coverage (one lead videographer & one second shooter/assistant)
- More angles of view for key moments (2-3 for preceremony, 3-4 for ceremony, 2-3 for toasts and dances)
- pre-wedding planning meeting with recorded conversation, vows, etc. to include in video
- 7-8 minute highlight film
- Audio of ceremony, prayers, speeches, etc. recorded & edited in film
Family Memories $1600
- 6 hours of video coverage (one lead videographer only)
- Standard angles of view (1 for preceremony, 2 plus gimbal for ceremony if room allows, 1-2 for toasts and dances)
- 5-6 minute highlight film
- Audio of ceremony, prayers, speeches, etc. recorded & edited in film
Budget Option:
- $500 for six hours coverage and a 2-3 minute highlight film set to royalty free music (See Andrew & Kenny's highlight film several videos below this section)
- Available on Fridays or Sundays or as an add on with any photo package
- No AUDIO recording of ceremony or toasts
Documentary Edits - 3 options
Documentary edit - "old school" long form wedding video $1200
- Multicamera edit (8 hours of coverage, one videographer only, 30-60 minute resulting video - includes ALL audio of ceremony & toasts)
Ceremony edit - video is as long as your ceremony lasted
- $600 multicamera edit of entire ceremony - includes audio of music, officiant, couple. Available on Fridays or Sundays or as an add on with any photo package.
- $350 for ONE camera no edit of entire ceremony - includes audio of music, officiant, couple (no wireless audio used - stereo microphone attached to camera with audio levels set during recording only). Available on Fridays or Sundays or as an add on with any photo package.
Questions:
Do you offer Super 8 film?
- Yes. It can be actual Super 8 film cartridges which need to be processed in chemicals to develop them and then scanned digitally or it can be regular digital video edited to look like Super 8.
- Actual Super 8 film cost is $300 per three minutes of footage with a minimum of two rolls or six minutes of footage required to include actual Super 8 film in your entire highlight film.
- Digital emulation of Super 8 look is no extra charge as there are no physical film roll, developing, and scanning costs. Digital Super 8 look is created in editing within the software so it also has no risk of a stuck cartridge or other malfunction.
- While we offer both types of Super 8, we highly recommend digital Super 8 emulation.
Do you offer "Dad Cam" style old school video?
- Yes. You can choose from 4:3 old school TV ratio (rectangle shape) or 16x9.
- I recommend 4:3 for a more authentic look. I can leave it as regular color or put a vintage effect on it.
Paola & Moad's testimonial for Bella Vita Studios
I was responsible for both photography and videography at Paola & Moad's wedding in Rochester, Michigan at The Meeting House. I helped them with their backdrop set up, organizing portraits of family and friends, and seamlessly capturing both photo and video content of their micro wedding.
Andrew & Kenny's highlight film
This is a very short highlight film with no audio from vows or toasts included. It is the least expensive type of highlight film videography product that we offer. A highlight film of 2-3 minutes is $500 which includes all of the filming on the wedding day, editing after the wedding, and hosting the video online for 60 days.
Brooke & Aaron's engagement session in Waterford, Michigan - Super 8 video
We can create a custom coverage amount of Super 8 video from your session or wedding day. Ask us for more information.
CONTENT CREATION
$75/hour - base coverage with one Content Creator - Owner Kris Gay | Add a Second Content Creator for $40/hr
Choose your video coverage styles - choose one or a custom mix
- iPhone video used on gimbal (9:16 vertical, 16:9 horizontal)
- DJI Osmo Pocket 3 or Pocket 4P gimbal (9:16 vertical, 16:9 horizontal, 1:1 square)
- Digital Super 8 video (4:3 horizontal ratio only)
- "DadCam" video (9:16 vertical, 16:9 horizontal, 4:3 horizontal "old school" ratio - using color modes: normal, black and white, vintage 1, vintage 2, vintage2 with scratches and grain)
Choose your end products
- 2 reel per hour of coverage included in base coverage price (example: 6 hours = 12 reels)
- $25 per extra reel
- All reels must use royalty free music per Federal Copyright laws
Bulk Download of Unedited Video Footage - INCLUDED IN HOURLY COVERAGE
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)
PHOTO BOOTHS
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 300 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"
$150/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:
- QSC
- EV
- Sennheiser
- Shure
- Mackie
- Bose
- DBX
- Alesis
- Chauvet
- Proco
- Hosa
- Gator Cases
TINY DJ TESTIMONIAL
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RENTALS - Only available to our photo, video, or DJ clients
Digital Video "Vintage Style" Cameras - $250 with $150 deposit
- Deposit refundable within one week after wedding date so we can check that the cameras were returned in working order
- (1) Champagne color for the women
- (1) Classic black & silver color for the men
- All video clips downloaded for you and posted to your online gallery for you to share with guests (option to make private turned on, clients get to view every gallery first before they decide to share with guests)
Audio Guest Book - $150 with $100 deposit
- Deposit refundable within one week after wedding date so we can check that the table, covers, signs, lights, phone, etc. were returned in working order
- (1) tall cocktail table with your choice of white or black stretch cover
- (1) audio guestbook phone available in white or black (battery powered via rechargeable battery)
- (1) sign with instructions for guests
- (1) "Leave a Message" faux neon light (requires nearby electrical outlet)
- All audio clips downloaded for you and made available for download via Google Drive (60 days hosting max)
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!
$125 per service includes:
- Punctual - Professional Products - Professional Techniques - Cleanliness & Hygiene
- Top of the line TEMPTU brand airbrush custom matched foundation
- or 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 for lips & lashes
- Makeup brushes cleaned thoroughly between every client
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, virtual staging, reels
To see examples of our work, go to PORTFOLIO>COMMERCIAL on this website.
Please call or text 260-438-7246 for more information. There are many variables to consider regarding real estate media services pricing. Pricing can range from $200-500 for real estate photo, video, virtual staging, reels, etc. RUSH editing available!
Commercial Events & Commercial Photography (products, marketing, etc.)
$300 per hour (for profit) & $200 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 $800
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 $350
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