How Long Does It Take to Get Our Wedding Photos and Videos?
The wait for your wedding photos and videos can feel like forever when you’re excited to relive the magic of your big day. At Hazel Eyes & Co., we understand the anticipation, and we work diligently to deliver a stunning collection of memories that capture every precious moment. Typically, wedding photos are delivered within 8-12 weeks, while videos take 12-16 weeks for the completed trailer and full-length film. Social media edits are ready sooner, typically within 2-4 weeks. Here’s why this timeline is essential to ensuring the highest quality for your keepsakes.
Nick & Nadya on their countryside wedding day, surrounded by their loved pups.
Why Does It Take 8-12 Weeks for Photos and 12-16 Weeks for Videos?
Editing wedding photos and videos is a meticulous process that involves far more than a simple click of a button. Here’s what happens behind the scenes:
Curation: After your wedding day, we sort through hundreds, sometimes thousands, of photos and hours of video footage to select the best moments that tell the story of your day. This includes candid moments, posed portraits, and emotional highlights.
Detailed Editing: Each selected image and video clip undergoes professional editing. For photos, this means perfecting lighting, color correction, and retouching. For videos, this involves trimming footage, syncing audio, adding music, and crafting a narrative that reflects the mood of your day.
Creative Touches: We add subtle enhancements to bring out the beauty in every photo and video. This includes creating romantic black-and-white images, vibrant color adjustments, and cinematic transitions for videos.
Workload Balance: Wedding season is a busy time for photographers and videographers. Maintaining quality means dedicating the necessary time to each couple’s collection.
Teasers to Share the Excitement
We know waiting can be tough! That’s why we share teaser images online within a week or two of your wedding and social media video edits within 2-4 weeks. These sneak peeks are perfect for sharing on social media or simply reliving a few magical moments while we work on your full collection.
A sample of a wedding teaser social media post.
Special Requests for Thank You Cards or Gifts
If you need specific photos or video clips for thank you cards, holiday gifts, or other purposes before the full gallery or video is ready, we’re happy to accommodate. Just let us know, and we’ll provide a few favorites to tide you over until your full collection is delivered.
The Art of Patience
Your wedding photos and videos are more than just images and footage—they’re a visual legacy of your love story. The time and care we dedicate to editing ensure every piece meets our high standards and reflects the joy, beauty, and emotion of your wedding day. Trust us—it’s worth the wait!
Let’s Capture Your Story
At Hazel Eyes & Co., we’re passionate about creating timeless memories for our couples. Have questions about our process or delivery timeline? Reach out to us today—we’d love to chat and start planning your dream wedding photography and videography experience.
