WEDDING VIDEO INVESTMENT GUIDE
CONTENTS
01. WHO I AM
02. MY PHILOSOPHY
03. PACKAGES + PRICING
04. FAQ
05. OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
06. VIDEO EXAMPLES
07. WHAT'S NEXT
01. WHO AM I
Hi! I'm Tess Passinault; the woman behind the camera. Born and raised in Owosso, MI. I moved to Florida to attend college at the Florida State University to earn my Associates of the Arts degree before returning home to Michigan to then open up a photography studio and buy my first home.
My biggest inspiration is the life that surrounds me; my love, my family, my friends. Archived photographs and photo albums are my thing. I want your memories to be documented to hold for generations like I do with mine.
When I'm not working, I spend my time doing other art forms. I am about to launch a handmade home goods store, Mary Jean Co. (in the fall of 2025). I love to fish and golf. I have a Bernedoodle, Lenny, and a gray long-haired cat, Murphy. I am constantly doing home projects. I am always working with my hands! I am so passionate about all forms of art and design.
MY OWN LOVE STORY / WYATT
We met in middle school in 2013. Neither one of us remember formally meeting. We just have never known a life without one another. We became best friends in high school, completely inseparable. Caught feelings for each other, but I was moving away for college.
I moved back home in May of 2023. A few months prior, we had started the spark again so when I moved home, we started spending every single day together. We started dating in June of 2023.
We did long distance for 2 years as he finished up his time at college only an hour away from home. He graduated in May of 2025.
We got engaged in August of 2025. We are so so excited to get married!!!
We are currently planning our wedding for the fall of 2026. We have been waiting for this for so long and now it's finally our time!
02. MY PHILOSOPHY
Storytelling through video.
Raw + Authentic
02. MY PHILOSOPHY
My approach to a wedding day is often described as, "documentary". This means I will act as if I am just filming the day as it happens; no redos, no performance, no faking. I will be filming the moments as they happen, but I am also ready to direct and take care of an occurring moment.
On a wedding day, I am like a fly-on-the-wall. I will step in when needed, and also blend into your moments when expected. I will be documenting the unseen, unplanned, or unstaged, and I will also be capturing the expected and anticipated shots and moments. I don't operate on a specific shot-list, but rather document the day as it is. It shouldn't be a day of performing; it should be natural, authentic, and real.
My end goal is to deliver a gallery that makes you feel as if you are reliving the day over again. From details to first kiss to the last dance, I want you to open up these videos and allow yourself to be in that moment again... on one of the biggest days of your life.
Most importantly, I want you to trust me. Trust is everything when choosing a videographer. Your wedding videos are one of the very few keepsakes that you will have forever. I want you trust in me to document your day through my lens.
03. PACKAGES + PRICING
The only differences within my packages is the amount of hours. Your experience will be the same no matter what you choose as best fit for your story. I serve you to the fullest extent whether it be an intimate 3 hour experience or a full 10 hour day... know that you will be receiving the most no matter what you choose.
A LA CARTE:
Additional Hours - $250/hr
Additional Session - $500
Home Video - $750
Ceremony Only - $500
3 HOUR PACKAGE ....... $2500
- 3 consecutive hours of coverage
- 2 teasers
- 1 highlight film
- travel within 60 miles included
6 HOUR PACKAGE ....... $3000
- 6 consecutive hours of coverage
- 2 teasers
- 1 highlight film
- Raw footage of speeches + vows
- travel within 100 miles included
8 HOUR PACKAGE ....... $3500
- 8 consecutive hours of coverage
- 2 teasers
- 1 highlight film
- Raw footage of speeches + vows + first looks + first dances
- travel within 100 miles included
10 HOUR PACKAGE ....... $4000
- 10 consecutive hours of coverage
- 2 teasers
- 1 highlight film
- Home video
- travel within 100 miles included
04. FAQ
ARE YOU AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF MICHIGAN?
Yes, in fact, I love to travel! Take me anywhere. Travel fees depend on where you're wanting to go, but in most cases, I will require you to cover my stay.
HOW + WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY VIDEOS?
I deliver all videos via online gallery with unlimited downloads. This gallery is active for at least 60 days. Videos are delivered within 6-10 weeks.
WE'RE ON A BUDGET, BUT WE REALLY WANT TO HIRE YOU. CAN YOU WORK WITH US?
Absolutely. I am all about accommodating. Don't be scared to ask, we can work it all out! My main goal is that you get exactly what you want.
DO YOU HAVE A SECOND SHOOTER?
For almost every situation, I work solo. I can cover a wedding by myself, bouncing back between the guys and the girls, the dancing and the cake cutting... I've worked this way ever since the beginning. If, by chance, you want a second shooter or I decide I need one, we will discuss that when we are in the booking process.
WHAT IS YOUR STYLE?
I describe my work as true-to-color, natural, with hints of film. I am big on sitting down to watch home videos with your family and a firm believer of photo albums, so I want to edit in a way that those videos will be looked at as timeless and authentic in the years to come.
DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
I am super chill. I require a 30% deposit due when booking, and the remaining can be paid anytime leading up to the big day. Most clients pay the remaining the month leading up to the wedding, but if you would like to set up a payment plan, we can do so.
05. OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
OPTION ONE:
Love Story Film / $500
This session is the perfect way to tell your story and watch it over the years to reflect back when you were young and in love. We meet at my studio. I have prepared a few questions for you that I will ask each of you in the 'interview' process. These questions will be sent to you before our session so you have time to prepare them. Then, we will go to a nearby location (I am willing to travel if requested) and we will shoot some B-Roll, or some background footage to go over your interview audio and music! This video will be delivered within 2-5 weeks.
Travel fee for locations over 60 miles.
OPTION TWO:
Home Video / $750
Purely documentary. Original audio. Full clips all strung together in one long video. I can't show an example because these videos typically run 40+ minutes long. I recommend this so so much!!! In my opinion, this is the most important video to have and to hold forever.
OPTION THREE:
Raw Footage / Pricing Varies $100-750
With this, you will receive all of the important moments individually, original audio, no cuts. Great for if you're wanting just a specific video of you and your partner, or that first look with Dad, or that clip with a loved one's voice in the background. Or you can purchase all of the footage!
06. VIDEO EXAMPLES
07. WHAT'S NEXT
NOW, LET'S CHAT!
Now that you know all of the things, it's time to make a choice. If you feel I am the right fit to document your day, reach out to me again through email and let's start the booking process. Tell me you read the guide and let me know what package you guys are thinking. We can hop on a call if you want too, but I don't force it and we can chat fully through email if needed!
I hope to hear back from you so soon.
Email: tesspassinaultphoto@gmail.com