Explore my boutique luxury wedding photography services — timeless, authentic storytelling crafted with care to capture every elegant moment.

Welcome to Karla Welch Photography — where luxury editorial vision meets quiet, documentary truth.

I capture the curated details and the unscripted moments with the same attentive eye, creating images that feel timeless, artful, and unmistakably yours.

Expect refined composition, natural emotion, and a seamless experience from preparation to last dance. Im honored to document your story.

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Thoughtfully designed wedding collections, tailored to reflect the pace, intention, and beauty of your celebration.

  • Luxury I Wedding Package

    $2,600

    A refined option for intimate weddings or streamlined timelines.

    • 6 hours of wedding day coverage

    • Photography by Karla Welch   

    • Private online gallery with high-resolution downloads

    • Print release for personal use

    • Sneak peek gallery delivered within 72 hours

    • Full gallery delivered within 5–6 weeks

    • A thoughtfully curated collection of professionally edited images that reflects the full story of your day.

    • Pre-wedding timeline guidance and planning support

  • Designed for couples who value timeless imagery, storytelling, and an effortless wedding day experience. For full coverage of their wedding day.

    $3,000

    • 8 hours of wedding day coverage

    • Photography by Karla Welch

    • A curated collection of professionally edited images that reflects the full story of your day.

    • Private online gallery with high-resolution downloads

    • Print release for personal use

    • Sneak peek gallery delivered within 48–72 hours

    • Full gallery delivered within 4–5 weeks

    • Personalized timeline assistance

    • Vendor-ready imagery for seamless sharing

  • An exclusive experience with extended timelines for couples who value complete uninterrupted storytelling and legacy imagery.

    $4,500

    • 12 hours of wedding day coverage

    • Photography by Karla Welch

    • A thoughtfully curated collection of professionally edited images that reflects the full story of your day.

    • The Bridal Editorial — an editorial-style portrait experience capturing refined details, quiet anticipation, and the bride’s presence as the day begins

    • Private online gallery with high-resolution downloads

    • Print release for personal use

    • Sneak peek gallery delivered within 48 hours

    • Full gallery delivered within 3–4 weeks

    • Advanced timeline planning and detail consultation

    • An engagement portrait experience — artfully composed to reflect connection, presence, and timeless style

  • Local Travel

    • Up to 50 miles from Charlotte, NC — Included

    Extended Travel

    • 51–150 miles — $150 flat travel fee
    Covers transportation time, mileage, and travel-related logistics.

    Out-of-State or Destination Weddings

    • Custom travel quote
    Includes airfare, lodging, ground transportation, and travel day considerations to ensure complete coverage without compromise.

    Destination Weddings

    For destination celebrations, travel fees typically include:

    • Round-trip airfare

    • Hotel accommodations (minimum 2 nights)

    • Ground transportation

    • Travel day coverage if applicable

    A personalized travel proposal will be provided upon inquiry.

  • Enhancements may be added to any collection to further personalize your experience.

        •    Additional Coverage Time — $300 per hour

        •    Engagement Session — $500

        •    Rehearsal Dinner or Welcome Event Coverage — $550

        •    Rush Gallery Delivery (2-Week Turnaround) — $650

        •    Heirloom Albums & Fine Art Prints — starting at $1,100

    Custom options are available upon request.

  • Investment & Booking

        •    A 30% non-refundable retainer is required to reserve your wedding date.

        •    The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the wedding.

        •    Payments are accepted via secure online invoice.

    Due to the bespoke nature of wedding photography and limited availability, dates are reserved exclusively upon receipt of the retainer and signed contract.

    Details

        •    Coverage is limited to the hours selected within your collection.

        •    Additional coverage may be added if availability allows.

        •    Travel within the Charlotte metropolitan area is included.

        •    All images are professionally edited to reflect the timeless, refined aesthetic of Karla Welch Photography.

        •    RAW files are not provided.

    A full service agreement outlining all terms will be provided upon booking.

Our Process

       Meet & curate your wedding day.

  • Every session begins with a conversation. Whether you’re booking a family portrait,We’ll convene to refine every detail—location, lighting, wardrobe, and the narrative you want captured—ensuring a tailored vision that reflects your style and delivers timeless, editorial-quality images.

Pragmatic Luxury

  • I’ll curate a personalized link with your vision, key details, and a thoughtful questionnaire to ensure every meaningful person is beautifully captured.

Plan with Purpose

  • I’ll create a structured, elegant wedding-day timeline with locations, key details, and a curated shot list to ensure everything flows seamlessly.

Exclusive digital wedding collection

  • Your wedding gallery will be delivered via a private, beautifully curated link

  • Art speaks where words are unable to explain

  • INTENTIONAL | CREATIVE | TIMELESS

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