ANDREW & ADINA
Playful, personal & meaningful at the Intercontinental Wharf
PREPARED FOR ANDREW DEFRANK & ADINA NELSON
INTERCONTINENTAL WHARF • OCTOBER 17, 2026
Andrew & Adina—
It was so lovely to chat on Saturday and hear about your wedding plans!
I think your celebration is shaping up to beautifully reflect the two of you and what you love about DC—even navigating your venue at The Wharf—and I know you’re going to do a great job of ensuring your guests can really make the most of spending the weekend together here.
Recapping our chat, you’re looking for:
8.5-10 hours of photography to capture the day from light getting ready through portraits, ketubah signing, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.
A 2-photographer team to capture multiple viewpoints and storylines—you want everyone represented in your photos.
Quick turnaround photos for your November save-the-dates.
A mix of digital and film images to add tactile detail.
An organized, thorough photographer who’s able to confidently interact with guests, family, and you to get the photos you want without impinging on the flow of the day.
Someone who will be cognizant of your preferred angles, and who provides a clean, true-to-life editing style - no Christian Girl Autumn overly warm tones, please!
“Aimee and her team were absolutely instrumental in making our day perfect.”
CHRIS & CHRIS
I value both your photos and your experience.
I'LL BE PRESENT TO CAPTURE MOMENTS AS THEY UNFOLD, YET INVISIBLE ENOUGH FOR YOU TO ACTUALLY ENJOY THEM.
INVESTED IN ENSURING YOU
Look and feel your best
CONFIDENCE & COMFORT
I'll bring out your natural presence on camera, with a graceful mix of of guidance, warmth, and humor to help you feel at ease and know exactly what to do with your hands.
THE COMPLETE STORY
While many photographers excel at romance, high-energy celebrations, or curated portraits, my storytelling approach weaves it all together—capturing the people you love, moments as they unfold, and swoon-worthy scenes of your details and celebration.
SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON THE MOMENT
When the wedding day arrives, we’ll have managed all the details and prepared you for what to expect. Your only responsibility will be to soak in the moment and spend time with your most important people.
Investment
01. THE COMPLETE
My flagship offering—limited to 3 couples per year so you have my deepest, undivided creative attention:
10 hours of wedding day coverage with Aimee
10 hours of wedding day coverage with senior assistant photographer
Classic engagement session
35mm film highlights
Welcome party coverage
Choice of heirloom wedding folio box or album
Knock out those save-the-dates (and get some gorgeous bonus photos) with a classic engagement session this fall.
Preserve the whole wedding experience in timeless style. To kick things off, enjoy candid 1-photographer coverage of your welcome festivities. On your wedding day, 10 hours by two photographers ensures you never feel rushed while providing the most complete documentation. 35mm film adds tactile, timeless nostalgia.
When it’s all over, expect a preview within a 72 hours, and your full gallery within 4-6 weeks. Complete your experience a new family heirloom: your choice of an archival-quality folio box of 25 oversized matted prints or a classic wedding album.
$9350
02. THE PREMIUM
10 hours of wedding day coverage with Aimee
8 hours of wedding day coverage with assistant photographer
Engagement mini session
35mm film highlights
Heirloom wedding folio box
Knock out those save-the-dates this fall with an engagement mini session.
On your wedding day, 10 hours of photo coverage ensures you don’t feel rushed. A second photographer will join us for 8 hours to ensure plenty of depth to your coverage—candids, details, and stolen moments. 35mm film adds tactile, timeless nostalgia.
Expect a preview within a 72 hours, and your full gallery within 4-6 weeks. Cap it all off with an archival-quality folio box of 25 oversized matted prints that will become a new family heirloom.
$8150
03. THE ESSENTIALS
9 hours of wedding day coverage with Aimee
6 hours of wedding day coverage with assistant photographer
Engagement mini session
35mm film highlights
Knock out those save-the-dates this fall with an engagement mini session.
On your wedding day, 9 hours of photo coverage (6 with an assistant photographer) balances frugality with coverage, ensuring your important moments are covered. 35mm film highlights throughout the day will add a timeless nostalgia to your final gallery.
Expect a preview within a 72 hours, and your full gallery within 4-6 weeks.
$7650
If your ideal collection of features isn’t shown, please let me know, and I will revise to include the exact experience you seek.
“Aimee answered countless questions and coordinated seamlessly with us and our other vendors. Truly, she was invaluable.”
ALLY & ADAM
Engagement sessions
Want to get a jump on your save-the-dates before booking a full wedding package? Book an a la carte engagement session.
Classic Engagement Session
80+ fully edited and retouched images
Up to two locations and two outfits
Up to 2.5 hours of session time
Digital & film session
Wardrobe and styling support and guidance
Rescheduling or rain plan in case of inclement weather
Filing of any location permits needed for locations we choose
$850
Engagement Mini Session
30+ finished images
1 location - 1 outfit
Up to 60 minutes of session time
Digital only-session
Wardrobe and styling support and guidance
Rescheduling or rain plan in case of inclement weather
$575
Explore engagement session galleries here.
WHAT TO EXPECT
AT EVERY STEP ALONG THE WAY
Skill, artistry & experience
80 percent of a successful wedding comes in the planning and preparation. Whether I'm collaborating with your planner advising or you directly, I bring over a decade of expertise in event logistics to smooth out your wedding day, making room for everything to unfold effortlessly.
Your ally & advocate
You deserve a wedding day that reflects you—not one dictated by trends. With thoughtful guidance on every option and unwavering advocacy for your priorities, I’m here to empower your choices and ensure you remain at the heart of every decision.
No detail too small
I notice the details that elevate your celebration—often the ones even caterers, florists, or planners overlook. I’ll make the bed before you step into your dress and style your cake table with candles and champagne. If it’s within my reach, I’m glad to do it.
An empowering approach
Photos have the power to shape the way we see ourselves. I understand the subtle difference between confidence and happiness—and know how to bring out both on camera, ensuring you feel comfortable and celebrated in every frame.
MEET AIMEE (SHE/THEY)
I’m a Type-A creative
with an inclusive heart
To me, inclusivity is never just about celebrating all gender presentations or supporting same-sex marriage
(I do). It’s about embracing what each individual brings to the table. Honoring your unique values. And creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and celebrated.
My brain is always looking to optimize and organize, while my heart is drawn deeper, to people and their stories. For the 14 years I’ve been a wedding photographer, it’s driven me to blend artistry, organization, and empathy to fully capture the stories that matter most to my couples and their families.
I live Washington DC’s U Street corridor with my husband (Greg) and golden retriever (Whiskey).
FEATURED IN
FULL GALLERIES
Exactly as delivered to past couples, offering a glimpse into how I’ll approach your day through my lens.
Sample Photo Timeline
Customized for your day, venue, and flow:
1:30 PM - Photo coverage begins - venue, details, bridal suite candids
2:30 PM - Adina steps into dress, solo portraits | Andrew dresses, solo portraits
2:50 PM - Depart hotel suite for first look site
3:00 PM - First look/couple's portraits
3:50 PM - Family photos
4:40 PM - Ketubah signing
5:00 PM - Schedule buffer / Guests begin arriving
5:30 PM - Ceremony
6:00 PM - Cocktail hour | Optional sunset photos
6:26 PM - Sunset (FYI)
7:15 PM - Guests transition to reception
7:30 PM - Grand entrance, first dance, hamotzi
7:45 PM - First course
8:10 PM - Speeches/toasts
8:25 PM - Main course
8:50 PM - Parent dances
8:55 PM - Hora
9:00 PM - Dance floor opens
9:30 PM - Cake cutting (if applicable)
10:30 PM - Photo coverage could conclude
"Aimee gently kept us on schedule but also insisted that we take the time we needed for things like lunch.
"And she was everywhere, beautifully capturing each and every detail, from the place settings to dancing with our moms. She captured details that we don't remember seeing ourselves!"
CODY & CHRIS
POLISHED, PREPARED & PROFESSIONAL
✓ Clear, proactive communication
✓ Email responses within 48 hrs
✓ An airtight timeline
✓ Checklists & resources
✓ Guidance to feel great on camera
✓ Extras meant to surprise & delight
✓ Inclusive & queer-owned
✓ Robust cloud backup system
✓ Deep attention to detail
✓ True-to-life skin tones
✓ Efficient, planned group photos
✓ Over 250 weddings photographed
NEXT STEPS
THANK YOU
I would be honored to help bring your wedding weekend vision to life — to catch laughter, silence, and every glance — so when you look back, what remains is all that matters: love, connection, and the people who love you.
I am holding your wedding date for 14 days from your receipt of this proposal. I am always happy to schedule a time to meet (by phone, video call, or in person) to discuss specifics.
Questions? Please reach out anytime through your planner, or directly to aimee@aimeecustis.com or (202) 431-7185.
