Pelazzio’s in-house photography and videography coverage begins before you even arrive at the venue — your photographer can start shooting at your hotel or accommodation while you get ready, and coverage continues through your full 8-hour photography window and 6-hour videography window. Because our photo and video partner, AtLast Photo Studio, is based in the very same building as Pelazzio, there’s no separate vendor to coordinate, no travel buffer to plan around, and no gap in coverage between “getting ready” and “walking into the ballroom.”
TL;DR: Photography coverage runs 8 hours and can start at your accommodation. Videography runs 6 hours and delivers either a fully edited 30–45 minute film or a highlight reel — with full raw, unedited footage also available if you want it. A photo album is available as an add-on, and engagement sessions can be booked separately starting at just $300.
Why “Where Does Coverage Start?” Actually Matters
A lot of couples don’t think about this until it’s too late: if your photographer only shows up at the venue, you lose the getting-ready shots — the nervous excitement, the final touches on hair and makeup, the first look at the dress in the mirror. Those photos are often the most emotional ones in the entire album, and they’re impossible to recreate later.
Because AtLast Photo Studio can begin shooting from your accommodation, you don’t have to choose between capturing those quiet, personal moments and capturing the big reception ones. Both are covered under the same 8-hour window.
Your Coverage, Hour by Hour
Here’s a general sense of how an 8-hour photography and 6-hour videography day typically flows:
- Getting ready. Coverage can begin at your hotel or home — hair, makeup, final details, and those first candid reactions.
- First look and portraits. Whether it’s a traditional first look or those first pre-ceremony moments together, this is where the formal and semi-formal portraits happen.
- Ceremony. Every vow, every exchange, fully documented by both photo and video.
- Cocktail hour and reception entrance. Candid guest moments alongside your grand entrance.
- Toasts, first dance, cake cutting. The traditional reception milestones, captured from multiple angles.
- Open dancing and send-off. Because photography runs longer than videography, your photographer typically stays through more of the open dance floor, while your videographer wraps up after capturing the key reception moments.
The exact schedule always gets built around your specific timeline with your event coordinator — this is simply the general shape most weddings follow.
Raw Footage vs. Edited Video: What’s the Difference?
This trips up a lot of couples, so here’s the plain version:
| What It Is | What It’s Good For | |
| Edited Highlight Reel or Full Video | A polished 30–45 minute film with music, transitions, and the best moments cut together | Watching with family, sharing at future anniversaries, the version you’ll actually rewatch |
| Raw Footage | The complete, unedited recording of your event, exactly as captured | Couples who want every single moment preserved, or who want to create their own edits down the line |
You’re not stuck choosing one or the other — raw footage is available in addition to your edited video, not instead of it.
Add-Ons Worth Knowing About
Photo album. Your photos don’t have to live only on a hard drive — a printed photo album is available as an add-on, so you have a physical keepsake to actually hold and pass around at family gatherings.
Engagement session. You don’t have to wait until the wedding to work with your photographer for the first time. Engagement sessions can be booked separately for a reasonable rate— a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera before the big day, and to have images ready for save-the-dates or a wedding website.
Why It Works So Well Being In-House
Because AtLast Photo Studio operates out of the same building as Pelazzio, a few things happen almost automatically:
- No travel coordination. Your photographer and videographer don’t need directions, drive time, or a separate arrival window — they’re already where your event is.
- Fewer handoff issues. Your event coordinator and your photo/video team work in the same space, which means details discussed during planning don’t get lost between two separate companies.
- One point of contact. Questions about your coverage timeline go through the same team helping you plan everything else.
Ready to Talk Coverage?
Every wedding’s timeline looks a little different, and your event specialist can help map out exactly how your 8 hours of photography and 6 hours of videography should flow around your ceremony and reception. Contact our event specialists for a custom quote, or explore our full photography and videography service details.
Not sure yet what to look for in a photographer, or want more background on how we chose our photo partner? Check out Picture Perfect: Choosing a Photography Service for Your Event.
Planning a specific type of event? See what’s included for weddings, quinceañeras, and corporate events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my photographer start shooting before I get to the venue? Yes. Coverage can begin at your hotel or accommodation, so getting-ready moments are captured as part of your photography window, not treated as a separate add-on.
How long is photography and videography coverage? Photography coverage runs 8 hours and videography coverage runs 6 hours, both built around your event’s specific timeline.
Do I get raw footage or just the edited video? Both are available. You’ll receive a fully edited 30–45 minute video or highlight reel, and raw, unedited footage can also be provided if you want the complete recording.
Is a photo album included, or is it extra? A photo album is available as an add-on rather than being automatically included, so you can decide whether a printed keepsake fits your plans.
Can I book an engagement session before the wedding? Yes. Engagement sessions can be booked starting at a reasonable rate, separate from your wedding-day coverage.
Who handles our photography and videography? Pelazzio partners with AtLast Photo Studio, an in-house photography and videography team based in the same building as our venue.
