One day, your wedding gallery will sit in the hands of someone who wasn’t there. Someone who will know and learn your story because you chose to preserve it in a real, documentary way.
These photographs will become your legacy, heirlooms, and treasures passed down. And I am honored that you are here, considering me to come alongside you on this journey.
the wedding photography experience
One day, your wedding gallery will sit in the hands of someone who wasn’t there. Someone who will know and learn your story because you chose to preserve it in a real, documentary way.
These photographs will become your legacy, heirlooms, and treasures passed down. And I am honored that you are here, considering me to come alongside you on this journey.
CURRENTLY BOOKING 2026 + 2027 Weddings!
AVERAGE INVESTMENT
I take on a very small amount of weddings per year, to show up energized and ready to serve you! Please inquire for details on availability.
Explore brief descriptions of wedding packages below. Please inquire at this button to get the best run down of current packages, inclusions, and more.
Starting Investment of $4500 for traditional weddings.
Average Investment of $6000
My heart as an artist is to slow down, honor what truly matters, and capture the beauty that is already present. I don’t push perfection. EVER. A wedding day is not about performance, but about the vows you are about to share and honor. At the core of my values, I values YOU.
Wedding’s have never been just a “gig” to me. And for this reason, I take on a very limited number of weddings per year to truly give 100% to every couple. Therefore, I come energized, with passion, and excitement to tell your story how it deserves to be told!
Especially on a wedding day, I blend in, bring a calming and warm presence, am quick to problem solve, and always prioritize you and your family’s comfort. I am an extremely hard worker and will do everything in my power to keep the day moving and give space to breath. I am intentional with my time, considering your values and story first. Your story is always safe with me.
MY APPROACH + PHILOSOPHY
BEST For intimate, cozy wedding days: micro-weddings, dinner party styled weddings, and elopements.
The Cozy Cabin
- Exclusive Discounts
- Preview gallery within 2-3 biz days
- Multiple Jam-packed resource guides, planning checklists, vendor recs, and more
- Wedding Timeline consults + more
- Printing Release
- NO Hidden Fees: travel fees, credit card, etc.
- 8 hours of coverage, one photographer included (optional: second shooter upgrade available)
- 1 Hr Engagement Session – Mood Board creation included
- High-res + Web-size photo downloads
- 1-year Cloud Storage, Online Gallery
- Behind the scenes, iPhone recap video
best for all day coverage with a perfect
balance of add-ons (Most booked + my personal fav!). Best for one-two location weddings.
The Garden Cottage
- Exclusive Discounts
- Preview gallery within 2-3 biz days
- Multiple Jam-packed resource guides, planning checklists, vendor recs, and more
- Wedding Timeline consults + more
- Printing Release
- NO Hidden Fees: travel fees, credit card, etc.
- 10 hours of coverage, two professional photographers
- 1 Hr Engagement Session – Mood Board creation included
- 2 rolls Color 35mm Film OR 2 packs Medium Format Polaroids
- High-res + Web-size photo downloads
- 1-year Cloud Storage, Online Gallery
- Behind the scenes, iPhone recap video
the DREAM experience; multiple professional photographers, all day coverage, film + Polaroid coverage, and goodies that will take care of you from the moment you are officially booked. Best package for a wedding day at multiple locations.
The rooted Homestead
- Custom Wedding Flashdrive Box
- 1-year Cloud Storage, Online Gallery
- Exclusive Discounts
- Multiple Jam-packed resource guides, planning checklists, vendor recs, and more
- Wedding Timeline consults + more
- Printing Release
- NO Hidden Fees: travel fees, credit card, etc.
- Full day coverage, two professional photographers
- Accelerated Gallery delivery, within 1 week
- 2+ Hrs Storytelling Engagement Session – Mood Board creation included
- All day color 35mm film + medium format Polaroids
- High-res + Web-size photo downloads
- Behind the scenes, iPhone recap video
Perfect for the vintage bride, there's something undeniably rich and nostalgic about film. Film perfectly compliments a wedding day, where there is artistry behind your decisions and emotion behind your people.
Analog Film, color 35mm
If you want your photos to exude a classic, timeless charm–this is for you!
Document your rehearsal dinner and pre-wedding moments (up to 2 hours of coverage, one photographer), surrounded by your favorite people, in a slower, more intimate setting. From laughter around the table to quiet nerves before the big day, these moments matter too!
REHEARSAL COVERAGE
Add on a second shooter to the Cozy Cabin package, as more coverage means more moments frozen in photo form. Therefore, get different angles, reactions, and candid in-between shots that help tell your story in a rich, documentary way.
SECOND SHOOTER / for cozy cabin package
Second shooters are booked on an hourly basis, with a minimum of 4 hours
Soak up that just-married glow. A relaxed, local day-after session to capture the cozy, carefree joy of your first moments as newlyweds, without the wedding day rush.
Grab extra bridals in your wedding attire, a funky outfit, or keep it casual.
Day after couples session
Polaroids are one of the coolest ways to have wedding photos in your hand before the night is over. Add on a 2-pack of 8 prints each of Polaroids (~16 total), or singular packs.
Medium format polaroids
Curate your favorite engagement session
images into a custom guest book, Claire will take care of the design, and everything else. Multiple high-quality book options to choose from, from luxury to more simple lay-flat
options.
Wedding guest book
Have the perfectly curated ENTIRE gallery delivered to your inbox in only one week. Typically turnaround is estimated to be 6-8 weeks (keep in mind, the “Rooted Homestead” package includes this add-on).
1 Week accelerated gallery delivery
Scan through that pricing guide, and hop on a phone call with me! We can walk through anything you need to discuss to fully understand the CHP experience. Plus, getting to know you and your love story is my top priority.
Once the details are sorted, it is time to book!
After booking, I will reach out multiple times with information that is helpful for you in the wedding planning stages. We will have multiple scheduled touch-points where we will discuss questionnaires that you have filled out, timeline assistance, and more.
Especially for a wedding, there are a million details that are easy to pass over – we will make all details are touched upon. I am here to ensure that you feel confident in yourself, your vendors, and confident in me and my abilities on your wedding day!
SECURE YOUR DATE ON MY CALENDAR
If we are a great fit, I'll send over your custom proposal, where you can sign and pay a 25% retainer.
THREE
SCHEDULE A VIDEO CALL
We get to know each other, and figure out what will serve you best. Schedule this easily on my scheduling link.
YOU ARE BOOKED!
All of my resources, guides, Pinterest board, and checklists will be sent your way. Enjoy + plan away!
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INQUIRE ABOUT YOUR DAY
Inquire here! I will respond promptly within 2 business days via email, with info on how to schedule a call and view my wedding pricing guide.
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MY BIGGEST GOALS DURING YOUR EXPERIENCE IS FOR YOU TO FEEL STRESS FREE, TAKEN CARE OF, AND YOUR LOVE STORY CAPTURED INTENTIONALLY.
THE BOOKING PROCESS
THE BOOKING PROCESS
I LOVE editing your gallery just as much as I love capturing your day! 2-3 business days after your wedding, I'll deliver a curated preview gallery (quantity depending on coverage time and key moments captured). And of course, these images are yours to use right away, post on socials and share!
The final art gallery will be delivered within 6-8 weeks (or sooner depending on the season). Your gallery can have anywhere from 700-1500 images depending on hours coverage. I never limit the amount of images in any gallery.
What is the gallery turnaround time + number of images?
HOW TO GET A DISCOUNT!
I love offering custom quotes when I believe no current package I have suites you and your day! But, my packages have been built over many years to serve my clients best, so custom quotes are pretty rare for my clients. Add-ons are always welcome, and upgrades are too.
All wedding weekend coverage is custom quoted automatically for your needs.
DO YOU OFFER CUSTOM PACKAGES + QUOTES?
HOW TO GET A DISCOUNT!
When I send over your custom proposal, the payment plan will be listed on the invoice. I accept credit/debit cards and bank transfers, NO credit card fees, and auto-pay is an option you can opt into. Custom payment plans are an option, I always desire you to be comfortable with your plan!
The generated payment plan:
1. 25% retainer, day of signing
2. 1/3 of total, 6 months out
3. 1/3 of total, 4 months out
4. Remaining Balance, 20 days out
ARE THERE PAYMENT PLANS? WHAT'S THE DEPOSiT?
HOW TO GET A DISCOUNT!
Yes, I do travel! I only take a few travel weddings per year. I am based in Northern Indiana + Southern Michigan, most of my weddings take place in these states, or surrounding. All Midwest weddings (that only require car travel) have no travel fees or hidden travel fees! This includes lodging, driving, and everything in between. No extra fees here!
Any weddings that require air travel will include travel fees. The best way to learn about travel fees, would be to fill out my inquiry form.
Coverage outside the United States are not offered.
Do you travel? ARE THERE TRAVEL FEES?
HOW TO GET A DISCOUNT!
WEDDING FAQ's
When clients become friends, the least I can do is show-off their cutie loved filled faces post-wedding day – I LOVE YOU ALL!
MY Photo Friends!
When clients become friends, the least I can do is show-off their cutie loved filled faces post-wedding day – I LOVE YOU ALL!
The wattersons
the Johnsons
The Colliers
The wedekinds
The carrs
The albanos
The jordans
"Claire captures moments that you wouldn't think to capture. Reactions, small expressions, gestures; in a room full of strangers as if she had a sense for the emotions and moments that matter. Her photography style is non-invasive. Many of my guests commented that they barely noticed her, as she makes an attempt to blend in and be an addition to the day. Her personality is fun, bubbly and non-intimidating, making it so easy to act natural and have fun!
The professionalism, consistency and trustworthy nature of Claire and her business stood out to me, as well as her willingness to engage and talk about any wedding details, even outside of photos. We would pick her over and over again for the fun, flexibility, talent & delivery of photos that just feel like us!
GRACE B.
"Claire captured the moments that meant the most to me in a room full of strangers as if she had a sense for the emotions & moments that matter."
VIEW THE BROWN'S WEDDING GALLERY HERE
VIEW THE BROWN'S WEDDING GALLERY HERE
"Anyone in Indiana and across the US...
Claire is the real deal! My wife and I absolutely loved Claire! We came across her website in the wedding planning process and saw some familiar faces on her page and only heard amazing things. The communication and the attention to details in the process and the day of was remarkable! She worked so well with all of the vendors we hired (A true team player).
The care she puts into each and every client is so noticeable!! ...Even in her captions on Instagram. On top of all of that, the photos turned out perfect. Our summer wedding was captured so perfectly thanks to the BEST wedding photographer out there!"
"WE SERIOUSLY COULD NOT RECOMMEND CLAIRE ENOUGH. She was our FIRST wedding decision and our BEST wedding decision! From the very first meeting to our last photo at the wedding, she made us feel confident, comfortable, and celebrated. She is thorough in the planning process, incredibly helpful offering knowledge of other vendors, and alleviated so much stress that is rolled into this process. We knew that if Claire was the there - the day would be a breeze.
We genuinely consider Claire a friend after our year together. PLUS, we love every. single. photo! We live states away and I would fly to Claire at the drop of a hat to have her capture moments that are near and dear to us. We love love love Claire Hope Photo!'
Evan J.
Aimee J.
"We knew that if Claire was there, our wedding day would be a breeze... She was our FIRST wedding decision and our BEST wedding decision!"
VIEW THE JOHNSON'S WEDDING GALLERY HERE
VIEW THE JOHNSON'S WEDDING GALLERY HERE
"“Claire captured our wedding day perfectly and provided us with pictures you can FEEL! From our engagement shoot to our wedding day she was attentive, purposeful, and authentic in how she guided us and those we loved. She was able to photograph our memories and deliver emotive pictures that take us right back to our happiest moments. She was so capable I was able to relax knowing she was around to not only capture our moments but also help our day run smoothly, and even stepped into a coordinator role for the day due to our venue coordinator dropping unexpectedly.
Every single step was so easy and the process was. the least stressful out of all of my vendors. Claire greatly exceeded our expectations and we will definitely continue to use her for the many picture worthy milestones to come!”"
Juliana H.
"She was so capable I was able to relax knowing she was around to not only capture our moments but also help our day run smoothly"
