You believe in heirlooms and the quality of an unparalleled experience. You are willing to invest in the finer things. You appreciate a classic style and a little blush for your wedding day but don't mind throwing on a pair of torn jeans and a tank to get the job done. You care more about celebrating your love and capturing the moments than the stress of planning the perfect day. You are confident, passionate & so in love you can't keep your hands off each other. You laugh more often than not and you are always down for a new adventure as long as it is together. You each stand alone but also perfectly compliment each other. You are loyal to your family and friends, but most importantly to your hearts. Oh, and... you love hugs!
A desert girl with a heart that will always partially reside in Maryland. I am stoked that you landed on this tiny space of the world wide web, and I hope that you stick around a bit! Since you stopped on in to get to know us, I will hop right to it. I am a mamma, wife, and story teller with a general obsession for puppies and food. I started this journey of photography looking through old photo albums with my grandmother and playing with the hundreds of disposable cameras we had. Even though it has always been a passion of mine, photography wasn't my first career. With a background in education, I come to every wedding day with a teacher's heart, compassion, patience, guidance, education, management, love, HUGS & fun (plus the occasional ninja move, of course)!
jWOOD@maewoodCOLLECTIVE.com
I’m Meg, a small-town gal with big time dreams! I’m so excited that you came to my little corner of the inter-web and hope you hang around to check out all the fun things MWP has to offer! But since you’re here to get to know me, I’ll get to it! I am a wife, fur-mom to five crazy critters, and Super Aunt Extraordinaire! I am a huge fan of spontaneous bear hugs, random acts of kindness, communicating via movie quotes & gifs, and all things mint green. I’ve always had a love of photography (something I picked up from my mama, whose camera is basically an additional limb), but I didn’t start to actually learn about the art until my cousin, Kristi (of Shoptini.com), asked me to snap a few pics of her for the fashion and style blog she was launching in 2015. Balancing a full-time teaching career and co-owning MWP with my bff soulmate, J, has its challenges, for sure, but I truly believe my experience as an educator has allowed me to approach photography from a different perspective: one that appreciates beauty in all its forms, values community over competition, and focuses on capturing the genuine emotion of all of life’s little moments.
MYOHN@maewoodCOLLECTIVE.com
A manly man who never says no to lotion or coming along on a session to either help out or capture your story. He has his PhD in business management and yet somehow we are lucky enough to have him join our team as our videographer! He loves metal music, cacti, and black coffee, and he always has a way with making the guys laugh like Meg and Jes just can't!
Hiiiieeeeeee! I’m Jess (with two S’s a.k.a. other Jess a.k.a. SHE-guyver) and I’m the Director of Coordination for The Maewood Collective. I’m a Texas born pelirroja with just as much fire in my spirit for making your wedding weekend as memorable as my own. I’m a momma and wife to two rambunctious kiddos and my military man which means I’m adept at handling just about anything on the fly (you’ll love my wild stories). You could say Murphy, of Murphy's Law, and I are besties. I love all things sushi, red wine, good vibes and fun times. You can often catch me lounging in the sun with my latest good-read dog-eared nearby and I’ve been known to hit the dance floor at all our events! Being an Ennegram 7, I’ve always loved to have a good time so event coordination never feels like work to me but it’s my goal to work extra hard on your special day so that you and your nearest and dearest can relax and celebrate!
jWALKER@maewoodcollective.com
Dave is a high school English teacher and lover of critical thinking. While Dave enjoys reading and discussing all things literal and figurative, he specializes in assisting with on-site logistics and materials distribution for MaeWood. Dave has experience with organizing and executing event day routines and client specific requests, while analyzing and synthesizing the needs of the lead photographers and videographers on site. Dave is happy to assist clients of MaeWood in any fashion he can and takes great pride in helping to make the MaeWood experience first class for all the wonderful people who come aboard!
Chopper is a worldly pup with eyes that will melt your heart. He enjoys RVing around the country, hugs, long hikes in the cool weather, and lots and lots of snuggles. His favorite toys are the ones with extra surprises inside and he is a fan of cucumbers, bananas, liver, and peanut butter. He is here for all the zoom calls, slobbery kisses for in-person consultations and final check-ins, and answering or writing any difficult emails. Chopper loves when our couples have fur babies too and is always open for a play date!
INFO@maewoodCOLLECTIVE.com
LicenSe to Music
8 Hours OF Continuous Coverage
30 SECOND engagement FILM
Drone Footage - If permitted
fULL-LENGTH Ceremony Film
IN-HOUSE EDITING + 30 DAY TURNAROUND
THE STYLE: Cinematically Produced Films From Your Authentic Wedding Moments
film OF SPEECHES + tOAST
4-8 Minute Edited Highlight Film
UPGRADES: Raw Footage + Coverage
Second Shooter
engagement session & Support
THE STYLE: Artistically Guided Portraits Mixed with Your MOST PRECIOUS Candid MEMORIES
8 Hours OF Continuous Coverage
Second Shooter
online Gallery & Print Release
UPGRADES: Albums + Coverage
8X8 LINEN ALBUM WITH 20 PAGES
custom timeline
Vendor Collaboration
No Gallery Cap
IN-HOUSE EDITING
30 dAY tURNAROUND
each additional hour is
no extra travel fees for the full team to shoot within 40 miles of Phoenix, Baltimore, or Lancaster
prices are subject to tax in pa & arizona I Retainer fee of 25% required to hold date
retainer fees cover shoot time, talent, and basic editing of your photographs & video.
Your retainer fee is non-refundable and is included In the investment prices above.
Payment plans customized to your needs and personal finances
engagement session & Support
8 Hours Continuous Coverage
Second Shooter
Gallery & Print Release
$600 Album Credit
custom timeline
Vendor Collaboration
8 Hours Continuous Coverage
30 second video of engagement session
Drone Footage - If permitted
Ceremony Film
Audio Recordings of Vows & Toasts
4-8 Minute Edited Highlight Film
Liscence to Music
Videos on Crystal USB in Linen Box
$7,500
starting at
No Gallery Cap
view album upgrades
8 Hours Continuous Coverage
On Site Assistant
Venue Walk Thru & Planning Meeting
Ceremony & Reception Facilitation
custom timeline & Shareable Graphics
Vendor Collaboration
Seating Chart Creation
Decor Set Up & Facilitation
Engagement session & Support
8 continuous hours of coverage
custom timeline
second shooter
gallery & Print release
$600 album credit
vendor collaboration
no gallery cap
Vendor Collaboration
Seating Chart Creation
Decor Set Up & Facilitation
THE STYLE: Artistically guided Portraits mixed with your most precious candid memories.
Engagement session & Support
8 continuous hours of coverage
custom timeline
second shooter
gallery & Print release
8x8 Linen album with 20 pages
vendor collaboration
no gallery cap
In-House Editing
30-day Turnaround
UPGRADES: Hours + AlbumS
Engagement session & Support
8 continuous hours of coverage
custom timeline
second shooter
gallery & Print release
$600 album credit
vendor collaboration
no gallery cap
THE STYLE: CINEMATICALLY PRODUCED FILMS FROM YOUR AUTHENTIC WEDDING MOMENTS
30 Second Film
8 continuous hours of coverage
second shooter
Drone Footage - If Permitted
full length ceremony film
film of speeches + toasts
4-8 Minute edited highlight film
license to music
In-house Editing
30 - Day turnaround
UPGRADEs: Hours + All Footage
When is the last time you fell in love with a vendor? The energy, confidence, and professionalism are unmatched by anything I have ever seen. MaeWood blew us away with their ability to adapt to weather, venue, and wardrobe issues & deliver images that far exceeded expectations. They double as wedding coordinators helping make sure that we weren't forgetting things that could detract from our big day. Then, the big day arrived. Jes and Meg made everything so fun - the stress of the day melted away and everyone had a great time. Everything was delivered early, everything exceeded expectation, and we had ZERO issues.
When we first started looking for a photographer and videographer for our wedding, I had an idea of what I wanted. Jes and Michael were everything I wanted and more. From the first time meeting them on zoom, I knew they were the perfect fit for us. They both made me feel so at ease about every step of our wedding day. From the start of wedding planning, my husband and I knew we wanted bridal portraits in Sedona after the wedding. Jes and Michael hiked up at 4am with us in the dark so we could have the most epic Sedona photos. We are so grateful to have found Jes and Michael. They are truly the best and go above and beyond. We loved them so much we use them any time we need photo or video done. Truly the best.
My fiancé booked Maewood Collective for our proposal and within the first few minutes of working with Jes and Michael, we knew we had to have this team for our wedding! They made us feel so comfortable during our shoot, told us what to do when we weren’t sure and Jes was wiping my sweat and fixing my hair to make sure every picture was perfect. Their work speaks for itself, but what really sets Maewood Collective apart is their energy, passion, and love for what they do. They don’t just capture the moment, they capture the emotions behind it all making it that much more memorable. They take pride in their work, and always deliver high-quality videos and photos. I could go on and on…This is a team you can rely on and trust and that’s rare to find.
"WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU FELL IN LOVE WITH A VENDOR?..."
When is the last time you fell in love with a vendor? From the first interview we had with Jes & Meg, we knew that we had found our photographers. Their energy, confidence, and professionalism are unmatched by anything I have ever seen. They blew us away with their ability to adapt to weather, venue, and wardrobe issues & deliver images that far exceeded expectation. They double as wedding coordinators helping make sure that we weren't forgetting things that could detract from our big day. Then, the big day arrived. Jes and Meg made everything SO(!) FUN(!) - the stress of the day melted away and everyone had a great time. With regard to delivery, timeliness, and issues.. everything came early, everything exceeded expectation, and we had ZERO issues.
"I CAN'T EVEN PUT TOGETHER WORDS AT THE MOMENT...THIS JUST MEANS THE WORLD TO OUR FAMILY..."
Words like thoughtful, exceedingly talented, creative, endearing, passionate, sensitive, meticulously organized, charming, compassionate, brilliant and gifted all seem to fall just a bit short when it comes to Jes. From the first moment we spoke on the phone I knew I found someone very special and gifted. To this day, I think Jes was put in our path as a reward for some of the chaos and trying times we found ourselves in along the way. It's so rare to find a person that is so naturally selfless and has such a beautiful heart.
"WE ARE IN ABSOLUTE AWE!..."
We had the best day of our lives and are happy that Jes and Meg were able to capture it! We finally had a chance to sit down and go through the entire gallery together and we are in absolute awe!!!!! We absolutely LOVE the pictures!! Not only were they able to capture us but they got the Best shots of our puppy, Lui!! They did such an amazing job and we have gotten nothing but complements with the pictures from the blog!"
"I CAN'T IMAGINE HAVING ANY OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS!"
"We cannot say enough about Jes and Meg. From the moment they signed on, they not only made planning a breeze (super organized) but made the entire experience fun and a dream. They were extremely professional, accommodating and super fun - oh and they are also super talented. Photos were the most important part of our wedding and I can't imagine having any other photographers there. They captured our vision exactly and I am happy to call them my friends. We will definitely be using them for photos in the future. 5++++++ stars."
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We start this process with a complimentary consultation so we get to know each other. On your wedding day, you’ll spend more time with your vendor squad than your spouse, so we want to make sure we’re the perfect fit for you! Start off by filling out the contact form below so we are one step closer to helping you create your dream wedding day! We want to truly get to know you so we can understand your unique love, dreams, and desires for your wedding day, which ultimately leads to us becoming great friends! We are a one-stop-shop, here for it all, the good, the bad, and the magical... because that’s what friendship is all about! The relationships we’ve created with our couples last far beyond the wedding day, and we believe that’s how it should be!
Now that we have gotten a chance to chat about your love story and the MaeWood Experience, we’ll send a customized booking proposal with everything we chatted about. It includes a breakdown of your investment, your payment plan, and our professional agreement to each other. To ensure your date is secured, a 25% non-refundable retainer fee is required, then you are an official couple of The MaeWood Collective!
If you have chosen The Collective for photography or photography and videography services, we’ll schedule your complimentary engagement session! A gift from us to you! Don’t worry about a thing, we will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know to rock your wedding day as a team! We thrive at helping our couples identify and execute their wedding day priorities, get comfortable and feel like themselves in front of the camera, and be fully present in their most treasured moments.
If you also use our Full Coordination Services, this is the time we will schedule a date for a venue walkthrough, either in-person or virtually.
With just 60 days left before your luxury dream wedding day, we’ll get the chance to connect with you even more! We know you might feel overwhelmed about the final weeks of wedding planning, but know that we are in your corner and honored to help you make sure your day runs smoothly while capturing all the magic along the way!
PHOTOGRAPHY: We will start perfecting the details by sending our wedding day questionnaire and finalizing your photography timeline. Your videography team will follow what photography does!
COORDINATION: We’ll complete your venue walk thru, final planning meetings, and finalize your timeline!
Well, that flew by! It’s time for you to celebrate and relax, while we get to work! Here at The MaeWood Collective, we believe in providing an experience where you feel fully supported and your love story is authentically expressed. As a team, we commit to shooting and/or coordinating for at least eight continuous hours on your wedding day, with the option to add more if needed. It may be hard to believe, but you might not remember parts of your day! Some of it could be a complete blur, so it’s our job to be your eyes and ears, help you make snap decisions on the fly, direct the action, and capture every single moment.
We believe in having tangible keepsakes to commemorate your day, which is why we include an 8x8 linen wedding album with 10 spreads to showcase highlights of your wedding day! One area where our clients generally choose to spend a little extra money on is an album upgrade! With an upgrade, we are able to tell your entire wedding day story as we watched it unfold with even more memorable moments from your day included. Regardless which album size you choose, you will be able to review the digital album twice before ordering, and then it will be delivered directly to your home after being crafted by hand in the USA!
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TOOLS MATTER. SINCE THE TRANSITION TO DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY, THE BEST GEAR DOES PRODUCE THE BEST RESULTS. MWP USES THE TOP OF THE LINE CANON & NIKON CAMERAS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND SONY CAMERAS FOR VIDEOGRAPHY. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE CANON R5 AND THE SONY AS7III, WHICH HELP US PROVIDE YOU WITH BEAUTIFUL, SHARP IMAGES THAT POP OFF THE BACKGROUND AND HIGH-QUALITY VIDEO REGARDLESS OF THE CHALLENGES. WE ALSO HAVE A FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION LICENSED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT PILOT, AND FAA REGISTERED DRONES.
IN ADDITION TO OUR CAMERA EQUIPMENT, WE COME TO EVERY WEDDING DAY PREPARED WITH HIGH QUALITY LIGHTING AND FLASHES AS WELL AS BACK UPS IN CASE ANYTHING WERE TO HAPPEN!
We are in the business of finding the meanings behind your sweetest interactions, capturing them artistically and creatively, and delivering you albums and heirlooms that exude the elegance, beauty, and emotion of those moments.
We are in the business of finding the meanings behind your sweetest interactions, capturing them artistically and creatively, and delivering you albums and heirlooms that exude the elegance, beauty, and emotion of those moments.
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