Who We Are + How We Support
The Full-Time Weddings Philosophy
FAQs
FAQs
Our approach to building this talent network was pretty simple.
We took everything we experienced as freelancing solopreneurs and associate shooters—the junk hourly rates, non-existent communication, net-30 payout schedule, portfolio restrictions, and creative burnout that comes from being consistently undervalued—then did the exact opposite.
We know what it feels like to be a cog in someone else’s content machine; to give our time and talent in exchange for the promise of freedom and flexibility, only to come up empty handed. From the in-depth education and preparation we provide, to the steady stream of quality bookings you'll receive, Full-Time Weddings is the collaborative support system you need to thrive as a creative (and human being).
This right here is the most important part: At the end of the day, our goal isn’t to get the most from you, but to give our best to you.
To nurture the creative.
Not just because that’s the place artistic expression flows from most freely, but because that’s the right way to treat people. Period.
Here’s how our philosophy plays out in real terms.
What Makes Us Different
01
Realistic Hours, Fair Rates, Fast Payment
We value creatives, we respect their time, and we’ve structured our operations accordingly. With us, you’ll never drive an hour just to shoot a ceremony and head back home. Our associates are out for a minimum of 6 hours (more typically 8), and our lead photographers and videographers make $100/hour. And—because rent is due this month, not next—we always pay Net 7 via direct deposit. No invoices. No clerical errors or holdups. Just clean, fast, professional payment. We do it the way it should be done!
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02
Itineraries That Give You the Full Story
Trigger warning: In our own associate shooting journey, we can’t tell you how many times we showed up to weddings “prepared” with nothing but a name, a venue, and a ceremony start time. (Still working through those flashbacks in therapy.) Arriving cold and clueless doesn’t benefit anyone, which is why the itineraries we produce at Full-Time Weddings go way beyond the basics. Think parking restrictions, Pinterest boards, guest count, family details, emotional cues…everything you need to walk in feeling connected to the couple and prepared to do your best work.
03
Creative Work That Builds Your Brand
When you shoot with us, your footage doesn’t disappear into a black hole. We don’t bottleneck edits, and we don’t shut creatives out of showcasing their own work. We deliver every wedding twice; once to the client and once to you. So if you happen to capture the best shots of your career (beautiful couple on the beach, golden hour glow, real tears of joy!) while on the job with us? Incredible! As long as the couple’s privacy agreement permits, you’re welcome to use that raw footage to grow your personal portfolio and brand. “Your work should serve your future” is our unofficial motto, and we’ve set up our systems to support that belief.
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04
A Human Job-Matching System,
No Bidding Required
We don’t do automated texts, automated calls…automated anything. Our job is to create opportunities for you to be matched with more couples that fit your ideal client profile. When someone on our team sees a wedding that fits your style, location, and experience level, we’ll call you personally with background info on the couple and an invitation to apply. There’s also a full marketplace of available weddings you can browse on your own terms, minus the degrading competition that comes with a race-to-the-bottom bidding system.
05
A Network That Invests in You
Whether you use us to extend your earning capacity for the long haul or just want extra support for a season, we’re invested in you. From a steady stream of educational content, to 1-1 coaching opportunities grounded in transparency, to resources rooted in boots-on-the-ground experience (like a 40-minute walkthrough video of a live wedding shoot), we put everything we have into helping our members level up. We aren’t threatened by the prospect of you becoming a stronger creative. In fact, that’s our greatest measure of success.
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06
Doing More of What You Fell in Love With
Working with Full-Time Weddings means getting paid for the part of the job that drew you to weddings in the first place—capturing the raw emotion, editorial beauty, and candid moments that will be treasured for a lifetime—while we handle the admin work behind the scenes. Sales calls, client communication, top-tier editing that protects the quality of your work, final delivery, and offboarding rests on our shoulders, freeing you up to focus on the good stuff: connecting with couples and telling visual stories in a state of perpetual creative flow. Yes, please.
We’re on a mission to build a talented, tight-knit community where creatives come first.
That’s why our network is so strong. We’d love for you to be a part of it.
“After having experiences with a less than reputable company in the past, it is refreshing to work with a team that truly values and respects their couples, and their shooters. Communication is always clear and organized, the weddings are consistently beautiful, and payment is fast and reliable. Their entire process from pre production through post production is seamless and well thought out. The team is fantastic to work with, and
it is clear they care deeply about both their clients and their creatives.”
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Videographer
Patrick F.
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Proud Partners of Wish Upon a Wedding™
As creatives in the wedding industry, our work is to capture and preserve memories that last a lifetime. Wish Upon a Wedding makes those memories possible when time is short.
From the purpose of the organization to the people in leadership, we align with every aspect of this national non-profit, which is why each media package we book directly funds a wedding for a couple facing life-altering health challenges. We’re intentional about creating pathways for FTW members to donate their time and talent toward providing photo and video services for wish recipients, too.
If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to use your talent for the greater good, this is it.
