Frequently Asked Questions
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Weddings
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Yes. Waters Productions offers wedding photography and videography in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Roanoke, and throughout the New River Valley and Southwest Virginia. Wedding coverage can include photography, highlight films, full ceremony coverage, audio capture of vows and speeches, and bundled photo/video packages.
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Yes. Waters Productions is based in the New River Valley and serves couples, families, graduates, and event clients across Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Roanoke, Floyd, and surrounding areas.
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Yes. Waters Productions serves all of Southwest Virginia, including the New River Valley, Roanoke Valley, and surrounding communities, and travels beyond the primary service area. Travel fees apply to projects more than 90 minutes away. Ask about travel details when you inquire.
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Absolutely. Waters Productions celebrates and welcomes all couples and families, including LGBTQ+ couples and families.
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Yes. Waters Productions offers wedding photography, wedding videography, and photo/video bundles. This can be helpful for couples who want one coordinated team handling both sides of the day.
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Current wedding photography packages start at $2,000+. The Photo Silver package includes 8 hours of coverage, 1 photographer, 400+ photographs, digital retouching and enhancement of select photos, and delivery through an online gallery and flash drive. The Photo Gold package starts at $3,500+ and includes 2 photographers and 600+ photographs.
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Wedding videography starts at $2,000+ for a highlight film package. That includes 8 hours of video coverage, 1 dedicated videographer, a 3–5 minute highlight film, audio capture of vows and speeches, 1 revision, and delivery through an online link and flash drive.
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Yes. The Photo & Video Bundle starts at $5,000+ and includes 8 hours of photo and video coverage, a 3-person photo/video team, 600+ photographs, a 3–5 minute highlight film, a full ceremony film, 1 revision, and final delivery through an online link and flash drive.
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Yes. Additional hours are available at $250/hour/person. Additional photographers or videographers are also available at $250/hour.
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Yes. Engagement photo sessions are available as an à la carte wedding option for $250. Engagement sessions are also a good way to get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding day.
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Yes. Raw video footage is listed as an à la carte option for $500.
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Yes. Full ceremony film coverage is included in the Photo & Video Bundle. A multi-camera ceremony edit can also be added to the Highlight Film package for $750.
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Waters Productions is built around personal storytelling. The style is candid, observant, and emotionally grounded. The goal is not to make every moment look overly polished or artificial, but to capture the people, details, and small moments that made the day feel like itself.
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Yes. A big part of Waters Productions' approach is helping people feel comfortable. Their style leans candid, calm, and story-driven rather than overly posed or stiff.
Couples, Families, Seniors, and Graduates
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Yes. Waters Productions offers surprise proposal and engagement photography. They can help keep the moment low-stress and discreet while still making sure the important parts are captured.
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Yes. Waters Productions offers family photography in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Roanoke, and surrounding areas. Family sessions can be simple portrait sessions or more documentary-style storytelling sessions for milestones, anniversaries, birthdays, and major life moments.
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For many non-wedding sessions, pricing is listed as:
$250 per hour/person
$900 half-day rate — 4 hours
$1,750 full-day rate — 8 hours
Custom packages available
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For many portrait-style sessions, Waters Productions lists a minimum of 30–50 photos per hour, depending on the session needs. Final image count may vary based on location, timeline, number of people, and type of session.
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Yes. Waters Productions offers senior and graduation sessions for high school students, college graduates, and higher education milestones. This can include Virginia Tech graduation photos, Radford University graduation photos, cap-and-gown sessions, or portraits that reflect the graduate's interests and personality.
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Yes. Waters Productions can photograph Virginia Tech graduation sessions in Blacksburg and nearby locations. Sessions can include campus portraits, cap-and-gown photos, family portraits, and personal images that feel less stiff than traditional graduation photos.
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Yes. Waters Productions can photograph Radford University graduation sessions in Radford and the surrounding New River Valley. Sessions can be tailored for solo portraits, friend groups, family photos, or milestone storytelling.
Documentary, Events, and Production
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Yes. Waters Productions offers personal documentary work for family stories, loved ones, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and other major life moments.
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A family documentary is a longer-form video that captures stories, memories, and relationships in a more meaningful way than a standard portrait session. It can preserve family history, honor a milestone, document loved ones, or create something future generations can return to.
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Current documentary pricing includes:
The TV Special — $1,750 for a 30–50 minute documentary
The Movie — $3,000 for a 60–80 minute documentary
The Feature Film — $4,250 for a 90+ minute documentary
Custom packages available
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Yes. Waters Productions can photograph or film personal events, milestone celebrations, performances, theatre work, graduations, anniversaries, and other meaningful gatherings. Pricing may depend on the number of hours, number of people needed, and type of deliverables.
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Yes. Waters Productions offers theatre photography and videography, drawing on Alan and Rachel's background in theatre, film, lighting, sound, and production.
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Yes. Waters Productions offers hourly post-production and editing services for pre-captured materials. This can include archival edits, creative edits, and other production support.
Business Photography
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Yes! For professional headshots, brand photography, product photography, and business event coverage, visit Langley Media, the business and commercial side of our work.
Booking and Process
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Most new clients start with an inquiry or consultation. The current contact process routes through HoneyBook, where Rachel follows up and gathers details before confirming next steps.
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Yes. All wedding bookings require a nonrefundable retainer at contract signing.
For weddings taking place in the same calendar year as booking, 50% is due at signing and the remaining 50% is due 30 days before the wedding.
For weddings taking place in a future calendar year, payments are split into three installments: the first at signing, the second around the midpoint between booking and the wedding, and the final payment 30 days before the wedding. Exact amounts are outlined in your contract.
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Portrait and photography sessions are typically delivered in 2–4 weeks. Wedding photography and videography generally take 6–8 weeks. Documentary productions typically take 8–12 weeks after the final filming date. Timing may vary depending on the scope and complexity of the project.
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Usually, yes. Most Waters Productions projects involve a consultation so Alan and Rachel can understand the project, answer questions, recommend the right package, and make sure the scope is clear.
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Helpful details include the type of session or event, date, location, estimated timeline, whether you need photo, video, or both, and any specific moments or deliverables that matter most.
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Yes. Custom packages are available, especially for projects that do not fit neatly into a standard wedding, portrait, documentary, or event package.
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Waters Productions operates as a fully licensed and insured business. If your venue needs documentation, let the team know during booking.
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Alan and Rachel bring backgrounds in audio, film, television, theatre, design, sound, lighting, and production. That means they think beyond the single image. They think about timing, story, pacing, sound, comfort, and the experience of the day.
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