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Start with a controlled test
The $49 photo pilot lets both sides evaluate style fit before committing a complete wedding gallery.
FOUNDING PARTNER PILOT PROJECTS ARE OPEN
WEDDING POST-PRODUCTION PRICING
Clear pricing. Defined scope. No mystery after the files arrive.
Choose a paid style-match pilot, project-based production or a recurring studio partnership. Every Vowform quote defines the service, limits, revisions, delivery format and deadline before production begins.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Start with one project. Build a partnership when it works.
Vowform separates standard production from complex work so you can understand what is included and where additional cost may appear.
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Use project pricing when volume varies
Pay only for the culling, editing, retouching or film deliverables required for that project.
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Reserve capacity when work repeats
Partnership plans support studios that need predictable monthly production and a documented style profile.
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Confirm scope before production
Every quote states the inputs, outputs, revisions, timing and separately billable items before work begins.
STYLE-MATCH PILOT
Test the fit for $49 before sending a complete gallery.
The photo pilot is designed for professional photographers who want to judge style accuracy, communication and workflow with a small controlled set. The fee is credited toward the first qualifying full gallery when stated in the project proposal.
PHOTO PILOT
What the $49 pilot includes
- Up to 75 selected wedding photographs
- Review of supplied preset and reference work
- Style matching across exposure, color, skin tone and crop
- A small edited set for practical evaluation
- One consolidated feedback round for the test
- A working foundation for the client style profile
CLEAR BOUNDARIES
What is quoted separately
- Culling a complete wedding capture
- Advanced local adjustments on every image
- Complex Photoshop retouching or composites
- Rush or same-day scheduling
- A film-editing test or full film project
- Additional test rounds after the included review
PHOTO EDITING PRICING
Pay for the volume and level of finish the gallery actually needs.
Culling is calculated from submitted image count. Signature editing and local adjustments are calculated from the expected delivered gallery count.
Wedding culling
Duplicate, technical and storytelling selections. $35 minimum per project.
$0.035 / submitted image
Signature color editing
Style matching, exposure, white balance, crop, straightening and gallery consistency. $110 minimum.
$0.22 / delivered image
Advanced local adjustments
Subject masks, selective exposure, sky recovery and complex mixed-light correction.
+$0.12 / delivered image
Basic portrait retouching
Blemishes, small flyaways, light skin cleanup, teeth and minor distractions.
$1.50 / selected image
Advanced retouching
Object removal, dress corrections, head swaps, reconstruction and detailed Photoshop work.
From $5 / image
Sneak-peek package
A selected fast-turnaround set while the complete gallery remains in production.
$49 / up to 30 images
Additional photo revision round
One consolidated set of changes beyond the revision allowance in the proposal.
$35
Rush production
Available only when capacity and the exact project scope allow it.
+30%
EXAMPLE PHOTO PROJECT
A sample wedding-gallery calculation.
This example demonstrates the pricing method for culling plus signature editing. Your final proposal is based on actual input count, output count, complexity, deadline and delivery requirements.
2,500 submitted photographs
The image count used for the culling calculation.
2,500
Culling
2,500 × $0.035 per submitted image.
$87.50
700 delivered photographs
The final count used for signature editing.
700
Signature color editing
700 × $0.22 per delivered image.
$154.00
Planning total
Before retouching, local adjustments, rush production or other add-ons.
$241.50
FILM EDITING PRICING
Choose the deliverable. Confirm the footage and story scope.
Film prices are starting points. Final pricing depends on raw footage, cameras, audio, final runtime, deliverables, music, revision needs and project-file requirements.
SOCIAL DELIVERY
Social Teaser
$149
starting price
- Approximately 30–60 seconds
- Vertical or horizontal delivery
- Music-led or dialogue-led structure
- One revision round
SIGNATURE FILM
Cinematic Highlight
$349
starting price
- Approximately 4–7 minutes
- Multicamera synchronization
- Vows, speeches and natural sound
- Color correction and two revisions
Most requested film service
LONG-FORM DELIVERY
Documentary Edit
$299
starting price
- Ceremony and speeches
- Organized multicamera presentation
- Audio cleanup and titles
- Agreed final runtime
COMPLETE DELIVERY
Wedding-Film Suite
$599
starting price
- Cinematic highlight
- Documentary ceremony and speeches
- One social teaser
- Coordinated final delivery
FILM ADD-ONS AND VARIABLES
Additional film revision round
One consolidated revision round beyond the allowance in the proposal.
$75
Additional derivative or platform cut
Alternative trailer, vertical cut, shorter version or other agreed derivative.
$50–$125
Rush film production
Confirmed only after raw footage volume, deadline and current capacity are reviewed.
+30% to +50%
Licensed music and third-party assets
Client-supplied licenses or documented sourcing billed according to the project agreement.
Quoted separately
WHY FILM QUOTES VARY
The final runtime is only one part of the workload.
A clear brief protects the creative result and prevents a low starting price from turning into an unclear project later.
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Footage and camera volume
More raw media, cameras, audio sources and event coverage increase organization, synchronization and review time.
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Final runtime and deliverables
A single teaser, a highlight film and a complete documentary suite require different editing depth and export work.
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Audio, music and story direction
Dialogue cleanup, licensed music, vows, speeches, natural sound and detailed sound design affect scope.
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Project files and archive
Editable project files, relinking, long-term storage and special delivery structures are confirmed separately.
RETOUCHING PRICING
Complexity is reviewed before detailed Photoshop work begins.
Source-file quality, donor photographs, background detail, anatomy, lighting and the required output determine the final quote.
LIGHT REFINEMENT
Basic Portrait Retouching
$1.50
per selected image
- Small blemish cleanup
- Minor flyaway refinement
- Teeth and small distractions
- Natural texture preservation
DETAILED PHOTOSHOP WORK
Advanced Retouching
$5+
per image
- Object or guest removal
- Dress and veil correction
- Head or expression swaps
- Background reconstruction
Final price follows complexity review
MULTI-SOURCE WORK
Complex Composite
Custom
project quote
- Family and group composites
- Multiple donor photographs
- Large reconstruction requirements
- Feasibility confirmed first
STUDIO PARTNERSHIPS
Reserve recurring capacity and reduce repeated onboarding.
Partnership availability is confirmed after reviewing project volume, style complexity, deadlines and production capacity. Plans are not unlimited.
FOR SOLO PHOTOGRAPHERS
Photographer Partner
$899
per month
- Up to four standard wedding galleries
- Up to 2,500 submitted and 700 final images per gallery
- Culling and signature color editing
- Dedicated style profile
- One revision round per project
- Additional work at partner rates
Designed for recurring photo production
FOR MULTI-PHOTOGRAPHER STUDIOS
Studio Partner
$1,699
per month
- Up to eight standard wedding galleries
- Dedicated primary editor where possible
- Priority scheduling
- Shared studio style guide
- Monthly quality review
- Additional work quoted separately
FOR WEDDING FILMMAKERS
Video Partner
$1,299
per month
- Up to four cinematic highlight films
- Two revision rounds per project
- Priority production scheduling
- Consistent title and delivery structure
- Dedicated film profile
- Additional deliverables quoted separately
FOR HYBRID STUDIOS
Hybrid Partner
$1,499
per month
- Up to four standard photo galleries
- Up to two cinematic highlight films
- Coordinated photo and film delivery
- Shared project overview
- Priority support
- Additional work at partner rates
Partnership terms: Capacity, project limits, scheduling and rollover rules are confirmed in the signed agreement.
BEFORE PRODUCTION BEGINS
The quote should remove uncertainty, not hide it.
Vowform does not rely on vague “from” pricing after production has already started. Material scope changes are documented before additional work continues.
INCLUDED CLARITY
Every approved quote defines
- Submitted file volume and expected final output
- Included service and creative direction
- Delivery date or turnaround window
- Number of revision rounds
- Final file formats, naming and delivery structure
- Project owner and feedback method
- Archive period and file-handling expectations
SCOPE ADDITIONS
Common separately quoted items
- Complex retouching beyond the standard edit
- New deliverables added after production starts
- Rush scheduling or priority production
- Extra revision rounds
- Licensed music and third-party assets
- Editable project files and relinking
- Extended storage or archive requests
DEFAULT COMMERCIAL TERMS
Clear working rules protect the deadline and the relationship.
These are general planning terms. Your signed Vowform agreement will state the exact payment, revisions, timing, cancellation and file-retention rules.
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Payment
New project clients normally prepay or pay a deposit before production. Retainers are paid at the start of the service period. Approved studio terms are stated separately.
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Revisions
Photo projects normally include one consolidated round and film projects normally include two unless the proposal states otherwise.
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Scope changes
New deliverables, missing source files, changed creative direction and extra review rounds are quoted before the added work continues.
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Rush work
Rush production carries a premium and is accepted only when current capacity and technical scope make the deadline realistic.
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Archive and storage
A standard archive period may be included, commonly 30 days after final acceptance, unless the proposal states a different period.
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Currency and taxes
Published pricing is in USD. Any local-currency amount and legally required taxes are confirmed on the proposal or invoice.
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Cancellation
Completed work and reserved production capacity may remain payable when a project is cancelled after scheduling or production begins.
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Final agreement controls
The signed proposal, statement of work or service agreement overrides general website summaries for a specific project.
PRICING QUESTIONS
Before you request a quote.
The website provides planning prices. The approved proposal defines the exact commercial terms for the project.
Are photo prices based on submitted or delivered image count?
Culling is based on the number of submitted photographs. Signature color editing and local adjustments are based on the expected delivered image count.
Is culling included in the $0.22 editing rate?
No. Culling and signature editing are separate services because they use different input counts and production steps.
Does the $49 pilot apply to film editing?
The published $49 pilot is for up to 75 selected photographs. Film tests are scoped separately according to footage, runtime and the requested editing exercise.
Are revisions included?
Yes, according to the proposal. Photo work normally includes one consolidated revision round and film work normally includes two unless stated otherwise.
Can I combine culling, color editing and retouching?
Yes. The quote can combine services while keeping each item visible so standard gallery work is not confused with complex Photoshop work.
What is a standard gallery for partnership plans?
Unless the agreement states otherwise, the planning limit is up to 2,500 submitted photographs and 700 delivered photographs per gallery.
Can I be invoiced in GBP, CAD or AUD?
Vowform may quote or invoice an agreed local-currency amount where supported. The final currency and amount are confirmed before payment.
Are music licenses included in film pricing?
Not automatically. The client may supply licensed music or Vowform can document separately billed sourcing when included in the project scope.
Do unused partnership projects roll over?
Not automatically. Capacity and rollover rules are confirmed in the partnership agreement because production time is reserved in advance.
Can the final price change after files are reviewed?
The final quote may change before production if the actual files, counts or complexity differ materially from the inquiry. Vowform confirms the revised scope before work begins.
START WITH THE RIGHT SCOPE
Tell us what you shoot, deliver and need taken off your plate.
Start with the $49 photo pilot or submit a project inquiry for film, retouching or recurring studio capacity.