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Professional timeline and shot list for $39. Pay once, get everything organised.
Planning a Wedding
Organize your wedding photos like a pro. Timeline, shot list, family coordination. Pay once, get everything.
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Talented cousin, best friend with a camera. Vela keeps everyone organized so you get pro results without the pro price.
Planning your own wedding? Timeline, shot list, and family coordination in one place. No more spreadsheets.
Small guest list, big moments. Even 10 person elopements benefit from a shot list and timeline.
Your photographer shoots on instinct. Give them a timeline and shot list anyway. They will thank you.
Not sure what shots to ask for
Family formals taking forever
Photographer asking when ceremony starts
No idea how to organize the day
Vela Photo fixes all of that. Timeline builds itself. Family gets notified. Photographer gets a brief. You get the photos you want.
Six simple steps from purchase to wedding day
Pay $39 once. Complete access. No subscription.
Enter ceremony time, venue, key moments.
Add must-have shots. Family groups. Special requests.
Family members, wedding party. Who needs to be where.
Vela sends personalized schedules. Uncle Joe gets his photo time.
PDF, link, or invite. They get everything in one place.
Everything you need to organize your wedding photography
Calculates backwards from ceremony time. First look, getting ready, arrival. Everything scheduled automatically.
Check off shots from your phone on wedding day. See what is done, what is left. No missed family groups.
Send personalized schedules to family members. No more hunting people down.
Upload inspiration. Share with your photographer. No more Pinterest links in email threads.
Travel policy, location library, fee calculator. Manage engagement shoots in one place.
Full timeline with tappable addresses and phone numbers. Check off shots from your phone.
PDF, plain text, or share link. Give your photographer exactly what they need.
Timeline, shot list, and family schedule samples
See why couples are choosing Vela Photo for their wedding
“Our photographer was my husband's cousin. Vela made him look like a pro. Family formals took 12 minutes.”
“We had a 25 person micro wedding. The shot list kept us on track. No missed moments.”
“Sent the timeline to our photographer a week before. She said it was the most organized couple she had ever worked with.”
“The Knot has a checklist but no timeline. Zola has a registry. Vela actually helps with photography. Worth every penny.”
“Pay once and done. We loved it. So much better than spreadsheets.”
“Jewish wedding with a lot of traditions. Vela had it all built in. Photographer was impressed.”
| Feature | Vela | The Knot | Zola | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline builder | — | — | — | |
| Shot list with check-off | — | — | — | |
| Family photo coordination | — | — | — | |
| Faith traditions | — | — | — | |
| One-time payment | — | — | ||
| Price | $39 once | Free (ads) | Free (ads) | Free |
One price. Everything included. No subscription.
Complete access to Vela Photo for your wedding. Timeline builder, shot list, family notifications, mood board, engagement planner, mobile access, and export. Pay once, keep forever. No subscription.
No. You can use Vela Photo on your own. Share your timeline and shot list as a PDF or link. If your photographer uses Vela, you can invite them and they get full access.
Vela Photo is built for exactly that. Talented cousin, best friend with a camera, or hobbyist. The timeline and shot list keep everyone organized so you get pro results without the pro price.
You enter your ceremony time and key details. Vela calculates backwards: first look, getting ready, arrival. Add family groups for formals. Everything flows automatically.
Yes. Add family contacts and Vela sends personalized schedules. Uncle Joe gets a text with his photo time. No more hunting people down on wedding day.
Yes. Even a 10 person elopement benefits from a shot list and timeline. Know when the light is best, when to do portraits, when to eat.
Vela supports 15+ traditions including Jewish, Hindu, Catholic, Muslim, and more. Ceremony durations are set automatically based on tradition.
Vela works on any device. Full timeline with tappable addresses and phone numbers. Check off shots from your phone. Share with your photographer.
Contact us if you have issues. We will work with you to make it right.
Yes. The engagement planner includes location library, travel policy, and fee calculator. Keep everything in one place.
Export a PDF or share a link. If they use Vela, invite them and they get full access to your timeline, shot list, and family contacts.
Yes. A free account is required to purchase and access Vela Photo. Sign up, pay once, and you have complete access for your wedding.