For Photographers
Your coupleshows up organized.You look brilliant.
Vela answers every question your couple has before they text you. Makeup time, family groups, Uncle Larry's call time, who skips the shot list. They arrive ready. You execute. Family formals done in 12 minutes.
The aunt asked where they found their photographer. Vela did the organizing. You got the review.
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Every one of these stops when your couple uses Vela.
They answer the questions before the wedding. You stop answering them.
"What time do I need to tell my makeup artist to have me ready by?"
"What time does Uncle Larry need to be there and where does he go?"
"Can we do my parents in separate photos? They can't stand next to each other."
"Do we need to get a photo with my sister's boyfriend?"
"How long will family formals take? My family is a lot."
"I have no idea what shots to even ask for."
Your couple answers all of that before they ever text you. You show up to a prepared client. Formals run in 12 minutes. Everyone knows where to be. You get the five-star review.
Everything You Need
Powerful features designed for wedding photographers
Automatic timeline
Enter ceremony time. Vela builds backwards — first look, arrival, getting ready. Your couple knows exactly when makeup needs to be done. You stop answering that text.
Family formals, pre-organized
Couples build the groups before the wedding. Mom and Dad separated. Uncle Larry assigned a time and location. You show up and execute. Formals done in 12 minutes.
Personalized family notifications
Vela texts each family member their personal call time and location. Nobody asks you where to stand. Nobody is late. You look like you ran a military operation.
Shot list your couple built
Your couple added every must-have shot before the day. The fly-by-night boyfriend is already off the list. You are executing a brief, not improvising.
Client portal
Couples fill out intake forms. Timeline builds itself. Mood board populates. You get the credit for being organized.
Mood board
Couples upload inspiration directly. You view, comment, plan. No more Pinterest links buried in three email threads.
Video coordination
Video questionnaire, packages, brief export. Your videographer gets the same organized brief in one tap.
Mobile crew brief
Full timeline with tappable addresses and phone numbers. One tap and your second shooter is navigating to the next location.
How Much Time Will You Save?
Most photographers save 3+ hours per wedding. Slide to your weddings per year.
90 hours saved per year
That is 11 full work days back.
Vela vs Other Tools
| Feature | Vela | HoneyBook | Dubsado | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline builder | — | — | — | |
| Family formals | — | — | — | |
| Shot list export | — | — | — | |
| Faith traditions | — | — | — | |
| One-tap crew brief | — | — | — | |
| Price (starts) | $19/mo | $19/mo | $20/mo | Free |
Loved by Photographers
See why wedding photographers are switching to Vela Photo
“My couples come to the wedding already knowing their family groups, their timeline, and what shots they want. I am not answering texts at midnight anymore.”
“Family formals used to be 45 minutes of chaos. Now my couples have pre-organized groups and everyone already knows their call time. We are done in 12 minutes.”
“The separated family groups feature alone is worth every penny. Divorced parents, complicated dynamics — my couples sort it out before the day. I just shoot.”
“The aunt came up to my couple after formals and asked where they found me. I looked like a genius. Vela did most of the organizing.”
“My couples trust me more because they feel organized going into the day. Happy couples write five-star reviews. Vela is how I get them.”
Simple Pricing
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to set up?
Most photographers are up and running in under 5 minutes. Create your first wedding, invite your couple, and the timeline builds itself as they fill out the form.
Does it work with different faith traditions?
Yes. Vela supports 15+ faith traditions including Jewish, Hindu, Catholic, Muslim, and more. Ceremony durations are automatically set based on tradition.
Can my clients access the timeline?
Yes. When you invite a couple, they get a secure portal to view the timeline, add to the mood board, and fill out questionnaires. No more back and forth texts.
What if I shoot more than 10 weddings a year?
We offer Standard ($19/mo) and Studio ($39/mo) tiers. Enterprise plans are available for unlimited weddings.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Start a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Can I export the timeline for my crew?
Yes. Export a mobile-friendly timeline with tappable addresses and phone numbers. Your second shooter, videographer, and assistant get everything in one tap.