AlphaRes Studio Delivery Timeline

Delivery times at AlphaRes Studio depend on the package booked:

Premium package: Full gallery and film delivered within 3 weeks
Elite package: Delivered within 4 weeks
Luxury package: Delivered within 5 weeks
Express Delivery add-on ($125): Everything in your hands within 14 days — available on any package or individual booking

Sneak peeks — 10–20 edited images — are typically delivered within 48 hours of your event.

Industry Standard for Wedding Photo Delivery

The professional wedding photography industry standard is 4–8 weeks for a fully edited gallery. Here is what that looks like:

Under 3 weeks: Fast — AlphaRes Studio Premium hits this window as standard
4–6 weeks: Normal for organized professionals
6–8 weeks: Common during peak season
10–12 weeks: Acceptable if disclosed upfront
Over 12 weeks: Should be specified in writing — ask why before you sign

Why Editing Takes Time

A full wedding gallery of 500–800 images requires 20–40 hours of post-processing: culling from 2,000–3,000 raw captures, color grading every image, skin retouching on key portraits, consistency matching across the gallery, export, upload, and gallery organization. Photographers also have multiple clients — a busy professional may be editing 2–3 weddings simultaneously while photographing new ones on weekends.

What Should Be in Your Contract

Your contract should specify an exact delivery date or maximum number of days — not vague language like “in a timely manner.” If the contract does not include a delivery timeline, add it before signing.

What About Wedding Video?

Cinematic wedding films involve more complex post-production: audio syncing, color grading, narrative structuring. At AlphaRes Studio, film delivery matches the photo delivery timeline — 3, 4, or 5 weeks by package. The Express Delivery add-on covers both photos and film.

View AlphaRes Studio packages and delivery timelines — or contact us to learn about express options for your date.