Golden Hour Cheat Sheet
Start with the light, then make space for the moments you want to remember.
Find the free guide on StanTHE COMBS CREATIVE / A NOTE JUST FOR YOU
Your open
invitation.
A little planning. A little inspiration.
A place to find your people, your plans, and the things worth keeping.
For every couple and every way of celebrating.
Your people. Your story. You belong here.
POSTED WITH LOVE / BOSTON + BEYOND
THE COMBS CREATIVE
BOSTON · NEW ENGLAND · EVERYWHERE
NEW ENGLAND
WITH LOVEDELIVER TOYou, and your next chapter.No perfect plans required.
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A LITTLE NOTE FROM THE STUDIO
Come as you are.
Big plans, small celebrations, or just a spark of an idea... there’s a place for you here.
Open a folder. Collect a little inspiration. Make room for a day that feels like you.
With love, Jess + Corey
Find your next chapter A little gift: get the free checklistDigital + analogPeople first. Always.A story worth keeping
FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY
Pick a postmark.
A few favorite places to begin...
THE ORIGINALThe main website Meet the studio. Explore the full story.
THE JOURNALStories + good ideas Real celebrations, places, and planning notes.
THE SCREENING ROOMPress play Digital films, Super 8, and all the feeling.
A CHANGE OF SCENERYSomewhere wonderful New England, city weekends, and destinations.A GOOD PLACE TO BEGIN
A little help for
your next chapter.
Good light. A thoughtful timeline. More room to be present.
Explore the guides on StanYour day, at your pace.
Explore the timeline guide and build a celebration with breathing room.
Open the timeline guideA checklist to make yours.
A simple place to gather plans, priorities, and the details that feel like you.
Get the free checklistPULL UP A CHAIR
What brings you here?
Choose a starting point, open a folder, or search for something specific. Tap ☆ to keep a few links for later on this device.
FILE / 01The planning folderA little structure. More room for the good stuff.7 links inside
- The wedding field guideYour guide from the first ideas to the final send-off.
- Planning checklistsA next step for every kind of celebration.
- Timeline studioBuild a day with room to breathe.
- Family photo listGather your people without the guesswork.
- Planning calculatorsExplore timing, coverage, and the details.
- Your planning roomKeep your planning details together.
- Questionnaire + checkpointsPrepare the details we will want to know.
FILE / 02Find your collectionPhoto, film, and the layers that make it yours.8 links inside
- Services + collectionsExplore the ways we can document your day.
- Current investmentPhotography, filmmaking, and combined collections.
- Build your proposalExplore coverage and send us your request.
- Check your dateStart with your celebration date.
- Associate teamsMeet another way to work with our studio.
- Photography pricing folderOpen our public photography guide in Google Drive. (opens in a new tab)
- Filmmaking pricing folderOpen our public filmmaking guide in Google Drive. (opens in a new tab)
- Collection + timeline examplesSee how a collection can fit a real day.
FILE / 03The inspiration drawerFor the mood board... and the memories.8 links inside
- Wedding storiesExplore our photography portfolio.
- The screening roomWedding films, Super 8, and moments in motion.
- Build an inspiration boardGather the images you keep coming back to.
- Pose guideFind a little confidence in front of the camera.
- Styling + session looksExplore what to wear and how it all feels together.
- Engagement sessionsMake the most of this chapter, too.
- Past projectsBrowse the archive by story and medium.
- Visual libraryFind more of the studio’s imagery.
FILE / 04Somewhere wonderfulNew England, the city, or a plane ticket away.6 links inside
- Locations + venuesFind a setting that feels like you.
- Travel + venue notesExplore places, travel, and planning details.
- Destination planningA little guidance for going a little farther.
- Las Vegas elopementsMeet For Lovers Elopements. (opens in a new tab)
- Elopement planning notesExplore the guide’s For Lovers chapter.
- Partners + creditsMeet the creative people behind the celebrations.
FILE / 05Already part of the story?Your next chapter, from planning to printing.6 links inside
- Gallery + film statusCheck the latest published delivery update.
- Deliverables + turnaroundUnderstand your gallery, films, and delivery windows.
- How we workOur planning, communication, and creative process.
- Albums + printsGive your favorite memories a home.
- Planning questionsAnswers to the details you may be wondering about.
- Email the studioInclude your initials and event date for a personal update.
FILE / 06The good-stuff drawerSave a little inspiration for later.8 links inside
- Free wedding planning checklistEnter your email on Stan to get the printable checklist.
- Free Golden Hour Cheat SheetOpen Stan Store to find the free Golden Hour guide. (opens in a new tab)
- The planning libraryGuides, articles, and useful next reads.
- Wedding stories + blogMore celebrations and advice on our main site. (opens in a new tab)
- Favorites + codesThings we use, love, and recommend.
- Meet Jess + CoreyThe people behind the cameras.
- Our brand directoryExplore the wider creative family.
- All links + contactsThe full studio directory, shops, social channels, and more.
FILE / 07Shop Jess’s favoritesThe personal edit... everyday finds, creative tools, and little favorites.10 links inside
Some links are affiliate or referral links, and I may earn a commission or receive a benefit when you shop or sign up. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Current offers and code eligibility are set by each retailer.
- Amazon storefrontHome · style · everyday · Affiliate storefront (opens in a new tab)
- ShopMyThe personal edit · Affiliate storefront (opens in a new tab)
- Shop my TikTok showcaseExplore my TikTok Shop favorites and current finds. (opens in a new tab)
- YesStyleBeauty discoveries · Code: JESSCOMBS47 · Affiliate / referral (opens in a new tab)
- Camp SnapScreen-free memories · Code: JESSICACO7 · Creator / referral code (opens in a new tab)
- Pic-TimeGallery delivery + prints · Code: 668WXC · Business referral (opens in a new tab)
- HoneyBookThe business behind the work · Business referral (opens in a new tab)
- FoundBusiness banking · Business referral (opens in a new tab)
- AftershootCulling · editing · Referral link (opens in a new tab)
- All favorites + referral codesBrowse the full directory of shops, creative tools, and resources. (opens in a new tab)
There’s room for a little inspiration.
Try a different search or explore all the folders.
A FEELING YOU CAN COME BACK TO
Some moments
deserve a replay.
The voices. The movement. The way it all felt.
Make a little time for the screening room.
DIGITAL FILMS / REAL SUPER 8 / THE IN-BETWEENA NOTE TO THE STUDIO
Your story
starts with
a hello.
Tell us where you’re headed, what you’re dreaming of, and what you want to remember. We’ll help you find your next step.
hello@thecombscreative.comMonday–Thursday, 10 AM–3 PM Eastern
Replies within 24–72 business hours.
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