📢 Signature Packages Just Got Smarter – Here’s What’s Changing (Starting July 1, 2025)

PKA Photography
Jun 1
3 min read

Updated: Jun 27

At PKA Photo & Video, we’re always evolving to bring you more value, clarity, and flexibility — with updates that enhance both your experience and our service standards.

Starting July 1, 2025, we’re updating how our Signature and Intimate Packages are structured. Here’s what’s changing — and how it benefits you:

🎁 Streamlining the Experience: Physical Gifts Now Sold Separately

Previously, our packages included complimentary physical items like albums and USB drives. Moving forward, these keepsakes will be available as optional add-ons instead of bundled inclusions.

This gives you the freedom to customize what you’d like to receive — and ensures you’re only paying for what you truly want.

Why we don't include albums and USB drives in our packages? - Because these are considered tangible goods, including them directly in the package value may trigger California sales tax (currently 7.75%) on the entire package price — not just the album portion.

✨ What’s Replacing Them: A Service-Based Upgrade

We’re replacing those former “gifts” with a premium digital editing upgrade, now included for Signature clients:

Above & Beyond Add-On (Now Standard in Signature Packages)

This advanced service includes:

High-Quality Retouching (HQR) on all included photos
Layer Blending Technology (LBT) + extended Photoshop editing
Editorial-grade enhancements (tone, color, detail, clarity)
Valued at $1,200 when purchased separately

This shift from physical gifts to artistic enhancements means your memories will not only last — they’ll look their absolute best, while offering much higher value and flexibility.

💡 Want to learn more about what makes High-Quality Retouching different?

Check out our blog post:

👉 What’s the Difference Between Editing, Retouching, and High-Quality Retouching

💾 Albums & USB Drives — Still Available Anytime

Want to add a tangible keepsake? You can now purchase albums, USB drives, and other printed products anytime at:👉 www.pkaphoto.com/shop

Avoid applying sales tax to your full wedding package
(Only the physical product itself will be taxed — not your entire photo + video coverage)
Give you the freedom to choose the format and timing that works best for you

🖼️ New Flow for RAW File Delivery

We’re also updating how we share RAW files to improve your overall experience:

For Signature and Intimate (non-Elopement) Packages:

Sneak peeks and fully edited images will be delivered first
Once you’ve confirmed everything looks great, we’ll release your RAW images (and video footage, if included)
You can choose to receive your files via a free secure download link, or purchase a USB from our store for physical delivery if you request video footage

This ensures your finished photos arrive beautifully and professionally, while still giving you full access to every image captured.

Note for Video Footage:

If your package includes video coverage, a USB drive is required to receive your footage. Video files are typically too large to be delivered via download link without heavy compression. Ordering a USB ensures you get your video in full resolution and top quality. You can purchase one anytime at www.pkaphoto.com/shop

✨ Premium Editing Upgrade — Now Available for Intimate Packages

Take your wedding memories to the next level with our most exclusive creative enhancement — now available for Intimate Package clients (previously only offered in Signature Packages).

Above & Beyond Add-On:

1️⃣ High-Quality Retouching (HQR)

All included retouched images (150–300+) upgraded to our most advanced editing tier
Includes Layer Blending Technology (LBT) + advanced Photoshop work
Enhanced clarity, tone, color, and detail
Hand-edited, with up to 1 hour spent per image
Previously $20/photo when purchased individually