Q: How far in advance do we have to book you?

A: Generally we begin booking 9 - 12 months in advance of a wedding event. Please do not hesitate to call for an event that is just around the corner, we have booked events in the past very close to the date of the event.

 

Q: How can we reserve our wedding date, what is your policy?

A: Often we will have multiple inquiries for specific dates and in order to makethings easier for everyone, we have a first come first serve policy regarding event bookings.

 

Q: We would like to reserve our date for wedding photography. What should we do next?

A: Reserve our services with an initial non-refundable retainer of $500.00. Thirty days before the Event the balance equal to 50% of the total package is due.*Upon completion of the services agreed upon the remaining 50% of the balance is due.*If an album is included in package. Total balance must be paid before the album is to be created

 

Q: Will I have an interview in person with the photographer?

A: We will personally meet you in person for an interview. If you live locally, we generally will show up at the request of the client at their residence with a portfolio and sample albumsto view at no obligation.

 

Q: As the event gets closer is there a limit on how much time I can have asking questions towards the event I have scheduled?

A: From beginning to end communication is vital to the success of the event. We promptly respond to all calls and emails. The most effective way to address questions of your event is by emailing us.

 

Q: What style of photography do you use?

A: We use a variation of modern formal and informal photo-journalistic styles with a creative flair. During the wedding ceremony, we rely on an unobtrusive photo-journalistic style of photography and during posed portrait sessions we employ a more modern formal style.

 

Q: At what point during the ceremony do you take formal photographs?

A: We like to recommend shooting formal photography directly after the weddingceremony, this allows wedding guests time to enjoy a moment before the receptionceremony gets underway.

 

Q: What cameras/lenses do you use?

A: We use professional quality Canon digital cameras and lenses.  As standardequipment we use two camera bodies with different lenses. We also have backupcamera equipment.

 

Q: What do we receive after the wedding?

A: Within 5 weeks your images on High Resolution DVD will be ready for pick up or local delivery (If included in package). Photos can be posted online within 6 weeks of the event for availability to purchase by guests (if included in package). All other items in a package DVD slideshow, Digital proof book, etc. may take up to 2 months. Final albums- Time determined by amount of pages and photos used in album.

 

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