Question 1

How far in advance should we book you for our elopement?

Accepted Answer

Typically, couples book me about 6 to 8 months before their desired date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.

Question 2

Will you edit all our pictures?

Accepted Answer

Yes! All delivered images will be edited in a "true to life" style for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they show of your natural beauty and represent my professional standard. I also include minimal retouching services like blemish removal and teeth whitening, however I do not do major photo manipulation like background alteration, editing severe acne or skin conditions out, or taking ten pounds off of people.

Question 3

How many pictures will we get?

Accepted Answer

I don't deliver every photo I take. I only deliver the very best photos and the ones that tell the amazing story of your elopement day. You can expect about 30 to 50 images per hour of coverage, and approximately 1/3 of those will be black & white duplicates of color. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your specific day and activity level.

Question 4

Do you also offer video services?

Accepted Answer

Yes! My Wanderlust package includes whole day photo + video coverage, or you can book me for just video services with my Venture package.

Question 5

How long will it take to see our pictures?

Accepted Answer

I always post a selection of sneak peek photos on social media in the week immediately following your wedding. My turnaround time for the complete gallery varies by how much else is on my calendar at the time of your wedding. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 6-8 weeks after your wedding, but in my busiest season it could be as much as 10-12 weeks.

Question 6

Do you have insurance?

Accepted Answer

I do, because it would be crazy for me not to! Just let me know if a member of your vendor team requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.

Question 7

What’s your back-up if you can’t photograph our wedding as planned?

Accepted Answer

I'm lucky that I've never not been able to show up for my couples. In the very rare event that I’m unable to shoot your wedding, my second photographer will become your main and I'll be working to find a new second for them. In the event you booked single photographer coverage, I would be working with my usual seconds and my professional network to find a suitable replacement to come out for your wedding.

Question 8

Do you shoot with assistants or other photographers?

Accepted Answer

My Wanderlust package automatically comes with a second photos-only artist included. For all of my other packages I only come by myself unless you decide to add on a second photographer.

Question 9

What do you do to protect our photographic data?

Accepted Answer

I'm so glad you asked! This is a topic I am passionate about and I have an entire blog post about my process to protect your memories: https://www.emmathurgood.com/post/notes-on-hiring-a-professional-photographer-data-safety

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