Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, couples book me about 8-12 months before their wedding 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

Do you work with assistants or other photographers?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes, I’ll bring one or more assistant photographers depending on the size of your wedding. My second shooters are experienced female photographers who work closely with the bride during the getting ready stage. For very large weddings, I bring lighting assistants.

Question 3

Will you edit all our pictures?

Accepted Answer

Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. I shoot in RAW format (used by professionals) and post-process in Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop. My turn around time is measured in days, not weeks.

Question 4

How long will it take to see our pictures?

Accepted Answer

Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 5-7 after your wedding. I also send a few sneak-peeks as I am processing. You can also expect to receive a USB drive with high-resolution image files, so you can share the photos with your loved ones and order prints. I mail the USB within that 7 day window but expect it to take a few days to work itself through the mail.

Question 5

Do you also offer video services?

Accepted Answer

I prefer focusing on photography only, so you can get the best wedding pictures possible.

Question 6

How many pictures will we get?

Accepted Answer

You can expect about 80 to 100 images per hour of photographing. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors. For large weddings with several attendants and a large crowd, I average 650+ images. A second shooter usually adds another 400+

Question 7

Do you have insurance?

Accepted Answer

I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 8 years as a wedding photographer, I’ve never cancelled a booking. In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my colleagues or my contracted assistant. I’ll also provide you with a list of photographers from the many networking groups I’m in, so you can find the perfect replacement.

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