What do I need to provide you? I will give you a questionnaire to fill out requesting details about your wedding that I need. (location, dates, times, names, etc)
What kind of deposits do you need? 50% of your package price for weddings.
Will you hold a date without a deposit? Your date is reserved only when we have your deposit.
Do you take pictures before the wedding? Yes, normally some bridal party pictures, bride by herself, groom by himself keeping the two apart of course. This makes the session after the wedding shorter.
How soon will my proofs be ready? Within 2 weeks if not sooner, you will then place your order and within 2 weeks your pictures whould be ready. Your Digital negatives are kept on file for future ordering needs.
Your Prices are good, but can't uncle bob do just as good with his camera? Maybe, however, remember we have a lot of experiance, plus we have professional cameras, Lighting equipment for your formal pictures, and backup equipment in case something goes wrong. Plus we always shoot with two photographers. Another plus is Uncle Bob gets to enjoy your wedding more.
Do you offer any discounts? We offer a 5% discount if you pay the complete package price when you book. If either of you are a member of the the armed services we also offer a discount of 5%.
Do you take credit cards? Yes we accept most major cards.
Do you have any payment plans? Yes and no, Your deposit of 50% is due when you book, the balance is due before your wedding date. We will take payments anytime before your wedding date. We do not offer any payment plans that extend after your wedding date. All orders for additional prints must be paid for when placing the order.
What is the online ordering for guests all about? It is a free service that we offer you to proof your images online and allow your guest to see your pictures and optionally give them the chance to purchase them. It's secure, pictures are shipped directly to your guest. Do not order your package prints using this service as it will require you to pay for them a second time. Write the number of the image you want down and let us know what you want.
Do you charge extra for Digital effects? NO. Black and white, sepia toned, vignettes, borders, Color Accents, etc. Just specify these when you order. We crop images for best fit, so your finished picture will look it's best.
Why is Wedding photography expensive? There is a lot involved with a wedding. First off there is about 2 to 3 hours prep time for equipment, then the wedding it's self. After the wedding is shot there is about 4-8 hours minimum time involved preparing the pictures to be proofed (Cropping, sorting, editing, etc). Then there is the time involved getting your order together into a finished product.
Once you book with us we will give you some usefull tools for your wedding, These include a suggested photo list and a document about getting the most out of your photography and wedding. We want your day to go as smooth as it can. We are always open to ideas you have.
How are the photographs for albums/Proofs Selected? Since there are a lot of images for your album we talk with you to get an idea of the feel you want for your album and we select the overall design of the album. You do get to preview the album before it goes to production, and are allowed to change up to 10% of the album at no additional charge. Proofs are selected by us, printed by our lab and you get them with the number of the image on the back. Due to the time involved we do not allow you to select the proofs, the images we select are the ones that over the years we have found that you are most likely to want.
If you have any other questions feel free to call or email us.