Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, couples book me about 15-18 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

I always have an extra photographer with me! Sometimes I will bring an assistant to help with gear/help corral the wedding party. But I will let you know ahead of time if I will be bringing a third assistant!

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 and match my style and aesthetic.

Question 4

Do you also offer video services?

Accepted Answer

No, I prefer focusing on photography only, so you can get the best wedding pictures possible. But I do have some great videographer recommendations!

Question 5

How long will it take to see our pictures?

Accepted Answer

I post sneak peeks the day after your wedding on Instagram. And then I post a blog within a week of your wedding. At that time you will have access to all those blog images to share, print, use to get started on thank you cards. Full galleries take 6-8 weeks from your wedding day to receive the images via your online gallery.

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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

In my 10 years of experience 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.

Question 8

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 9

We want to book you, what are the next steps?

Accepted Answer

YAY!!! I do require a contract to be signed and a non-refundable retainer of $1200. Once those are done I am yours for your wedding date! All my contracts and invoicing are done online!

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