WEDDING FAQ
Availability
Background
Style
Logistics
Background
Style
Logistics
Is my Wedding Date available?
To ensure your date is available, enquiring in advance with a Photographer is recommended.
An average booking of mine is made 9 months in advance.
I accept bookings with any notice, please enquire to discuss availability.
Will you be shooting my Wedding? If not, can I meet the photographer who will be on site?
I always aim to meet with the couple prior to the wedding to discuss and organise details. I do employ other Photographers in other areas of my work, however, when shooting a wedding I will always be the First Photographer and I will hire a second shooter depending on the size of the wedding.
How long have you been shooting weddings?
8 wonderful years, I have been shooting portraiture type photography since I started.
Do you often shoot weddings that have a similar style to the one we are planning?
I do all types of Weddings. There is not a type I would not do as I love Weddings and every aspect of them. In terms of style, my photography approach will stay with the same Documentary/Fine Art Style. However, I am always happy to aim for a certain aesthetic that stays true to my artistic vision.
To ensure your date is available, enquiring in advance with a Photographer is recommended.
An average booking of mine is made 9 months in advance.
I accept bookings with any notice, please enquire to discuss availability.
Will you be shooting my Wedding? If not, can I meet the photographer who will be on site?
I always aim to meet with the couple prior to the wedding to discuss and organise details. I do employ other Photographers in other areas of my work, however, when shooting a wedding I will always be the First Photographer and I will hire a second shooter depending on the size of the wedding.
How long have you been shooting weddings?
8 wonderful years, I have been shooting portraiture type photography since I started.
Do you often shoot weddings that have a similar style to the one we are planning?
I do all types of Weddings. There is not a type I would not do as I love Weddings and every aspect of them. In terms of style, my photography approach will stay with the same Documentary/Fine Art Style. However, I am always happy to aim for a certain aesthetic that stays true to my artistic vision.
Have you ever shot a wedding at our ceremony and reception venues? If not, do you plan to check the venues out in advance?
I always do a meeting with the client, as well as venue review prior to the wedding. Even if I have been in the venue before, business' update their venues and it is important to stay up to date with this.
How would you describe your photography style? Do you prefer to blend into the background to capture candid moments, or do you like to be more visible and take charge to choreograph the images?
My style is Documentary/Journalistic with elements of Fine Art.
This means that I capture a lot of candid images, but will also capture images posed in an artistic way.
This means I will sometimes choreograph images but at the right time of the day.
For example, I would not try to choreograph images while the bride is in the middle of getting her make up done.
When posing is needed, I generally step in and can tell when people need assistance, otherwise I will be polite and ask rather than assume. Photographs of weddings have evolved so much over time, and while posed images look great, being natural looks even better.
Do you shoot digitally? With Film? Or both?
I always do a meeting with the client, as well as venue review prior to the wedding. Even if I have been in the venue before, business' update their venues and it is important to stay up to date with this.
How would you describe your photography style? Do you prefer to blend into the background to capture candid moments, or do you like to be more visible and take charge to choreograph the images?
My style is Documentary/Journalistic with elements of Fine Art.
This means that I capture a lot of candid images, but will also capture images posed in an artistic way.
This means I will sometimes choreograph images but at the right time of the day.
For example, I would not try to choreograph images while the bride is in the middle of getting her make up done.
When posing is needed, I generally step in and can tell when people need assistance, otherwise I will be polite and ask rather than assume. Photographs of weddings have evolved so much over time, and while posed images look great, being natural looks even better.
Do you shoot digitally? With Film? Or both?
I will generally shoot digitally as it has been my main medium for most of my professional career. However, I have just started to become interested in film and will hopefully be offering this as an extra in future weddings. The issue with film is that it can be unreliable. So I will rely on digital for the images and if the film works it will be a happy bonus.
What is included in your standard package?
Pre-wedding Meeting with Clients to discuss and plan
what you would like captured and in what style
Around 100 High resolution images suitable for printing
(amount of images will vary depending on size of wedding/package)
24/7 Support
what you would like captured and in what style
Around 100 High resolution images suitable for printing
(amount of images will vary depending on size of wedding/package)
24/7 Support
Can I customise a package to fit my needs?
Yes! All weddings are different and require different things.
I am always happy to discuss and create a package personalised to you.
I am always happy to discuss and create a package personalised to you.
Do you include engagement photos in your packages?
If purchased and booked at the same time, Engagement Photos will be apart of the Wedding package for a discounted price.
How many hours are included in each package?
Coverage depends on the package you choose and what you would like covered.
If hours are added on the day of the wedding this will incur and extra fee.
Do you charge a travel fee?
If hours are added on the day of the wedding this will incur and extra fee.
Do you charge a travel fee?
Travel fees are taken into account and incorporated in my Interstate Wedding Packages
How long after the wedding will we receive the images? How will they be delivered?
I start the editing process the day of the Wedding.
You can expect your images within 2-3 months at most.
However, I generally hand over the images much before this period of time has passed.
You can expect your images within 2-3 months at most.
However, I generally hand over the images much before this period of time has passed.
Will we have the rights to the images?
You will be allowed to post the images anywhere as long as you credit my page as listed in the contract. You will hold a Royalty Free License for private and domestic use.
The exact Terms and Conditions are detailed in my contracts.
Please feel free to ask more questions regarding this, I am happy to offer any assistance and explanation.
The exact Terms and Conditions are detailed in my contracts.
Please feel free to ask more questions regarding this, I am happy to offer any assistance and explanation.
Will we receive the negatives and/or high resolution digital images? Is there a fee for that?
I do not provide unedited images as it does not represent my business and artistic style accurately, if you would like a more natural edit (with very basic editing such as exposure, contrast, etc) I can provide this. These images will be provided in High Resolution JPEG format.
When will we receive the contract?
Once you have filled out the Booking Form on my website, I will contact you with a quote or packages.
Once the quote is agreed upon I will send you a contract
Once the quote is agreed upon I will send you a contract
How much of a deposit do you require? When is it due?
I require a deposit of at least 20% on confirmation of booking and signing of contract. Other events or shoots may differ in the deposit amount.
Do you accept payments in installations?
I do indeed! If need be we can work out a plan that works for you and my business.
What is your refund or cancellation policy?
I do complete refunds if I am notified at least 3 months prior to Cancellation.
If the event needs to be rescheduled rather than cancelled, the deposit will go towards to the final fee.
If the event needs to be rescheduled rather than cancelled, the deposit will go towards to the final fee.
What is the backup plan if you are unable to shoot my wedding or event for an unexpected reason?
I have many contacts in the photography business and will contact and try my best to arrange a photographer that has a similar style, otherwise I am happy to suggest some photographers for you to contact.
I have the exact conditions listed in all contracts.
I have the exact conditions listed in all contracts.
How will you and your assistants be dressed?
I dress in smart casual wear.My assistant/s dress the same.
Can we request a list of specific shots we would like?
You may request certain images and I am more than happy to hear your ideas and wishes for your shoot.
I only ask that you provide me with this list or have an assistant on your day who has it so that we may be organised and capture everything you'd like.
Due to the busy nature of a Wedding Day, as the Photographer I will not know everyone by name. So an assistant, whether it be a family member or friend, is very helpful to the photographer on the day so you may relax.
I only ask that you provide me with this list or have an assistant on your day who has it so that we may be organised and capture everything you'd like.
Due to the busy nature of a Wedding Day, as the Photographer I will not know everyone by name. So an assistant, whether it be a family member or friend, is very helpful to the photographer on the day so you may relax.
Will you be posting about our wedding on your website and social media? Will you be submitting our photos to magazines or blogs?
I will post a few wedding images or video on my Facebook, Instagram, and Website.
In some circumstances I may enter competitions with these images.
This can also be discussed prior to confirming and I am happy to amend the contract to what you feel is more comfortable.
At the end of the day I want you to feel comfortable with me so please feel free to ask any more questions that I may not have covered here!
I will post a few wedding images or video on my Facebook, Instagram, and Website.
In some circumstances I may enter competitions with these images.
This can also be discussed prior to confirming and I am happy to amend the contract to what you feel is more comfortable.
At the end of the day I want you to feel comfortable with me so please feel free to ask any more questions that I may not have covered here!