FAQ
It would be nice to meet in person before booking you as our photographer, is this possible?
Definitely! I you are looking for a photographer for your wedding it’s important to know you feel at ease in your photographers presence. You spend a lot of time with your photographer on your Wedding day so it’s especially understandable to want to meet you before you book! I’m always around for a coffee and a chat. It’s a chance to ask anymore q’s if needed and to see examples of my weddings.
What style of Photography do you shoot?
Natural! I aim to capture you the way you really are and the way your day or shoot unfolds, photographing the essence of your event capturing the mood and all those unscripted moments. At the same time taking time out to concentrate on the two of you and get those awesome, emotive couple shots as well as a few.
We are not used to having our photos taken, help!?
Do not fear! I often hear this, it’s rare to ever hear someone say they love having their photographs taken. I try to be as unobtrusive as possible and when occasionally needed offer direction.
Sometimes a pre wedding photoshoot can be beneficial as a little practice run and to ease any nerves.
How many Photographs do I receive?
For a Full Days coverage at your wedding I promise a minimum of 1000 images but often do many many more.
When and how do we see the photographs
For Weddings I aim for your images to be with you at around 8 weeks after your wedding day, although during some of the busier months in the calendar delivery times could be a little longer.
I always send a large amount of previews a few days after your Wedding to keep you going.
You receive your images via High Resolution and Lower Resolution via your own personalised private gallery. After receiving them I always ask couple to back up all the files right away and keep them in a safe place!
Can we send you inspiration and a list of must have photos?
Of course! I love hearing your ideas. I always ask if you have any set ideas or locations you’d like to shoot in particular. Sometimes you can rock up on the day with your timings and take it from there and other times you have a little more of an idea of locations which could work and the styling of that day or shoot that you will be capturing.
Feel free to add me to any Pinterest boards (because Pinterest is always awesome for inso) Where weddings are concerned, most weddings have a small list of formals to tick off of friends and family.
My Wedding and Event style is documentary meaning the majority of your photos will be in a fly on the wall style, there will be a few more posed ones thrown in, essential couple shots which we schedule some time aside to do these in.
There are usually the family and friends “formals” to grab too, I advise no more than 8 formal family daytime group photos. I’ll sometimes re shuffle the order to help time wise and for them to flow easily.
I always say that if any guest would like spontaneous group shots to grab for any impromptu extras which can be snapped later!
Do I have to buy any of the photos?
No! There are no hidden fees. I decided I wanted to keep my packages simple and stress free. What ever package you choose means you’re paying for my time, equipment used AND the images.
Do you do Photo Albums?
Yes, you can order an album through myself printed via folio albums and designed by myself. Prices start from £600 but I strongly encourage you to print them as you have all the images High resolution to design your own & there is a simple online Print and Album shop attached to your Gallery.
What is your Booking fee?
For Weddings I ask for a £500 Booking fee to Secure your date.
For Photoshoots I ask for £100 Booking fee to secure your date.
Do we receive every photo you’ve taken? you seem to snap non stop?
No, you do not receive every single photo I snapped from your day, but it comes close to that.
I will never not give you a good photo which I have snapped from your day. Photos that do not make the cut are often overly blurred images, images where people have been blinking, or if I think people would really not be happy with thier pose.
How long are you there? What coverage do you offer?
I offer two packages for Weddings either 7 hrs or 10 hours.
Bespoke packages can be discussed for smaller coverage needed i.e. just the Ceremony covered if booking within 6 mths of your date.
For Family and Couple shoots usually last around 2 hours but it just totally depends on where and what we’re shooting.
Will the Photos be in black and white or colour?
All images come in colour and then any I feel translate well to black and white well, which is often many, I edit those to black and white for you alongside the colour ones!
My Venue is quite Dark how will you photograph this?
I shoot 85% of your day using natural light. My style of Photography does not use multiple flashguns or off camera lighting. I use available light instead. If your venue looks darker, I do not see there being any issue unless you are wanting your images to look a lot brighter than the venue looks to the natural eye!
What happens if the weather is bad and it rains all day?
I say work through the weather! just because it rains on your Big day does not mean there are no photo opportunities! in fact I have shot a couple of weddings in non stop rain and my couples rocked ponchos and brollies and I tried my best to protect my camera and had a great time producing fun images. Preparation is usually key, if it looks as though it may rain heav, umbrellasare a good idea and perhaps an indoor location for some photos if possible.
On our Wedding day, do we feed you?
Some of my favourite meals have been had at weddings! It’s great that you think of me. That being said I try my best to live a vegan lifestyle and have a plant based diet and know that not every wedding menu wil
l cater for this and that’s fine. Please do not worry, but do let me know beforehand so that I can bring my own food in that case, just always let me know.
What happens if you’re ill?
I’ve never come close to missing a Big Day. *touches wood* but in an absolute emergency I know some amazing photographers and am confident I could find someone to cover your day.
Do you have insurance?
Of course! My gear is all insured and I have public liability insurance.
Do you do Pre Wedding or Engagement shoots?
Yes! I always recommend doing a pre wedding shoot, it’s a great opportunity to get used to me snapping away, Practice! and for that reason I offer these shoots discounted if you have booked me as your wedding photographer for your Big day!
Do you shoot anything other than Weddings, Couples and Famillies?
Yep! I have photographed commercially for businesses and am always interested in doing something new. Please contact me for a bespoke quote HERE
Everything sounds great! Now what?
Get in touch! say hello and tell me about your wedding or photoshoot ideas… You can fill out my contact form HERE & I will get back to asap.