Most Commonly Asked Questions about Wedding Photography
Commonly asked questions:
How far in advance should we book our wedding photographer?
It's a good idea to book your wedding photographer 9-12 months before your wedding date, especially if you're planning a wedding during the peak season. This will help ensure you secure your preferred photographer's availability.
What's the average cost of wedding photography?
A blog post we wrote about this.
How many hours of coverage do we need?
The number of hours you'll need depends on your wedding schedule. A full day typically ranges from 8-12 hours. Discuss your timeline with your photographer to determine the ideal coverage duration for your wedding.
Can we customize our photography package?
The short answer is yes!
We have designed a very simple, straight forward pricing. BUT we can change things around to fit into what extras you may want or to help make it fit into your budget. Based on hours, products and creatives needed on your date!
Most photographers offer customizable packages to fit your specific needs. You can add or remove services, such as engagement sessions, albums, or additional photographers. Be sure to discuss your preferences and expectations.
What's your photography style?
WE, Paul & Chelse actually have 2 different styles! Which makes them totally unique. Chelse has a story telling and documentary style of shooting. She uses natural light in most cases.Paul also shoots documentary style during the majority of the day but for portraits and evening hours he creates his own light with off camera flash. This results in a more moody, vibrant look with lots of details like sky, sunset and glow.
We BOTH love bright, flattering, cinematic imagery that tell a story.
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Do you have experience with our venue?
Photographers familiar with your wedding venue may have insights into the best locations for photos. However, experienced photographers can adapt to new locations, so venue experience isn't always necessary.
How many images can we expect to receive, and when will we get them?
The number of photos you receive depends on your wedding day. And what happens. We typically deliver around 1000 images.
Our delivery time sometimes depends on the season of your event. Our delivery range usually ranges from 4-12 weeks after the wedding.
Video can take a bit longer.
We deliver every client teasers within days of the event! A larger group of images that makes you feel like you have seen your event and can start sending out Thanks Yous.
We also have your short wedding film to you within 2 weeks!
Can we provide a shot list or specific photo requests?
We welcome a shot list to ensure they capture family groupings, portrait grouping. However, we hope you will trust our expertise to capture candid and spontaneous moments.
What's your backup plan for unforeseen circumstances?
We have contingency plans for equipment failure, illness, or other unexpected issues. We have backup cameras and additional photographers on standby.
We have been in the photography community in Rochester for a long time. We have a variety of photographers who we have agreed to back eachother up! We also have a couple photographers who work only with us. So far we have never had use them, but we have backed them up!
Are travel fees included in the package?
We do not charge for travel within 2 hours of our studio. If your wedding is taking place at a destination that requires us to stay or pay for airfare we typically included that in our package.
Can we see full wedding galleries you've shot?
Yes!
We will send these to you privately!
We find this so important. A portfolio is a photographer’s best work! And we are happy you get to see that right on our website.
BUT galleries show you how we shoot in all the different times of the day. Even though each wedding is different, it still gives you a good look at how we handle difficult lighting situations and documenting all the things that happen!
What's your approach to post-processing and retouching?
We have experimented with all kinds of post processing throughout the years. “Actions” “vintage textures” but in the end we prefer a bright, natural, classic approach. We want these photos to stand the test of time. No embarrassing styles.
We do touch up things that don’t belong, or distractions. We also crop and fix blemishes.
The fact is we can do anything you want! Just ask. We actually teach editing. So we can make happen whatever you need. Some couples ask for more editing and we are happy to accommodate.
Do you have liability insurance?
WE do!
Can we meet you in person before booking?
We would love that! We have a studio in Mendon. BUT we also are happy to come closer to you! OR we can chat by phone or via Zoom.
Do you require a deposit or contract?
We do require a deposit to secure your date. We take 1/3rd of your package price. We have a contract outlining terms and conditions we send to you online to sign.
