| Questions for the Photographer | |
| 1. How many hours does the package include? Usually, couples will select the Special Day package which includes full coverage of all parts of the pre-wedding, wedding, formals, and reception through the garter& bouquet toss and dances up to 12 hours total. |
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2. How many photographers will be there? I do all the photography myself. The work you see on my website is all mine. There are no questionable staff photographers, like at some large studios. |
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| 3. What type of cameras do you use? | |
| I use Canon and Nikon professional digital SLR cameras. | |
| 4. Do you have equipment back ups? | |
| I always carry equipment back-ups. Usually I bring 2 cameras, as well as extra batteries, extra memory cards, lenses and flashes. You can't take chances at a once in a lifetime event. | |
| 5. Are bridal or engagements photos included-if not, what are the prices for these sessions and photos? I do not have a studio location. I specialize in on location photography, thus I am not able to take studio portraits with backgrounds. However, I have taken engagement photographs at outdoor locations. The price for bridal/engagement photographs is $100, which includes 75-100 photographs in color and/ or black and white, and digital photos on CD, with copyright release. |
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| 6. Do you use black and white as well as color? Is this extra? Is it possible to combine color and black and white film if there is only one photographer? | |
| Any digital color photographs can be changed to black and white or sepia tone at no extra charge. | |
| 7. Are extra locations included - i.e. stopping at a park between ceremony and reception? | |
| Extra locations are included at no extra charge. | |
| 8. What is your ratio of posed versus candid shots - i.e. photojournalism? | |
| I would estimate that about 1/3-1/2 of the photographs are posed. (Partially because I take duplicate photographs of the posed formals) However, I would characterize my style as mixed with some traditional, romantic, fun and photojournalistic photos. I try to capture those special candid moments that tell the story of the wedding day. | |
| 9. How many pictures are included? | |
| It depends on many factors (size of the wedding, number of events, etc.), but a typical wedding will include 400-800 photographs . Actual coverage is unlimited, which means I take whatever photographs are required to cover all the events of the wedding. | |
| 10. Do we get to keep files and proofs? | |
| All of the proofs are included in the Plus packages. High resolution digital files on DVD are included with all packages! | |
| 11. Is an album included-how many, what size and how many photos? | |
| The Plus Packages include up to 400 of your proofs in a proof book style album with cameo The proof book resembles an album but only holds 4 by 6 prints. If you purchase the Storybook Package, then you will receive a custom designed digital fine art storybook album. | |
| 12. What is the cost for reprints or additional albums? | |
| Individual reprints cost $9 per 8 by 10 print, $6 per 5 by 7 print and $4 per 4 by 6 print. Duplicate proofbooks with 400 photos are $300. Duplicate albums cost $75-$400 depending on size and style. | |
| 13. When will the proofs and prints be ready? | |
| Your online gallery will be ready about 2-3 weeks after the wedding. Reprints usually take 10 days for online orders. | |
| 14. How can our guests order photos-do you have online viewing? | |
| Friends and relatives can order right from your online gallery on my website: http://www.specialmemoriesphotography.com. Click the "Find your photos" button to get to the event page. | |
| 15. What are your package prices? | |
| $700 if there is no reception coverage, or $1100 with reception coverage. Full coverage with the reception, files on disc, and a full size custom designed album is $1500. Proofs are included in the Plus packages for an additional $150. | |
| 16. Can I look at proof books and albums from other weddings? | |
| Yes, in addition to samples on my website, I have sample albums that you can view. They give a good indication of my style and quality of photography. If you click the "Find Your Photos" button, you can view many complete weddings online. | |
| 17. Are your prices different if the wedding is not on a Saturday? | |
| Package prices do not vary by the day of the week or the time of year. | |
| 18. How much is the deposit? | |
| A low $150 deposit is required to reserve a photographer for your wedding. If you cancel, your deposit will be refunded if we are able to fill your date with another wedding. | |
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