Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q.      Are you digital?

A. Yes, of course. Colour images can be manipulated more easily into black and white, partial colour & black and white or sepia.

Q.      What happens if you are sick on our wedding day?

A. Firstly, in all my years working as a photographer, I have never called out sick on a wedding.  In the past, when having to choose between visiting my husband in hospital after an accident or covering a wedding; the wedding came first!  That is not to say that things like this won't happen. Therefore, here are my solutions. I frequently work with an assistant, who has been trained by myself for the past 2 years. I would be very confident in sending this photographer along to cover your wedding if the needed arises.  Another option is that I am a member of the SWPP, which lists professional wedding photographers all over the nation.  It would have to be pretty serious for this to happen.

Q.      Will the images be on the web?

A.  Yes.  All the images are hosted on my website and the guests are able to buy them independently of yourselves. The images are priced at £10 for 5x7 Inch; £15 for 9x6 Inch and £20 for 8x10 Inch.

Q.      Will I be able to buy the images on a CD?

A. Yes. £200 is the cost of a CD (as an add-on to your wedding package) or £595 for coverage up the Wedding Breakfast and a CD with all the images without an album.

Q.      Do you work with an assistant?

A. Yes, frequently I will have someone with me, either training or professional as back-up to cover the wedding from another angle.

Q.      How would you describe your style?

A. I cover a wedding in two ways. Directly, wherein, you are guided and posed (to a certain extent); and candidly, wherein the photos are taken without the subject knowing. The latter is very popular these days and is frequently described as Reportage in style. I would say that 75% of my weddings are candid and 25% are posed. Although many couples prefer the Reportage style, they more often than not, love the posed photos. These usually show off the gown, couple and the venue. After spending thousands of pounds on a wedding, couples need these posed photos to encompass their wedding day comprehensively.

Q.      Do we have to have group shots?

A. No, of course not. If you prefer not to, then that is your choice. However, many parents like this group shots. Weddings are a time for families to reunite and are sometimes the only time to get those group photos.  Recently, I have chosen to shoot these photos in a different, more modern style. Taken from above (up a ladder), the group is more gently and comfortably mingled around the bride and groom, enhancing the relaxed mood of the day and making this part of the day less stressful.

Q.      How long do you take for photos?

A.  The formal/group photos take about 30 minutes.  Up until the Church, most photos are candid, apart from a few.  As soon as the couples exit the church, the list you have compiled will be started. The bestman assists with this task. Usually for 15-20 formal groups, I would take 20 minutes. These are either taken at the church or venue, whichever is prettier.  The romantic/couple photographs of the bride and groom can take from 10 minutes to 20 minutes, dependent on the timings, the couple and the venue.

Q.      After the wedding, when do we get our proofs?

When do you want them? Are you going on honeymoon? I will wait until you are back before posting on the website so you are the first to view them.  I do not provide proof albums as most people have access to the internet.

Q.      How do I book you?

A.  You can either call me to book a session wherein, we can go over albums, styles and questions.  I will then give you forms to fill in and request a deposit of £100 to hold your day.  Or, you can book me over the phone and I can email the forms.