Wedding FAQ's
How do we find out your availability?
just drop me a message with your date
and I will check my calendar!
How far in advance should we book?
as with most wedding providers,
the longer the notice
the better to guarantee your date
and avoid disappointment -
but this doesn't mean
I wont have your date available -
simply drop me a message to check!
Do we need to pay a deposit?
when is this due?
yes - as with most services
a fixed deposit is needed
to guarantee your date to you.
a deposit of 25% is required
for all of my wedding packages
and can be paid along
with your booking form.
deposits are non-refundable.
When would we need
to pay the final amount?
this can be paid in part
or in full before your day
or in full by 1 week
before the day.
How would you describe
your style & presence
at a wedding?
I like to get in amoungst the day,
working discreetly to capture
intimate moments & candids
and taking control when needed
for those group shots.
I like to be creative
and love ideas from you too!
my style is artistic, candid,
romantic and classic.
do you have a portfolio
of work for us to view?
my work is available
to view online in my galleries
and I can provide a sample
wedding book on request.
what type of
equipment do you use?
I work with professional grade
D-SLR and lenses.
I have invested a lot of money
into better equipment
as well as teaching myself further.
I shoot in digital RAW format.
Do You share our images?
only with your consent.
What if it rains?
we will get wet! haha.
we will work around the weather,
its the only thing you
simply cannot predict!
especially in the UK.
What if you are ill
or cannot make our day?
on the very, very rare occasion
I am too ill to cover your day,
I liaise with top wedding photographers
all over the UK and would
find an associate shooter
if the need arose.
this has happened less than 4 times
in a 100+ wedding career.
Do you need to know anything
from us before the day?
yes. I like to have a list
of requested shots (groups, etc)
to work from, as well as any
input into the style or
specific things you'd like captured.
your input is important for me
to get you the best photos
from your day -
don't worry about the
technical/artistic side,
as I work from the environment
& capture moments I know you'll love,
but when it comes to
something special to you,
I may not know - so tell me! :)
Do you charge for travel?
if your wedding is
taking place out of the
Portsmouth/Fareham/Gosport areas -
I will charge additionally for travel.
this can be discussed during our booking.
Do we provide you food on the day?
its not compulsory to do so,
but is very much appreciated!
only if I am shooting for you all day.
i tend to take a break
during the wedding breakfast.
nobody wants eating pictures!
Are you insured?
I have public liability insurance
& proof on request.
I also have insurance on
all of my equipment.
will you be shooting other weddings
on the same day as ours?
I never book more than
one wedding in a day.
this ensures my full attention
on your special day only.
is there a contract/paperwork
we need to see or sign?
yes, I can either send this to you
over the internet or via post
to check and sign
before your wedding day.
it simply includes the agreement
made between us, whats included
and consent of the use of the images.
THIS CONTRACT IS NOW INCLUDED
WITH THE BOOKING FORM
SO PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ
ALL THE INFORMATION
WHEN SIGNING.
you also need a print
release for your images
for printing, which will come
with your downloads and USB.
How long after our wedding
can we expect to view?
during busy periods
(usually Jul, Aug, Sep)
you can expect to start viewing
your proofs online within
3-4 weeks minimum,
I strive to provide some sneak peeks
within a week, too!
I will keep you updated
on this as at times, it can be sooner.
Do we receive all original images?
I do not provide all
of the original shots.
I work through them and
select the best shots taken,
avoiding you receiving
many duplicate shots
and any shots that didn't
quite fit my standard.
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