Question 1

Do you provide videography as well?

Accepted Answer

At this time we do not provide videography. However, please contact us for some recommendations of videographers in the area!

Question 2

Do you do destination weddings?

Accepted Answer

Sure! Please contact us for separate prices regarding destination weddings!

Question 3

Have you shot at my venue before?

Accepted Answer

We have had the pleasure of photographing at a variety of places around the Lehigh Valley area. Let us know what your venue is and I’ll let you know if we have shot there before. If not, do not worry! We are very adaptable to the environment around us and are equipped to handle all sorts of situations!

Question 4

What style of photography do you shoot?

Accepted Answer

I tend to lean more towards Lifestyle photography with light airy edits. I will always shoot some traditional types of shots and I also love to provide some fun and different photos for each wedding to fit the personality of the clients I am working with.

Question 5

How many hours do you suggest we set aside for wedding day photos?

Accepted Answer

This will vary for each wedding. I normally suggest at least an hour or two of getting ready photos, if not more. It depends on how much you want to document. Please factor in travel time and keep in mind that if a receiving line is chosen, that this would need some time planned as well as it normally takes around ½ an hour for all the guests to say their congratulations.

Question 6

I have a lot of down time in between events on my wedding day, would I be charged for this?

Accepted Answer

Photography coverage is a consecutive amount of hours starting at the before ceremony photos to the reception photos. Although, you may have downtime between things during the day, the vendors are often busy capturing details, heading over to the reception early to capture things, backing up photos that are already taken etc.

Question 7

Why do we need to charge for additional coverage?

Accepted Answer

Additional coverage doesn’t just mean an additional hour or two of coverage at the event, it also means additional photos to look through and edit after the wedding.

Question 8

When can we expect to see our wedding day photos?

Accepted Answer

I aim to complete all photos and have the photos to you within 3-5 weeks of the event.

Question 9

When can we expect to see our engagement photos?

Accepted Answer

2-3 weeks is the amount of time I ask the clients to allow for any portrait session. However, most times I am able to get it to the client sooner, I like to allow for the extra time due to fluctuations in work load (some seasons are a lot busier than others).

Question 10

When should we do our engagement session?

Accepted Answer

Your engagement session can be done whenever you choose!!! Some like to do the session early so they can use the photos for save the date cards. While others aren’t in a rush. Although, I do suggest doing the session prior to the event to help get both of you comfortable in front of the camera, with each other and to also allow you to meet your second shooter for your wedding day if possible.

Question 11

How many images do you typically deliver from an engagement session or wedding?

Accepted Answer

Based on how many events or things you have going on during your wedding, can drastically increase or decrease the amount of photos you receive. If you choose to not have any “getting ready” photos, this can decrease the amount of photos you receive by around 200. However, I will say that it normally averages to at least 50-75 photos per hour of shooting time.

Question 12

Do you back up your images? How can we ensure the images won't be lost?

Accepted Answer

Our main cameras have an option two use 2 camera cards at one time to ensure the images won't be lost if one of the cards is corrupt. We back up our images as soon as we get home and keep the images on our cards until all editing is completed, your online gallery is updated with all the edited images and you receive all the images. Original footage is kept for 6 months post delivery.

Question 13

We are either out of town or really busy to be able to meet up. What are our other options?

Accepted Answer

We could either have a Skype date or we can call and discuss everything and then afterwards I would send the electronic quote/contract to you to review, sign and submit. I do like to meet all of my couples prior to the big day, but I know that we all live very busy lives or are just not from the area so meeting up is not always an option.

Question 14

Do you travel to meet clients?

Accepted Answer

I do try to find a place that is semi half way between myself and my clients. However, it is preferred to meet around the Lehigh Valley area.

Question 15

How do I reserve you for my date?

Accepted Answer

First, contact me to see if I have your date available. Once we discuss everything, a signed contract and deposit hold your date!!!

Question 16

What if we exceed our contracted time for our engagement or wedding day coverage?

Accepted Answer

Engagement sessions tend to run over the time I say (an hour) and is mostly because I talk… a lot! I do plan for a little leeway here as I’m more focused on getting to know the couple. However, for weddings, if you know you are going to exceed your time, then let me know ahead of time and it’ll end up being cheaper. If you ask us to stay the night of the wedding then the rate per hour doubles.

Question 17

If we cancel the wedding, do we get our deposit back?

Accepted Answer

If you do cancel the wedding, the deposit remains with me. This is simply because, since the date was booked, I may have lost business due to the date being booked. However, any money beyond the 1/3 deposit will be yours.

Question 18

If we change our wedding date, would we be able to use the deposit for the different date?

Accepted Answer

If I have that date available, then absolutely!!!

Question 19

How much do I need for a deposit?

Accepted Answer

I require 1/3 of the contracted amount for a deposit on weddings.

Question 20

Will you be shooting our wedding?

Accepted Answer

When you book with Catrina Carlson Photography, I will be shooting your wedding alongside with my second shooter aka my husband! If for some reason I am unable to shoot your wedding personally, My second shooter will take the lead for me. However, unless I am extremely ill, I wouldn’t miss your wedding!

Question 21

What is your back up plan in the event that you are unable to photograph our event?

Accepted Answer

If for some reason I am unable to photograph your event, then my second photographer will take the lead and I will aim to find a second shooter to fill in. If for some reason both me and my second photographer are both extremely ill, I will work with other photographers I know to find a suitable replacement. If a photographer cannot be agreed on, then all monies will be returned to you.

Question 22

Do you offer photo booths for weddings?

Accepted Answer

We just started offering photo booths this year that can be added on to any wedding package!!!

Question 23

Do you offer any photo albums?

Accepted Answer

We are currently offering photo albums as an “a la carte” option that can be added onto any package!!!

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