Question 1

How far in advance should we book you for our wedding?

Accepted Answer

While there's no deadline before your wedding that I need to be booked by (If I'm available on short notice I'll gladly step in!); securing the date is advised simply because the longer you wait, or the closer to your date, the greater the likelihood my availability may change.

Question 2

Do you also offer video services?

Accepted Answer

Yes, however only as a custom add-on to your chosen photography package. Because I recognize the importance photography and videography each have in their own right as a service and form of documentation of important moments, requiring a tremendous amount of skill and investment in video-specific equipment, I am unable to juggle both while working solo. So adding videography to your packages comes in the form of sub-contracting a videographer for the day, with myself editing and delivering the footage as a curated video along side your photos. I am also always down to collaborate and work alongside an independent videographer vendor.

Question 3

Will you edit all our pictures?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Not only do I personally sort through the thousands of photos taken to select the most flattering and perfect moments captured, I choose those that string together into the vivid story. Each is then refined and optimized for color, saturation, exposure, sharpness and crop to ensure they look beautiful. While I value the beauty in real life's imperfection, and opt not to do any airbrushing/body shaping, there's no reason a rogue blemish, bra strap, or garbage can need distract from an otherwise glorious photo, so I use my own judgement on minor retouching that will elevate a photo.

Question 4

How long will it take to see our pictures?

Accepted Answer

You'll get your first glimpse in the form of a "Sneak Peeks" album, usually within 48 hours of your wedding, so you can ride the wedding-bliss high and share some highlight moments right away . My turnaround time for the full galleries varies by season and the length of the wedding. Typically though, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 4-6 weeks after the date.

Question 5

Do you work with assistants or other photographers?

Accepted Answer

The vast majority of the weddings I've photographed I've done solo, to the satisfaction of my couples. However, if you have a particularly large guest count, or are concerned with more variation in points of view, then having a second photographer is something I am happy to discuss and is available as an add-on to any sized package. My second photographers are all vetted and and either trained by myself, or are photographers whose independent work I greatly admire.

Question 6

How many pictures will we get?

Accepted Answer

This is a balancing act. I always aim to provide as many photos as possible, while ensuring quality and variation. A huge part of my job is to apply a discerning eye in post. It's natural for photographers to snap a series of photos for any given moment, and so while there will be thousands captured over the course of the day, only a number of which are the real gems. At a minimum I guarantee 50 images per hour of photographing, however the actual outcome depends on photographic opportunities across your day's timeline that will be meaningful to you. Quality over quantity, but as long as they're worthy, I want you to have them.

Question 7

What’s your back-up plan if you can’t photograph our wedding as planned?

Accepted Answer

I’ve never cancelled a booking. In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by first turning to one of my vetted photographer associates, and if by chance none of them are available, I'll search through the photography networking groups I’m in to find the perfect replacement.

Question 8

How much is cost of travel?

Accepted Answer

I will gladly travel anywhere! I just need help getting there. Cost of travel is determined by the distance and mode of transport from Sleepy Hollow, NY/NYC to your venue. Whether by car or by plane, I will provide you with a flat rate that factors in miles of the drive or cost of airline tickets (and baggage fees, etc), hotel stays, etc. This flat rate will be subject to pricing of travel costs at given time of year of the wedding and at time of booking (quote may change if there is a substantial delay between original quote and booking as reservation costs increase.)

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