Question 1

Do I edit the photos that I deliver?

Accepted Answer

All the photos I deliver are reviewed and edited by me personally. I take this important part of my job quite seriously. I've taken editing coursework (RISD) and I continue to build my skills. Without question, the most important photos get the most editing attention by me to get them as perfect as they can be, but all are touched. Let me write as well that I sometimes miss details that turn out to be important to my clients. It has happened. I do welcome all client input and do my best to address all reasonable wishes even if it requires additional editing.

Question 2

Do I offer video services?

Accepted Answer

While my forte is photography, I also do video. About a third of my wedding clients sign up for a "wedding video" that I produce with video clips and photos put together in one storyline, put to music with titles and credits. 10 to 20 minutes max. The video sources can come off a second camera I run off a tripod, or off my main camera while I'm not taking photos. This engagement video is in this style, much shorter, but a good example of my video work: https://youtu.be/eW-0GtQMPfg I do recommend a dedicated videographer for couples that want production-quality videos throughout a long wedding day.

Question 3

How long will it take to see our pictures?

Accepted Answer

The agreement I ask wedding clients to sign says I will deliver photos 2-6 weeks after your wedding. Some of this is seasonal, as busier times may push me to the upper limit. That said, I don't like sitting on photos or getting behind and I often surprise my clients with much faster turnarounds. My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 4-6 weeks after your wedding. Within this time, you can also expect to receive a USB drive with high-resolution image files, so you can share the photos with your loved ones and order prints.

Question 4

How many pictures will we get?

Accepted Answer

I average 50 to 100 per hour. I did six non-elope weddings in the last three month and the average was 415 delivered, with a low of 270 and a high of 537. These drive higher photo counts -- more wedding aspects such as pre-wedding, first look, ceremony, long reception; more people as I aim to capture everyone multiple times; if I'm also doing video which will dampen the photo count; etc.

Question 5

Do you have insurance?

Accepted Answer

I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.

Question 6

Do you work with assistants or other photographers?

Accepted Answer

Typically no. I work most weddings by myself. This does limit me in some of my opportunities but I work very hard to cover the activities from multiple vantage points. And it helps my clients by keeping costs down. That said, I do know other photographers I can call on if a second photographer is really necessary.

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