Question 1

What equipment do you use?

Accepted Answer

I use the best Canon cameras and lenses that money can buy and always bring backup equipment. If you’re a fellow gear geek, here’s my list of toys: Canon 1DXIII Canon EOS R5 Profoto B10s + A1s Canon 70-200mm II f/2.8 L Canon 135mm f/2 L Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro Canon 85mm f/1.4 L Canon 50mm f/1.2 L Canon 35mm f/1.4 L Canon 24mm f/1.4 L Canon RF 28-70 f/2.0 Canon RF 50mm, 85mm, 24-105

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, couples book me about 13 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.

Question 4

Will you edit all our pictures?

Accepted Answer

Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. I also offer retouching services like blemish removal and teeth whitening complimentary with any printed product you order.

Question 5

Do you also offer video services?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Through my husband www.robadamsfilms.com.

Question 6

How long will it take to see our pictures?

Accepted Answer

I have one of the FASTEST turn-around times in the wedding industry with proofs ready in 3-4 weeks and the majority of my couples with their wedding album within 3-6 months. I’ve even been known to show a few sneak peak images before that 3-4 week mark too!

Question 7

We love you, but will we love your other photographers?

Accepted Answer

You will! All of the photographers I work with and shoot for me have been working with me for years. It takes years to train them to uphold the same quality of work that you expect and the type of friendliness and professionalism you’d want around with you the day of.

Question 8

How much do you charge?

Accepted Answer

I'm proud to be one the top wedding photographers in the country, giving the absolute best in photography and product quality. While packages start around $6,100 and peak towards $12,000, the average initial investment is $8,500 which includes full day coverage, an album and digital files.

Question 9

What do you wear to a wedding?

Accepted Answer

We try our best to blend in but not look like we’re attending a funeral. Mostly black and darker clothes like dress pants and a blouse or a dress are a staple along with cute, but comfy, shoes.

Question 10

I've seen your pictures from a variety of weddings, but can we see a whole wedding day from start to finish?

Accepted Answer

This is one of the most important things you can ask photographers you’re interviewing so the answer is yes! You’ll want to make sure that I know how to take amazing photographs in any situation, of anyone and of anything. Photographers need to work fast and excel in all scenarios and I pride myself in that. You can see almost every wedding I’ve shot at www.vanessajoy.com under client galleries.

Question 11

I don’t want to spend an hour taking family photos, do I have to?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not. In fact, because of how efficiently I work on the day of and the help I give you in preparing your family picture list, most family photo sessions on a wedding day are complete within 10-15 minutes.

Question 12

How many pictures will we get?

Accepted Answer

I never count! I just shoot because I shoot digital and there’s no end to how much “film” I have. On average you’ll receive 80-100 images per hour of shooting. I do snap more than that but I do you the favor of taking out the outtakes like blinks, test shots, duplicates and the like. All the images are edited for color, exposure, sharpness and white balance.

Question 13

What's your payment plan?

Accepted Answer

To make sure that you’ve snagged me for your wedding date I require a $2,000 retainer with the contract. Another $2,000 payment is due 6 months before the big day and the balance is due when the rest of your wedding vendor balances are due 14 days before the wedding. We are flexible with breaking up payments along the way and you'll have an online account to keep track of payments and balance.

Question 14

What if we have to reschedule our wedding?

Accepted Answer

We make every effort to work with you for any rescheduling needs and make it as seamless as possible. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we never charged any couple for the reschedule of their wedding or event and were able to accommodate everyone’s new dates with ease.

Question 15

How do we book you?

Accepted Answer

Like every encounter you’ll have with us, we make it as convenient as possible. Booking is simply a matter of you saying “I do!” and we’ll send an electronic contract with the collection of your choice. It’s just a few clicks and we’ll be going steady!

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

In my almost 20 years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve never cancelled a single wedding. In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my primary photographers and second photographers.

Question 17

Do you work with assistants or other photographers?

Accepted Answer

I always have both a photographer, plus a logistics assistant (so we don't ever have to stop taking pictures!).

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