Wedding Photography FAQ’s
As a bride and groom, planning a wedding along with all the decisions that go with it can be truly daunting. You will have so many things on your mind before and during the day that the last thing you want is to be worrying about what your photographer is up to. Part of the plan going smoothly on the day comes from having the confidence that everyone involved knows what they are doing including you so to that end I have written some Frequently Asked Questions and their Answers to dispel any myths surrounding wedding photography.
If you have any further questions than the ones here then please get in touch and ask away, if they are relevant I will add them here.
How much do your packages cost?
My package prices can vary depending on what is required during your big day, however, I have 2 clearly defined wedding packages and and also a try before you hire package. details of these can be found here… http://www.leedurant.com/wedding-photography/packages/
Do your charges include travel and accommodation?
I do charge travel if the round trip to the venue for your big day is more than 100 miles or if I require overnight accommodation. However If this is the case then I will always discuss it with you and reach an agreement in advance of the wedding.
What if I want to move the wedding date?
There is no problem changing the date providing I have not already got a booking for that day. I run a very flexible business from that point of view and if I can accommodate for unforeseen events I will. If worst comes to the absolute worst I will attempt to find you another photographer who will suit your needs and I promise only the best, recommended photographers will do.
How long will it be before we can expect to receive our photographs?
I insist on not giving my couples their wedding photographs straight after the wedding, or even straight after their honeymoon.
As a photographer impact and presentation are everything and if you see your photographs soon after the wedding day itself it’s still fresh in your mind and the photo’s will never appear like the day felt. It is important that the first time you see your photo’s they invoke the most vivid of memories, this is best (believe it or not) when the day is a little bit forgotten…
With extra time allowed for editing you are guaranteed to get the best results from the final edit. I often take a lot of photographs at any one wedding and initial selection of the images to be edited can sometimes take a day on its own. Individual images can take anywhere from ten minutes to up to a couple of hours to edit in photoshop, all this may give you an idea of the editing work involved.
I will prepare you early and tell you that there will be up to a 12-16 week wait for your finished photographs.
How do we pay for our wedding photography?
I ask for a 25% (non-refundable) booking fee to reserve the date and insist on the final balance being paid 28 days before your wedding day. You can pay part or all of the outstanding balance at anytime and I will provide a receipt for any payments made.
