Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you have a payment plan

TERMS FOR ALL WEDDING PACKAGES
A deposit of 1/3 is required at the time of reservation with an additional 1/3 two weeks before the wedding date. The balance is payable when picking up the preview album. Prices are subject to change without notice. Negatives are property of the photographer. I reserve the right to charge a deposit on borrowed previews.

2. Should we do the formals before or after the ceremony?

If formal photographs are important to you, set-aside time prior to the ceremony so that the wedding photographer can take his time in getting posed formal photographs out of the way. If you rely on formal photographs being taken between the ceremony and the reception, this means that the wedding photographer has limited time to get all the formal photography completed. This often takes longer than expected and this is normally responsible for the guests waiting forever for the bride and groom to arrive at the reception.

3. Why do professional wedding photographers restrict other photographer’s activities?

There can only be one director of proceedings and having several photographers all vying for the attention of the subjects is a recipe for disaster. Flashes from other photographer’s cameras can potentially overexpose professional wedding photographers film, ruining his shots.

4. Who owns copyright to the photos?

The professional wedding photographer is the creator of the images and therefore is the owner of the copyright. Even if the photographer hands over the negatives, the copyrights still vests with the photographer. Ensure that you have the photographer’s permission before making reprints, or submitting your photos to a magazine or newspaper. You may not sell any images without the photographers written permission.

5. Why do professional wedding photographers insist on a schedule of events?

A lot of photography has to be accomplished in a short time and often critical moments are over in a matter of seconds and the unprepared wedding photographer might miss the moment altogether. A well-detailed script will give the wedding photographer a timetable that prepares him for the proceedings.