A retainer of 30% is needed to secure the date. Payment options are available after that.
For weddings, the retainer is non-refundable. This is due to the fact that once the date is secured all other commissions are turned down.
The best form is face to face but if it is impossible then we can face time or talk via email. Once the retainer is received then the date is booked solid.
For portrait session around 50-80 images. With a full-day wedding, between700-1000+ edited images.
Yes of course, with every collection or session you receive a digital copy of the images in either high-resolution or medium resolution. Along with it comes a copyright release form allowing you to make your own prints at your convenience. I strongly recommend professionally printing large photos to get the best results!
At the moment I am the Sole shooter for every event unless noted otherwise in our contract. I do try to have an assistant when possible but primarily I shoot solo. You can always add an additional shooter if you feel it is necessary.
They are absolutely fine because who wouldn't want a photo of the gorgeous couple? Only please ask them to refrain from getting in the way of important moments and keep the cell phones and iPads out of the aisle, it ruins many images. Also, please no other professional photographers at the event unless discussed and agreed upon earlier.
For portraits and events between 1-2 weeks. A full-day wedding between 7-9 weeks. Both depend on the time of year and how busy the studio is during that time of year. Please inquire anytime to know the progress of your personal work.
Yes and I would prefer to be seated in the hall with the guests, this allows me to quickly get to the moment without missing anything. Feed your photographer, it might sound silly but some people believe we don't have to eat after 8-10 hours.
Yes, and it goes over the details that we discuss as well as termination and expectations from both me and you. You do receive a copy to sign and return as well as keep for yourself.
Yes and it is with some of the best in the industry, PPA is designed around and for photographers. It has me and you covered.
I use primarily Nikon professional gear, Godax lighting and fuji professional during events, weddings and portraits.
Yes of course, not only do we back up the images on two card slots in each camera but we also carry a spare camera in case the first breaks down. All of our gear is professional-grade and we carry a large variety of lenses and backups to make sure we don't miss a beat. In the office we back up the images to an offline drive as well as an online drive and the final product is backed up in five locations.
Yes, Currently I am a member of NPS (Nikon Professional Services) and PPA (Professional Photographers of America)
Farrow island and any large national forest
Based on the event it can be anything but I love same-day edits for my couples. Along with that, I love piloting my drone when I can. I use a variety of objects to create something special for every couple. No two weddings are alike in any way.
Always do as much research as you can about the photographer you pick. See complete sets of weddings from them to understand what kind of work you might be receiving. Never settle for just what they post. Also make sure you connect with them, If you cant do it over the phone or in-person don't expect to do it during your big day.