Can I get a list of your packages?

Of course. Just to calrify, I don’t have packages, per se, but a flat fee ($1500) for shooting the wedding and after the wedding we schedule an ordering session and you can select from my collection, a la carte items or create a custom package to fit your needs. If you know what you want you can pre-pay before the ordering session, order what you need at the ordering session and any remainder will be refunded to you. Just shoot me an email and I can send you a Pricing Schedule so you can estimate your budget.

Do you travel?

Yes!

I travel all over the Washington DC area, out of state, and even out of country for weddings. Please, don’t hesitate to ask Travel fees apply depending on where the wedding will be. We can chat about the specifics though for you. Just send me a note!

Do you have a preference on when we take our bride/groom portraits on the wedding day?

I’m torn about this.

Generally, I recommend brides and grooms take their photos BEFORE the wedding using a first look set-up to see each other for the first time. Logistically this allows for the couple to enjoy time with thier family, friends and guests without having the pressure to fit formals and portraits in between the ceremony and reception. This will allow us more time and give us an opportunity to get the BEST pictures possible. I know it breaks tradition… but it does make it a lot less stressful for you after the wedding has already started.

On the other hand, there can be a powerful moment whent the bride and groom see each other for the first time as the bride walks down the isle. It’s humbling and inspiring to see the emotion that can resonate when that moment transforms from anticipation to fufillment. This is one tradition that I will alway defer to my couples as to how they want to handle. There are pros and cons to either approach and to do it or not to do it is really should be left to the couple to decide. I’m fine with whatever works best for the couple.

Do you have the photos available on disc?

We provide the print-resolution digital files (the digital equivalent of negatives). We do retain the copyright to the images and the right to use them for promotional purposes, competition, etc. You will have permission to make unlimited personal reproductions and copies for your friends and families.

How long does it take to see or get my wedding photos?
Standard turn around time is 4 weeks to see ALL of your photos online. But, you will get to see a preview up on the blog within a week.

What do I need to do if I want to book you?
Contact me for a meeting. Once we chat and get to know each other, I will need a returned contract along with a deposit of $500. This will retain your date. Half (50%)of the oustanding balance is due sixty (60) days before event date and the remainder is due thirty (30) days before the event.
How long do I have to order prints or products?
Brides and Grooms have up to one year to order from the proofing site.

How does the album process work?
You have up to six months after the event to create and order your album. You do get to preview your album design and communicate the changes over two rounds of changes before a change-fee is assessed. Once you approve the layout, we will help you choose your album cover style, color, imprinting, and other small details. It usually takes about 4-6 weeks to receive your album after final approval.

How many pictures will we get?
The number of photographs taken depends on the amount of details, time, and people at your wedding. A conservative estimate around 100 images per hour of coverage.

Do you have an assistant? Another photographer?
I normally prefer to work alone but a second photographer is available if you’d like to add it to your package. As for assistants, depending on the demands of the event I may bring one along but again, I prefer to work alone.

Are you insured?
Yes we are. If you need a copy of insurance for your venue, just let us know! We will be happy to take care of that for you.

Do you come to the rehearsal?
Rehearsal dinner coverage is available if you’d like to add it to your package; otherwise we do not attend the rehearsals.

Do we need to feed you at the reception?
It would be really lovely if you did. It doesn’t have to be the same as your sit-down meal (many caterers offer “vendor meals” as an add-on option). We work better with food in our tummies… for sure. Oh.. and a piece of of wedding cake is in the contract!!
Any other questions? Just send me an email!