I've listed all of the questions I am frequently asked, and tried to answer them as fully as possible. You'll find them split up between my various types of business below.
>> 1. Where can I see your work?
>> 2. We're super awkward at having our photo taken, how will this work?
>> 6. After our wedding, when will we GET our photos/film?
>> 7. How do WE GET our wedding photos?
>> 8. Will our photos be fully edited?
>> 9. ARE WE OK to print our photos?
>> 10. Do you do albums?
>> 11. Can I have a discount?
>> 12. How do WE book you?
>> 3. We'VE HEARD ABOUT SECOND PHOTOGRAPHERS, CAN YOU PROVIDE A SECOND AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
>> 4. Can we give you a list of group shots we’d like capturing?
>> 5. How Do you make sure bad things don't happen?
If you want or need a second photographer I can happily get one involved. I'm part of a fab network of local and super talented female photographers and we all help each other out seconding where needed.
BUT it will cost more to have a second with us for the day (they gotta earn a living too). So if you think you'd like one I always encourage a chat about why and the benefits it can provide, before I'd advise you to add one to your booking. I shoot plenty of weddings as a solo shooter and the couples are always super happy with what I produce, but on the flip side there are valid reasons to have a buddy with me. So let's chat it over when we speak.
3. We'VE HEARD ABOUT SECOND PHOTOGRAPHERS, CAN YOU PROVIDE A SECOND AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
So you'll get a sneak peek about 2 weeks after. This will give you a small selection of my favourite photos. This will usually be in the form of a blog post here on this site, but if I don't manage that I'll post a slideshow on facebook for you to easily share with everyone. (you'll also get an emailed copy of this).
I'll send over your full set of all photos 6-8 weeks after your wedding. I edit your highlights film (if you've bought one) after I've delivered your photos. So this will usually be with you 3-4 months after your wedding day.
6. After our wedding, when will we GET our photos/film?
I send all of your digital photos in a snazzy online gallery. This will make it easy for your to view and share with your faves, and you'll be able to download the files from here (in both high resolution for print, and web-sized).
7. How do WE GET our photos?
8. Will our photos be fully edited?
Yes. All images I deliver (either in your sneak peek or your final gallery) will be the finished article, fully edited and ready for print.
9. ARE WE OK to print our photos?
Of course!! I love to see my couples printing their photos. In fact I fully encourage it. The high resolution files you download from my gallery are really high quality and can be blown up pretty big. If you're going super big you might want to come back to me and I'll provide a specifically sized image for you to make it look even better.
Do note though, there are some print labs that are better than others. I can recomend the best ones that you're able to access. Or, if you'd like professional grade printing that will keep its quality much longer, I'll happily help and order from my trade suppliers.
11. Can I have a discount?
Now this is the question that fully pulls at my heart strings. Because the truth is, I'd love to give my work out for free to every one of you. I guess that's what comes from making your passion your business. However, it is that... my business. And it's my sole income. And I have a family and all the same bills to pay as you. So look, I'm not saying never, but I really try not to discount and devalue my work. For one, because its not fair on all my couples that pay the full price. Two, I have lots of business costs that might not be really obvious from the outside looking in (like insurance, kit, software subscriptions etc) and my prices are worked out to take all of these into account. And finally, because I want to work with people that understand the value my photographs will provide... they are one of the only things you'll pay for which will last beyond your wedding day, in fact your memories will still be there to share with your grandchildren.
So hey, ask me, and explain why you need one. You never know there may be a good reason at that time for me to veer away from the above. But just know it's not something I do as standard.
How do WE book you?
Yay, I love this question! Well, first of all we need to check that I'm free on your wedding date (pretty important!). Then it's really important we get along and I'm a good fit for your wedding, so I always suggest we have a face to face chat. We can do this either in person, or on Zoom.
Then if you'd like to book, I ask for a £350 non refundable booking fee to hold the date for you. Once I have this and you've agreed to my T&C's your booking will be all firmed up. And I'll be doing a massive happy dance!