BELOW ARE SOME OF MY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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HOW MANY WEDDINGS HAVE YOU PHOTOGRAPHED ?
I have photographed and filmed over 300 weddings the past 14 years. The main skills I have perfected is how to plan properly and work quickly on wedding day. Everyone wants great photos but you really want to spend most of the time enjoying your family and friends.
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Before weddings I photographed talent for an agency. The work is enjoyable but many of the photos were in a studio. An actor asked me to photograph her wedding. I found I really enjoy telling your unique story at a different location. Each wedding brings its own challenges but it is very gratifying knowing the memories I capture are treasured.
WHY DO YOU PHOTOGRAPH WEDDINGS ?
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During If you wish to rebook your wedding I do so without charging an extra fee as long as you provide me 45 days notice. If you want to get married now with a smaller ceremony I also offer professional Video Live Streaming services so your extended family and friends can enjoy and celebrate your love.
WHAT IF WE HAVE A MAJOR ILLNESS?
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I am a full time professional photographer. I feel my pricing is very reasonable for the quality of work. I take weddings seriously so I have insurance and the best cameras, lenses, and lighting money can buy. Every item has a backup since I know we have one shot at this. I plan your day with you prior to the wedding. After the wedding I color correct each photo so they look their best which takes as long as the on site photography time.
HOW DO YOU PRICE PHOTOGRAPHY ?
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If you have over 100 guests or you are getting ready at two different locations I recommend a second photographer. My second shooters are not trainees. My team is full time professional photographers and videographers.
DO WE NEED TWO PHOTOGRAPHERS ?
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You will receive 800-1200 edited high resolution digital photos depending on the amount of time we photograph. The photos are not watermarked and they are delivered within 2 weeks of the wedding in an online gallery and later on a USB stick. You receive perpetual rights for online web and social media sharing and you can print any or all the photos.
HOW MANY PHOTOS DO YOU DELIVER AND WHEN ?
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My standard pricing is for starting to photograph anywhere within 1.5 hours of Baltimore or DC. Your wedding agreement is for continuous photography coverage for a set amount of hours. We can go anywhere you want to take photos during that time. We just need to plan it properly and I will help you. I love a little adventure. Let's do it !
IS THERE AN EXTRA COST FOR MULTIPLE LOCATIONS OR TRAVEL ?
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SHOULD WE DO AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION ?
YES absolutely if you can. You get great photos, we relax and get to know each other so on wedding day I am a friend not only the photographer and we develop a relationship of trust which I feel shows in the photos. Along the way I will give you tips to make sure you look great and feel confident in front of the camera.
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My style doesn't fit neatly in a box. During preparations and the ceremony and much of the reception documentary best describes my style. During the group photos I take charge to take the photos as efficiently as possible. For the photos of the two of you I want them to look natural so I will guide you. Natural best describes my portrait style. I always keep in mind this is your day with friends and family so I am want to get great photos but do I do it efficiently. The #1 complaint about other wedding photographers is they take way too long taking the photos.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE ?
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I think my main differences is experience and Emotional maturity. I have been photographing people for over 20 years. I have full control over both natural and off camera flash lighting. I can quickly assess a scene and determine the best approach. I think that confidence translates when I work with people. My detailed planning also helps. We plan all the details for the schedule and group photos in advance so I can get exactly what you want. On the wedding day I focus on getting great reactions and angles not my equipment. I don't need to take 25 photos like a machine gun to get one good one. Weddings are very enjoyable for me so I wear a smile. I never lose sight that it's your day so I read your reaction and we adjust as needed.
WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT ?
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Yes. My professional videographer films the wedding day on multiple cameras with professional audio. We work as a team to help each other and make it seamless for you both during planning and wedding day. I have a professional editor create a highlight edit and also a documentary edit. You view a draft online and can provide input to any changes before we finalize the edit. The edited mp4 1080HD video files are delivered on a USB stick usually within a month of the wedding.
DO YOU OFFER VIDEOGRAPHY ?
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DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE ?
Absolutely I have a $ 2M liability policy through the Hartford. If a venue needs my insurance information I am happy to oblige.
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In addition to the edited digital photos and edited video I offer gorgeous albums designed by me and produced by Graphi Studio in Italy. You have to see and hold these lay flat albums. Parent albums and wall prints are available. You can order smaller (8x12"or less) gift prints from the online gallery or print them yourself with the digital files.
WHAT PRODUCTS DO YOU OFFER ?
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Absolutely. Call me or reach out to me and we'll discuss your wedding plans. I am happy to customize my services to meet your needs and budget.
CAN WE CUSTOMIZE A PACKAGE TO FIT OR NEEDS
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WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
Cash, Personal Check or Credit Card.
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HOW DO WE BOOK OUR DATE?
We discuss your needs and I create a wedding photography agreement. Signature on the agreement plus a $ 500 retainer to save the date books your wedding date.