Enjoy these most common wedding photography questions that I get asked. If you have any extra questions that aren’t covered here then please contact me and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Yes, there is the opportunity to have a second photographer for your wedding day. I work with a few trusted photographers whom I have developed a relationship with over time. I know and trust their work, their work ethic and them as people.
A second photographer is recommended when you want to document all the events of the day as there is usually more than one thing happening at a time, i.e., Bridal preparation and the Groom getting ready. If there are more than 200 guests, I always recommend a second photographer.
I generally work very low key on the wedding day. 90% of my weddings run with myself.
Every single image that you receive is hand edited and chosen by me to make your final cut. I do not use AI or outsource any of my work.
All images will be adjusted for exposure, brightness, contrast, sharpness, etc.
I also provide a retouching service at an optional extra to all my couples.
Yes, I am more than happy to deliver all the photos in both black & white and colour to your private online gallery if you wish.
I will make artistic decisions to photograph in colour or black & white throughout your wedding day and will deliver the images the way I see them on the day to your online gallery.
If you wish to have all images in colour and black & white we can arrange this for you.
I aim to get your images to you as soon as possible. I give full care and attention to you before, during and after the wedding this includes spending time on the editing and production of the images.
During peak times you can expect the photographs 60 days after your wedding, more often than not they will be with you sooner though. We will provide you with a sneak peek of some of the highlights within the first few days.
There are a number of factors that affect this, length of service, the number of guests you have, time of year, hours of dancing etc. As a general number the average number of photos I deliver at an 8 hour wedding with a second photographer is between 550 and 600.
If you have your timeline planned, I’d be happy to chat through your plans and give you a better idea of what you can expect.
Your digital files are delivered to you on an online private, protected gallery where, via the amazing store, you can order as many prints as you like. You can also download images to post on social media.
Best of all you can share the gallery with all your friends and family so they can order any prints they want from the day.
I don’t believe your wedding photography should be limited to one style. My ‘style’ is to capture your authentic wedding day, every tear, smile, laugh, kiss and hug I see. For most of the day, I work quietly in the background in a photojournalistic style, documenting the day.
We will also spend a little time away from it all to get some beautiful portraits of you both, 30 minutes is usually enough, and my couples say they enjoy the most about the whole day.
Yes, I’d love to.
Families don’t always have the opportunity to come together in ways like this, this is a rare occasion to document this moment, and save it to look back on. The memories will fade but the images will last a lifetime.
Prior to the wedding, I will send you a questionnaire asking for the groups you would like to have taken. We will organise, round up and get all the groups you request, all you have to do is relax and enjoy this time with guests.
Group shots do take time, but they are worth it. I would suggest trying to limit them and when planning work on each group shot taking 4 minutes.
Probably the most common question I hear from brides-to-be…
There is a reason candid photos look so good, it’s because they are natural. They show you at your most confident, most relaxed and in your vulnerable moments. The emotion practically spills out of the photo.
Thats what we also try to achieve in any posed shots. Any posing will be minimal, but it is these small details that make all the difference between an image being something you want to hang in your home, or something you want to hide in a drawer.
The time we spent together at the pre-wedding photoshoot will give you an idea of the type of work we want to create together, and help you feel comfortable with me and the camera.
Honestly, ASAP. It’s easy to predict when the popular weekends will fall in a year, but not to predict when they will book out. Some brides book two years in advance. . If you like what I do and how I do it, I recommend talking to me as soon as you book your venue.
For elopements this can be a little different but as a rule I’d recommend getting in touch in the early stages of planning and I can help with recommendations.
I’m sorry, I can’t hold dates.
I choose to deliver a select number of weddings each year and, as you can imagine, there is a great deal of competition for these dates. To be fair to everyone, I accept bookings on a first come/ first served basis where a signed contract and deposit securing your date.
It depends on what you’ve booked but I normally stay for around an hour after your first dance, but I never clock watch. This gives me loads of time to get all the crazy dance floor action. I’ll come find you when I think I’m done & if you fancy it we’ll pop outside for a quick night time ‘couples session’ before I leave.
