The Wedding Day

At the wedding. We usually get the cheque during the reception. I suggest that you have your parents or a friend handle the payment, since you will have better things to do that day.

I strongly suggest you plan a quick lunch on the way to the first photo site. I also suggest fruits and candy to keep your energy up during the day. To many people forget to eat, and later feel dizzy and grumpy.

Also remember that alcohol on a empty stomach is not pleasant.  Ensure your groomsmen are eating! We like happy memories.

Probably. Contact me and I will let you know.

On average we leave a wedding with around 2000 pictures. After those are gone through we usually give you the best 10-25% of those.

As many as you want. Just remember that travel time cuts into how many pictures you will get. My general rule of thumb is 1 location per hour of shooting time.

At a usual wedding we require two reception spots, as it is usually myself and an assistant/ photographers.

We check weather forecasts before every wedding, and if rain is predicted we will contact you to see how to proceed. We do not have any indoor locations specifically at our disposal, so if you fear rain we suggest booking a indoor location yourself.

Feel free to contact me for suggestions.

I've never shot a wedding that has been ruined due to rain; or snow in June!

As a professional I do my best to have propriety and leave the room or look away during any changing. As a Christian male I also have a policy that I do not take any lingerie or nude shots, even if requested. If this is teh type of photography you would like, I would suggest trying other photographers.

Occasionally I shoot with a female assistant who will be with the bride while she gets ready. However, whether it is myself or an assistant, we will leave the room at your request at any time for any reason. It is your wedding, and we want you to be totally comfortable.

Usually yes. It is your wedding though and if you do not want it, or can't have it, we always accommodate you.

Yes. We request you let your families know not to leave right after the ceremony at the ceremony location, as that is usually the most convenient time to take them for most weddings.

I suggest around three hours set aside specifically for pictures.

If you have multiple locations, my rule of thumb is to allocate 1 hour per location you want to shoot at.  That gives enough time for travel, setup and pictures.

I do not suggest setting to much time towards pictures.  If you have 5 hours between the ceremony and reception, I recommend using part of that time to relax and spend some time together.

That said, I will shoot whatever you have.  I have shot for an hour, and up to four hours straight before. It is your wedding!

Like with all professionals hired for your wedding day (including caterers, servers, bands, djs, pastors, etc) is is proper and polite to thank them during your reception. I do not require it, but appreciate it.

The biggest compliment you can give me is to refer me to your friends and family.

We will meet with the bride when she first starts getting ready in the morning on the day of the wedding. If there are two shooters, the second will meet with the groom when he first starts getting ready. We usaully leave after the third dance at the reception or after approximately 10 hours of shooting. Much more than the typical 4-6 hour photographer.

The maximum time included in a contract is 12 hours.  If you want more than 12 hours coverage there will be additional charges.

Specifics will be decided when we discuss the contract as every wedding is unique.