- How long does the photography take?
- How long do you stay during the wedding?
- How many photos do you take?
- How many photos do we get?
- What if we don’t want loads of stuffy group photographs?
- What if I don’t like my photograph being taken?
- Who are the photographers who will take our photographs?
- What are the advantages of digital cameras?
- Are there any disadvantages with digital photography?
- Do you do your own printing?
- What digital manipulation do you perform?
- Can we check feedback from other customers?
In safe hands:
- Do you carry spare equipment?
- What professional insurance do you have?
- Are you a member of any photographic institutes?
After the wedding:
- How do we choose our photographs?
- When will we get our album?
- Can our photos be put on the web?
- What if we want photos in the future?
- How much is a parent album?
- Can we have a DVD slideshow?
- How long will our photographs last?
- How else can we enjoy our photos?
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Wedding Service:
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Wedding Service:
How long does the photography take?You remain completely in control of the amount of time we spend on photography during the day. We offer a free consultation with you beforehand to find out exactly how you would like the photography to be planned around your day. We then provide you with a written itinerary of the times we have planned so that you know what to expect and can feed back any changes you would like.
How long do you stay during the wedding?We have many flexible options to suit your requirements, including getting ready before the wedding, the wedding ceremony, after the ceremony, wedding speeches and evening receptions. Our starting package includes from just before the ceremony, capturing all the key moments - through to just before you sit down for your meal.
How many photos do you take?We take an almost unlimited amount of photographs, these are then edited to select the best. A typical wedding may have about 200 photos for you to choose from.
How many photos do we get?For most of our album packages, we do not limit the amount of photos you can choose. The final quantity of images will depend on either your choice of package or your choice of album design. A typical 28 page designer or art style album may contain about 80 photos, depending on the layout of each page that you choose.
What if we don’t want loads of stuffy group photographs?Great – we don’t want this either! You are completely in control of the kind of photography you would like for your day, some couples like a selection of group photos, other like us to capture just informal gatherings of guests enjoying the reception, and of course we can do a mixture of both. We can help you plan and guide you on how to avoid a long list of group photos.
What if I don’t like my photograph being taken?We often find that the couples who tell us, when we first meet, that they do not generally like their photos being taken, actually enjoy the wedding photography on the day. We have a fun and relaxed approach and are confident of capturing you at your best which helps to put you at ease and enjoy the photography. There is a big difference between having your photo taken by us as professionals as opposed to what you might have experienced with photos taken by friends or family. We also provide you with a range of photos so that there will be plenty of styles and expressions to choose from.
Who are the photographers who will take our photographs?Philip is the principle photographer who will be at your wedding. At most weddings, we photograph as a husband and wife team, so that Maria is also present to take your photographs at no extra charge. Our only exception to this is if we agree a different arrangement with you beforehand. This gives you the assurance that you will have the photographers you have met and the style that you have seen represented in our albums and website. We do not sub contract wedding bookings to other photographers.
What are the advantages of digital cameras?Digital cameras allow us to take almost an unlimited amount of photographs, enabling an even better selection for you to choose from. Digital images also give us more control over quality and allow us to offer you both colour or black and white along with other creative effects for every photo that we take. Having originally photographed weddings on conventional film for years, we switched to digital when we considered that the quality of the final prints from professional digital cameras and printing superseded that of conventional professional film. Digital printing brings every aspect of quality under our control, so we can get consistently great results.
Are there any disadvantages with digital photography?In the wrong hands digital images can suffer from poor colour or density, undue digital noise, unnatural sharpening, over or under exposure and loss of detail in the highlights or shadows. By hiring a professional you can have peace of mind that all of these issues will be avoided with the correct exposure, lighting, colour and density calibration and technical experience to achieve stunning results.
Do you do your own printing?I control the quality of all the digital files for best colour and tone, with regularly colour calibrated technology. I work closely with a professional photography lab for consistently high quality photographic printing results. The time, care and attention to detail ensure you get great photos. By using a professional lab we ensure that the printed photos have the best chance of long term life without undue fading.
What digital manipulation do you perform?We aim to offer you authentic images that are true to the original moment captured. The beauty and flair of our images are achieved in the way we take the original photo - by using the light, location, pose and composition rather than digital tricks.
We ensure that the digital quality controls of colour balance and tonal range are checked and adjusted to get the most pleasing result. Images may sometimes be ‘tidied’ if necessary - which may mean a slight softening of lines or skin blemishes where desirable.
As an additional option, to the original image, we may also present digitally enhanced photographs with artistic effects. At your request, we may also modify images to create a new photo, for example combining people from different photos.
Yes, we receive a great deal of positive feedback from our customers. You can view some of their comments in the customer reviews section of this website.
In safe hands:
Do you carry spare equipment?Yes, I carry back up cameras and equipment, so that if ever a camera developed a fault I would have a fall back system ready to go.
What professional insurance do you have?I am professionally insured with both public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance.
Are you a member of any photographic institutes?Yes, I am a qualified member of both the Royal Photographic Society and the British Institute of Professional Photographers. This means I have been assessed in my professional work to meet the high requirements of the institute. I am bound by a code of ethics and my customers have additional peace of mind through current BIPP mediation services.
After the wedding:
How do we choose our photographs?We aim to post your wedding photos on our website 1 - 2 weeks after the wedding. You can use the online ordering to create and edit your initial selection of chosen photos. Family and friends may also create their own independent reprint or album orders on our website. If you do not have web access, I can send you a booklet of thumbnail images which you can use to choose photos and pass around family and friends.
When will we get our album?Once I have received your final approval of proposed layout and which photos you would like, the album typically takes 4-6 weeks to be ready. In the case of special albums custom designed this may take longer and you will be advised accordingly.
Can our photos be put on the web?Yes, we can put the photos on our website for remote viewing.
What if we want photos in the future?We archive all the images and keep backup copies for security. We intend to keep these images indefinitely so that you can come back for reprints many years after your wedding.
How much is a parent album?Parent albums can be offered at a discounted price. These are great value because we have already completed the editing and quality control of images. For up to date prices please view our price list.
Can we have a DVD slideshow?We can produce a DVD slideshow that contains both a DVD based slideshow that plays on your TV. The DVD also comes with a computer file allowing you to play the slideshow on you computer.
How long will our photographs last?Because we are using professional labs to do the final printing, we are using some of the best papers commercially available that are fade resistant and long lasting. We also archive your wedding images so if you ever loose or have an accident with your photos we can normally reproduce your images.
How else can we enjoy our photos?We can offer various options for reprints, enlargements and framing. A popular request is for a multi frame where we can arrange several photos in one frame to create a great art piece for you home. We can also arrange thank you cards for your guests along with parent albums and a digital CD slide show.