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FAQ:
WHAT IS YOUR STYLE
OF PHOTOGRAPHY?
If you’ve been shopping around, you’ve probably heard many different names being thrown
around, such as traditional, documentary, photojournalistic, editorial, etc. Hopefully you’ve done your homework and
understand the differences between these styles and how they will apply to the flow of your day. But keep in mind that most
photographers don’t always fit into one category. Every photographer has their “own eye” and their personal
style maybe a blend of popular styles. For me, I prefer to tell the story of the wedding day, much the same as documentary
photography, or wedding photojournalism. I am a member of the wedding photojournalist association and I have a deep respect
for the art of reality photography on the wedding day. I do not like to be a part of the wedding or control it’s flow.
I prefer to be invisible, capturing all the action and emotion that make up your individual story. No two weddings should
ever look alike because everyone’s wedding is different. Everything you see on this website is a real moment in someone’s
life that has actually unfolded and each image tells it’s own story. Very little posing is done, set up or fabricated
in any way.
WHAT ABOUT FORMALS? DO YOU TAKE THESE AS WELL?
Yes, but
only to a certain extent. My goal is to tell the real story of your day but I can understand the desire for a formal portrait
of the wedding party, as well as a portrait with your family. In order to keep the day flowing, and not let the “formals”
eat into your precious schedule, I do limit the amount taken to just immediate family, and wedding party. No other formals
will be taken.
CAN YOU HOLD THE DATE FOR ME?
Yes, with a signed contract
and retainer. If you don’t want to loose the date, you may want to schedule a meeting to come talk with me, look over
some samples and then decide if you want to book. Otherwise, the next person to call about the date, may book it before
you get a chance to.
I’M READY TO BOOK, WHAT DO I DO?
E-mail me
to schedule a meeting. We will discuss your wedding needs and my services. I will show you some samples and if we both feel
we are a good match, we will go into contract with each other and the date will be yours when you walk out the door.
HOW MUCH IS REQUIRED TO HOLD THE DATE?
$500. Is required as a retainer to hold
the date. A retainer is a non refundable deposit, so if you cancel it will not be returned. The retainer is paying me to turn
down other brides who may have wanted to book the same date. Your second payment (half of the balance) is due 2 months before
the wedding and your final payment is due one month before the wedding.
WHAT ABOUT
BRIDALS AND ENGAGEMENTS?
Ah yes, two of my most favorite things to photograph. See the engagement/formal
section.
DO YOU TRAVEL?
Sometimes. I usually don’t travel during
my busy season. My area includes the Northwest portion of Alabama. But during slower months I may travel to other parts of
Alabama, southwestern Tennessee and Northern Florida.
WHAT DO I GET IN MY PACKAGE?
You’ll get me to shoot the wedding for a set amount of hours. You get an 8x10 (6 images to a page) proof book, a high
resolution CD/DVD of all finished images, and a password protected web gallery for 1 month so all your guests can view and
order any image they want from your wedding day. No enlargements, albums or other products are included.
• Free picture note card to give out at wedding.
8.5% sales tax.
We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover Card.
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