FAQ // WEDDINGS
January 1, 2020
I have gotten lots of questions over the years and I do my best to write them down as they come. Here is a compilation of some of my mostly commonly asked ones plus a few that I think are important! If you don’t see something you have a question too reach out HERE!
LET’S TALK MONEY
IS THE RETAINER REFUNDABLE?
The retainer is a non-refundable 30% due within 72 hours of the personal portal being sent to reserve the time/date. The retainer is part of the total cost listed on the pricing page. The remainder is due 1 month prior for the wedding date.
HOW DO YOU ACCEPT PAYMENT?
Paypal
DO YOUR PRICES INCLUDE TAXES?
Yes, they do. My prices are the flat fee with no hidden costs.
WHAT IF WE WANT TO GET MARRIED ON A HOLIDAY?
There is a 35% of package surcharge if you are wanting to hire me for your wedding on a holiday (ie. Christmas, New Years Eve, Thanksgiving, etc)and a 25% surcharge if you want to hire me during a holiday weekend (ie. Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, etc.). There is a price increase because my packages are all inclusive and have to accommodate pricing increases for travel during holidays and holiday weekends.
IS THERE COST INVOLVED WITH TRAVEL?
No, my wedding packages are all inclusive when it comes to travel. This will cover the basics: lodging, air fare, rental car, and meals; however, there are limits to how much is covered if getting married at a hard to reach location.
I have unique pricing structures for each location: Florida, southern USA (GA, LA, AL, + MS), USA (including AK, HI, + Puerto Rico), and international.
IS THERE A DISCOUNT FOR LOCAL WEDDINGS?
For weddings local to the Florida Panhandle there is a 15% discount that is available for wedding dates booked prior to summer 2024.
After summer 2024, Florida weddings will merge with USA wedding prices.
FOR LOCAL WEDDINGS, CAN WE DO A COMPLIMENTARY ENGAGEMENT SESSION AS OPPOSED TO THE REHEARSAL DINNER/WELCOME PARTY COVERAGE?
Yes, absolutely!
FOR DESTINATION WEDDING PACKAGES, WHAT IF WE CHOOSE NOT TO USE THE COMPLIMENTARY REHEARSAL DINNER/WELCOME PARTY COVERAGE, OR WE ARE NOT HOSTING IT THE NIGHT PRIOR TO THE WEDDING?
The coverage included with my destination packages is complimentary, and holds no monetary value; however, if you are hosting the event prior to the night before and are wanting coverage we can talk logistics and fees for me staying additional time at your wedding destination. However, if preferred, we can switch it to a day before or after session if this is a destination wedding for you and I have availability. Outside of the day before or day session the complimentary session can not be used for other services (ex. family photo session, etc.).
PHOTOS & GALLERY
HOW MANY IMAGES WILL WE GET FROM OUR WEDDING?
You can expect to get 50 fully edited images per hour.
HOW LONG UNTIL WE CAN EXPECT TO SEE OUR PHOTOS?
This usually takes between 8-10 weeks for completion, but I will make sure you have a sneak peek within 1 week of your wedding day!
HOW LONG WILL OUR ONLINE GALLERY BE OPEN?
Your gallery will be open for one (1) year and you will get multiple reminder emails once it is about to close.
WHAT IS THE PRINT RELEASE?
The print release allows you to print your photos at any printing facility you so choose. They are to be used for personal prints ONLY. Any commercial printing or usage is an additional cost.
However, I can not guarantee the quality of prints if printing through third party vendors. So, I do highly recommend printing through your gallery as they are from a professional printer unlike Walmart, etc.
WHAT ARE THE FINE ART PRINTS?
They are high quality 4×6 in matte prints printed from a professional grade printing facility.
DO YOU RETAIN ALL COPYRIGHT? DOES THAT MEAN WE CAN’T SHARE THE PHOTOS?
The Client shall only use the prints, including digital files IF DIGITAL FILES APPLIES. The Client’s prints are for personal use only and shall not be submitted to contests, reproduced for commercial use or authorize any reproductions by parties other than the photographer.
CAN WE HAVE THE UNEDITED IMAGES?
I do not give out the unedited (RAW) images. RAW images can be purchased for a fee if discussed prior to the wedding.
PLANNING & CURATION
IF WE NEED A PERMIT, WHO GETS THEM/PAYS FOR THEM?
I will help with the process of figuring out which (if any) we need, but it will be up to you all to secure it/pay for it and show me proof of having obtained it!
HOW MANY GUESTS ARE CONSIDERED A WEDDING vs. AN INTIMATE WEDDING?
Everyone’s answer will be a little different, but for me it means 11 people or more will be in attendance.
HOW MANY HOURS OF COVERAGE DO WE NEED?
It really depends on what is important to you to capture; however, the 8 hour package is the most popular one due to capturing the majority of the day!
I recommend the 10 hours of coverage if every part of the day is taking place at different locations (ex. getting ready at a rental house, ceremony at a church, reception at a wedding venue) and the ceremony itself will be longer (ex. you are having a full Catholic mass/ceremony).
I recommend the 8 hours if capturing the end of getting ready and most (if not all) of the reception is important to you. 8 hours works best if everything is taking place at the same location (or minimum of 1 other place) and the ceremony is shorter.
I recommend the 6 hours if getting ready photos or reception photos are not as important to you and everything is taking place at the same location.
DO YOU HELP US PLAN?
With my wedding packages planning is not included; however, I have recommendations for great planners and do offer a vendor list as part of my guide to weddings.
However, I do help with curation of the timeline and can help make adjustments as needed to best utilize time for photos and overall enjoyment of the day.
GENERAL Q’S
WHEN SHOULD WE BOOK YOU FOR OUR WEDDING?
ASAP! Since I do not hold dates they are open to be booked on a first come first serve basis until a contract is signed and non-refundable retainer is paid.
ARE YOU INSURED?
YES! If you wedding venue needs it to be sent to them just let me know and I can get it sent their way!
WILL YOU BE SHOOTING OUR WEDDING?
Yes! Unless you chose a date that I am not currently available for and have accepted having one of my associates present to photograph your day (and me editing the images)!
CAN YOU SHOOT JUST OUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION IF YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR OUR WEDDING?
Yes! Even if I and my associates are booked for your wedding day I would still LOVE to be part of your journey even just for engagement pictures. I love capturing love so I would never pass up the opportunity.
FOR WEDDING PACKAGES, WHAT DOES THE COMPLIMENTARY ENGAGEMENT SESSION INCLUDE IF WE CHOOSE TO SWAP THAT OUT?
It is up to 1 hour of coverage offered Monday through Thursday, up to 2 outfits, 1 location, travel within 15 miles of Destin is included (or 15 miles of whatever city you are getting married in if it is a day before or day after session), outfit guide + location recommendations, online gallery with 30+ images, print shop and print release.
WHEN CAN WE BOOK THE COMPLIMENTARY ENGAGEMENT SESSION?
These sessions are available to be booked 3 months in advance on Monday through Thursday dates. Friday, Saturdays and Sundays are reserved for weddings and elopements.
FOR DESTINATION WEDDING PACKAGES, WHAT DOES THE COMPLIMENTARY NIGHT BEFORE REHEARSAL DINNER/WELCOME PARTY INCLUDE?
It is up to 1 hour of coverage with 1 photographer the evening prior to your wedding for either a rehearsal dinner or welcome party at your wedding destination with an online gallery of 30+ images, print shop and print release. Ex. If you are having a destination wedding in Cabo San Lucas and hosting a welcome party the night before your wedding you can get 1 hour of coverage for it.
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