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Cincinnati Wedding Photography: Transparent Pricing for Your Special Day
"We received over 900 stunning photos! Our friends and family keep raving about how incredible our photographer was, saying, ‘I don’t know what you paid, but it was worth it!’ – We couldn't agree more!" - David & Jenny
Our Promise: Authentic Memories, Not Just Packages. At Images by Daniel Michael, we're all about genuine experiences. We've crafted our photography services not just as packages, but as personal commitments to capture the essence of your special day. We photograph your wedding, not your photography package.
“There are too many favorites! Bottom line, if there is one thing you should invest in on your wedding day, it’s Images by Daniel Michael!” - Lauren & Cory
Current Specials for All Day Packages:
- Your choice of
- $200 Off
- Free Bride's Bestie ($300 Value)
- $300 off Second Photographer (Reg $500)
- $500 Off Senior & Master Photographers
- If there is a better special it is in place of these. Not to be combined with other offers.
Our Team: Every photographer in our team is personally trained and certified by Daniel Michael. Pro photographers undergo a multi-year apprenticeship to perfect their craft, ensuring that your memories are captured by the best in the business.
Session Fee $245
Includes:
- Up to 1 hour session at Sharon Woods or +$50 for location of your choice
- Copyright Release & full resolution images
- Natural edit of each photo
- Signature edit of 5 photos
Printing
You can print photos wherever you like. However, we offer wholesale pricing as a convenience for you eliminate the hassle of finding a professional quality photo lab.
Prints |
Price |
Canvas |
Price | |
| 8 Up Wallet | $6.50 | 11 x 14 Gallery Wrap | $125.00 | |
| 4 x 6 Print | $3.50 | 16 x 24 Gallery Wrap | $195.00 | |
| 5 x 7 Print | $5.50 | 20 x 30 Gallery Wrap | $235.00 | |
| 8 x 10 Print | $7.50 | 24 x 36 Gallery Wrap | $295.00 | |
| 8 x 12 Print | $9.50 |
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Metal |
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| 11 x 14 Print | $15.00 | 11 x 14 Metal Print | $95.00 | |
| 16 x 24 Print | $55.00 | 16 x 24 Metal Print | $195.00 | |
| 20 x 30 Print | $75.00 | 20 x 30 Metal Print | $275.00 | |
| 24 x 36 Print | $115.00 | 24 x 36 Metal Print | $365.00 |
Session B-Rock The Dress $500
- One location of your choice
- Full Resolution Fully Edited Files
- Copyright Release
- Additional location $100
Senior Photography
Children and Family Portraits
Engagement Session Pricing
Standard Engagement Session (Free with Standard Wedding Package) $350
- One location of the photographer's choice
- One outfit
- Full Resolution Fully Edited Files
- Copyright Release
Extended Engagement Session $450
- One location of the couple's choice
- Up to two outfits
- Full Resolution Fully Edited Files
- Copyright Release
Signature Engagement Session $650
- two locations of the couple's choice
- two outfits
- Full Resolution Fully Edited Files
- Copyright Release
First Birthday Portrait Session
Outdoor Portrait session: $195.00
Our outdoor portrait sessions are customizable to your wants and ideas. Our outdoor sessions are up to an hour long, one outfit and at Sharon Woods or Glenwood Gardens. Outdoor sessions can be a family, maternity, children or first birthday. If you would like a different location we can upgrade your session to a location of your choice for $50.00
With our sessions you get:
- All the photos your photographer takes (minus duplicates and blinks).
- All those photos are edited a natural edit (no photoshop work done), they will look just how you did on the day of your session.
- We give your photos to you via an online gallery only. This is how you will view, download, share and order prints.
- The images are a digital download only. Once you download your images onto your computer, you will be able to back them up onto a USB drive or cloud based system of your choosing.
- All the photos are downloaded at full resolution, so you can make large, high quality prints. There is also an option to download a small web size for sharing.
- You are able to download, share and order high quality prints through the gallery.
- You get a print release, upon request.
*Starting 1/1/2020; If you would like your photos to be skin edited or have additional editing requests we will be providing editing packages to add onto your session.
Please contact us with any inquiries or questions.
Studio Portraits: $225.00
Our studio portraits are a customizable session up to an hour long at our studio in Reading; 110 W. Benson St. Cincinnati Ohio, 45215
Our studio is a smaller studio and geared more towards Newborn, Infant, First Birthday, and young children. In a session you typically get two sets and can have two outfits.
With each session you get:
- All the photos your photographer takes (minus duplicates and blinks).
- All those photos are edited a natural edit (no photoshop work done), they will look just how you did on the day of your session.
- We give your photos to you via an online gallery only. This is how you will view, download, share and order prints.
- The images are a digital download only. Once you download your images onto your computer, you will be able to back them up onto a USB drive or cloud based system of your choosing.
- All the photos are downloaded at full resolution, so you can make large, high quality prints. There is also an option to download a small web size for sharing.
- You are able to download, share and order high quality prints through the gallery.
- You get a print release, upon request.
*Starting 1/1/2020; If you would like your photos to be skin edited or have additional editing requests we will be providing editing packages to add onto your session.
Please contact us with any inquiries or questions.
Infant Sesson Pricing
Lifestyle in The Home Portrait Session Pricing
Destination Wedding Photography Pricing
We love to travel and want to make it easy for you to bring us with you!
Our senior and master photographers photograph most destination weddings with a one person team. In place of a discount we include travel for no additional fee in the continental US and Caribbean. We will customize anything outside this area and include travel whenever possible for no additional charge. $200 off for vacation type destinations.
Senior Photographer all inclusive package $3195.
Master Photographer all inclusive package $3695.
If there needs to be any customization for additional photographers, we will customize that at cost for you.
Bar & Bat Mitzvah
Micro Weddings are ceremony and portraits only and typically 3 hours for $995 with an additional cost for Senior and master photographers and $250/hour for additional hours.
If you would like to have someone plan this for you, we have partnered with Beautiful Memories Creations Wedding and Event Planning to photograph very small weddings. They have packaged all-inclusive small wedding for 10-30 guests starting at $2700. Flat rate includes decorated venue with linens and ceremony arch, officiant, professional event coordination, photography, music, cake, bouquet/boutonniere, and non-alcoholic beverages.
For more information, contact Melissa:
Email: Melissa@BeautifulMemoriesWedding.com
Phone: 419-944-0157
Newborn $345
- 1-2 hour in studio
- 30+ images
- 2 sets
- Online Gallery
- Print Release
Contact Us
We offer two types of family portrait sessions; an immediate family session and an extended family session. Our immediate family session is our outdoor portrait session.
Family Session $345
- 1 hour session
- 40+ images
- In studio or at Sharon Woods or +$50 for location of your choice
- 1 family with children
- Online Gallery
- Print Release
Extended Family Session $395
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1-2 hour session
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50+ images
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Sharon Woods or +$50 for location of your choice
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Group photo/each individual family/kids groups
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Online Gallery
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Print Release
If you would like your photos to be skin edited or have additional editing requests we will be providing editing packages to add onto your session.
Please contact us with any inquiries or questions.
You will receive all your edited photos and can print them yourself. However, we offer printing through the same website where you will download your photos at wholesale pricing:
Prints |
Price |
Canvas |
Price | |
| 8 Up Wallet | $6.50 | 11 x 14 Gallery Wrap | $125.00 | |
| 4 x 6 Print | $3.50 | 16 x 24 Gallery Wrap | $195.00 | |
| 5 x 7 Print | $5.50 | 20 x 30 Gallery Wrap | $235.00 | |
| 8 x 10 Print | $7.50 | 24 x 36 Gallery Wrap | $295.00 | |
| 8 x 12 Print | $9.50 |
Metal |
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| 11 x 14 Print | $15.00 | 11 x 14 Metal Print | $95.00 | |
| 16 x 24 Print | $55.00 | 16 x 24 Metal Print | $195.00 | |
| 20 x 30 Print | $75.00 | 20 x 30 Metal Print | $275.00 | |
| 24 x 36 Print | $115.00 | 24 x 36 Metal Print | $365.00 |
With your child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah Photography Package you will have digital download of every photo edited and ready to print as well as your copyright release to allow you to print your own photos at any professional lab or through the website we provide.
You will have your photographer for 7-9 hours to cover the Ceremony and Reception as well as any portraits you would like. At the reception we will cover all the events, details and candid photography to thoroughly document the entire event. If you have any questions or would like to customize a package, please give us a call and we'll figure out a package that suits your young lady or gentleman.
| Investment | $1595 |
| Additional Hours | $200 each |
| Additional Portrait Session on location | $295 |
There are a variety of album options available as well. Senior and Master Photographers are an additional fee.
You have all the files fully edited and can print them on your own. However, we have an online ordering system at wholesale pricing for your convenience.
Prints |
Price |
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Canvas |
Price |
| 8 Up Wallet | $6.50 | 11 x 14 Gallery Wrap | $125.00 | |
| 4 x 6 Print | $3.50 | 16 x 24 Gallery Wrap | $195.00 | |
| 5 x 7 Print | $5.50 | 20 x 30 Gallery Wrap | $235.00 | |
| 8 x 10 Print | $7.50 | 24 x 36 Gallery Wrap | $295.00 | |
| 8 x 12 Print | $9.50 |
Metal |
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| 11 x 14 Print | $15.00 | 11 x 14 Metal Print | $95.00 | |
| 16 x 24 Print | $55.00 | 16 x 24 Metal Print | $195.00 | |
| 20 x 30 Print | $75.00 | 20 x 30 Metal Print | $275.00 | |
| 24 x 36 Print | $115.00 | 24 x 36 Metal Print | $365.00 |
Our Senior Photography Portrait Packages are structured as all-inclusive, with all photos High Res, Edited with No Watermark and a select number of signature edits/retouched photos.
Our high school graduation pictures include:
| Basic Senior | $395 |
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| Classic Senior | $545 |
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| Signature Senior | $745 |
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You can print photos wherever you like. However, we offer wholesale pricing as a convenience for you eliminate the hassle of finding a professional quality photo lab.
Prints |
Price |
Canvas |
Price | |
| 8 Up Wallet | $6.50 | 11 x 14 Gallery Wrap | $125.00 | |
| 4 x 6 Print | $3.50 | 16 x 24 Gallery Wrap | $195.00 | |
| 5 x 7 Print | $5.50 | 20 x 30 Gallery Wrap | $235.00 | |
| 8 x 10 Print | $7.50 | 24 x 36 Gallery Wrap | $295.00 | |
| 8 x 12 Print | $9.50 |
Metal |
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| 11 x 14 Print | $15.00 | 11 x 14 Metal Print | $95.00 | |
| 16 x 24 Print | $55.00 | 16 x 24 Metal Print | $195.00 | |
| 20 x 30 Print | $75.00 | 20 x 30 Metal Print | $275.00 | |
| 24 x 36 Print | $115.00 | 24 x 36 Metal Print | $365.00 |
Lifestyle $395
- 1 hour in home
- 30+ photos
- Journalistic Style
- Online Gallery
- Print Release
Our first birthday portrait sessions are a customizable session in our studio or outside (weather permitting). You provide the cake. You can bring props and also our props and decor.
First Birthday $345
- 1 hour session
- 30+ images
- 2 sets
- includes family photos
- Online Gallery
- Print Release
First Birthday Themed $445
- 1-2 hour session
- 40+ images
- 3 sets
- includes family photos
- Online Gallery
- Print Release
You can print photos wherever you like. However, we offer wholesale pricing as a convenience for you eliminate the hassle of finding a professional quality photo lab.
Prints |
Price |
Canvas |
Price | |
| 8 Up Wallet | $6.50 | 11 x 14 Gallery Wrap | $125.00 | |
| 4 x 6 Print | $3.50 | 16 x 24 Gallery Wrap | $195.00 | |
| 5 x 7 Print | $5.50 | 20 x 30 Gallery Wrap | $235.00 | |
| 8 x 10 Print | $7.50 | 24 x 36 Gallery Wrap | $295.00 | |
| 8 x 12 Print | $9.50 |
Metal |
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| 11 x 14 Print | $15.00 | 11 x 14 Metal Print | $95.00 | |
| 16 x 24 Print | $55.00 | 16 x 24 Metal Print | $195.00 | |
| 20 x 30 Print | $75.00 | 20 x 30 Metal Print | $275.00 | |
| 24 x 36 Print | $115.00 | 24 x 36 Metal Print | $365.00 |
Editing Packages
We value our clients time and we know you work hard. We want to give our clients memories to cherish over time without breaking the bank. Our sessions are built so we can give you the high-quality images from your session without charging you extra just to have your images.
Our session costs cover the time of our photographer to take your photos and give a base edit to them. We will make the images look just how they did when your photographer took them. Then you will receive them on an online gallery where you can download at full high-quality resolution, order prints and share with family and friends.
We have created Editing Packages for our clients who wish to have further editing done to their images. This is skin editing, where your photographer will remove redness, remove blemishes, whiten teeth and perform a slight smoothing of your skin. We do not edit to the point your photo will look fake or you wouldn't look like yourself. If there are further adjustments you'd like made, you can always bring them up to your photographer and the two of you can discuss if they are possible.
*Effective for any session scheduled for January 1, 2020 and after.
Editing Select: $60.00
5 images of your choice. Each image will get skin editing and you will receive a black and white copy of each image.
Editing Choice: $100.00
10 images of your choice. Each image will get skin editing and you will receive a black and white copy of each image.
Editing Favorite: $200.00
20 images of your choice. Each image will get skin editing and you will receive a black and white copy of each image.
Welcome!
If you've made it this far, congrats! You are a brave, badass woman and we cannot wait to meet you! Let's take one more step out of your comfort zone and choose a session that best fits you below.
Your Boudoir Session is exactly that, yours! We're here to help guide and direct you through this empowering photo session, but ultimately what you take from this is entirely up to you. Whether you're doing this as a gift of self love experience, our hope is that you can let go and walk away with a new found confidence you never knew you had. And you just might learn something new about yourself!
Choose your Session
*Your session fee books your date and time and is non-refuundable.*
For Hair & Make-Up we recommend:
Flawless Hair and Make Up and Luxe & Mane Salon!
Both are within one block of the studio!
The Mini: $295
- 30 minutes of photo time in our private studio
- 2 outfits
- Coaching and direction with poses throughout your session
- 3 Professionally retouched digital images to download
- $100 deposit
The Classic: $495
- 1 hours of photo time in our private studio
- Up to 3 outfits
- Coaching and direction with poses throughout your session
- 5 Professionally retouched digital images to download
- $125 deposit
The Bold: $695
- Up to 2 hours of photo time in our private studio
- Up to 4 outfits
- Coaching and direction with poses throughout your session
- 10 Professionally retouched digital images to download
- $150 deposit
A Le Carte
Albums
- Online Albums available starting at $125
- Custom Little Black Book starting at $350 and includes additional editing
Editing Packages
- 3 additional edits $125
- 6 additional edits $200
- 10 additional edits $300
Prints
Canvas, Metal, and traditional Prints available at wholesale prices online.
Newborn Family $395
- 2-3 hour session in studio
- 50+ images
- 3 sets
- includes family photos
- Online Gallery
- Print Release
Summary of our Packaging.
- Micro Weddings/Small Weddings are Hourly.
- Classic Weddings are by the day so you don't have to worry about hours.
- Second Photographer or Assistant can be added on as you prefer.
Family Session $345
- 1 hour session
- 40+ images
- In studio or at Sharon Woods or +$50 for location of your choice
- 1 family with children
- Online Gallery
- Print Release
Extended Family Session $395
- 1-2 hour session
- 50+ images
- Sharon Woods or +$50 for location of your choice
- Group photo/each individual family/kids groups
- Online Gallery
- Print Release
Tons of women all feel the same doubts about experiencing a Boudoir Session, the only difference between them and you is that they went for it! What's stopping you?
Do you have print packages?
All photos are fully edited and full resolution with a copyright release so you can print them yourself at local professional labs such as Robin Imaging or DLS Photo Lab. We also have all the photos uploaded to Pixieset for you and your family to print at the wholesale pricing listed below:
Printing
(Additional Sizes Available)
We include full resolution files with copyright release with every package for you to print as you see fit. We offer wholesale pricing as a convenience for you to avoid print credits and more confusion to packaging.
Prints |
Price |
Canvas |
Price | |
| 8 Up Wallet | $6.50 | 11 x 14 Gallery Wrap | $119.00 | |
| 4 x 6 Print | $3.50 | 16 x 24 Gallery Wrap | $185.00 | |
| 5 x 7 Print | $5.50 | 20 x 30 Gallery Wrap | $225.00 | |
| 8 x 10 Print | $7.50 | 24 x 36 Gallery Wrap | $279.00 | |
| 8 x 12 Print | $10.50 |
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Metal |
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| 11 x 14 Print | $13.50 | 11 x 14 Metal Print | $99.00 | |
| 16 x 24 Print | $46.50 | 16 x 24 Metal Print | $209.00 | |
| 20 x 30 Print | $59.50 | 20 x 30 Metal Print | $305.00 | |
| 24 x 36 Print | $94.50 | 24 x 36 Metal Print | $399.00 |
If you would like your photos to be skin edited or have additional editing requests we will be providing editing packages to add onto your session.
You will receive all your edited photos and can print them yourself. However, we offer printing through the same website where you will download your photos at wholesale pricing:
Prints
| Price |
Canvas
| Price | ||||
| 8 Up Wallet | $6.50 | 11 x 14 Gallery Wrap | $125.00 | |
| 4 x 6 Print | $3.50 | 16 x 24 Gallery Wrap | $195.00 | |
| 5 x 7 Print | $5.50 | 20 x 30 Gallery Wrap | $235.00 | |
| 8 x 10 Print | $7.50 | 24 x 36 Gallery Wrap | $295.00 | |
| 8 x 12 Print | $9.50 |
Metal
| 11 x 14 Print | $15.00 | 11 x 14 Metal Print | $95.00 | |
| 16 x 24 Print | $55.00 | 16 x 24 Metal Print | $195.00 | |
| 20 x 30 Print | $75.00 | 20 x 30 Metal Print | $275.00 | |
| 24 x 36 Print | $115.00 | 24 x 36 Metal Print | $365.00 |
Lifestyle $445
- 1-2 hours in home
- 40+ photos
- Journalistic Style
- Wraps Provided
- Online Gallery
- Print Release
Do I get an album?
You can order and design albums in our online store starting at $79
You can custom order a Zookbinder album starting at $300
Sizes available from 8x8 up to 11x14
Extras
- Skin Editing 6 for - $50
- 8x8 album - $195
- 10x10 album - $250
- Digital overlay - $50
Printing
(Additional Sizes Available)
We include full resolution files with copyright release with every package for you to print as you see fit. We offer wholesale pricing as a convenience for you to avoid print credits and more confusion to packaging.
Prints |
Price |
Canvas |
Price | |
| 8 Up Wallet | $6.50 | 11 x 14 Gallery Wrap | $125.00 | |
| 4 x 6 Print | $3.50 | 16 x 24 Gallery Wrap | $195.00 | |
| 5 x 7 Print | $5.50 | 20 x 30 Gallery Wrap | $235.00 | |
| 8 x 10 Print | $7.50 | 24 x 36 Gallery Wrap | $295.00 | |
| 8 x 12 Print | $9.50 |
Metal |
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| 11 x 14 Print | $15.00 | 11 x 14 Metal Print | $95.00 | |
| 16 x 24 Print | $55.00 | 16 x 24 Metal Print | $195.00 | |
| 20 x 30 Print | $75.00 | 20 x 30 Metal Print | $275.00 | |
| 24 x 36 Print | $115.00 | 24 x 36 Metal Print | $365.00 |
How many hours are included in the package?
We photograph your day, not your photo package. We write your timeline to include 1-2 hours of getting ready, portrait time, ceremony, reception dinner/events and about one hour of candid photos after the events.
A typical day is 7-10 hours.
Do you include engagement photos in your packages? Do we have the copyright release and high res images?
Typically yes, but it’s completely up to you. Yes and Yes.
Contact us at:
Photo@DanielMichael.com
513-759-6760
Do You Charge For Travel?
This can be customized for any situation not listed below.
In place of a discount, our Senior and Master photographers include travel in the continental USA for our one person team.
Anything within 1 hour of our Reading studio is not counted as a destination wedding.
Q: If my event lasts longer than expected, will you stay? Is there an additional charge?
A: We will stay until we have completely captured your day. We do not charge to stay late as long as it is within reason.
Q: Is there a limit to the number of photos taken? Do we receive all the photos? Are they high resolution, color corrected and without watermarks?
A: No limit. You receive all the images except for the duplicates and misfires. Full Resolution, Edited and Ready to Print with no Watermarks. Everything is ready to print from your flash drive.
Q: What type of album designs do you offer? Do you provide any assistance in creating an album?
A: Our albums are completely customized. You have complete control and can choose your photos. However, we will also guide you through the process.
Q: How long after the wedding will I get the proofs? Will they be viewable online?
A: Typically you will have your photos completed within 4 weeks +/- 1 week at which time they will be available online. All photos can be downloaded at a high resolution download.
Q: How long after I order my photos/album will I get them?
A: Reprints take approximately 3-7 days when ordered directly from Robin Imaging. If ordered online, it is typically 2-4 weeks. Albums take 4-6 weeks to design depending largely on you. Printing typically takes 4-6 weeks except around Christmas where we have to be a little more ahead of the game.
Q: Is sales tax included in the price.
A: No. Though many vendors do include the tax it is not legal to do so. According to Ohio state sales tax law, photography is considered a product and not a service and is subject to sales tax on 100% of the package amount. That means the amount on the contract is the amount that is to be taxed. It requires a special permit to include sales tax. This permit is intended for businesses like street vendors and similar businesses. The only way around Ohio sales tax is to ship the product out of state and report the tax in the state it was delivered to on your own when you do your taxes.
General
Q: How long have you been in business?
A: We’ve been photographing weddings professionally since 1999.
Q: Can I give you a list of specific shots we would like?
A: Yes, though we will meet with you prior to your wedding to make sure we fully understand your family dynamics and customize your family photo list for you. Our list will always include parents, siblings and their families, grandparents, each wedding party member and these groups collectively. So the need for a list is minimal. Additional suggestions for poses or styles are also welcome.
Q: Will you recreate some photos from social media?
A: Not only are we willing to do this, we encourage you to create a folder with photos you like. We don't encourage you to duplicate every one but it helps us to understand your style. After all, wedding photography is about showcasing your style more so than ours.
Q: Can we meet our photographer?
A: Yes, you can arrange a meet and greet prior to hiring any master/senior photographer or at anytime leading up to your wedding. Our master/senior photographers also photograph most of their own engagement sessions. All of our photographers are present for their final meeting to go over details for your wedding.
Q: Is there a limit to the number of photos taken? Do we receive all the photos? Are they high resolution, color corrected and without watermarks?
A: No limit. You receive all the images except for the duplicates and misfires which typically account for about 10%-20% of the images. High Resolution, Color Corrected and free of Watermarks. Everything is ready to print from your flash drive.
Q: How long after the wedding will I get the proofs? Will they be viewable online?
A: Typically you will have your photos completed within 3-5 weeks at which time they will be available on an online gallery. You are able to download your images as a high resolution download.
Q: What is your refund/cancellation policy if need to change or cancel my date?
A: Deposits are non refundable but can be used as a credit toward future events or photo sessions.
Background
Q: How long have you been in business?
A: We’ve been photographing weddings professionally since 1999.
Q: How many weddings have you photographed? Have you done many that were similar to mine in size and style?
A: Over 1900 through 2017. We photograph all size, style and types of weddings.
Q: How would you describe your photography style?
A: In one word, Personalized. To be more descriptive, a blend of styles including: Photojournalistic, Candid, Traditional, Contemporary, Emotional, Classic and Timeless. The idea is not to capture our style but to showcase yours.
Q: How would you describe your working style?
A: When we are taking portraits our teams should take control and orchestrate your day. When we are at the Ceremony or Reception we should barely be noticed if at all.
Q: What type of equipment do you use?
A: We use nothing but up to date professional grade cameras and the top grade lenses designed for professional use by Nikon, Cannon or Sony. We update our cameras every 3-5 years or as technology breakthrough's dictate. We tend not to use brand new cameras till the bugs are worked out and firmware updates are released.
Q: Do you shoot in RAW format or JPEG?
A: All photos are captured in RAW format to allow for the best possible editing and are converted to JPEG afterward for ease of use for you.
Q: Can I give you a list of specific shots we would like?
A: Yes, though we will meet with you prior to your wedding to make sure we fully understand your family dynamics and customize your family photo list for you. Additional suggestions for poses or styles are also welcome.
Q: Have you ever worked with my florist? DJ? Coordinator, etc?
A: Chances are we have. However, if we have not, we will always respect that they are there with the same goal as us, to make your wedding the perfect day you dreamed it would be. We will work together however we can to make this come true.
Q: May I have a list of references?
A: Of course we can. However, this is a bit of an outdated request with all of the available online reviews such as The Knot, Wedding Wire, and Google. Any photographer's list of references will surely include nothing but extremely satisfied couples. At least with online reviews they have much less control over it.
The Shoot
Q: Who chooses which photographer who will photograph my wedding? Do you have a second photographer or assistant? Can I meet them before my wedding?
A: You can choose any of our available master/senior photographers and I prefer you meet with them at least twice prior to your wedding (Engagement session and Final Consultation).
Q: Do you have backup equipment? What about a backup plan if you (or my scheduled photographer) are unable to shoot my wedding for some reason?
A: Every team carries at least 3 cameras if not 4 or more as well as multiple lenses and speed lights. We schedule extra people on every busy weekend to make sure we have someone on standby at all times. Our computers back up nightly as well.
Q: How will you (and your assistants) be dressed?
A: The idea is to blend in, not to stand out. Typically the minimum is black dress pants, black or dark colored dress shirt or appropriate blouse.
Q: Is it okay if other people take photos while you’re taking photos?
A: Yes, as long as it is not hampering our ability to move quickly disrupting the flow of the day.
Contracts and Policies
Q: How much of a deposit do you require and when is it due? Do you offer a payment plan?
A: We are always flexible to make a payment plan. If not, out standard payments are three payments (30%deposit, 50% week of wedding, 20% photo pick up).
Q: What is your refund/cancellation policy if need to change or cancel my date?
A: Deposits are non refundable but can be used as a credit toward future events or sessions.
Q: Do you have liability insurance?
A: Yes.