Frequently Asked Questions
Style & Expertise
How would you best describe your style?
I’m informal, I don’t shout orders or direct but instead hide in the shadows and capture events as they happen. I photograph your day as it unfolds through time and space whilst capturing those real emotional moments and creating a timeless record of your day.
How many weddings have you shot ?
None π
I’ve been told I’m a lethal weapon with the accidental bumping of camera kit but I’ve not shot anyone, that would just be rude and awkward (especially at at wedding).
I have photographed on average 25 weddings per year, I choose not to do more than 30 weddings a year to focus (see what i did there) my time between clients and family.
Black and white, what is your process?
I always photograph everything in colour and provide couples with a gallery in colour and B&W. With all my images, I convert all to black and white during the later stages of post-production.
I’d like to know what equipment you use ?
I have developed my camera kit over the years of working and constantly updating / replacing kit. I use 2 main camera bodies with a variety of lenses and associated equipment. PS I do come prepared as well, I have a backup and a backup for the backup.
Your Wedding
When should we book with you ?
Now if I had a π° for every time I was asked that very question…….
That’s up to you, it depends on how you want to organise your special day.
If you’ve found me and know I’m the one for you, then please get in touch to check availability. Although don’t leave it too late, otherwise I might cry and have to upset you if I don’t have the date free.
If you know your date, whether it’s next week, next month, next year (see where i’m going ?) please get in touch and we can have a chat.
What information do you need from us before the wedding ?
I include a pre-wedding catch-up which takes place around 4 weeks before your special day. This allows me to get to know you and your partner ahead of the big day. Plus we can go through the finer details of the day, any amendments to the details and confirm suppliers on the day etc.
I’d like some specific images taken, is that okay ?
Absolutey β
As part of our pre-flightβοΈ check around 4 weeks before your special day. I’ll ask you to have a think about those special images you’d like captured with friends and family or any other special request you’d like to make.
Do you book other clients for the same day ?
On your wedding day, you are my only focus which means I only take one booking per day.
Will it be you who turns up ?
If you book me, you get me π± (sorry to disappoint)
I generally work alone, however depending if my kids have behaved or not, one might become my “assistant” for the day as an educational exercise. Don’t worry I’ll feed and water them, plus they are house trained π
If you book a 2nd Photographer, that’s different and I’ll have a fellow associate on the day with me.
FULL DISCLAIMER
In the unlikely event that I’m unable to turn up, I would call on my extensive contacts and fellow photographers to step in and act on my behalf. This would only happen in exceptional circumstances such as for example if I have been kidnapped by Kylie Minogue and being forced to accompany her OR if I’m still wanted by the government for a crime I didn’t commit in 1972 as a former crack commando with my colleagues, after being sent to prison and escaping from a maximum security stockade to the Fife underground where I survived as a soldier of fortune. If that gives you a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire… the A-Team.”
In all the weddings I have photographed I have never missed a wedding.
How do you dress on the day ?
I always like to leave the house with clothes on π€ͺ
Seriously, I follow the dress code for weddings so I’ll be dressed appropriately for the occasion, usually in a suit so I fit in around guests and make everyone feel more comfortable.
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When should we book with you ?
Now if I had a π° for every time I was asked that very question…….
That’s up to you, it depends on how you want to organise your special day.
If you’ve found me and know I’m the one for you, then please get in touch to check availability. Although don’t leave it too late, otherwise I might cry and have to upset you if I don’t have the date free.
If you know your date, whether it’s next week, next month, next year (see where i’m going ?) please get in touch and we can have a chat.
What wedding packages do you provide ?
I have 3 wedding packages and here are some of their key features:
β’ Digital Package: Full day coverage with online gallery and USB for edited images
β’ Diamond Package: All of the above plus a 20x20cm (10 spread) Wedding Album
β’ Platinum Package: All of the above plus a 2nd Photographer for part of the day and a Canvas print with an image of your choice.
How do I secure the date ?
To set aside the date and pencil the booking into my calendar I ask for a booking fee to be paid within one week of accepting the quotation, the fee is Β£50 and I require the final balance to be paid four weeks prior to your wedding day. I am able to accept payments through a variety of methods such as credit/debit card, PayPal or direct bank transfer.
What areas do you cover ?
As I’m generally there all day, it can be quite intensive experience. With that in mind I include travel up to 100 miles for all my packages. If the distance to the wedding location is greater than I would need to add a supplemental fee (Β£150) to cover overnight accommodation.
Do you still own the images (copyright) ?
Whilst as the photographer I retain the rights to the images, I provide a licence to the client which enables use of the images on social media and
prints for their own use however guests and wider family can visit the online gallery to purchase prints and/or digital images for their own use.
