Here is the most commonly asked questions the people have when
What is your style of photography
Ideally, I like to be as ‘hands off’ as possible, allowing your day to flow without any input from myself in a documentary or reportage style. I am a member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association, where we all take pride in capturing the day in an unobtrusive manner and without the need to be one of the main ‘characters’ of your wedding day. I don’t get you to do the ‘Reservoir Dogs’ walk, I won’t get the groomsmen to pick up the bride. If you’re looking for a more wacky and crazy photographer full of fun filled ideas, I’ll hold my hands up and say I’m probably not the right person for you.
Does this mean we can’t have any group pictures done at all?
No, of course not. Although I prefer to work in the background, I do appreciate that you may want some group shots and/or to go away and have some pictures of the two of you away from the crowds and I’m more than happy to do this. All I suggest is trying to keep the group shots to a minimum (around half a dozen or so) so that your day is free from too much interruption and your guests don’t start getting bored.
Why might I want the approach of a documentary wedding photographer?
This is a completely personal thing and there could be a number of reasons as to why you may want a full candid approach to your wedding photography, with no formal shots at all. Some people see the more formal approach as being a bit dated, some may not be comfortable in front of the camera and some quite honestly admit to not being too fussed about the photography and would prefer to go through the day without having to spend chunks of time posing in front of the camera. If there’s one complaint I hear time and time again from people with regards to weddings they’ve attended as guests, it’s the amount of time that was taken standing around waiting for formal group photos to be done, only then for the bride and groom to disappear for an hour or more with the photographer.
Do we need to meet you before making a booking?
Not at all, the majority of couples book me without meeting me first, it’s entirely up to you. I would however always suggest meeting up if you’re looking for an album so that you can see my sample albums, which will help you make a decision, although some of these can be seen on my albums page.
How do we see your previous work from weddings you’ve already covered?
Simply take a look through my blog or my wedding galleries page.
Do you only cover Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and London?
No, I’m happy to travel as far as you need me to. However, beyond the first fifty miles there’s likely to be a charge for increased travel costs.
How many images can we expect from the final disc?
For a full day (bridal preparations until the last dance), you can expect a minimum of 300 images, all of which will have been edited by myself in a mixture of both colour and black and white.
What can I do with the images I receive?
You can print them, share them with friends or family, basically do whatever you want with them other than sell them or hand them over for commercial purposes. If a venue or other wedding supplier approaches you for images, I just ask that they be redirected to me. I always retain copyright of my images.
Can we have the whole wedding done in black and white?
You bet! I absolutely LOVE black and white photography and would be delighted to process the whole wedding for you in black and white if requested.
What equipment do you use?
I use Nikon professional equipment. In terms of camera bodies I have a D3s and D700, and I tend to work mainly with prime lenses (fixed focal length lenses as opposed to zoom lenses), with my main weapons of choice being the Nikon 35mm f/1.4, 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4, and a 24-70 f/2.8 in the bag as backup. I also have flashes, although I try not to use them unless absolutely necessary.
Are you insured?
Yes, I am covered for up to £5m for public liability and am always happy to provide proof of this if required by yourself or the wedding venue.
Can you recommend any other wedding suppliers to me?
Yes, I’m happy to recommend suppliers that I know or have worked with in the past. Please see my wedding suppliers page for more details.
Have you got any feedback from previous couples?
Absolutely. Please see my testimonials page where you can read comments passed on to me by people I’ve previously worked for.
A friend of ours has quite a good camera and has offered to take the pictures for us for free. Why shouldn’t we go down this route?
Well, the old saying ‘you get what you pay for’ comes into play here. Have you ever spent ages going through pictures on Facebook etc of pictures taken by guests at weddings, trying to make out who the people in the blurred pictures are? I’m sure you’d get some nice shots, but there’s a reason we spend thousands of pounds on equipment and back up procedures…..
Ok, we’re happy. How do we book??
Firstly, you can contact me to see if your day is still available. Then all that’s required to secure your date is 25% of the total price as a non-refundable booking fee. The remainder of the balance is then not due until four weeks prior to the wedding date. There’s also a contract to sign which I will email to you.
If you have any other questions not covered here then please feel free to contact me, and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
