Photography FAQ
How long will it take to get our photos?
About 6 weeks, during quiet periods I deliver sooner.
What happens if you get sick or injured and can’t photograph the day?
I keep myself in good shape and I’m rarely ill, but if I am completely incapacitated I will contact another photographer to come and shoot your wedding, I have good friends who are wedding photographers and I can call on them to cover for me. I will endeavour to never leave you without someone to photograph your wedding.
What happens if we have to cancel or postpone the wedding?
If for any reason you have to move your date then, if I’m free for the new date, we simply move everything over to that new date. If I’m not free or you have to cancel altogether then the cancelation policy in the contract applies and the initial booking fee is non-refundable, the remaining money is not due so long as the cancelation comes 29 days or more before the wedding date, if the cancelation is 28 days or less before the wedding date then the total fee is payable. If anything like this looks like it might happen then get in touch ASAP and we can work out what’s best to do.
Do I get the copyright to my photos?
You’ll get a license to use, share and print the photos, the only thing you can’t do is sell them, I retain copyright of the images unless otherwise agreed in the contract.
How many photos will I get?
600ish. I say ‘ish’ because each wedding is different but my average is around 600 for a full day’s wedding photography.
Are you Insured?
Yes. I am fully covered for public liability and professional indemnity, as well as having all my equipment insured. These documents can be provided if needed.
How would you define your style?
Documentary-ish. I like to take un-posed, real, relaxed photographs of people; it’s all about capturing the real moments of joy and feeling, not setting up group shots or saying 'cheese'! That being said I’m more than happy to offer a little direction where it’s needed.
Do you have backup cameras?
Yes I have backups. I wouldn’t work without them having only one camera is far too risky on a day that cannot be repeated! All my gear is backed up, I have many cameras and lenses so if one develops a fault I can grab another and keep going, as well as shooting on several memory cards during the day.
Can we have posed photos?
Of course! While my style lends itself to the un-staged natural photos I appreciate there is a need for some more formal posed photography, I’m happy to take the time to do these well without taking up too much of your wedding day.
How far will you travel?
As far as you need me. All travel + accommodation is included in the UK
What happens before our wedding?
About a month before the wedding I will send you a questionnaire, after this we can have a face to face or Skype meeting at your wedding venue if possible. From here I can start to build up a picture of your day and a timeline of whats happening when, then a few days before the wedding I'll ring up just to confirm my arrival time. If at any point you have any questions then do get in touch.
What happens after our wedding?
After your wedding is when the sorting, storing, editing and backing up your photos begins. I start with a backup of all the memory cards used that day onto my main computer, then again onto an external drive, I also keep the photos on the memory cards till I’m done editing that way you have 3 backups of your photos at all times. Then I’ll start sorting and editing your photos, once I’m happy with the selection I'll back these up again and then they go onto an online gallery to be stored offsite. This seems a bit overkill I know, but computers break, hard drives fail and disasters can happen, I like to minimise the risk as much as possible
After this I'll send you a link with an online gallery of your images as well as your presentation box!
How do we book?
You can contact me here, please include the date of your wedding if you have it, from here I can send you a small questionnaire to get the ball rolling. A signed contract and £250 booking fee secures your date. After this you'll hear from me about one month before the wedding to go over the final details!
Videography FAQ
How long will it take to get our wedding video?
About 6 weeks, during quiet periods I deliver sooner.
What happens if you get sick or injured and can’t film the day?
I keep myself in good shape and I’m rarely ill, but if I am completely incapacitated I will contact another videographer to come and shoot your wedding, I have good friends who are wedding videographers and I can call on them to cover for me. I will endeavour to never leave you without someone to film your wedding.
What happens if we have to cancel or postpone the wedding?
If for any reason you have to move your date then, if I’m free for the new date, we simply move everything over to that new date. If I’m not free or you have to cancel altogether then the cancelation policy in the contract applies and the initial booking fee is non-refundable, the remaining money is not due so long as the cancelation comes 29 days or more before the wedding date, if the cancelation is 28 days or less before the wedding date then the total fee is payable. If anything like this looks like it might happen then get in touch ASAP and we can work out what’s best to do.
Do I get the copyright to my video?
You’ll get a license to use and share the videos, the only thing you can’t do is sell them, I retain copyright of the footage unless otherwise agreed in the contract.
What films will I get?
You’ll get a feature-length film of around 12-15 minutes. A highlight film of around 3 minutes. A separate recording of the ceremony. A separate recording of the speeches.
Can we pick the music?
Yes. I use a website called Artlist to license all of my wedding music, you’ll be able to only choose music from here.
Can we have popular music?
I’m afraid not, the cost to license popular music runs into thousands of pounds, as such I’m only able to use the music mentioned above (don’t worry there’s loads of amazing stuff on there)
Are you Insured?
Yes. I am fully covered for public liability and professional indemnity, as well as having all my equipment insured. These documents can be provided if needed.
Do you have backup cameras?
Yes I have backups. I wouldn’t work without them having only one camera is far too risky on a day that cannot be repeated! All my gear is backed up, I have many cameras and lenses so if one develops a fault I can grab another and keep going, as well as shooting on several memory cards during the day.
How far will you travel?
As far as you need me. All travel + accommodation is included in the UK
What happens before our wedding?
About a month before the wedding I will send you a questionnaire, after this we can have a face to face or Skype meeting at your wedding venue if possible. From here I can start to build up a picture of your day and a timeline of whats happening when, then a few days before the wedding I'll ring up just to confirm my arrival time. If at any point you have any questions then do get in touch.
What happens after our wedding?
After your wedding is when the sorting, storing, editing and backing up your footage begins. I start with a backup of all the memory cards used that day onto my main computer, then again onto an external drive, I also keep the footage on the memory cards till I’m done editing that way you have 3 backups of your footage at all times.
How do we get our videos?
I'll send you a link to an online portfolio of your wedding videos, where they can be downloaded and kept. If you’d like a USB then let me know and I can post one out to you.
How do we book?
You can contact me here, please include the date of your wedding if you have it, from here I can send you a small questionnaire to get the ball rolling. A signed contract and £250 booking fee secures your date. After this you'll hear from me about one month before the wedding to go over the final details!