Question 1

How far in advance should we book you for our wedding?

Accepted Answer

Most of my couples book me anywhere from 2 years to 6 months out from their wedding date. The average is a little over 1 year from their date.

Question 2

Will you edit all our pictures?

Accepted Answer

Definitely. All final images will be straightened/cropped and edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. I also edit for blemish removal, teeth whitening and removal of distracting elements when necessary.

Question 3

Do you also offer video services?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We offer video to capture all the elements of the wedding day in a cinematic style. Final delivery includes a highlight film as well as a full documentary cut showing the full versions of the ceremony, dances and speeches.

Question 4

How long will it take to see our pictures?

Accepted Answer

We always try to get you teaser photos within 1 week of the wedding date. The rest of the photos take about 4-6 weeks to be edited. They are delivered via a private online gallery where you can download the high resolution images and print wherever you like!

Question 5

How many pictures will we get?

Accepted Answer

You can expect anywhere from 50 to 100 images per hour of shooting, depending on if you have a package with 1 or 2 photographers. This estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors. For our base Arlington package with 2 photographers and 8 hours of coverage, we generally deliver around 800 images.

Question 6

Do you have insurance?

Accepted Answer

We do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.

Question 7

Do you shoot with assistants or other photographers?

Accepted Answer

Unless your wedding is very small, we love to shoot with 2 photographers. There is one lead photographer (usually Emilie) and then a second photographer who helps get that second angle during critical times. We love working as a team!

Question 8

What’s your back-up plan if you can’t photograph our wedding as planned?

Accepted Answer

In the very rare event that I’m unable to shoot your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my colleagues. I’ll also provide you with a list of photographers from the many networking groups I’m in, so you can find the perfect replacement that matches with the style you've always envisioned. All photos would still be edited in the same style that you love when you hired us.

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