As wedding photographers, we talk to a lot of brides, and we hear a lot of questions from all of you. Just to simplify things a bit, I have created a list of answers to the questions we hear most often so hopefully you can get to know a little bit more about how your wedding photography experience will go. Interested? Read on!

Q. Can we meet with you?

A. Of course! We would love to have you stop by to chat with us about your wedding day and to start your wedding photography experience. It’s so important that you get to know us a little bit to see if we are the right fit to document your wedding day. After all, you’ll be spending the entire day with us, so it’s really important we get along. We’re really easy going, LOVE what we do, and we love our clients, so it’s important you feel the same way about us. Stop by, have a look at some of our amazing albums and wall art, enjoy a few special treats, and see what you think. You may be pleasantly surprised!

Q. So we get two photographers with every package? Who are the two photographers that will be shooting? Do we get both of you for our wedding?

A. Absolutely! My beautiful, talented, and amazing wife Lisa and I work together on each and every shoot. This gives you twice as many chances to capture all those amazing moments. We both have different styles, so you really get the best of both worlds at each and every wedding and session. We love working together and sharing in the amazing love that our couples have for each other, and we can’t wait to share in yours.

Q. How many weddings do you book in a day?

A. Only one! All of our packages include all day coverage (from getting ready all the way to the end of your reception) so we won’t miss a single moment. Our day is devoted entirely to you.

Q. What kind of equipment do you use?

A. We use professional Canon digital SLR cameras, allowing us to capture incredible detail even in low light situations. We shoot all digital so you don’t need to worry about film, and we can shoot hundreds upon hundreds of photos.

Q. How many pictures will we get? Will they be color or black and white?

A. We don’t guarantee how many pictures you will get per wedding, but depending on the wedding and how long we shoot, we will generally deliver an average of 600-800+ edited images of each wedding. All images are shot in color at the event for maximum flexibility in editing. I carefully edit each one, converting many to black and white, according to what looks best for each image.

Q. How do we reserve our date? Can you hold a date for us?

A. We require a non-refundable retainer and a signed contract before your date is held for you. Unfortunately, we can’t hold a date without these, so if you are interested in booking us for your wedding day, contact us as soon as possible. The date goes to the first couple who pays their retainer.. The retainer is non-refundable because once you book us, we can not take any other work that day, so we must turn away other clients looking at the same date.

Q. Will you travel to come shoot my wedding!

A. Definitely! We are based in Albany, NY, but will travel all over New York, New England, and beyond! For New York and New England destinations, we charge a mileage rate for all areas more than 50 miles outside of Albany, NY and some locations will require us to charge for lodging as well. Getting married someplace else in the US, or even across the globe? No problem! Fly us there and we will capture your day no matter where it happens. Contact us for custom travel packages.

Q. What products do you offer? Can we get an album?

A. We use a professional lab which can get you anything from beautiful wallet sized and 4×6″ prints on amazing paper choices, all the way to huge gallery wrapped canvases, fine art murals, and everything in between. If you haven’t stopped by yet, you should really come see some of the beautiful products we offer. We have a multitude of products to fit any need. We also include library bound flush mount albums with every package! These aren’t your parents wedding albums. They are modern, stylish, and will wow your friends and family. Each one is custom designed to tell the story of your wedding day. Contact us to find out more!

Q. Do we get a disc of the photos? We can print these photos ourselves, right?

A. All our packages come with a DVD of all your high resolution images and a print release, which means that you are allowed to print these images wherever and whenever you want. They are your wedding pictures, your treasured memories, and we want you to have them. All we ask is that if you print them yourselves, please be careful printing them on your home inkjet, or at a wal-mart or a drugstore lab. These prints may look good now, but they will fade and start to lose color in a few years. All prints ordered from our website are archival quality, printed on premium photographic paper by a lab that does nothing but print professional photos. They will last upwards of 100 years without fading, so your photos and albums will be around for generations of your family to admire.

Q. How long will it take to get my photos?

A. Your photos will be ready in approximately 4-6 weeks, though this can range from 6-8 weeks during the busy summer and fall seasons. This gives us time to cull through your photos, pick out all the best ones, and edit them to make them look as spectacular as your memories of your day. Within a few days of your wedding, you’ll get a preview image on our facebook page, followed a few weeks later by a blog post of some of our favorites from your day.

Q. Will you cover our rehearsal and rehearsal dinner?

A. If I am not booked on the day before your wedding, these options are available as an add on.

Q. Do we need to feed you at the wedding?

A. Yes, we really would prefer it, as having your photographers passed out from exhaustion after a full day of shooting will not be beneficial to us capturing great images at your wedding. Upright photographers are generally much more alert and able to still do their jobs! Besides, no one really wants pictures of themselves eating anyway, so we can take a quick break while you eat!

Q. What should we wear for an engagement session?

A. Whatever makes you comfortable! Dress to compliment each other, wear something that you think makes you look good, and most importantly, wear something comfortable! We will be in touch with you before your session to go over some important tips including wardrobe, makeup, and a few other things that will make your photos look amazing!

Q. What exactly is a Rock the Dress session?

A. A Rock the Dress session means that we will go out with the bride (and sometimes the groom too!) to get creative shots after the wedding in their wedding attire that we couldn’t do the day of. If you are feeling adventurous, your dress may get a little wet, or a slight grass stain, but we will absolutely not destroy it, and after a trip to the dry cleaners, they are good as new!

Q. What exactly is a Bridal Boudoir session?

A. A boudoir session is a session where the bride to be (or any other woman for that matter) gets to feel beautiful and sexy in front of our cameras to create some amazing images that you can present to your groom as a special gift, for his eyes only.

Q. Can we upgrade out package or add on options after we book and sign our contract?

A. Absolutely! Please contact me and let me know if you want to add on later. However, if you add them after the original contract, these add ons will be at current prices, rather than the prices at the date of contract signing.

I have other questions……….

I’m sure you have other questions that I haven’t answered, so please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail us and I’ll be glad to answer any questions you might have!