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Frequently Asked Questions...
What is your preferred style?
Bold. Fun. Classic
How many weddings have you photographed in your career?
I love weddings so I try to photograph as many as possible. I would say around 100 and always looking forward to photographing the next one. Know anyone that’s engaged? ;)
How many weddings will you photograph on my wedding day?
Each wedding will have its own primary lead photographer. That way they will be able to focus on your big day!
Have you ever shot at my venue?
If I have not photographed a wedding at your venue, I will meet with the staff and do a walk through beforehand.
Do you bring your own lighting?
Absolutely! We work with natural light for most of the day because it’s beautiful but when the time calls for it, or we’re getting creative, we use a variety of different lighting setups depending on what or who is being photographed.
Do you work from a shot list?
At the beginning of my career I used a printed out shot list but we know the layout of the wedding day and what needs to be photographed.
Can I request certain images are taken at my wedding?
Absolutely, I know Pinterest has some intriguing photos on it. If you do see something you like, let us know. I do like to say that the more epic images take time to create so keep that in mind when working on your timeline.
How many hours are included in my collection?
We offer 3 collections. 10 hours, 8 hours, and 6 hours. If you’re having a smaller or larger gathering, give us a call and we’d be happy to put together a custom quote for you.
How much does an additional hour of coverage cost?
Each additional hour is $299 for the main photographer. For the second shooter, it’s $149.
Do you bring a second shooter?
The top 2 collections come with a second shooter. I always recommend having a second shooter because you get different angles, another creative thinking process, and a lot more images.
How many images can I expect to see from my wedding?
Each wedding is unique and different in its own way. We can’t tell you exactly how many images you’ll receive day of. Some of the variables include how many hours you book us for, if you get a second shooter, etc.
Do you have a limit to the number of images you edit?
Nope, We just delivered a gallery to an awesome couple with 900 images from a 6 hour wedding!
How long does it take to see proofs from my wedding?
We ask for 6 weeks to go through and edit your images to perfection.
Do I receive a disc of images, or do I order the prints through you?
You will receive a link from us that will allow you to download the images from your gallery.
How much are the prints?
Pricing for prints vary, especially with what we can print on nowadays. You do receive a print credit towards an album or wall art and we would be happy to help you find something special for your wall!
Is an album included?
Albums are not included but you do receive a specified print credit amount that goes towards the purchase of an album or wall art!
Will you use my images in advertising?
We do reserve the right to use the wedding day images in our advertising but if you don’t feel comfortable with that, please let us know!
Will you request the photography guidelines from the ceremony and reception locations?
Most venues are good with us having a certain amount of freedom to photograph what we need but we do talk with the coordinators to see if there are any restrictions. We know that churches and more religious venues don’t like us using flash so we absolutely respect that.
What will you and your second shooter wear?
Depending on the weather and venue, normally a button-down shirt and nice slacks in a dark color
What is your plan if you are ill or there is an emergency and you can't photograph my wedding?
We will appoint another professional photographer whom of which we have full trust in, to take over the Lead photographic role at your wedding.
How much is the retainer?
There is a $750 retainer due at the contract signing. We accept Cash, Online payments, and Checks.
When is the balance due?
A second payment is due 90 (Ninety) days prior to the date of the wedding date. The final payment is due 30 (Thirty) days prior to the date of the wedding date. The Photographer, or their associates, are not officially booked as your wedding photographer until the retainer is paid, and this contract is signed.
What is your cancellation policy?
If the Client cancels the Wedding or Photographer’s services 6 months, or more, prior to the wedding date, then any amounts paid by Client will be refunded, withholding the retainer, which is non-refundable. If the Client cancels the wedding or Photographer’s services 6 months or less prior to the date of the wedding, the amount paid is non-refundable, as the Photographer has forgone other means of employment or services to other potential clients. If the Client has rescheduled their wedding date and the Photographer is not available, and the Client has chosen to not proceed with a Sonacity Associate Photographer, any amounts paid by Client will be refunded, withholding the retainer, which is non-refundable.
Are you stress free about your wedding day?
Awesome Wedding Intro!
Ladies and gentlemen, if I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times. YOUR WEDDING DAY IS SUPPOSED TO BE FUN! Will it be hectic, hell yeah. and you should be ready for that. Prepare. Take some yoga and relaxation classes. Get your pilates on. Should it be stressful? Hell no. You know how people get these gorgeous, smiling photographs on the craziest and most hectic day of their lives? Besides downing a bottle or so of wine, half a bottle of whiskey, a pack of Yuengling, and taking a Xanax bar or two, they remember they get to spend the rest of their life with the person they love. You've spent months and/or years planning this day to be perfect, but the honest truth is that who knows how the weather will turn out, how traffic will be...damn you I4, or what will happen that is out of your control. You can only control how you perceive the day. Fact, you will be surrounded by people you love, people who you admire and who admire you. People who want the best for you and want you to be happy. These are the truths that make your wedding day stress free and wonderful. Have fun with your friends, soon, you'll be marrying your best one!
Who else would you be able to do fun stuff like this with? Your best friend ;)
The queen and her king
Tran + Umair
Venue: Costa De Este | Vero Beach
These two are a perfect blend of fun and power, kind of like the Obamas. During the portrait session, Umair was calling himself the king but fellas, we all know who runs the relationship ;) Tran, of course looked beautiful in her wedding dress and the day could not have been more perfect. The green surrounding the venue along with it's white walls made for such elegant images. The colors of the sky, matched with the water, are vibrant and achieves a calming affect. You could tell that these two were smitten with each other, laughing and smiling the throughout the session.
I hope your honeymoon in Hawaii was wonderful!
Montecillo + Phillips Wedding
Over the weekend, I got the opportunity to photograph a friend's wedding. It was one of the most beautiful occasions I've been to. The amount of love that was there was absolutely wonderful. The location was perfect and the people were amazing to be around. I got to meet new people and hang out with friends.
I arrived on Friday to the most unbelievable houses you could imagine. The estate that they got married in had like...15 rooms, pool, elevator, movie theater, and anything else you could imagine. The house I stayed in with my hoodlum friends was all about the beach. It had a wraparound deck on the second floor, amazing decor, rocking chairs to relax in, and the best part is we slept in bunk beds. It definitely brought me back. On Saturday, the day of the actual wedding, the weather was overcast and we thought it was going to rain. Luckily it didn't, and it gave me amazing lighting. The ceremony was beautiful, although I don't think I've seen more camera phones in my life. After the perfect ceremony, the reception (PARTAY) began...and I don't remember much after :P
Congratulations to Amanda and Lew on their marriage! Cheers to Mr. and Mrs. Phillips!
