FAQs
"How do we book you?"
Just drop me a line and check if I'm free on the date of your wedding. If you like we can meet up to have a chat about your day; be warned, I may force cups of tea on you! Then if you decide to book it's a £200 deposit that you need to return with a booking form.
"How many photos do we get?"
I usually take around 1800 pictures at a full day wedding. These images are then sorted, edited and finessed. Images where someone may be blinking or mid-word etc don't make your final selection. A typical number of photos is around 700 - 900.
"Do you have backup equipment?"
I carry additional camera bodies, lenses, batteries, lighting equipment, tripods and all sorts of other extras to make sure that I am always fully prepared to cover your big day.
"I don't like being photographed, is that a problem?"
Absolutely not! While it's nice to have a few formal pictures of your different family groups, I believe the rest of your day should be about you and your loved ones. You've planned your wedding for a long time, go and enjoy it. I'll take pictures of you having fun; after all, the natural photos are always the best.
"What is an engagement/pre-wedding shoot?"
A pre-wedding shoot (also called an engagement shoot) is an hour long photo session where we get some fantastic pictures of you before the big day. It is ideal for getting you used to the camera. It will help you get to know me a little better so that I am less of a stranger during your wedding, and you get some nice pictures of the two of you! Prices start from £220 for the session.
“How do we know if you’re the right photographer for us?”
Check out my portfolio and some of my blog posts, do you like what you see? That’s a great start. We can have a chat about your day over email, video chat, or in person, that’s good too. You can ask as many questions as you like! Your wedding is going to be a big day and choosing the right photographer is an important part of the process.
"When do we have to decide on an album?"
Whenever you like. Weddings are expensive so it makes sense to defer some costs, and your album can certainly be one of those things. I keep your wedding photos on file, so if you want to order an album straight after your wedding, for your paper anniversary, or even five years later it's up to you!
"Can our friends and family view and buy albums/prints?"
Yes, of course. All you need to do is let them know the password for your online gallery and they can order whatever products they like. It also saves them having to go through you - bonus!
"What happens if you're sick on my wedding day?"
I shot my first wedding back in 2004, since then I have never missed a wedding. Should the worst happen however I will try and find a replacement for your day. In the wedding contract it's one of the things that I agree to do for you as your photographer.
"How long will it take to get our wedding photographs?"
It is important that you not only receive your images as quickly as possible, but also that you receive the best quality. I believe that quality is the most important factor in your wedding photographs. Turnaround is usually between 3-8 weeks.
"Are you insured?"
Yes; I have professional indemnity insurance up to £1million. This can be increased if your venue requires it.
"Have you shot my venue before?"
I’ve worked in some incredible places all across the North East, so the chances are yes, yes I have. I LOVE to work at new venues though; it's exciting to work with new backdrops and perspectives.
“Do you just cover the North East?”
Whilst I am primarily a North East wedding photographer I'm also happy to travel anywhere in the world for a wedding. Depending on where the wedding is going to be, and how long you need me for, there may be additional costs.