FAQ - Weddings

So you're engaged!! Now it's time to start thinking about the big day – how exciting! Apart from the date and the venue we think choosing a photographer for your big day is one of the first things you should look into and decide on.

It is so important you feel relaxed and at ease with your photographer on your wedding day, so take your time and make sure it feels right, we say this to everyone who initially enquires with us.

So what happens first?

If you think you would like to discuss your wedding photography with us then we will first book you in to have an informal relaxed chat with us at our home, usually taking place on a weekday evening or at the weekend if required. We will discuss all the special aspects of your day and how we will work with you, what you want out of your wedding photos, our packages (and how we may need to tailor them to you) and any other general topics regarding your big day. You can look at the albums & other products that we offer and see other wedding photos too.

If we want to book you?

If you decide to chose us after the initial meeting we will ask for a 50% non refundable deposit to secure your wedding date. The remaining balance will not be needed until 1 month prior to your wedding date. After this we pretty much leave you alone to get cracking on the planning of your big day but we are always here to email/call if you think of anything else you wish to discuss or ask us.

What happens next.....1 week to go!

The week before the wedding we will give you a call to run through your day making sure nothing has changed and that all the information you gave originally regarding your big day is up to date. We then confirm the time we will be arriving so you know when to expect us on the morning of your wedding. Also within this week we ask you to send us the finalised list of 'line up' photos you would like so we can be prepared and, more importantly so we don't have to bother you with any of this information on your wedding day; you shouldn't be worrying about anything on your day! Some couples choose to have no line up shots, which is absolutely fine, others want two or three; every couple is different. We advise you to check with your parents first though because even though you might not think it's that important to get your Great Aunt who you've never met in the photos, parents might not agree!

The big day is here, what can we expect of Mr & Mrs.E?

The day itself is exciting but can also be very nerve wracking and scary for some couples. One thing you will not have to worry about is your photography, it will be taken care of so you don’t have to give it a second thought. James will generally be the photographer for your wedding but there is an option to have a second photographer which is where Carly will step in to capture even more fantastic moments, people usually choose this option for bigger weddings.

On the day James will capture the story of your wedding depending on the package you've chosen. He will work alongside your venue's coordinator regarding times and locations to allow your day to run smoothly and seamlessly. We feel this is so important and are sure you agree none of your guests will want a cold dinner; we certainly wouldn't want the chef shouting at us for ruining his signature dish! We always build up great relationships with the venue's staff and this makes it so much easier, and nicer, for all involved on the day.  We pride ourselves on being very relaxed and easy to get along with and this always comes across when venues remember us (and are happy to see us, we must add). We truly love and enjoy being a part of your special day and feel honoured to be there sharing it with you.

When do we get to see our images?

Approximately 6 weeks after your big day we present you with your images in a slideshow on the big screen at our home. We leave you on your own to enjoy them together, making sure you have a tea/coffee and biscuits if you want....and we provide tissues! One of the most rewarding things for us is when you get to view your wedding images, the fantastic feedback we get always makes us smile and reminds us why we do this job. We know that we manage to capture memories for you and your families to treasure forever, which helps you to remember what an amazing day you had for years and years to come.

How do we get the images?

We provide you with a USB of all images, in high resolution and also in a size that suits social media use. Your images will also be put in a password protected online gallery for you and you friends/family to view, with the option to buy prints/products via the site. We provide you with a full copyright license for the images, so you can print to your hearts content.

Can we get an album, prints etc?

Whether you just want to take your disc of images and create your own album online, or you choose to go for one of our beautiful Italian album's by Graphistudio, we are there to assist and advise you. If you decide to order one of our albums then we work with you to choose the images you want in it. I have over 20 years experience in design so I believe I am the man to turn the albums into the stunning finished product that will be handed to you at the end. I will work with your chosen images and place them in a way I think will suit you as a couple and, if you wish, I will incorporate (very subtly) the colour scheme of your special day. Once I am happy with the album design I will send this to you to look through then we can discuss any changes. Once you have agreed on the final album design it will then be sent to Graphistudio, they are an industry leader in quality wedding albums and we have been using them since we started. We also offer many other products, you can see these at the initial consultation or on the day you view your final images if you wish to. There is never any pressure to buy from us. You can buy prints from the online gallery, so can your friends/family, we try to keep it as simple as possible.

Do you travel?

Yes, we love to travel. UK, Europe, worldwide - even though its work it still feels fun.

INSURANCE

We have Public & Professional indemnity Insurance cover.

Our full day wedding package costs £2195

This is for Photography from the bride getting ready to approx half hour after the first dance. It includes all selected copyright free images retouched and in high resolution (usually 400-500 for a full day), a password protected online gallery for you and your guests to view and buy prints/products, and a slideshow viewing of your images for the first time. This can be fully tailored to suit your wedding day; it can be added to with an additional photographer, more time (or less) - anything to fit your requirements. Contact us for an additional quote or to get more info.