Some of the popular wedding frequently asked questions below.

Q. How long does the photographer usually stay at the wedding.

A. There is no such thing as "usually", every wedding is different. You may want the photographer there through to the end of the reception to shoot you running off. As our initial fees are based on time then money maybe the deciding factor however. Only by talking through your particular situation can this be decided. Don’t rely on those throw away wedding cameras.

Q. We don’t want to keep our guests waiting for us at the reception while we take photographs. Should we see each other to get all the formal photographs taken before the ceremony?

A. No. You’ll be a lot less stressed after the wedding, this will show in your photographs. We take no longer than 30 minutes to shot the wedding party, family groups and the bride & groom after the ceremony, which should be no big deal to guests with appetizers and drinks to keep them happy. However, if it’s a quiet, two hour, afternoon reception then maybe.

Q. What percentage of black and white pictures should we have?
A. When you come and see our sample weddings you’ll get an idea of what will work for you. My theory is that the traditional shots should be in color and the candid, more arty ones in b/w. A color photograph is often dominated by the colors of the bouquet, the dresses the landscape etc., whereas a b/w print makes you concentrate on the mood or feelings of the subject.

Q. What is the difference between "candid" and "photo journalism"?
A. Not much. They are both informal photographic techniques. A shot can be posed but still have a candid look if the subjects are relaxed and acting naturally. Pure photo journalism is completely unposed. Often using wide angle lenses to capture not only the romantic stuff but everything going on around, good or bad.

Q. Our church has very strict rules regarding photographs during the ceremony, what can you do?
A. This is not unusual, so we have to honor the church’s requests. We will put the camera on a tripod and shot with no flash. The exposures are longer which means the subjects are sometimes a little blurred but often we’ll still get some very nice mood shots. If you’d like we can always recreate moments such as the candle lighting.

Q. Should we have kids in our wedding?
A. Absolutely. Kids make the mood far more relaxed and stops you getting caught up in perfecting everything.

Q. Do you allow family members to take photographs behind you?
A. Yes. If grandma wants to snap away with her disposable camera no problem. However imagine someone showing up uninvited at your place of work, doing a bit of your job then taking some of your paycheck. We rely on the sale of reprints. So if uncle Bob has a decent camera (and is going to give the couple all his prints and negatives as a gift) then we will urge the bride or groom to ask that he stop.