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Tips, Q & A

Tips

  • Have a budget in mind before you shop for your Photographer
  • Always meet your Wedding Photographer
  • When making a decision on your Wedding Photographer, make sure you see portfolio pictures taken by the photographer that is going to take your pictures on your wedding day
  • Work with your Photographer prior to the wedding day
  • Make sure you are hiring a professional as you are for your other services... your pictures are a once in a life time memory

 

Common Questions asked about Wedding Photography
 

Q - When should I book my photographer?

A -The sooner the better. Most couples book their photographer several months, sometimes up to a year in advance.

Q - What is the payment schedule?

A - Payments are in 3 equal installments. The first is due upon booking. This reserves the photographer for that day. The second third is due no later than one month prior to the event. The final installment is due on or before the day of the event.

Q - What is Wedding Photojournalism?

A - Photojournalism style is becoming very popular for wedding photography. It is very candid and captures the events as they unfold through out the wedding day. It tells the wedding story.

Q - How long do you take pictures for?

A - For a typical Wedding most photographing start at the Brides home 2 hours before the ceremony. It covers the Brides home, ceremony, going to the park and photographing the reception. The time needed could be anywhere from 6 to 12 hours. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs. The number of  photographs and how long you need our service for is up to you, it is your special day.

Q - How much will it cost?

A - We know that Wedding Photography can be rather expensive. In order to make it affordable Patricia L Photography offers flexibility.

 We offer a Flexi-Plan that start as low as $850.00. The cost depends on how many hours you will need our services for, how many photographs and the sizes you required. We also offer 4 different Pre-Set plans. A typical wedding package is usually around $1300.00.

Q - How long after the wedding will I see my images?

A -  If a web photo album is agreed upon efforts will be made to have several images posted within a week after the wedding. The web photo album allows the Bride and Groom to share their wedding story through images taken through out  their wedding day. A link will be sent to the Bride and Groom so that they can distribute to whom ever they please.

A - All photographs are imaged on a CD or DVD  in JPEG format. Depending on the number  of images taken it may take up to 2 weeks or more for image preparation. Generally the CD or DVD is available prior to the 2 weeks after the wedding.

A - All photographs are printed at a professional photo lab. Usually your photographs are ready within 1 to 2 weeks after your order is received. 

A - Depending on customization, coffee table albums could take up to 4-6 weeks after your photo selection has been received. Albums are ordered after final layout approval has been given.

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