Question 1

What are your wedding photography prices?

Accepted Answer

Design your own wedding photography package by simply adding my hourly rates and your choice of printed products. See link to pricing page.
 
Full wedding photography package prices are not listed as they vary by location. I often create custom wedding photography packages for clients so please email me and I will send you all the information you need.

Question 2

We want to take photographs at a unique wedding location. Do you know if we need a permit?

Accepted Answer

There are many places that do require you to get a permit but the permit has to be obtained by the client, not the photographer. If you have any questions about the location, just let me know and I will help you figure out if a permit is needed.

Question 3

How long does it take before we receive our products and photographs?

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Online blogs are posted within 2-3 weeks of your wedding date. Digital files are usually available between 2-3 weeks after your wedding but this time frame is dependent on the time of year and my schedule. Wedding albums are ready within 2 weeks after you provide me with your selection of photographs needed to design your album.

Question 4

How many images will we receive?

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My average minimum is around 400 images, but those numbers vary and depend on factors like the number of guests, hours of coverage, type of event, how many hours of dancing covered etc.

Question 5

Do we keep the digital negatives?

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I provide the selected, edited high-resolution digital files (the digital equivalent of negatives). I do retain the copyright to the images and the right to use the for promotional purposes, competition, professional review, etc. You are allowed to make unlimited personal reproductions and copies for your family and friends.

Question 6

Do we receive the raw, unedited files?

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The raw, unedited files aren't available for viewing or purchase. The final images selected for editing and final delivery reflect my high standards and everything else isn't archived in the studio. The original images that didn't make the final cut aren't archived and therefore aren't available.

Question 7

Do you edit all you own images?

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Yes, I do! Every image that you receive has been hand-edited, one at a time, without batching in bulk groups or mass-producing the results. Retouching includes cropping, colour correction and the removal of blemishes. More involved editing or requests for major image manipulation like removal of braces will incur an extra charge.

Question 8

Do you come to the wedding rehearsal?

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Wedding rehearsal dinner coverage is available if you'd like to add it to your wedding photography package, otherwise I don't attend the wedding rehearsals.

Question 9

How does the album design process work?

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I give you 3 months to make your photo selections before the book is subject to a fee due to increases in yearly production costs. You will be given various options pertaining to cover style, combo covers, color, and other small details. I strive to keep your designs clean and classic. All full-page album spreads are printed on your choice of paper and mounted to substantial cardstock for thick pages that lay flat, resulting in a durable and stylish finish.

Question 10

Do you need time to photograph the Bride and Groom alone?

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Absolutely. Depending on your wedding package I'd like between 30-60 minutes  alone with you both sometime during the day to create some images of you without your wedding party or guests looking on.

Question 11

Do you take posed family photos?

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Definitely. I strongly believe in those family images, as they're records of your entire family at an important time in your history together.

Question 12

Can we provide you with a 'short list' of wedding photographs?

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Other than family groupings, I'd prefer that you didn't as it results in a lesser amount of wedding photography documentary coverage and more time spent rounding up guests to check the groupings off a list.

Question 13

What cameras and lenses do you use?

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I currently use 2 x Nikon D850 Full-frame camera bodies. My 'workhorse' wedding lenses include my Nikon F/2.8 70-200mm, Nikon F2.8 24-70mm and my Nikon F/1.4 85mm portrait lens. I all have macro lenses, 35mm portrait lenses and various Nikon speedlights and reflectors packed into my bag.

Question 14

Can you hold a date for me?

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Depending on your wedding photography package of choice a booking fee is necessary to reserve your date with the outstanding balance of payment due on the day of your wedding.

Question 15

What is your payment schedule?

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Depending on your wedding photography package of choice a booking fee is necessary to reserve your date with the outstanding balance of payment due on the first business day after your wedding date.

Question 16

What form of payment do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Cash, checks written out to 'Charnell Timms' or via Paypal Credit card which will incur an added 3% 'convenience fee' charge.

Question 17

If we're running late, will you stay longer than you were scheduled?"

Accepted Answer

Certainly. I do have an overtime rate and it goes into effect only with your permission and approval that I continue coverage. I will bill you for those hours after you return from your honeymoon.

Question 18

Can our family and friends take photos with their cameras?

Accepted Answer

Definitely. I do however request they not swarm the family photographs right away because I'd prefer all eyes facing me in your images. I don't allow family or friends to come along for the bridal images or the images of you two alone for privacy purposes as other people are distracting.

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