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Q: CAN WE FOREGO THE COMPLIMENTARY ENGAGEMENT SESSION?
A: Of course! Buy why would you? Engagement sessions are offered exclusively to my couples because it is a valuable part of The Wedding Experience. It allows my couples to get comfortable with our specific approach to posing. (or non-posing. LOL) Consider it practice for the big day! Since the session is complimentary, we do not offer discounts if you choose to forego it.

WHAT IS COMPLETE COVERAGE?
A: When you book the higher tiered collection- you can rest assured that you day will be fully (and beautifully ) covered, without the stress of squeezing everything into a few hours. Your coverage will start 2 hours before you put on your wedding dress- to 45 minutes after the final major event of the reception. We will discuss your day specifically to figure out exactly what your wedding requires. COMPLETE COVERAGE: is very flexible • reduces the risk of unplanned overtime fees • allows you to enjoy your wedding day • makes it super easy for you to choose your package. (Valued up to 5500)

Q: WHAT ARE THE A la carte PRICES IF WE WANT TO BUILD OUR OWN COLLECTION(or alter the collections)?
A: Prices may change at anytime for items not included at booking. But currently the a la carte rates are as follows: Hourly Coverage $500/hour, Engagement Session w/files $750 (< already included complimentary in collections) , Additional shooter $750, Wedding Albums begin at $1000. Wedding digital images included with hourly rate. 

Q: WHY DOES THE COST OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY VARY SO MUCH BETWEEN PHOTOGRAPHERS?
A: The cost of wedding photography is kind of like fingerprints – it’s different for everyone (or in this case, every photographer). There are so many variables in the mix that it’s next to impossible for you to compare 2 photographers to each other – you simply can’t compare apples to oranges.

What we can say; however, is that some photographers (especially those who are first starting out) may be cutting costs in certain areas. Insurances, extra hard drives and online storage for backing up files, professional level backup gear, continuing education – these things are all part of a photographer’s cost of doing business. If you’ve found someone whose price seems too good to be true, it might be because something is missing behind-the-scenes that could put your images at risk.

Q: DO YOU HAVE WEEKEND DATES AVAILABLE FOR ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS?
A: Weekends are reserved exclusively for weddings or my family time. Thank you for understanding! :) 

Q: DO WE HAVE TO BOOK IN PERSON?
A: Nope! Most of my couples are busy professionals! Not to mention they live all over the country. I do require a phone
 conversation though. It's important that we determine if we are a good fit for each other.  I want to make sure I can provide you exactly what you are envisioning for your wedding day memories,  and I want to make sure our personalities mesh!  (after all... I will be by your side more than your spouse on your wedding day! LOL... you should like me. haha)  After we chat- I'll send over everything required to reserve your date! (quote, agreement and invoice!) Everything is handled right online. Easy peasy.

Q: DO YOU TRAVEL?
A: Hell ya! I've worked in various places including, VT, MA, ME, SC, DC and Haiti.... just to name a few!

Q: TRAVEL FEE's? 
A.  I'm very reasonable with travel rates.  Wedding days include 100 miles of travel (or approx 2.5 hours each way) and Engagement sessions include 30 miles each way.   All travel fee's will be thoroughly discussed at the consultation so there will never be any surprises.   I'm not into nickel and diming my couples,  and I'm extremely transparent.  If extensive travel fees are required: (air fare, extended lodging etc)  you will know before signing on the dotted line.  

Q: OUR VENUE REQUIRES THE VENDORS TO CARRY INSURANCE. 
A. No problem.   All legit,  legally registered businesses should have insurance.   If your venue requires proof of such. . .no prob!  

Q: WHAT KIND OF GEAR DO YOU USE?
A:  Before I indulge in my gear- it's important to know that the quality of an image comes mostly (99%) from the photographers knowledge about lighting, posing, composition etc.  So no matter how fancy the camera is- if the person operating the camera doesn't understand photography- the quality of the image won't be any better than one produced by any ole point and shoot camera that you can buy at Walmart.   Now, don't get me wrong... the gear matters, otherwise I wouldn't invest 10's of thousands of dollars into it.  But it's important to understand that so much more goes into the craft of photography- than just the gear.   

That said-  I shoot with top of the line professional Canon gear.  My three camera bodies are my, Canon 1Dx Mark II,  Canon 5d Mark 4, and the Canon 5d Mark 3.   I have (4) 600 EX RT flashes.   For lenses I have 70-200mm f2.8L IS III,  Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro,  Canon 24-105mm f4 L,  Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art Series.    

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