Wedding Photography  - FAQs

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Q: Why should I hire a professional photographer?
A: If you are happy with the work of a friend or relative regardless of quality and do not see the added value of a photographer/artist, or do not place any value in the special memories of your wedding day, then you do not need a professional photographer.
If, however, your wedding is a unique, unforgettable once-in-lifetime day with memories that you would want to cherish forever, then our professional photographic service is what you need. We are masters of our craft.

 

Q: What kind of pictures will be taken for my wedding formals and who should I include in these formals?
A: Traditionally formals were considered to be photographs taken of just the bride and groom prior to the wedding day.Today's formal photographs are taken on the actual wedding day and are posed portraits. These photographs may be taken before the ceremony, immediately after the ceremony or at the reception. Often it is a combination of these times and or locations.
The Bride & Groom should decide who is included in these formals, since the photos are intended to be a permanent record of important people in their lives. Formals are most often taken of the Bride and Groom in combination with their immediate family, but often includes God Parents and life long personal friends among others. You should thoroughly discuss your expectations in advance with our photographer. Individuals to be photographed must be available at the appropriate time.

 

Q: Who are our professional photographers?
A: Our professional photographer are craftsmen with many years experience and training. We are an artists who use film, cameras and lighting quite similar to the way a painter uses canvas, brush and paint.
We can set a mood or even turn a dreary event into a beautiful setting. We can even change your appearance with our lenses and lighting. In fact we are part artist, part technician and part magician.

 

Q: I need some ideas for unique pictures of my wife and myself?
A: Well composed posed portrait quality photograph are fundamental, however, the "story-telling element" imparts the greatest long term value to wedding photographs. Images that chronicle who you are and how you feel about each other will be among the most treasured of your wedding photographs.
Our creative photographers will work with you in the production your special photographic wedding day story-book. In planning, you should consider the time and location necessary to create a few photos that have very special meaning to you. You can include an elegant pose in a quaint outdoor location, an inspirational view of your church, a location that has special meaning to the two of you or even items that represent your shared interests. Wedding photographs that include a little of your personal creativity can be more meaningful to you.

 

Q: Does the quality of the album affect my precious wedding photos?
A: Your wedding photographs are really the most important tangible part of your special day. These beautiful photographic memories are intended to last forever.
Package your wedding photos into the very best professional album available. " A fine champagne never comes in a plastic bottle! "
We only use quality albums that are especially designed to enhance and safeguard the most valued memories.
Album covers are handsomely overlaid with durable fine grained leather making them easy to clean and care for. Pages are dual sided and exposed edges are reinforced in metallic finished mylar with corresponding decorative metal corner caps. The pages are non-acetate, and come in colors to match the album and may accommodate photographs up to 11 x 14 in size. Solid brass page retaining systems may also be used.
Some packages include albums that use a high quality leather alternative.

 

Q: What guarantees do I have?
A: GUARANTEE .
If you and your wedding party arrive at the church on time and are prepared to be photographed we will deliver to you a beautiful album.

Our Mission is to create a beautiful wedding album that captures the spirit and essence using formal, candid, and storybook styles of portraiture.
To appreciate the quality and detail of our work you must see actual samples.
Please call for an appointment, if you live in the Tri-State area - NY /NJ/CT our photographers will take the time to meet with you:
This is important because we would like to thoroughly discuss your needs well in advance of your wedding. We will also take this opportunity to show our sample albums and wedding portraits and to familiarize ourselves in advance with your wedding location/venue or any unique challenges your function might present.

 

Q: What photos can I expect if I choose your complete coverage?
A: We provide creative and sensitive photographs by blending technical expertise with emotional perceptiveness. At the service, whether it be in a church or registry office, our photographer will always be looking to capture that special photograph which will make your wedding photographs unique and treasured.

Full photographic coverage includes:
Formal and informal pre-wedding portraits of the bride, her family and her attendants where the bride does her final preparations.
Pre-wedding portraits of the groom, his best man and mother-giver at the service location
The ceremony,
Post ceremony photographs of the bride and groom's family groups and friends will be taken at the church / reception or any selected venue, depending upon the most suitable settings and weather
Arrival of the bride and groom at the reception
First dance
Parent dances
Toasts, cake cutting
Garter and bouquet tosses, Candids
Dancing/last dance, and departure of the bride and groom


Our dates are limited, so please contact us early to ensure our availability on your wedding date.
There are no hidden charges.