Such great questions to ask! I thought I'd take a few minutes to answer this list of questions for you! Make sure you check out the article for added tips and peruse the rest of the site!
Here we go...
1. Do you have photos of entire weddings that I can see?
Of course! We can't stress it enough that when you are 'shopping' for your photographer, you absolutely NEED to see an entire wedding. What you see on websites and in portfolios or sample albums is a showcase of some of the photographer's best work! We'd hate to see anyone hire a photographer for their entire day and walk away with just a few stand out shots.
Make an appointment to meet with us in our studio, and we will show you photographs from an entire wedding. We'd love to walk you through the process so you can get a feel for our style.
2. Do you have references I can call?
We'd be happy to provide you with a reference! Also, you can view some testimonials on our website.
3. Do you post proofs online, or will I receive negatives?
We shoot with digital SLRs, so you will not be receiving negatives. We do post the proofs online and they will stay in your own private web gallery for 12 weeks (which can be extended if need be).
4. Who will be photographing my wedding?
At Grand Lubell Photography, we have six photographers who have been shooting for many years. When you come in to our studio to meet with us, we will show you samples of each photographer and we will find the photographer that best suits your style!
5. When will my proofs, prints, and wedding albums be available?
We post your proofs within 4 to 6 weeks from your wedding. We take time with each and every one of your images to ensure that you are looking at the best quality proofs! With often times over 800 images, this process takes some time but we choose not to sacrifice quality to save time.
Prints are typically available in 2 weeks, but can be rushed if need be. We can't state an exact time frame for wedding albums because each album is designed specifically for the couple, and production times vary depending on the album type.
6. How many pictures will you take?
We don't set a limit for photographs - we'd never miss you first dance just because you've reached a "quota" for the day! Typically, you will receive at least 800 images for full day coverage. Often times, that number can exceed 1000 images if you choose 2 photographer coverage.
7. What happens if you show up late or can't make it to the wedding?
In all of the 38 years that Grand Lubell has been in business, there has never been a missed wedding. We understand that weddings can be very stressful and we do our best to keep your stress-free when it comes to photography! We have six photographers, and generally we only book 3 per day, so we have plenty of backups in the event of an emergency.
8. Can I see a sample contract?
We would love to show you a sample contract upon request.
9. Are you part of any professional associations, or do you have extra training in your field?
All of our photographers have at least a 4 year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree as well as additional advanced training in the most recent workshops and seminars. Bob very recently attended a workshop in Vegas where he came back with all sorts of goodies for us (photoshop plug-ins, magazines, samples galore!!)
10. Do you have liability insurance?
Yes. This is very important and you should be sure to ask everyone you hire for that day about liability insurance.
11. What type of cameras do you use, and will you have any backups in case something breaks or doesn't work?
Our photographers shoot Canon Digital SLRs. We recently purchased the brand new Canon 5D Mark II which is the latest in Canon's cutting edge camera line. We always travel with backup equipment and have never found ourselves in a situation where we have no working equipment during a job.
12. How many years have you been photographing weddings?
38 years! If we didn't love it, we would have found something else to do by now!! In all seriousness however, we want to stress that in these economic hardship times it is important to feel confident and secure with your photographer choice. We have a long standing business with a studio and an office that you can reach us at. Please, consider long and hard before you hire a photographer with no permanent studio or office. We have heard too many stories about deposits lost to disappearing companies!
13. What do you charge for overtime?
Nothing! When you hire us for your full day coverage, you can be rest assured that we will be one of the LAST people to leave the reception! We want to capture your day in its entirety, which is why we do not charge 'overtime.'
No comments:
Post a Comment