FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The questions below are the most commonly asked questions when looking for your potential wedding photographer. However, head over to my FREQUENTLY UNASKED QUESTIONS that should really be asked.
How much is the retainer (deposit) to secure my wedding date?
$500 is required to ensure we lock in your wedding date.
$1,000 (photo & video) is required to ensure we lock in your wedding date.
We accept Credit Card, Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App.
How’s the booking process?
First step is to fill out our inquiry form. From there we will contact you within 24 hours to setup a consultation call.
Second step is to discuss which wedding collection you would prefer or how many hours of coverage you may need.
Final step is the deposit and signed contract. We will send you an e-mail link that will provide you access to an invoice and contract.
How long is turn-around time for our wedding gallery?
Standard turnaround time for delivering wedding galleries are around 4-8 weeks. Wedding videos may take up to 12 weeks. However, depending on the time of the season you may get your gallery much sooner. We always provide “sneak peak” edits within 24 hours from your wedding so you can share immediately to your IG and FB.
Do you watermark your photos?
We do not! We strongly believe in unmarked photos.
Will I have rights to the photos for print and personal use?
Yes! We will provide you “print release” which allows you to print the images and post it on your social media. Of course, we would love it if you tag us for credit :)
Do you edit the photos?
Yes! I personally review all the photos and we edit the photos in-house with OUR unique style.
How will the photos be delivered?
We will provide you with a beautiful online gallery that you can share with friends and family. The gallery will allow you to download the entire gallery. We can also provide a USB DRIVE at an additional cost.
How many edited images do you deliver?
In an 8 hour wedding, we will delivery approximately 600-800 edited images. Depending on your wedding coverage, we will average around 60-70 images per hour.
What is an engagement session and what does it entail?
An engagement session is a fundamentally a portrait session of you and your fiancé. We highly recommend booking an engagement session for 2 purposes: meeting your photog & photos for save the date cards/website. This is a great way to connect before the big day and you can learn a little bit more about our photography approach and style. In addition, we will also teach you some fundamental posing techniques so you guys can look amazing on your big day! Second reason is for pre-wedding details. These photos can be use for you save the date cards, website, and prints for the wedding day.
Do you have business insurance?
Yes, we do! Many venues require liability insurance and we can definitely provide them a copy if required.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
We are highly equipped and experienced! Whether your wedding is indoors or outdoors, we will utilize natural light as much as we can. However, we are always prepared when it comes to reception rooms or settings where lighting is poor or non-existent. Gotta make sure we capture those epic dance moves of the bride & groom :)
Do you charge travel fees?
Our home base is located in Riverside, California. If the wedding venue is outside the City of Riverside, we do charge a mileage fee based on your wedding location.
Do you have a list of vendors you recommend?
Yes we do! Our preferred vendor list can be viewed HERE!