Frequently asked questions

What do you do on the day of the wedding?     
Whatever you plan for us to do in the meeting we have with you. We will also visit the venues before the wedding day with you. Depending on the package chosen, for most weddings, we go to the brides home an hour before the wedding ceremony. We then take pictures of the dress and the bride at home and any other pictures she might want. We will then go to the ceremony venue and stay as long as planned.

What If I want to changes to the package chosen?
The packages are more guidelines for what is available. Most couples want to change something not convenient.

Is there a range of albums to choose from?
We can supply any type of album, printed storey books,canvasses, large framed pictures, small prints etc. Most things that are on the wedding market.

What happens if the weather is terrible?
We do our best for you by having powerful mains operated portable equipment available in addition to on camera flash. This allows us to take pictures inside dark churches and hotels or anyspace available. All of our equipment is duplicated.

Are you insured?
We are insured and are members of a trade organisation. You get a proper written contract approved by Trading Standards Officers.

Any Extras?
Many wedding photographers don’t have studios. A bride's wedding portrait shoot  as part of most the packages. This could be the bride in her wedding dress, a hen party shoot, pictures with friends in informal clothes, or any studio shoot the    bride chooses. Prints from this shoot can be included in the wedding album.

 

We provide consistant, high quality photographic coverage of your wedding with a wedding photography collection tailored to suit your individual requirements, helping you hold on to the memories of your day of celebration for years to come.

Our personal and attentive service is guaranteed whatever your choice of ceremony, be it church wedding or civil marriage or partnership. We only attend one ceremony a day ensuring you of our total commitment.

That’s why our services are tailor made to fit round the plans and effort you have put into arranging your special day.

Our aim is to provide you with unique images that are as individual as you and the special day you’ve planned.  It’s about you, and the people and the place you have chosen. Your photographs are one of the few things that will remain once your wedding day is over.

We pride ourselves not only on understanding how special your day is, but also making sure our photography is relaxed and as much fun for you and your guests as possible.

This approach not only lightens the sometimes lengthy procedure of taking the must-have group shots and family formals, but keeps everyone relaxed and happy, leading to the best photographs.

We are professional, friendly, patient, and, at the same time, firm enough to ensure that everything runs to schedule.

Over the years we have found that a complementary mix of informal and formal photography works best. However, if you would prefer all traditional or all informal, this is not a problem. It’s your day and completely up to you.

As soon as all the images are ready they will be displayed in your own password protected online gallery. We can, if required, supply details of the password on the day to your guests or you can let your family and friends know your password when you’re ready.

Wedding Prices

We offer five widely priced  wedding services. All can be adjusted to the specific needs of each client. Contact us for further information.

Informal wedding photography - Three bridesmaids dressed in blue

Images only selection

  • A package that makes a wonderful present. We attend the ceremony and afterwards for a two hour period. From the volume of pictures we select the best 10 photos and print them size 9x6 inches. We also supply one large A3+ print for framing as a fabulous centerpiece to the collection.  All of the pictures will be uploaded on to a password protected website where friends can also buy photos at our standard prices. A typical couple would then have a picture of them signing the register, a group picture of all of the guests, the Groom with his parents, the Bride,Groom, Bestman, and Bridesmaids, and the couple with their friends. Fully insured.

Bride and Bridesmaids at Ardington House

Digital Selection

This selection is for couples who wish to print their own photographs. we will visit up to two wedding venues ( the Bride's home before the wedding and ceremony (or ceremony and reception)  for 4hours onsite coverage. Upload at least 50 pictures on to a password protected website. Properly retouch, colour correct, tonal correct, crop, and sharpen 50 photos for printing as jpeg files. Copyright is given to the couple to print the files themselves. The work is presented on a DVD. leaving the couple to arrange printing and an album.

Signing register at Chelsea Registry Offices

Silver selection

Contemporary Madrid album with magnetic fastening. Contains 20 large 10x10inch pictures. Full coverage at  the Bride's home, the ceremony, and the reception. Website upload included in the package. Studio wedding shoot before or after the wedding. The Madrid album is available in black or white and has a very contemporary magnetic fastening system that is a delight to use. A small image of the couple is embedded on the front cover. With this package you will have all the main features of our weddings:-

  • Planning meeting with your photographer
  • Visit all venues with couple before wedding if necessary
  • On wedding day photograph the Bride for one hour before wedding and at reception for three hours.
  • Internet upload of the wedding pictures. The photos can be purchased world wide online.
  • Couple choose their wedding album pictures with advice from the photographer
  • Fair to all Society of Portrait and Wedding Photographers written contract. Approved by Trading Standards.
  • Special optional wedding Studio shoot
  • Fully insured.

Bride with Mom and Dad

Gold selection

Best quality Black Cat album made from conservation grade materials containing 40 large 10x8inch traditionally printed photos. Black Cat manufacture high quality albums and boxes from conservation grade materials. These should easily outlast the lifespan of the couple. Their albums are restained in style, very modern in appearance, but without excessive embelishment. I suggest couples look at their website:  www.blackcatbindery.com  All of this companies products are immaculately made. We use the 12 x12 inch album allowing portrait and landscape pictures to be used together.

  • Planning meeting with your photographer
  • Visit all venues with couple before wedding if necessary
  • On wedding day photograph the Bride for one hour before wedding and at reception for as long as you want us to.
  • Internet upload of your wedding pictures which can be purchased online worldwide.
  • Couple choose their wedding album pictures with advice from the photographer
  • Fair to all Society of Portrait and Wedding Photographers written contract. Approved by Trading Standards.
  • Special optional wedding Studio shoot.
  • Fully insured

Additionally with this package we are now including one large A3+ wall print for you to frame.

 

Deluxe Picture Book Collection Sim 2000 album

As above plus two parents albums or 6 mini albums.. This is our most comprehensive package offering everything most couples could wish for.

  • Planning meeting with your photographer
  • Visit all venues with couple before wedding if necessary
  • On wedding day photograph the Bride for one hour before wedding and at reception for as long as you want us to.
  • Internet upload pictures. Can be purchased worldwide online.
  • Couple choose wedding album photos with photographer .
  • Sim2000 35x25cm album. Choice of covers. in matching presentation box.
  • 2 A5 Parents Albums
  • 3 colour prints size A3 for framing.
  • Fully insured
  • Fair to all Society of Portrait and Wedding Photographers written contract. Approved by Trading Standards.
  • Special optional wedding Studio shoot.

All of our packages are designed to accomodate couples differing needs. The prices can be adapted where necessary

 

After the wedding studio shoot for couples who should have employed a proper photographer. Series of pictures done in the studio. Other family members and friends can be included.

 

Methods of payment

£100 deposit to secure booking on the wedding date.  The balance can be paid by Standing Order, or by 3 payments, two before the wedding and one on completion of the work.