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JENNIFER ROBERTSON - REALTOR
jenniferourrealtor.com
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KATHY STRAUSS
IMAGEWERKS
www.imagewerks.net
703.963.0087
LICENSED IN VIRGINIA
105 W. Broad St., #200, Falls Church, VA 22046
How far in advance should I book
the photography for my wedding?
The earlier the better! If you like a
photographer’s style, it’s best to meet
and book with them as soon as you
start your wedding plans. This goes
hand-in-hand with selecting a date
and securing a venue.
How many hours do you shoot?
That all depends on how long you
wish to have the photographer there.
Typically, the photographer will want
to capture everything from the bride
and groom getting ready to the final
send-off. Some weddings will start
in the early morning and last until
the wee hours of the next morning.
We know that’s a long day for you,
but it’s also a very long day for your
photographer, too!
Can I show you samples of images
that I like?
It is helpful to see samples of images
that represent the style you are looking
to achieve in your wedding images.
We are in the age of Pinterest – our
suggestion is to create an idea board
of images you like. You can then share
this with your photographer, as it will
give them an idea of the style of photos you like – plus ideas of setups or
creative ideas for poses or even ring photography. As we tell our couples,
we do our best to replicate images, but do not guarantee specific shots.
How many images will we receive?
Since every wedding is different, your photographer should not guarantee
a set number of images. There are several factors that will affect the
number of images that will be shot at the wedding, including the number of
hours you contract your photographer, the activities you schedule, and the
number of people in your party. As a guideline, 50–100 images per hour is
a standard for the photography industry. If you have two photographers,
the number increases.
I have a lot of downtime between the ceremony and reception. Will I
be charged for that?
Many photographers calculate the number of hours they will spend with you
as “the time they arrive for the getting ready – to the ceremony venue to when
they leave the reception.” Although the schedule may appear to have some
wedding downtime, there may still be activities going on that you will want
documented to help tell the complete story of your day. Oftentimes, it’s during
this downtime that photographers can catch the most candid moments. It’s
a great time to do group photos as well, or to get a photo with that friend or
relative who may have missed the pre-ceremony group photo session.
Can guests take photos during my wedding?
The answer will vary, make sure you ask!
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