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TO MY BLOG, WHERE YOU CAN MEET REAL COUPLES AND GET TIPS AND INSPIRATION FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY.


Jemima and Parth, Knutsford, Cheshire
Jemima and Parth had a last minute need for a photographer to shoot their wedding day so I offered my services as I'd had a reschedule on...


18. What Time Will You Stay Until?
I like what Hitched said in their article "Weddings can be seriously long and your photographer is only human. It’s a huge ask to suggest...


17. What Will You Be Wearing?
So continuing on the Hitched article "32 Questions to ask your wedding photographer" Well, I wear the same for every shoot. A black polo...


Lucie and Tom, Hilton Metropole, Chester
What a wonderful day! I first met Lucie and Tom on the morning of their wedding in real life at the Hilton in Chester, we'd spoken only...


16. Will You Be the Primary Photographer on the Day?
From the Hitched article, it says: "National agencies have multiple photographers on their books so you want to know the person you’re...


15. Do We Need to Cover Your Travel Costs?
In a word...no. Unless of course it's a destination wedding then usually flights, transfers, accommodation and food are covered by the...


14. Do We Need to Provide You with Food?
Ahh this age old debate! I've seen many photographers who don't require food and couples who don't think they should feed their...


Jo and Andy, The Lawn, Rochford, Essex
What a wonderful day with Andy and Jo at the Lawn in Rochford! I first met them both a year or so ago when they won my engagement session...


13. What Time Will You Arrive at the Venue?
In the majority of weddings I shoot I will generally be there from "getting ready" which is normally 2 to 3 hours before the ceremony....


Talking about engagement shoots, here's a testimonial from one:
"Where do I start? I honestly cannot recommend Cemanthe enough. The service we received from start to finish was impeccable and I was...


12. Do You Offer an Engagement Shoot as Part of Your Package?
Normally yes, although I have removed them from the smaller packages I have as they take a lot of time and in busy season are not always...


11. Will I Be Able to Give You a List of Specific Shots We’d Like?
Yes of course! This is usually called a shot list. Now in many magazines they'll include things like "Dad first look" or "speeches" etc...


10. Can I Speak to Some Former Clients or Read Testimonials?
In the Hitched article they suggest that any good photographer would be happy to put you in touch with former clients, which is true,...


9. How Would You Describe Your Photography Style?
There are a few styles of wedding photography and I would say that mine is more on the documentary side with a mix of traditional which...


8. What Information Do You Need from Us Before the Wedding Day?
Of course the most basic information like date, venue, timings and ideal images is good to know, however, to ensure I don't miss any of...


7. What Wedding Packages Do You Offer?
The average wedding package in the UK is about £1500 to £2500+. I have a current starting price of £1000 for a shorter day, but most...


6. Have You Photographed a Wedding of a Similar Size to Ours Before?
Another very good question to ask. Weddings can vary massively in size, from an elopement of maybe a few people to 100s of guests. It's...


5. Have You Worked at Our Venue Before? If Not, Will You Visit Beforehand?
This is also a great question and as a former bride-to-be, I can totally understand why someone planning a wedding would ask this. Now as...


4. Can I See Some Full Wedding Albums? Are All the Images Yours? How Recent Are They?
The article on Hitched says: "You’ll get a feel for their style from looking at the portfolio on their website, but these will only be a...


3. How Many Weddings Do You Shoot a Year?
So when I was doing this part time alongside my main work, it was sporadic, however now that I'm full time it's my full time income so I...

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