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32. When Will We Need to Make the Final Payment?

So I take a 25% deposit of the package price. This is to hold the date for you, covers any admin time and your engagement shoot if it's...

31. How Long Will the Pictures Take to Arrive?

Usually on the night of the wedding, if I'm not far from home or get where I'm staying earlier, then I edit a few sneak peeks to send...

26. How Much is the Deposit and When Do You Need It By?

I usually charge a deposit of 25% of the total package price to secure the date. It means that I block the date exclusively for you in my...

25. Do You Have Insurance?

A professional wedding photographer should have both professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance. Compensation cover...

23. What Is Your Back-up Plan If You Can’t Attend on the Day?

Most professional photographers will have a back up plan in place in case of illness, emergencies etc with an associate photographer who...

20. How Much is a Second Shooter?

This will vary from photographer to photographer as it depends on how much they pay for the second shooter's time which will also vary...

19. Can We Pay an Extra Fee If We Require You to Stay Longer?

Of course you can, I'm not sure anyone would turn down money, however I have a range of packages to cover right up to a full day so...

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...

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...

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....

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...