If you are a wedding couple that has stumbled across this page let me first say-Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! A wedding is a very exciting time but also a very stressful time getting everything together needed for your special day. A photographer may be one of the most important decisions you make for your wedding because once all is said and done your photographs are the only aspects left over to remember that very special day. So there are many factors that you should be taking into consideration when looking for a photographer and many questions that should be asked. Below are my answers to many questions asked of me over the years.
For more detailed information on my photography services please visit my website at www.sandraadamson.com.
1. What is your photography style like?
I don't really have a style-I guess my style is "ME", I shoot until I drop, I shoot every aspect I see on your day to make sure you have a story in photographs that tells everything that happens on that day! I guess I would call it a "story telling" style.
2. Do you prefer formal portraits, candids, or a combination?
I love candids, they are my specialty. I love capturing the moments that you are unaware of. Those precious moments when you are unaware that I am there. I do not consider myself a strong creative "Formal Portrait" photographer but I do give a combination of both candids and formals as is evident in my portfolio online.
3. Do you primarily shoot weddings?
I consider myself a freelance photographer however I specialize in weddings. As a freelance photographer I handle weddings, studio, event and commercial photography. I have my hands into everything.
4. Can we see a portfolio of your work?
Yes, I have online galleries as well as a print portfolio. Online galleries:
www.sandraadamson.com
www.sandraadamson.blogspot.com
Most recent work will always be on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Sandra-Adamson-photography-and-design/118838936465
5. Can we see an album of just one wedding?
Yes. Currently I have two albums of full weddings for clients to view.
6. Can we see indoor and outdoor shots?
Yes
7. What are your package options?
Studio: 50/hr with free download from server or add $25 for DVD of images. Prints may be purchased through your online gallery.
Event: 75/hr with free download from server or add $25 for DVD of images. Prints may be purchased through your online gallery.
Wedding Sessions: Ruby $1000, Sapphire $1550, Diamond $2000 (see site for full session details)
8. How many shots will you take?
Unlimited there are no minimums and no maximums for any sessions.
9. How many proofs will we receive?
You will receive all images that meet my high standards.
10. In what form will we receive the proofs?
Two options: view either with me or through your own password protected gallery where you can purchase prints and canvas through.
11. Do we get to keep the proofs?
No physical proofs are given. However the proof gallery mentioned above is left up for one year.
12. How many albums are included in the package cost?
The Diamond Wedding Session is the only package which includes an 11*8.5 flushmount album. Upgrades are available please see website for full details.
13. How much for additional albums?
This is dependent on the type of album the couple chooses for their wedding album. Prices start at $125.
14. How many shots in each album?
Dependent on the style of design for your album on average 60-80 images for flushmount albums.
15. What size will the photos be in the flushmount albums?
This is dependent on you, we will have a consultation and you will approve each page design prior to printing. Nothing is carved in stone until I have your approval on each page.
16. Can we add extra pages to the album? How much?
Yes, again this is dependent on the album choice of the couple but all album can have additional pages added. Cost varies for each album.
17. Are the album pages acid-free/archival quality?
Yes
18. Do we get any choice of flushmount albums, page design and borders?
Ultimately the design is left in my hands with input from my clients, you have final approval on each page prior to print.
19. Can we see the flushmount album choices?
I have three choices right now and yes you can see each album.
20. Is there an extra fee to have our names and wedding date printed on the cover?
There is no option for this at this time
21. Are any portraits included in the price?
Diamond Wedding Session includes 2 8X10 and 2 5X7 and choice of flushmount album. However more print options can be purchased through your online gallery including canvas.
22. What portrait sizes are available?
Prints: 4X6, 5X7, 8X10, 8X12, 11X14, 12X18, 16X20, 20X24, 24X30, 24X36
Canvas: 8X10, 11X14, 16X20, 20X20, 20X24, 20X30, 24X36
23. Do we get the negatives as part of the package? How much do they cost?
There are digital negatives which are included on your DVD at no additional cost. You will receive the digital negatives as well as any alternates of images-black and white, sephia, etc.
24. For how long do you save the negatives for?
I save digital negatives forever however the client is responsible for backing up their images. I am not responsible for keeping copies for clients although I do I can not always guarantee they will be available due to possibility of fire, water damage etc.
25. Do you use a film or digital camera?
I use the digital Nikon D300 and D200 cameras.
26. Do you retouch images?
For all packages image retouching is included. The Diamond and Sapphire Sessions include all images, however custom designed sessions only include core formal images-each additional image is $5.00 each.
27. Do you bring backup equipment?
Yes my primary camera set up is a Nikon D300, SB-900 speedlight, and my secondary setup is a Nikon D200 with SB-800 speedlight. Lenses: 105mm 2.8, 50mm 1.8, 18-200mm 3.5, 12-24mm 4, 35mm 1.8.
28. Sites I've shot weddings at.
Hatfield Farms; Chocolate Lake Resort; Ocean Stone Resort; Halifax Waterfront Marriott; Musquodobit Community Center; Eastern Passage Boardwalk; Grand Paradise, Savana Dominicon Republic.
29. If not, are you willing to come out and look for shot locations?
All wedding bookings include consultations and shot location scouting one week prior to the wedding date to view lighting and background conditions.
30. Will you shoot the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner? How much?
Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Sessions all include 10 hours coverage, additional hourly rate is $120/hr
31. How long do you expect the formal shots to take?
I recommend 3 hours for formals though this may depend on your family and friends and what images you want covered ie: if you have birth families and then step families then obviously more time will be needed.
32. Can we provide you with a prepared shot list?
Most definitely in our initial consultation we will discuss images that are most important to you and the image list I usually follow.
33. Do you shoot black & white, color, and sepia?
I shoot in color and all changes are done within photoshop and lightroom for black and white, sephia, glows, and color isolation etc. All packages will include color digital negatives only. If you would like to have black&white/sephia etc you can purchase the Artistic Package or individual images for $4.00.
34. Will there be more than one photographer?
At present there is only myself doing the photography.
35. Will you have any assitants?
I do have one assistant who is included in the price of all wedding sessions.
36. If you get ill, who will shoot our wedding?
I will find an appropriate photographer to cover the event should I be ill and any extra costs will be covered by me. My sister in law is a professional photographer for the armed forces and has done weddings as well so I would rely on her should this ever happen-I can't see this ever happening.
37. How long after the wedding will we get our proofs?
3-4 weeks at most for viewing of proofs online. 4-5 weeks at most if you require proofs to be seen with my precense. I travel alot and can be travelling up to 4 weeks at a time.
38. How long after we choose our photos will we receive the prints/albums?
If proofs are viewed online and images chosen the album will be completed within the first 5-6 weeks from your wedding date. If proofs are left to be viewed with me present then you will be looking at 6 weeks from the proof viewing date for the album due to my travelling.
39. Do you require meals?
Yes 2 meals are required, lunch and dinner for myself and my assistant for all wedding sessions, if it is a custom session this will depend on the amount of time required for shooting-if required to stay for the reception than 1 meal at minimum for both of us on custom packages.
40. Are there any extra charges for parking, travel etc.?
If the venue requires parking fees-bride and groom are responsible for the extra cost, first 100kms is free anything outside those kms require fuel travel costs. If the venue is 3 hours one way than accommodations for myself and my assistant will be required at additional costs.
41. What type of payment do you accept?
Cash
Cheque (please note no images will be turned over until cheque has cleared=5 business days)
Visa via paypal (there is a 2.9% surcharge on the total being charged)
41. How much deposit is required? (this is non refundable booking fee-deducted from the full amount)
For Diamond Session $600
For Sapphire and Ruby Sessions: $400
For Custom Sessions of less than 9 hours $25/hr
42. When is the balance due?
The balance is due 30 days prior to the date of your wedding.
43. Do you have a cancellation policy?
Cancellation must be made 30 days prior to the wedding date by registered mail. Deposits are non refundable, any funds paid in addition to the non refundable deposit will be returned to the client.
44. Do you have liability insurance?
Yes I have full coverage with liability.
By all means if I have not answered any of your questions send an email to photography@sandraadamson.com!
**Please note that prices may change without notice and only prices on my actual website will be honored if these are not always up to date please refer to the prices on my website.
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