FAQ
- How much does the photo session cost?
- How long does the photo shoot take?
- How far will you travel for a photo shoot?
- What choices do I have with regards to displaying my photographs?
- Do we get a CD of images?
- For wedding photography, how far in advance of the wedding do we need to book your services
- What kind of albums do you offer?
- Do you require a deposit for bookings?
- What wedding venues have you photographed at?
- How many photographs would you expect to take on our wedding day?
- Do you have a web gallery for friends and family to purchase prints after the day?
- How long do you keep the files?
- What cameras do you use?
How much does the photo session cost?
For portraits, there is a session fee of £75. Framed prints and canvasses are available from £125. We only shoot one session per day so you will have time to relax and enjoy the day, resulting in a varied selection of fantastic photographs to choose from.
Wedding photography coverage starts at £1850, or £1550 for mid-week weddings. These prices include a full day’s coverage, a luxury bespoke hand-made album plus the option to purchase framed prints, parents books and canvasses of your favourite images.
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How long does the photo shoot take?
We want you to relax, enjoy your day and not feel rushed. We will allow you time for approximately 3 changes of clothes and a variety of locations of your choice. In between changes we will let you and the kids refresh yourself so that you look your best throughout the photo shoot. The session can take between 2 and 6 hours, but usually lasts around 3 or 4 hours.
For weddings, we are there for you throughout the whole day. We will stay as late as you like (we’re often at weddings until midnight!) and we won’t charge you extra for the time.
How far will you travel for a photo shoot?
Lifestyle and wedding photography is all about you, your family and your favourite locations, so we will be ready to travel long distances if necessary, even overseas. For distances over 40 miles from Birmingham we ask for an agreed amount towards travel expenses. For destination weddings, expenses will be added to our usual package price.
What choices do I have with regards to displaying my photographs?
We work with the finest craftsmen to offer you a fantastic choice of bespoke frames, canvasses, hand-made albums and other options. We will be happy to show you examples of these products and assist you with choosing the best way to present your finished photographs. All framed images will be personally signed by Steve.
Do we get a CD of the images
We strongly believe in maintaining the highest quality service from the beginning of the photo shoot right through to the presentation of the final photographs. We want to make sure our work is well presented and will last you a lifetime. Because of this level of quality control images are never offered on CD.
We have selected high quality bespoke framers, printers and album manufacturers with a wide range of options for you to choose from. If you have a frame that has been in the family for generations and means a lot to you, we will be happy to take it to our framers and have your picture professionally framed for you.
We treat our photographs as works of art and supply them as framed prints, canvasses, acryllics or in specially designed bespoke albums of the highest quality. The finishes and lay-outs of all the products are tailor-made to work with your interior and to present your photographs in the best way possible.
DVD slideshows are also available at an extra cost.
For wedding photography, how far in advance of the wedding do we need to book your services?
Certain dates are more popular than others and it’s always best to secure your photographer as early as you can. Bookings can be taken up to 3 years before the wedding date but it’s not out of the question for us to accept a booking with just a few days’ notice.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Our albums are hand-made to order by Queensberry, a specialist album manufacturer in New Zealand. These albums are quite simply the best in the world. We will meet with you after the wedding or photo shoot to discuss a wide range of finishes and mounting options so that you receive the perfect album for your photographs.
We have now added a superb range of albums from GraphiStudio in Italy to our products. Again, we’ll be happy to meet with you to show samples and discuss your options.
Do you require a deposit for bookings?
For portrait work, we ask for a small deposit to confirm the booking. For weddings, a deposit of £500 is requested to secure that all-important date, with the balance of the fee payable 2 months before the wedding.
What wedding venues have you photographed at?
We have been booked to photograph weddings throughout the UK and overseas. Venues include Birmingham Botanical Gardens - New Hall in Sutton Coldfield - Moxhull Hall - Grafton Manor, Bromsgrove - The Abbey Hotel, Redditch - Rowton Castle, Shrewsbury - Clearwell Castle - Swinfen Hall, Lichfield - Somerford Hall, Staffordshire - Ettington Park Hotel - Walton Hall, Stratford-Upon-Avon - Forest Of Arden Hotel - Radisson Hotel - Patshull Hall - Headland Hotel, Newquay - Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick - Lichfield Guild Hall - Studley Castle - Homme House - Highbury Hall - Wood Norton Hall - Weston Park - Hogarths Hotel, Solihull - Eastnor Castle - Packington Moor - The Belfry, Wishaw - Drayton Manor Park - Alright Hussey Hotel, Shrewsbury - Coombe Abbey - Imperial Hotel, Torquay - Caledonian Club, London - Delbury Hall - RSA, London - Kilworth House Hotel plus many more.
How many photographs would you expect to take on our wedding day?
There is no limit to the amount of shots we would take on the day. It all depends on exactly what’s happening but we would estimate between 1200 and 1600. We’d aim to show you the best 300 or so from that amount.
Do you have a web gallery for friends and family to purchase prints after the day?
All the edited images will be put into your personal online gallery (password protected) where your friends and relatives can see them and, if necessary, order prints. We’re more than happy to post anywhere in the world.
How long do you keep the files?
The files are kept forever! We back them up 3 times including to external hard drives and DVD discs.
What cameras do you use?
We use all Canon equipment with our main camera being the canon 1DS-MkII. We have 2 back-up cameras and a wide variety of lenses.
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