- Digital photography?
- How many photos will you take at our wedding?
- Do we only recieve Prints & Enlargements, or can we have the Digital Images as well?
- Do you offer "Consultation?"
- What is an Engagement photo session?
- Will this Engagement photo session cost extra?
- Where are your prices?
- How come your prices are so cheap? Some Photographers charge more than $5000 for what you do.
- How come your prices are so expensive?
- How long do you expect to be with us on the day of the wedding? Beginning at what time? Until when?
- What is the fee for overtime and what does that include?
- Do you include a Proof Album or a Wedding Album?
- Do you edit & touch up the images?
- Are the samples I see on your Website photographed by you or a different Photographer?
- Do you work with an Assistant?
- What do you think of guests photographing?
- Do you have any problems with Videographers?
- What do we do if it rains on the day of my Wedding?
- Am I required to provide a meal for you at the Reception?
- What is the payment policy and schedule?
- What is the cancellation policy?
- What happens if you become ill or are unable to provide coverage?
- Do you charge extra if we live outside of Calgary?
- Would you charge extra for anything else?
- Do you offer Internet posting of the images?
- Can my guests, family & friends purchase images, reprints, and enlargements off of the Internet as well?
- What are the terms and conditions on your contract?
- Great! We would like to
commission you to document our wedding! Where do we meet and how can
we leave you a retainer/deposit and sign the agreement?
Digital photography?
“I
don’t think so” is the first response of most brides and “Cool, can we
do it honey?” is the first response of most grooms. Digital photography
is fine for family reunions and posting pictures online, but who wants
those kind of pictures for your wedding?
You’d be quite surprised at the quality of digital photos done properly
by a professional. Cameras are available that take as good or better quality
pictures than taken by an expensive, traditional Hasselblad or a Bronica.
Photos look crisp and clear, not the grainy pictures you remember seeing
years ago.
Instead of film, digital cameras have a memory chip. The photos can be downloaded from the camera to a computer on site. This enables you and the photographer to determine if the photos are turning out the way you want them to. If there are any problems, you see them instantly and can re-shoot the photos.
Once they are downloaded, you can email them all over the world, print proofs to show friends and family, view them in the limo as you drive to the reception, even set up a slide show at your reception of the pictures you took that afternoon!
After the wedding you can review your photos with your photographer on a computer screen. Retouching is easy and the options are endless. You can have your teeth straightened, erase wrinkles, minimize or remove a scar, cover a blemish, remove reflections from eye glasses, or fix the broken fence in the background of your pictures.
Digital photography enables you and your photographer to perfect your photos. With traditional film, retouching is arduous and requires hours and hours of labor. Digital photography has many other benefits and is becoming as popular as traditional photography.
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Wedding Photography FAQ's
How many photos will you take at our wedding?
I strive to take an almost unlimited amount of images! However, it would depend on which of my “Wedding Packages” you would like to choose from, number of locations, and the time between the ceremony and locations.
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Do we only receive Prints & Enlargements, or can we have the Digital Images as well?
Unlike most Photographers, I’ve structured my “Wedding Packages” to include a “Photo Cd” (Digital Negatives) for you!
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Do you offer “Consultation?”
Yes, definitely.
Because I do my best to let you enjoy your special day with relatives
and guests and not taking you away for this picture and that picture.
In order for that to happen, meeting, planning and scheduling before the
wedding is very important. With a clear plan and schedule, we can work
in an unrushed and relaxed manner so that we will not miss any important
photos. Consultation is a must.
It is important to be comfortable with the interaction and photographic
styles of the photographer that you choose for this most special occasion.
This is the single most important part of choosing any wedding photographer.
Any discomfort you might have with a particular photographer comes through
in the images taken.
My previous clients give me high marks for both my personal interaction
and photographic style. As a matter of fact...... if you would like a
list of references, just let me know.
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What
is an Engagement photo session?
This
is usually done a few months before the wedding. Many couples choose to
hold the photo session anywhere but in a studio. I like to take the engagement
photos at a favorite park, at your home, or a special landmark.
The photo session typically produces a series of relaxed, casual images
of the couple. Photos include holding hands while strolling through the
park, standing next to a bridge relaxing together, doing a sport or hobby
you both enjoy or relaxing under a favorite shade tree. The session is
done within the many scenic areas in Calgary or out of town. Mileage rates
will apply to locations outside the city.
The engagement session will serve a number of important purposes. First,
it will get you accustomed to working with your photographer, making the
interaction between you on your wedding day more comfortable and efficient.
It will also give me the photographer a better idea of what you and your
fiancée are like as photo subjects.
Of course, the session will also result in some great photos. Some couples
choose to put the engagement session photos in their own special album
or folio and display them at their reception. Some choose to have a signature
matte where guests can sign the matte.
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Will this Engagement photo session cost extra?
Yes & no… I try to keep my “Wedding Package” prices as low as possible. Therefore, I can either receive payment for this when you receive your “Engagement Images”, or I can customize the pricing into one of my “Wedding Packages” that you desire.
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Where are your prices?
To
view my Wedding Packages and Prices, simply follow these steps:
1. For the Fall to Spring Wedding Packages: "Click
here for Package Pricelists."
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How come your prices are so cheap? Some Photographers charge more than $5000 for what you do.
I
consider my prices to be extremely competitive. Most photographers don't
list their prices on the internet for a reason. If you do find someone
a lot less expensive than me.... Be aware & ask some questions!
Many photographers do not include the Digital Negatives, the retouching
of the images, and etc. into their "Wedding Package" pricing.
I do.
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How come your prices are so expensive?
Expensive?!
Perhaps you would like to take a look at these guys...
www.spencerstudio.com/weddings.htm or
www.storybookweddings.com/pricing3589
and
www.fineartweddings.com/qa_weddings07.htm
I do use the best materials and tools available to produce the finest
images for you. My work with you does not end after the wedding. Hours
& hours are spent for each wedding which includes pre-wedding consultation,
editing images, enhancing images; time spent getting to and working with
a Photo-Lab for your proofs, and delivering your beautiful photos and
Photo Cd to you!
I must also constantly maintain and update my equipment in order to stay
with the constant changes in the industry, especially in the digital development
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How long do you expect to be with us on the day of the wedding? Beginning at what time? Until when?
I expect myself to be with you for the time beginning and ending as agreed in the contract of the “Wedding Package” that you have chosen. Usually we will set up a photography schedule at our “Consultation” about ten days before the wedding to discuss it. I can stay beyond the agreed contract time at overtime charges.
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What is the fee for overtime and what does that include?
From experience, it sometimes happens that I am wanted to stay at an event longer then originally agreed upon. If this is the case, when my Photography service time is completed that we had originally agreed upon in the Wedding Package that you have chosen, I will tactfully mention this to you and it will be up to you to decide at this time if you would like me to stay longer to photograph. Overtime is a flat fee of $70.00 per hour.
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Do you include a Proof Album or a Wedding Album?
This
decision is up to you...from my supplier at: www.technicare.com
and www.prophosupply.com
Or I can go ahead and choose one for you, depending on your price range.
However, there is so much variety out there now that the consumer can
find great deals to suit individual tastes. At present I do not have a
Proof Album or a Wedding
Album worked into my “Wedding Packages.” However,
I can certainly customize one according to your wishes.
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Do you edit & touch up the images?
Yes!!! I like to take full advantage of photographing Digital. I consider myself a perfectionist and so I like to examine each of my images & do editing & touch-up as I see it, to give you the very best quality. However prevention in a lot of cases is better than cure...I recommend proper make up and non-glare eyeglasses. In some cases I can only do my so much.
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Are the samples I see on your Website photographed by you or a different Photographer?
All samples you see here are photographed by me. You will be getting me as your Photographer.
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Do you work with an Assistant?
I don’t unless it’s specifically requested, as the extra cost would carry on to you. Again I try and keep my costs down as much as I can while still maintaining the highest quality. The only times where I usually call for an assistant is to help me carry and watch over some of my extra equipment.
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What do you think of guests photographing?
Of course I don’t mind your guests photographing excessively on your very special wedding day. However, I don’t like guest photographers jumping in front of me during an important shot. But in this day and age, it's not very possible to control. However, as the official photographer contracted to produce my best work for you, I will let the bride and groom know if a guest does make it difficult for me. Normally I politely, but assertively say to your guests that have cameras in hand that I would like to always shoot first and then they can fire away immediately afterwards.
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Do you have any problems with Videographers?
I
prefer experienced professional wedding Videograhers. They usually know
how to work their way around a professional photographer at a wedding.
However, it is a possibility that an inexperienced wedding Videographer
might stand in the middle of the aisle in front of the photographer. It
has happened that they will even tell a Photographer to get out of their
way. I try to develop a good rapport with the Videographer as soon as
possible so that we can strive to work together efficiently to get the
best results for you.
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What do we do if it rains on the day of my Wedding?
We have a couple of options. At the “Consultation” I will suggest some alternate “Indoor” locations for the “Portrait” photos for you to go see and consider in case of rain. For some of these locations, we have to reserve a little in advance and possibly pay a fee. Of course I will be checking the weather forecast and if it looks like there is a good possibility of rain, we should make a decision about reserving an indoor location about 3-4 days before the wedding day. Or I can look at renting a Photographer associate’s Studio by the hour at an extra cost. The Background would look something like this: www.www.sunchasersphotography.com/Photogallery/Weddings/crw/crw.asp?Page=1&ShowSub=Thumbnails
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Am I required to provide a meal for you at the Reception?
No...You don't really have to, but it would be nice. I'm only human and do get hungry after hours of work like everyone else. I work extremely hard throughout the course of your special day, and build up an appetite.
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What is the payment policy and schedule?
Dates are reserved on a first-paid, first-served basis. A non-refundable retainer is required to secure the services of my photography services for your special day. Sixty days before the event, one half of the unpaid balance is due. The final payment is due within seven days of the event. I accept cash & cheques only.
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What is the cancellation policy?
Sunchasers Photography reserves the time and date agreed upon, thereby making no other reservations for this day. For this reason all if you should wish to cancel my Photography services before sixty days of the event, the full amount of your retainer will be returned to you. However, if the cancellation is within 60 days of the event, I will retain the full amount of your retainer.
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What happens if you become ill or are unable to provide coverage?
No need to worry! I guarantee that if something should happen preventing myself from performing my services at your special occasion, I will dispatch another of my other highly qualified photographer associates to cover your event and reduce your contract fee in half.
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Do you charge extra if we live outside of Calgary?
This will be discussed and negotiated at our consultation. I’m not looking for any profit from this, only to cover my gas. However if you live more then 100 kms away from the city, I will expect you to pay for my accommodation and breakfast.
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Would you charge extra for anything else?
Other Expenses would include: Additional Reprints, Enlargements, or more then 1 Photo Cd copy as we originally agreed upon. Also I would appreciate reimbursement for Parking fees, courier and postage expenses.
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Do you offer Internet posting of the images?
To
view the images, simply follow these steps:
1. Go to this Website at: www.demo.myportraitgallery.com
2. To view one of the sample Galleries; type in the password; "demo".
"There you will easily find your Wedding Images once they
are posted and I give you your password to give to all of your friends
and family"
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Can my guests, family & friends purchase images, reprints, and enlargements off of the Internet as well?
Yes!
However they would still go through me, as any Internet company like “Photostockplus.com”
would charge you extra. Also the images there will be Low-Resolution and
for viewing purposes only. Too avoid your guests paying this extra cost,
they would follow these steps:
1. They would follow the above instructions to find your Wedding Images.
2. They would copy down the image # of each image that they choose to
purchase.
3. They would e-mail me with a list of all of the Image #’s; and
I would personally give them their prices and answer any other questions
that they may have.
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What are the terms and conditions on your contract?
Terms and Conditions
It is understood Darren Colton of Sunchasers Photography is the exclusive
official photographer retained to perform the services requested on this
contract.
No part of any order will be delivered until balance is paid in full.
Sunchasers Photography reserves the right to use the images for self promotion,
display, professional publications, and use on my website. Commercial
copyright remains the property of Sunchasers Photography. Client's usage
of images is limited to personal use only.
NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT: It is ILLEGAL to copy or reproduce these images elsewhere
without Photographer's permission for Commercial use or sale of the images
by the client; however this can be negotiated with Darren Colton of Sunchasers
Photography. Sunchasers Photography retains all commercial copyrights
and use of the images by the client is limited to family and personal
use of the client.
I, Darren Colton of Sunchasers Photography will be flexible as possible
to the bride and groom’s requests on the day of their celebration.
However, I cannot be responsible for lack of coverage caused by the bride,
groom or wedding party not being ready on time, or by church, synagogue
or other location specific restrictions regarding photography or by actions
of your guests or Videographer.
I will fulfill all of the obligations of the Wedding Package that the
client has chosen within no later then 1 month at the latest from the
date of the Wedding / Celebration.
Sunchasers Photography warrants that all prices quoted for professional
services, photographs and albums are valid for a period of twelve months
following the date of the wedding.
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Great! We would like to commission you to document our wedding! Where do we meet and how can we leave you a retainer/deposit and sign the agreement?
I like to meet with my clients at their homes, or my home, or in coffee
shops or other public places. Whatever is most convenient for you.
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