Question 1

Will there be one or two persons from your team at our wedding?

Accepted Answer

That depends. If you book photography only, I will be shooting your wedding solo. If you add videography to your photography package, I will bring an assistant along with me that I've trained personally to capture all of the video footage for me to edit in post. Some of my clients ask about a second photographer. Over my entire career, I've shot all of my weddings solo. All the work you see on my website is my own. As mentioned above, I move around A LOT with how I set my two cameras up. So you shouldn't worry about me not being able to capture all the important parts of the day down to the tiny details.

Question 2

Where are you located? Can I book you for a wedding in a different state or out of the country?

Accepted Answer

I'm located in Petal, Mississippi, which is right outside of Hattiesburg. I love to travel and will travel anywhere you're willing to pay for me to go! There is no travel fee for weddings with a Petal or Hattiesburg zip code. My travel fee is $0.50 a mile round trip from Petal if I'm driving. Please contact me for locations that require flying for further details on those travel fees.

Question 3

For which time frame can you be booked?

Accepted Answer

I have three base packages: Up To 5 Hours, Up To 7 Hours, and Up To 9 Hours. I try not to book over 9 hours, but if it's needed additional hours can be purchased as an add-on.

Question 4

Do any of your photography packages include engagement or bridal sessions?

Accepted Answer

They do not. Everyone is different, and not everyone wants engagement or bridal portraits. So I let my clients build a customized package specifically for their needs. If you add Bridal Portraits to your package, I generally shoot that session a few weeks prior to the wedding at a location chosen or reserved by the bride. These are typically done on Sunday afternoons/evenings. For Engagements, I can do them as soon as you book, and I typically schedule those on Sunday afternoons or evenings as well.

Question 5

How do you manage payments?

Accepted Answer

For weddings, the booking fee is 50% of the grand total amount. The remaining 50% is due 30 days prior to the wedding. And don't worry, I will send you an email 1 week prior to the due date of your final payment to remind you that your due date is approaching. I accept payment through Cash App, Check, and Credit/Debit Card, though if you choose to use a Credit/Debit card an additional 3% fee will apply. Your booking fee is exactly that, the fee to book with me.

Question 6

Will all the pictures I receive back be edited?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all photos you receive will be edited and in high resolution for printing. I do not release unedited pictures to my clients under any circumstances. You will receive your pictures three different ways, one being a link to your personalized online gallery on my website with a pin number to download your pictures (your gallery will stay up on my website for 2 months), another being a Dropbox link for you to easily download to your computer, and also a USB flash drive with a print release that will allow you to print at a print shop of your choosing.

Question 7

How do you edit your pictures?

Accepted Answer

For photography, I use Lightroom and Photoshop, and for videography, I use Premiere Pro, Audition, and After Effects. I've developed my own presets and color schemes that add deep feelings and moods to your photographs. Every photographer has a "style" of editing, and I feel my style resonates well with my clients, as they have all loved the final result. I have had a few clients ask me before booking if I would be willing to edit their wedding a different way than I normally do. I feel that this does a disservice to my style and why they came to me in the first place, so I reserve the right to edit in my own style and how I normally edit.

Question 8

How many pictures of our wedding will we get back?

Accepted Answer

This is a very common question and one of the hardest to answer specifically. I don't put a limit on the pictures I edit. I edit as many as I can that are in focus and aren't duplicates. And I can't give an exact amount because there are a ton of variables involved. It could be anywhere from 300 – 900 images, depending on the photo package booked, weather, size of families and wedding party, venue choice, length of reception, etc.

Question 9

What kind of Equipment do you use?

Accepted Answer

I use only the top-of-the-line, professional equipment. For photography, I have three Canon 6D Mark II bodies (one is for backup if one of my two main bodies goes down) and for videography I have a Sony A7III and two Canon 6D bodies. This equipment is combined with top-of-the-line prime and zoom lenses with superb glass quality. Of course, I also use flashes/LED lights if absolutely necessary. For aerial shots/video, I use a DJI Mavic 2 Pro Drone.

Question 10

Do you use flashes very often or natural/available light?

Accepted Answer

For weddings I prefer available and natural light, but will use flashes when the natural light isn’t adequate. I have never used my flashes during a ceremony. I prefer to not distract anyone during that special moment. A special note, all cameras MUST have some light in order to focus. Some couples like to turn off almost all lights during the reception, but if you do this I will not be able to take pictures, so just be aware. If my cameras are having trouble focusing during a dark atmosphere I will be sure to inform you so we can make a lighting adjustment.

Question 11

When will we get the photos after our wedding?

Accepted Answer

In the contract, it says that your photos/videos will be completed within 1 month, but typically you will receive everything back within 1-2 weeks! Yes, THAT FAST! (If I have two weddings in one weekend it may take a bit longer.) Plus, I know how bad my clients want to see their pictures right after the wedding!

Question 12

The online client gallery, how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Your personal online gallery is launched within four weeks after your wedding. You will have the ability to order prints and canvases of all sizes directly from your gallery. This is an optional service. The professional print shop that services my client's orders does an absolutely phenomenal job, and the quality beats Walmart and Walgreens photo labs, hands down. When you order directly from my gallery, the print shop will not print the watermark in the lower right-hand corner. If family and guests wish to purchase photos (digital download, prints, or canvases), they can do so directly from the gallery.

Question 13

Can we order wedding albums from you?

Accepted Answer

YES! You can add a fine art wedding album to your photography package, or you can do it after the wedding at the same price. I will have you go through your online gallery and "star" 70 of your favorite pictures. I will use those "starred" pictures to create a proof of your wedding album and then send you the proof for your final approval. Once the album has your stamp of approval I will send it off to the print shop and once completed they will ship it to your front door.

Question 14

How far should we book in advance?

Accepted Answer

Many couples book more than one year in advance. But there are also some spontaneous requests. So the earlier you contact me, the better the chances are that your date is still available on my calendar. Just contact me as soon as your date is set, or if you do not have a date set yet I can give you a list of dates that I'm currently available.

Question 15

Can we meet up before booking?

Accepted Answer

Of course, I love getting to know new people and couples. As you can probably guess, as a photographer, my weekends are absolutely slammed, so lunch usually works best for me. Though statistically speaking, I only meet about 2% of my clients in person prior to the wedding, so if we don't meet up beforehand, it's OKAY! I'm super fast at responding to any questions you might have, and I'm usually able to clear up any concerns via email or video chat via Skype, FaceTime, Google Hangouts/Duo, Facebook Messenger, or FaceTime. And of course, you can call or text me anytime at 601-307-1864.

Question 16

What and when do you eat on our wedding day?

Accepted Answer

I eat what you eat! Prior to the ceremony I eat quickly when I can, usually just snacking on wedding day platters and food that's provided. During the reception I always eat when the Bride and Groom eat, so save me a plate! And if you book videography save an additional plate for my assistant, please!

Question 17

Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I'm an official FAA Licensed Unmanned Aircraft Pilot (for drone footage), I have a surety bond through Liberty Mutual, and a great photography insurance policy through The Hartford. Some venues require a certificate of insurance! If this is the case, contact me and I can produce my certificate of insurance upon request.

Question 18

So what happens AFTER I book you?

Accepted Answer

I will send you an email titled 3 Requests that has two wedding day timing diagrams, one with a bride and groom's first look, and another without a first look, to help you plan out your day and to make sure you give me enough time to capture everything perfectly. The email will also have an attachment of an editable MS Word document titled Shot List. You will open this Shot List and edit the entire document with your computer or phone, specifically for your wedding, with first names, so when the big day comes, we can quickly call out who is on deck to get their picture taken. This makes taking group pictures effortless and very quick!

Question 19

When do you normally show up on the Wedding Day?

Accepted Answer

This really depends on which package you choose, but for the longer 7 and 9 hour packages I usually show up at the tail end of hair and makeup to capture the final touch ups, and then I will take pictures of all the girls in their robes and detail shots, like the wedding dress hanging up, invitations, jewelry, bouquet, shoes, etc. There's usually no need for me to show up at the very beginning before everyone has makeup on.

Question 20

How long do you normally stay on the Wedding Day?

Accepted Answer

Again, the wedding package really determines this, but I usually stay to the very end, but if you would like to do a fake leave/send off it's completely normal. If you choose to do a fake leave I normally leave after that. Bonus Advice: I've never had a wedding reception go over 4 hours. Most of your guests will start to leave after they've eaten and had a piece of cake, so if you want lots of guests in your pictures for the bouquet toss, garter toss, and the send-off I would try to plan your reception to be around 2 hours with 3 at the max, or at least plan for a fake leave for then and then continue the party afterward.

Question 21

Okay, I DEFINITELY want you as my photographer! How can I see more details about your packages and pricing?

Accepted Answer

I always like to check my calendar to make sure I'm available before we start talking about packages and pricing. So click on "Contact" on the navigation bar above, fill out the form and send it on over! I'll try to email you back as fast as possible, usually within the hour, and let you know if I have your wedding date available. If it's a Saturday I may be a little sluggish at responding as I'm probably shooting a wedding! If I have your date available, I'll be sure to let you know and then send you the password to the online wedding contract!

Question 22

Which hourly wedding package should I pick?

Accepted Answer

My most popular package is my "Up To 7 Hour" package, but some clients feel the 9-hour package best fits their schedule. You can always choose to update your package at a later date if you wish!

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