Looking for a photographer for your Sarasota, FL area wedding? We offer the best value, the most convenient booking and post-event access to your photos, lots of local experience, professionalism, and top-notch camera gear.
Wondering about our equipment? The FAQ was getting a little long, so we moved the technical stuff here!
Wondering about our equipment? The FAQ was getting a little long, so we moved the technical stuff here!
Who will be our photographer?
We do not subcontract our weddings. We (Jason and Allyson) will be the ones taking the photos at your event. Period.
Even though we have NEVER not shown up for a wedding, we want to assure you that we do have contacts within the industry that we can work with in case of illness or another emergency.
Even though we have NEVER not shown up for a wedding, we want to assure you that we do have contacts within the industry that we can work with in case of illness or another emergency.
How much time is required for formal photos?
In order to get plenty of good photos of you with family, friends, and your bridal party, as well as photos of just the two of you alone, please allow one hour for formal photos between the ceremony and reception. (This is a great time for a "cocktail hour" or Hors d'œuvres for your guests!) We also typically take formal photos of the bridesmaids, groomsmen, and bride/groom separately before the ceremony whenever possible. If you allow some time between "getting ready" and the actual ceremony, this will save time after the ceremony! Of course, it's your day! So please, plan accordingly depending on how many/what kind of photos you are looking for! Also, be mindful of sunset times!
Have you worked at our event locations before? How did it work out?
We have lots of experience in Sarasota and the surrounding areas. We have photographed weddings at many popular Sarasota wedding locations, including Plantation, Boca Grande, Rotonda, Selby Gardens, Crosley Mansion, Ringling Cà d'Zan, University Park, Bradenton Country Club, the Chelsea Center, Michael's on East, the Venetian River Club, Laurel Oak Country Club, Lido Beach Resort, the Ritz Carlton Beach Club, and Lakewood Ranch. Chances are, we have already been to your wedding location and are familiar with it.
We have worked with many of the top wedding caterers and DJs in the Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte County areas. We are flexible and can work around the needs of your other vendors.
If you are getting married at a location we have not been to before, we are happy to visit in advance to pick out the best spots for your wedding photos. In fact, this is a great way for us to meet up ahead of time and get to know each other a little! (We can even bring our gear and shoot a few impromptu engagement photos at your wedding location if you'd like!)
If you have so much experience, why are there so few weddings on your website?
From 2005 to 2007, we photographed dozens of weddings for another very successful local wedding studio. We were not "second shooters" - we photographed the weddings on our own without direct supervision. Unfortunately, those photos belong to them and we cannot display them on our website.
If you have so much experience, why are there so few weddings on your website?
From 2005 to 2007, we photographed dozens of weddings for another very successful local wedding studio. We were not "second shooters" - we photographed the weddings on our own without direct supervision. Unfortunately, those photos belong to them and we cannot display them on our website.
Towards the end of 2007, we stopped working for them because Jason went back to school to pursue his MBA - this program lasted 2 1/2 years and classes met every Saturday. Therefore, we could not photograph weddings on Saturdays (the day of the week that most people have their weddings) for a fairly long period of time. During this time, we focused on rebranding our business so that we could start photographing weddings on our own and we continued to shoot lots of family beach portraits. We also upgraded a lot of our equipment so we would be ready to start shooting weddings again after Jason graduated in 2010.
Should our event last longer than scheduled, will you stay? Is there an extra charge?
Other photographers charge by the hour. We are there from the moment the bride begins getting ready until you say "good night." This full day coverage is included with ALL of our wedding packages.
How many proofs come with each package? What is the breakdown per photo?
Our wedding packages do not include physical proofs, however our print prices on our online ordering system are significantly lower than other area photographers, making it affordable for you and your friends/family to order as many prints as you like.
Will you accept a list of specific photos to be taken?
We work with you and your wedding party to pose your formal photos both at the ceremony and the reception. We work with the officiant and the DJ to be in the best possible location for your photos throughout your event. We both take photos during the ceremony, so you won't be stuck with just one angle or point of view. For formal shots and throughout the remainder of your event, Jason is assisted by Allyson to ensure no detail or request is left undone.
If you have questions or concerns during your event, you can approach either one of us at any time. We can take special requests for posed or candid photos and are happy to work off a list if you have personalized ideas for particular locations or groupings. Here is a sample list that covers most of the things we already do:
Wedding Photography: 85 Great Photo Suggestions
Wedding Photography: 85 Great Photo Suggestions
How long after the event will the proofs be ready?
Online proofs are generally available within 1 week of your event. Your DVD (included with the Deluxe or Ultimate package) should arrive within 2-3 weeks. With our online ordering system you are free to order your photos when you want, how you want. It’s convenient because we upload the high res images for you to save you time. We have the ability to edit the photos you select after you place an order, so they'll be just perfect by the time you receive them! You can share the album with anybody, or nobody. We can even password protect it by request, free of charge.
Coffee table books and enlargements take longer, depending on how long it takes to make your photo selections. Once that has occurred, it takes several weeks for books to arrive.
How much assistance will you provide in planning our album?
If you select the Ultimate package with the coffee table book, you can select your photos or you can choose to leave it up to us. The albums themselves are designed by Graphi Studio - they do a great job!
Do you and your assistant require a meal?
YES! Because we provide full coverage service, often our day can last 10 hours or more! For this reason, we ask that you please include us in your seating chart for dinner and include us in your meal cost calculations as "guests." This is a win-win situation for everyone. We really work up an appetite throughout the day/night and need something more than the "vendor meal" provided by most caterers, but more importantly sitting with your guests keeps us in the center of the action where we can see everything that is going on and not miss any important moments at your reception! We often get up and down to take photos multiple times while eating dinner. Thank you for helping us be at the center of the action on your big day!
Other Questions?
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