FAQ's

Here is a list of commonly asked questions. If you have more questions, please contact us and we will give you answers!

Q. Do you require a deposit or retainer? A. YES, All wedding photographers require a reservation fee or retainer to reserve the date of your wedding. Weddings are typically booked months or years in advance. Our reservation fee is applied to your collection. You don't have to select your options at that time, the reservation fee simply reserves the day for you on our calendar. 

Q. Do you offer on-line viewing and ordering of my wedding photographs? A. YES. We provide our on-line photo gallery for viewing and ordering your wedding images. Usually posted within 4 to 8 weeks after the wedding, you, your family and friends can now view all the photos taken and order your favorites on-line from the comfort of their home. The finished photos are mailed directly to you in about two weeks after your place an order. Now you don't have to worry about carrying proofs around to show all the relatives, and not have to worry about collecting money and taking all their orders. This is a great service and no additional cost to you. It's included in all my packages. 

Q. How far are you willing to travel? A. We cover weddings in Tampa Bay from Spring Hill to Sarasota. There are never any mileage or time limit charges within our coverage area. We do consider traveling outside our area on a case by case request. We are also available for destination weddings and would be happy to provide a quote.

Q. How quickly will I receive my prints? A. On-line viewing of all your wedding photos will also be posted about 48 hours after the event. Proof Magazines or Previews if ordered, are usually ready within 14 days after your wedding. Coffee Table or Designer Albums are normally completed within two to three weeks upon placement of your order.

Q: Most other photographers have time limits on their packages, (4 hours or 6 hours) and charge accordingly. Why don't you have time limits? A. Great question! I hate time limits and hate imposing them on my clients. All time limits do is rush you thru your reception and force you to do things on the photographer's schedule, not your own. Many photographers think that once the cake is cut there is nothing else to photograph at the reception. They will hurrily force you to do the traditional events early so they can leave. My approach is completely different. I believe in covering your entire wedding event, from start to finish, not just what someone thinks is important to them. We get some exciting and fun photos later in the evening once the party has started and the dance floor is alive! We want to document and tell your entire wedding story! We usually start about 2 hours before the ceremony and stay until the bride and groom leave the reception.  

Q. There are certain "must have" poses I want. Can I provide you a list to work from? A. We approach your wedding using our documentary "photojournalism" style. We prefer to record and capture the special moments and emotions as they present themselves. Providing the photographer a long list of several photos only distracts him from devoting his attention to recording your day as it unfolds. However, we do welcome your requests for any groupings or poses you desire. It's OK to make a list of poses or groupings you want, but we also suggest giving that list to a family member or friend that can assist the photographer in gathering the people for the photographs.  

Q. Why are my prices so reasonable? A. I have been doing photography for several years, but still consider myself a learner on the subject. I want to assure you that all my customers have been extremely happy with my work and I continue to learn and practice the latest methods to provide the best outcome.

Q. Have you had any formal training? A. Not really. Most of what I know I learned on my own from reading books (I recommend Scott Kelby’s books), websites, and blogs, and working with photographers whose work I admire. I also shoot a LOT, which I think is the number one way to learn. The more you shoot, the better you’ll get, that’s all there is to it! I also force myself to shoot in Manual mode as much as possible.

Q. Can I ask you something specific? A.Due to the huge amount of e-mail I get on a daily basis, I can’t promise a response to specific questions. The best way to ask me a question is through my formspring page. If you would like to discuss wedding photography in-depth, I do offer weekend and wedding weekend seminars, where we sit down one-on-one to discuss your business. If you’re interested in this, please contact me using the “CONTACT” link above.