What happens if my photographer is sick on the day of the wedding?
I personally work with two other professional photographers of my own caliber and experience to ensure between us - we always have one person not booked on a wedding to be able to cover given any emergency. We feel this is our obligation as professionals.
It would take a lot for me personally to not attend. I have photographed weddings with a broken ankle and a broken collar bone! I once flew from Chile to Aruba three days after emergency surgery, to photograph a wedding. As well as conduct underwater videography for a couple from USA!
As I say.... would take a lot for me not to be there!
Do you have backup equipment in case your camera stops working?
That's a huge YES. I always carry multiples of everything including camera bodies, lenses, flashes, batteries and memory cards.
My cameras all record images to dual memory cards simultaneously and all wedding archives are stored in duplicate on my secure server for 5 years minimum after the wedding.
I also have a backup rental vehicle available in case of any car issues on the day.
What's is the normal package for the average wedding in Scotland?
The most common package to cover 1 hr before ceremony until approx. first 5 dances is the 8hr package. Start times determined by the couple and usually based around ceremony start time.
Destination Weddings
Due to the nature of destination weddings each wedding requires it's own custom package to be developed to ensure coverage is perfect and all travel arrangements and timings have contingencies in place, contact me via the contact form with any inquiries.
I/we do not like being in front of the camera, what do we do?
Never worry, that's a huge part of my job is to relax you and get you feeling like yourself so the photographs reflect you guys as a couple.
Together, we keep it relaxed and can make this images as formal or as informal as you wish. If you are having a good time, then it's so easy to be photographed.
I work candidly in a large part of the day so you won't feel as if I am in your face at all. Feel free to contact any of my previous clients (Facebook) and ask about their experience working with me.
What happens with Image copyrights, ownership and printing, sharing etc?
All images delivered are accompanied with a stamped copyright release. This stamp allows you to print images and share them as you wish on social media {not for commercial use, this requires different permissions release}.
Under international intellectual property rights law, the images always remain the intellectual property of the photographer but I happily release all personal printing and publishing to my clients so they can enjoy sharing with family and friends.
What happens if the weather stops us using outside for photographs?
Given our ever changing weather I always suggest couples select a venue that facilitates this as a plan B option. Often venues have a side room or shall accommodate this eventuality.
As a photographer I am always with this consideration and advise you so speak to your venue. To ensure they can allocate a sufficient space to hold immediate family and wedding party for all the formal images to be taken.
How do I know which photography package to pick for my day?
Always, we should talk. Every couple have their own individual requirements and requests and it is often difficult for them to know how this fits into a wedding day timeline.
Part of my job is to use my experience and guide you to the package that ticks all the boxes for the period of the day you wish photography. 100% I do not up sell you to something beyond what you need.
How long can I expect to wait for my final images to be delivered?
This will depend on the season and how many weddings are in edit before your wedding.
I always deliver within an absolute maximum of 48 days and never more. (average for 2022 was 26 days).
How many people do I include in the family photo session?
My recommendation is always the immediate family such as parents, grandparents, siblings and partners/children of. Also the wedding party, best men, ushers and bridesmaids, flower girls etc.
If you have very specific VIP guests or guests who have made a huge effort to attend, maybe travelled far then it's always nice to get a shot with them as a gesture of thanks and appreciation.
The more people you include, the longer this session takes you closer to meal time and thus cuts into your personal portrait time for just you and your partner.
Would you do special request photographs or something specific we want?
I am always open to ideas and create anything that is possible within the confines of the day.
I don't recall EVER saying NO to a photo opportunity.
Do you Photoshop out things I don't like about myself?
As a professional I must follow a code of ethics given that wedding photography is primarily photojournalism (reporting reality).
Photographs taken as portrait can be subject to certain processes such as skin repair and blemish removal etc but larger scale physical cosmetic enhancement is out with my ethical code of conduct.
All images are edited before delivery to ensure it best reflects the moment as it was on the day.
How Long For The Final Images?
I have never taken longer than 48 days to deliver clients final digital images so I am always content to give that as an outside delivery marker.
All images are selected, edited, delivered and archived by me. I also release the copyright to you so you OWN the images and I ensure all images are watermark free thus you can print and publish as you wish without any hidden costs or permissions required.
Images are delivered on USB memory media in a keepsake commerartative box, as well as archived for five years on my own secure server.
How Do I Hiring You For Our Wedding?
It is really quite simple, first we confirm availability. Once that's done it's a simple online booking form and deposit to lock your date. Balance is due 28 days before wedding.
Throughout the wedding planning just keep me in touch and we can arrange to meet and finalize your big day plans once you have everything set. I am always available for advice and questions along the way.
Still Have Questions...?
For anything please always feel free to contact me and I shall always answer your questions based on my experience and best intentions for your big day, always happy to help.
Need a Wedding Photographer ? to Creatively Capture Your Special Day?
- Phone: 07453 091 383
- Address East Kilbride, Glasgow, Scotland, G74 3ST
- Email: email@gardnerhamilton.com
- Website: gardnerhamilton.com
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