frequently asked questions
What style do you shoot?
Most couples that book us are looking for natural shots that will tell the story of their day as it happens, not just a series of posed events. The most important thing is to capture the emotion and the spirit, whilst remaining as unobtrusive as possible.
As well as photographing the events of the day, we also photograph the details, such as the shoes, the flowers and the dress. Capturing these fine points of the wedding completes the overall story and memory of the day.
An important but often overlooked quality of your photographer, is their ability to work to a consistent high standard, especially as a wedding is a once in a lifetime event. Please take a look a selection of recent complete weddings
Do you only photograph weddings in Berkshire?
Based near Newbury in Berkshire, a few miles from Junction 13 of the M4, we can easily cover Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Sussex, Kent, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Somerset and Dorset. We are also willing to travel within the UK and abroad.
Do you photograph group shots?
Group shots are important, as the whole family is not often together or looking so smart! It's important to photograph the groups and for everyone to be included in the photography. We do these quickly, with the minimum of fuss.
Do you work as a team?
We work as a two photographer team, so we can record two different view-points and capture moments that would otherwise be missed. Julie can stay with the bride in the morning, while Martyn captures the church or venue details, the nervous groom and the guests arriving. Also while one of us is photographing the groups, the other captures candid images of the guests.
Are you a member of a professional association and do you have insurance?
Yes we are members of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers and we have professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What equipment do you use and do you carry backups?
We use professional digital cameras and lenses. In addition, we always carry backup cameras, lenses and flash!
How many shots can we choose from and are the high resolution files available?
As there are two photographers, you can expect to receive 300-500 photographs depending on the length of coverage. High resolution images of all the photographs are included in some packages and are available to purchase.
Do I have copyright of the high resolution files?
The copyright always remains with the photographer but personal usage rights are granted so you can make your own prints, thank you cards and even albums if desired.
Where are my images stored?
We take great care of client files and go to the expense of backing them up on multiple drives, to protect against hardware failure.
Are albums included?
Albums are included in some wedding packages. We use Albums Australia, as they are the best available. The albums are available in a range of covers and colours, including leather, wood, metal and suede. Further each album is bespoke designed and we use prints that won't fade.
What if it rains?
With documentary style photography, the rain is part of the day and so part of the photography. It rained for part of the day at this wedding at Notley Tythe Barn with some dramatic lighting!
What happens if you are ill?
In the unusual event of us both being ill, we have a network of professional wedding photographers that can be called upon. Furthermore we are members of a wedding forum of professional photographers and are part of their emergency cover list.
Do you have a list of recommended suppliers?
Here is a list of some of the our favourite wedding suppliers
When are the photographs ready?
Each image is adjusted for skin tones and punchy colours by an expert so they are the best they can be. In addition any retouching is performed. Photographs are ready three weeks after the wedding; in peak season please allow four weeks.
How do I book?
In order to do our best, we only photograph one wedding per day. The majority of our weddings are recommendations and these couples often book without meeting. At some point before the wedding, I prefer to meet and talk about your photography for your day.
Due to the time spent on each wedding, we can only take a limited number of weddings per year, so early booking is advisable. Unfortunately we cannot hold a date, as peak dates are in demand. A booking fee secures your date.