Frequently Asked Wedding Photography Questions
Do you have a price list and wedding package options available for viewing on your web site?
Yes. Our Photography Price List is now available for viewing on our web site. Click here for our pricing page.
Do you have sample pictures of the weddings you shoot?
Yes we do. You can view our online wedding portfolio here.
Do you include high resolution files(digital negatives) with your packages?
All of our wedding packages include the negatives.
How long do you need to shoot our photos on the wedding day?
When deciding on the best times for ceremony and reception, most brides do not take into consideration the time that the photographer needs to take your wedding pictures between the end of the ceremony and beginning of the reception. You’ll be spending a lot of money on your wedding photographer so you’ll want to make sure you make time. Your day and your wedding photography will be much more relaxed and memorable if you space things out and allow yourself to enjoy every aspect of the day, including your unrushed photo shoot.
How do we arrange for a consultation with you to view your work in person and to discuss our specific wedding needs, and what is covered during a consultation?
Please inquire online for available times and we will make arrangements for a meeting with us. Various time slots are available for such consultations. Early evening hours (generally, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) are popular for many of our clients.
The purpose of our consultations to spend some time discussing your specific wedding plans, after which you should be able to determine if we offer what you are looking for in wedding photography. We will go over our price list and packaging options, answering any questions you might have about choosing the right package for your needs.
Our advice to couples concerning choice of a wedding photographer usually involves answering these three questions:
- Do you like the photographer's work?
- Do the photographer's prices fit within your budget?
- Are you pleased with the photographer's style and personality? (That is, do you feel that your personality and the photographer's will blend well on your wedding day?)
If you can answer "yes" to all three of these questions, you are well on your way to making a decision. If the answer is "no" to one or more of these questions, you might want to shop around a bit more before making your final decision.
How do we book TxVideoGuy for a shoot?
We require a non-refundable deposit/retainer and a signed contract to book our wedding services. Once the retainer has been received and details of the chosen wedding package have been finalized on the agreement sheet, your booking with us is finalized.
Download our Wedding Contract (124K • pdf format)
Does TxVideoGuy do bridal and engagement portraits?
We offer both bridal and engagement portrait sessions. These sessions are included with some of our packages, or they can be purchased as separate options.
As a side note, we sometimes do bridal or engagement sessions (or both) for couples who are not booked with us for wedding services. For instance, some couples plan weddings in other cities or states but wish to have their bridal or engagement sessions done locally before they travel to their wedding destination. In those cases, they may arrange to have us do their portraits, that being the only service that we provide related to their wedding.
How many photographers and assistants do you use at weddings?
Joe Johnson is the primary photographer and in most cases, my associate Larry assists me throughout the day. I also use a handful of other assistants, and possible second shooters.
Do you shoot film or digitial?
TxVideoGuy shoots exclusivley with Nikon digitial SLRs.
What is your start time for wedding day photography?
Our basic start time for wedding days is at least one hour before the ceremony. This allows us time for equipment setup, assessment of the location for our shooting strategy, and taking a few shots of the bride, groom, and other wedding party members, etc., before the ceremony.
In some cases, we start much earlier, depending on the wedding couple's needs. Earlier starts are advisable when the bride and groom want to have more formal photos done before (rather than after) the ceremony. Sometimes, the bride and groom wish to have a portion (sometimes, even all) of the formal photos out of the way before the ceremony so that there is little or no interruption between the end of the ceremony and the beginning of the reception. In those cases, we will adjust our start time appropriately in order to have a good comfort zone (time-wise) to get all of the desired photos within the time allowed before the ceremony.
What shooting style do you use for weddings?
I use a combination shooting style, mixing a candid photo approach (occasionally referred to as a photojournalistic style) with the more traditional posed formal photographs. Much of the style that I use is determined by the agreement that we reach with the bride and groom concerning the type of shots that they want us to use to tell the story of their wedding. I generally adjust my shooting style to some degree based on what the bride and groom want from us, and we are usually able to determine what the bride and groom want in our pre-wedding consultations with them.
Do you allow other people to take photographs while you are working?
For the most part, there is no problem with friends and relatives taking photographs while we are doing our work. All that we ask is that any friends or relatives respect the fact that we have been hired to do a job as quickly and efficiently as possible, and that it is especially important that we have minimal interference during the posed formals session. It's quite all right if someone wants to take a photograph after we have shot a given pose, but other people taking excessive numbers of photographs during this time can lead to delays in the formal session and thus delays in getting to the reception. We try to work in such a manner that the formal session is not prolonged any more than necessary. Thus, too many interruptions in this specific part of our service can lead to inappropriate delays.
Are you willing to shoot portraits of small family/friend groups as a part of your wedding-day photography?
Yes of course, we are happy to photograph small family groups as long as the bride and groom wish us to do this.
What types of photographs do you take and what moments do you capture?
During a typical wedding day, we usually take some combination of the following types of photos. But, please remember that this list is somewhat generic, and that each wedding will have its own flavor and character, which could call for photos that may not be included below. Additionally, in any given wedding situation, there might not be time to take all of the photos listed below (again, because each wedding represents a unique series of events that we do our best to capture). However, this list is a pretty good starting point in understanding the types of photos that we try to incorporate into our wedding photography. Additionally, we are always open to special requested photos by the bride, groom, and family.
Photos Before the Ceremony
Photos During the Ceremony
Formal Photos after the ceremony (see note below)
Various combinations and numbers of the following photographs are typical.
Photos at the Reception
Notes on Formal Photos:
Formal posed photos usually include various combinations of the bride, groom, wedding party members, and immediate family members. Posed formals may even include extended family members and close friends. Posed formals may be taken either just before or just after the ceremony. Normally, they are taken immediately after the ceremony. Sometimes, however (to save time), the bride, groom and family will decide to do these photos before the ceremony (usually at least 1 to 11/2 hours before the ceremony).
How much time should be allowed for formal photos?
A quick set of formal photos may be taken in as little as 20 to 30 minutes. An extended session may last from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. Of course, it depends on the size of the wedding party and the number of family members and friends that it may be desired to include as part of the formal photo session.
It's always a good idea for the bride and groom to make a specific list of all of the family members (or family groups) of whom they'd like to have photos taken. This assists not only the photographer, but also helps the family sort out exactly what their formal photography needs will be. Such a list also helps to speed up the process of taking the formal photos, so that there is less time taken in making last-minute decisions on whom to include in those photos.
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