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Photographer Sunshine Coast QLD

FAQS

FAQS

How many years have you been in the photography business?

I have been shooting weddings since 2004, when bold colours, vignettes, and digital cameras were the next best thing!

Do you have a back up camera?

I always have 2 cameras on every shoot I am on. My camera also writes the photos to 2 cards, so if one card fails we have a backup.

How quickly do we get our photos back?

You will get your online gallery delivered 4-8 weeks after your wedding depending on the time of year. The online gallery makes it easy when sharing your photos with family and your incredible suppliers.

What happens if it rains?

I am under the belief that as long as you marry your best friend, your photos will be amazing! It will be written all over your faces. I will bring a bunch of clear umbrellas and as long as you are keen to go out for photos after the ceremony, so am I, as long as it safe for my gear – high winds can be an issue when trying to keep an umbrella over my gear. If this is the case I am happy to offer a 1-hour session for the bride and groom at a later date, but honestly with Sunshine Coast weather it can be bucketing down one minute and sunny the next...so we would just go with the flow.

Would you travel for a wedding?

Absolutely! Been to Fiji, New Zealand, Airlie beach a bunch of times, Dubbo, Mackay, Sydney & a few more places around Australia. You would just need to cover travel and 1 night accommodation.

Do we need an engagement shoot?

You don't need to, but in saying that – if one of you or both of you are a bit nervous about getting photos on your wedding day, it's a great way to crush all your worries! If you pay for your wedding package upfront I can offer you an engagement special.

Do we get the highest resolution photos and do we own them?

You sure do! The copyright is a joint one, so I can use your gorgeous photos on social media and advertising.

How many photos will we get?

You will get about 50-75 photos per hour, this varies depending on the size of your bridal party, variety of locations and how many faces you give me ;)

Do you need a meal if you are photographing the reception?

If I am staying longer than 2 hours at the reception, a basic staff meal or kids meal would be so appreciated – It's about that time where food will give me that second wind.

Can we meet up to chat about your wedding?

That would be lovely, we have a home studio in Wurtulla or we can always meet up at a cafe in Mooloolaba if you're in need of a coffee.

How much is the booking fee and when is the rest due?

The booking fee locks in your wedding date and if it's canceled sadly this is non-refundable due to turning away other couples. The final payment for your wedding package is due at least 2 weeks before the wedding.

What if you are sick on our wedding day?

In the last 15 years I have never missed a wedding due to sickness, adrenaline is an amazing thing! If I am really not up to it I will bring an assistant to 2nd shoot and if I am bedridden I will find you a replacement photographer who has a similar style to me.

Will the photos be super posed?

That's not my style, I am there to help get an authentic emotion out of you by encouragement, a bit of direction and putting you in great light.

What kind of gear do you use?

I use 2 SONYa7 3's, 24 -70mm, 70-200mm, 85mm, 35mm and a profoto flash.

Can we order albums, fine art prints & Canvas from you?

Seeing your photos in print is all kinds of wonderful and I would love to assist you in this. I can email you my prices for this.

Do you have business insurance and an ABN?

Most definitely, we do everything by the book – happy to provide your venue with proof of this if needed.

Are you married?

I am married to one of the most talented videographers on the Coast, Jayden from Sunshine Coast Videography....slightly bias..but I dare you not to cry when watching his videos! You can check out his films {here}. He's my high school sweetheart and the love of my life. I love shooting with him, it's so much fun...we know exactly what the other needs and we work hard together to get you the best photos and video we can. We have a daughter, one and only, who is crazy creative and brings so much joy to our lives – I know I am a better photographer after becoming a mum in 2012.

How long do you have our photos backed up for?

I can guarantee I will have them backed up for at least a year, hard drives WILL fail eventually...it's only a matter of time. When you download your photos, back them up on to at least 3 different places. This is so easy now because of our online galleries...mum, dad, siblings, everyone can keep a copy for you.

Can you be our photographer for all our family photography needs after our wedding?

Oh my goodness – this is the best! I have one family I have photographed 9 times for all their special moments. I can't tell you how much I loved getting to meet their 4 girls!

Whats does a typical wedding timeline look like?

As far as a potential timeline your day might look something like this for an afternoon wedding with the sun setting at about 5:40pm

11:30 pm I arrive for Groom prep photos.

12:30 pm This is what time to tell hair, makeup, and flowers that you need to be ready for as they can run overtime. This is also the time I leave the Groom.

1 pm I get to the place where the bride is getting ready. The bridesmaids usually need to be fully ready and in their dresses at this time to help you into yours when I arrive unless you have matching robes that are important to capture. If the Bride could just have hair and makeup finished and I will get photos getting ready - putting earnings on, dress on, shoes etc.

1:30 pm This is also a time we can also get special photos with your parents.

2 pm I leave for the ceremony location

2:30 pm Meet the Groom, his boys and his family at the ceremony location to get a few photos of all the guests before the ceremony.

3 pm Estimated ceremony time

3:30 pm Congratulations from guests &  Family photos around the ceremony location.

4 pm Formal location photos of you and your bridal party.

6 pm Reception starts

When doing up your reception timeline just take into account what important moments you want to be captured and you can always add time for $300 per extra reception hour if you feel like it's not enough time on the day.

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