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"If Client fails to perform duties pursuant to this Agreement for any
reason including, but not limited to, canceling or postponing the wedding, the retainer
fee will not be refunded to Client for any reason. If Photographer is able to contract
another wedding assignment of at least equivalent value for Wedding Date, and Client
has made Payments in addition to the original retainer fee, Client will be refunded the
full sum of the additional Payments that have been made to date. However, if there is
any deficiency in the value of the new booking relative to this Agreement, or if no
replacement booking has been made, Client is responsible for liquidated damages
equal to the sum of the deficiency and shall make payment in full to Photographer at
least 10 days prior to the previously agreed upon Wedding Date. If the liquidated
damages are less than the sum of Client’s previous additional Payments,
Photographer will refund the remaining balance of the Payments to Client.
Photographer warrants that reasonable efforts will be made to secure a replacement
assignment of at least equal value."
I've also had people ask what happens if something happens to me? If I got sick, or hurt or something. Your wedding would still be
beautifully photographed. I work as a team with my wife Judi, and our daughter Kelly. If something catastrophic happened, we have backup photographers.
A little duct tape, and I'll be fine.
It depends. No one likes a vague answer, but it's really the only honest one. This is why you should establish
good communication with your photographer, and do a lot of planning. In this way there are no surprises, and everyone
knows what is expected.
I always encourage brides to look at the work of the photographers instead of just the numbers. Pick your photographer based on the quality of the
photography, not the price. We can tailor a package to fit your needs that is easy on your budget.
One prominant Texas wedding photographer in this area charges a minimum of $5000. Are they good? Absolutely. But like many things
you are paying a premium for the name at the bottom of your portrait. We realize that we are not the cheapest or the most expensive wedding team in the
San Antonio area. When you book us, You'll get some of the most artistic wedding photographs you've ever seen, at a reasonable price.
We look forward to discussing your wedding and we will deliver amazing pictures that you will cherish for a lifetime.
Everyone has a camera in their cell phone. Logically, you would think that photographers would be out of business.
The reality is that when you book a photographer, you are booking his/her experience, and the specialized equipment.
Professional photographers bring cameras and lenses that are designed to work well in low light, and still deliver
a quality image that can be printed in a variety of sizes. Photographers also bring flash equipment that can handle
the workload of a wedding shoot. It's not uncommon for a photographer to take over a thousand pictures in one wedding.
Most point and shoot cameras don't have that capability or flash capacity.
Most importantly, professional photographers have the artistic eye that Uncle Bob may not have. Do you want to show
your friends and family your wedding album and explain why the top of the groom's head is cut off in every picture?
We will be in the right position to take the perfect picture of the couple's first kiss.
It will be focused and no one's head will be cut off.
Yes, we do require a small deposit. We understand that there are so many expenses for the wedding that it can be
overwhelming. We can work with you on how much of a deposit is required. You will be asked to
pay a $500 booking fee when the booking is made. We accept cash, check, most credit cards or PayPal.
Great! Use the Contact Form Click Here And send us an email with your wedding date range, and
we'll get right back to you to let you know if we have that weekend open. We'll also set up a meeting so that we can discuss the engagement
session and album options. You can also call or text at (210) 259-1385
Right now, we're not set up, equipment-wise, to do videography at weddings. We do, however, have the ability to take
small video clips at various parts of the wedding that we include in a video slideshow. This is a
GREAT item to send to relatives after the wedding or to friends who couldn't make it.
Yes we do! We will photograph your daughter's special day much the same way we work weddings. We will do our best to
provide your family with lots of memories and great pictures of your daughter. Click here to learn more about booking us for a Quinceanera.
Ummm.... NOW
. Seriously, While some of the high end expensive photographers may only shoot a handful of
weddings per year, my schedule seems to fill up pretty fast. The faster you get a date booked, the sooner you can breathe a sigh of relief
that you have one less thing to do as far as planning your wedding. You don't want to get caught in a situation where you have 3 months
til your wedding, and all the photographers are completely booked. If you'll send me a message from my Contact Form
I'll respond quickly and let you know if I'm available for the date you have your wedding planned.
A wise man once told me, it ain't official until the paperwork is finished". I wish that we lived in a time where a verbal
agreement over the phone was all we needed. Unfortunately, the way I must handle this is the legal way. You don't have me officially
BOOKED until we have a signed contract, and your deposit (Booking Fee) has been paid. Usually after you tell me that you have selected me
as your photographer, I'll set up a meeting that is convenient where we can sign the contract, and I can collect your deposit. (If you'd like
to pay in full, that is wonderful too). If you are too far away, I can send you the contract via email, and you can sign it, scan it, or snail
mail it back to me. You can send me your deposit via PAYPAL.
Your proofs will be ready for you to view within 3-7 days. Usually I get them online quicker than that, but editing takes time
and I want to be sure that these are quality pictures. You can view your proofs on My Gallery
Page and select which proofs you want printed. We can make your
pictures available for your family and friends to view, or we can make them private. It's up to you.
They are your sessions. You can pose with your fiancee, your dog, kids, it's completely up to you. A popular option is for
a bride to schedule an engagement session, a bridal session with the dress, and sometimes a Boudoir session for a romantic gift to her husband. You are only limited by your imagination. Hey, book an engagement
session at SIX FLAGS!! I love roller coasters!
Although I use one of the largest and most professional print labs for my wedding albums, this is something that I don't
have control over. I spend a week or two designing an album that reflects your unique personality, and tells the story of the wedding. The albums will ship within 7 business days from the time that I upload the pictures to them. They've never
let me down... yet. On average, you'll receive your album within 4 weeks of your ceremony.
I've recently changed the way that I handle the wedding contract. Being the computer geek that I am, all my contracts are
done electronically on my iPad. When we meet to discuss the details of the wedding, you'll sign the iPad electronically, and it emails a
PDF copy of your contract with both of our signatures on it. Everything on the contract is in plain language. It's a standard contract
for wedding photography.
The deposit is a non-refundable Booking Fee. It is $500. It is due the day that we sign the contract. The balance must be
paid before the wedding. Yes, I do work with brides who would like to pay out the balance over time.
The Deposit/Booking Fee is non-refundable. Here is the wording from the contract about cancellations:
One thing I've learned over the years, is that the probability of equipment failing is directly proportional to the
cost. The cheap stuff never fails. I always shoot wedding with at least two camera bodies. The probability of both cameras failing
on the same night is up there with the lottery. I try to have backup spares on every piece of equipment. The other good thing is that
I adapt pretty quickly, and there isn't much that can't be fixed with duct tape.
The simple answer is that we arrive early, and stay until the job is done. Period. We will arrive at least
two hours before the ceremony and begin with the preliminary photographs:... the shoes, the dress... the rings. We'll photograph the bride getting
ready for her big day, getting her make-up, and her maid of honor holding her hand. We'll get the pictures of the groom getting ready and trying
to remain calm. After the ceremony, we stay until everything and everyone that should be photographed... is. We want to capture the mood on the
dance floor. The bouquet toss, and the first dance as husband and wife. We'll take candid shots of everyone at the reception. All the hugs,
the tears, and every laugh. We get it. Some photography companies take off after the portraits are done. We stay at the party, because it's
fun, and those are memories too good not to capture.
The simple answer is There Aren't Any. The price we quote you when we first meet, is the price that you pay. Usually the only
additional fee would be travel, and we'll discuss any kind of travel fee up front at our initial consultation. (There would be a travel fee
if we have to stay overnight at a hotel. There is no travel fee for Austin, San Antonio, Fredericksburg, Kerrville or Hill Country.) Each wedding package comes with our time, photography
sessions, and prints. If you want additional prints, those are priced individually a la' carte.
We take a LOT of pictures at weddings. There's not a certain number of pictures that I try to take, or limit myself.
Generally, I average between 600 and 1200 images per wedding. (That's the day of the wedding, pre-ceremony, wedding, portraits, and then
reception) You'll get all of them on a USB flash drive.
I use NIKON full frame cameras and lenses.
I wouldn't say that my "style" could be described as being just one discipline. I like an artistic mix of Traditional "posed" shots
and Photojournalism 'candid' shots. I've been told that I sort of blend into the background at the wedding, and don't make it obvious when I'm
taking pictures. I love the elegant posed portraits, but I have the most fun with the candid shots. I think that's where you really capture
the emotion of the wedding.
I have an online gallery and I also carry several 12x12 albums where you can view some of my best work.
Yes, all the images are mine, and all are within the past year.
Since I only use digital equipment, I shoot all my pictures in vivid color. I have the ability to make any of them a stunning black and white image when
I'm doing post production work on the pictures. You'll see from my portfolio that I love the dramatic look of black and white portraits.
Of course you can give me a list of the shots that you want! More than likely, it's already on my list. If you've seen a picture in a magazine that
inspires you, bring it with you when we have our consultation meeting! I love to get ideas from other photographers, and we'll do our best to put our
own artistic spin on it so that it will be uniquely yours. Pinterest? Love it. See an idea, send it to me. Done.
You bet we can! I can put together a great slideshow of your engagement session, and set it to your favorite music!
That's a great question. We'll go over much of this when we meet for our consultation. I'll need the name and phone number of the minister or judge who will
be doing the ceremony. I always check to see what kind of rules he/she has concerning photography during the ceremony. I'll also need the names and numbers
of the maid of honor and the best man in case I need something and can't get in touch with the bride or groom. I'll need the address and the phone number
for the facility where the wedding and the reception will take place. I'll visit it prior to the wedding date to see what kind of light there is, and the
best areas for me to take pictures from. I'll keep in touch with the bride and groom in the days before the wedding to get any last minute changes or
concerns.
No. When I have a wedding, I don't plan on doing anything else that day. I'll spend the morning checking all my equipment and loading it up. Only a
crazy person would double book two events the same day!
I'll be wearing all dark clothing. My usual wedding attire consists of a black tuxedo or suit jacket, black shirt, and black tuxedo pants with black dress shoes.
I would be HONORED to take pictures alongside with Uncle Bob! Seriously, my only rule is that there can not be any other professional
photographer at the same event. It's not a pride issue, it's just practical sense. I don't want to have to compete with someone to be in the
perfect spot to capture an essential picture like the first kiss or the first dance.
Just remind Uncle Bob that I have a job to do, and ask him not to stand in my way. There has been a recent trend that I've noticed that guests
sometimes want to photo or video the ceremony with their phones or iPads. Some brides remind the guests that they will be able to view or download professional
pictures from the photographer's website. I really don't mind people with their cell phones as long as they don't block the shot I have to get.
If Uncle Bob jumps in front of me as the couple says "I do" and I miss the kiss... well, you'll have to speak to Uncle Bob about it.
Certainly! I've put the wedding packages together that seem like the most popular options. You are more than welcome to add more prints, or add
an additional photo session for a small fee. Let me know what items you wish to add during our consultation meeting, and I'll let you know up
front what the total package price will be that is perfect for your needs.
I use a variety of vendors for my wedding albums. We can make it as fancy or as simple as you like. You can leave the design up to me, or
you can be involved in the design of the album. You can order an album with only 10 pages, or 100. You can make the cover embossed leather,
or metal. Check out the variety of album designs and options on our Products Page.
Yes! I've been fortunate enough to have people tell me that I'm very good at retouching and correcting photographs.
There's literally nothing that is impossible when it comes to Photoshop. I can change your hair color, your eye color, I can make you
taller or shorter, and perfect skin. Retouching is included on a certain number of your prints and enlargements.
When viewing pictures on your gallery, it's as easy as clicking the "Buy" button at the top of the photograph. You choose what size for the print, and place the order.
The lab delivers the prints to your door by FedEx usually within 2-3 days. It's seriously so easy... a caveman could do it.
Yes. You'll receive low resolution versions of the pictures on a usb flash drive. These will be in 800x600 pixel JPEG format. You'll be able to post them online on your
Facebook account, Twitter, or email them to friends and family. The low resolution images can be printed at any photo store for 4"x6" prints.
They are not suitable to make large prints (5"x7" and larger). If you would like high resolution versions, those can be purchased for an additional fee.
That's not a problem. We accept PayPal for your booking deposit, and you can also make payments toward your wedding package online.
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