THE WEDDING
Do you have wedding packages?
Yes, I have four packages. Standard, Silver, Gold, and Platinum packages.
What are the differences between packages?
The differences are based on:
Number of photographers and/or cinematographers
Number of hours being covered
What is being ordered by you
Number of photographers and/or cinematographers
Number of hours being covered
What is being ordered by you
What do I get?
You will be getting your entire wedding shoots in JPG images. From those photos, I will give you around 500
fully processed photographs and additional 200 fully processed photographs in case you hire a second photographer.
How far in advance should we book for our wedding date?
I recommend that you book as soon as you possibly can. If you're planning to get married during the peak months
for wedding season, which is in spring, early & late summer, and fall (May, June, August, September, October),
I recommend that you book them at least a year in advance. You can always check with me for availability.
What do I do after I book my wedding date?
All you have to do is to submit the photo check list back to us 1 month prior to the wedding date.
Is there anything we can do to get great photos from you?
All you have to do is to sleep REALLY well on the night before the wedding day. I don't know if you know
this secret to great photos or not, but good night sleep is the key to great photos, not your makeup artist,
not your hair stylist, nor your dress or tuxedo (I used to shoot fashion models, and that was my special
secret tip!). It's not just the look of your skin, but also your mood. If you are tired, you will be in a
bad mood even though it is your wedding day. You are just going to be cranky, and have trouble smiling on
your special day. Photos without great smiles don't please anyone, and you surely will not going to be liking
them. I need for you to smile all throughout the day, not because I asked you to. But, because you are in
great mood. Being in that mood for party! If you do just that, I can get you lots of great photographs that
you will love and cherish for life.
What is the most important thing on our wedding day?
The most important thing is to smile and have fun. To go a little bit further, don't get
stressed out about anything on your wedding day! Just like weather, unexpected things can and do happen!
Especially on your wedding day due to high stress, things can and may go wrong, but DO NOT allow
yourself to get frustrated by them. Such things did happen many times before on a wedding day
due to the intensities of different emotions.
In times, a normal thing for you may just apear to be a big deal, when in reality it had never bothered you before, not a bit. It is because you will just get hypersensitive on that day, and again whether you had a great night sleep or not on the night before your wedding day has got lots to do with it. I know that it is one of the most memorable days for your life! And, if you allow yourself to let those things get to you, then they will surely get to you and you will have bad memories of your wedding day as long as you live.
WARNING: I'VE HEARD A FEW BAD STORIES ABOUT THEIR WEDDING DAY FROM OLD COUPLES!
Although, I always do make people to have lots of fun and laugh all throughout the day because I love having fun, but I am not a magician when it comes to taking photos. I can't make you look happy on photos when you are all frustrated, and I surely can't go back in time to correct the things that got you mad. I just have the talent to capture the special moments that are available to me. From my experiences, most of the things that bothered the brides and grooms are simply nothing when they sit down and think about them. So, just be happy and let the good times roll!
The Cars - Let The Good Times Roll
This is the song I would recommend to all brides and grooms to listen to on their wedding day, at least once. =)
In times, a normal thing for you may just apear to be a big deal, when in reality it had never bothered you before, not a bit. It is because you will just get hypersensitive on that day, and again whether you had a great night sleep or not on the night before your wedding day has got lots to do with it. I know that it is one of the most memorable days for your life! And, if you allow yourself to let those things get to you, then they will surely get to you and you will have bad memories of your wedding day as long as you live.
WARNING: I'VE HEARD A FEW BAD STORIES ABOUT THEIR WEDDING DAY FROM OLD COUPLES!
Although, I always do make people to have lots of fun and laugh all throughout the day because I love having fun, but I am not a magician when it comes to taking photos. I can't make you look happy on photos when you are all frustrated, and I surely can't go back in time to correct the things that got you mad. I just have the talent to capture the special moments that are available to me. From my experiences, most of the things that bothered the brides and grooms are simply nothing when they sit down and think about them. So, just be happy and let the good times roll!
The Cars - Let The Good Times Roll
This is the song I would recommend to all brides and grooms to listen to on their wedding day, at least once. =)
How do you schedule the shoot?
I schedule the shoot according to your wedding schedule and photo check list. I ask that you
give me ample time to capture what I need to capture according to your photo check list that I provide to you.
Do we have to discuss our wedding day schedule with you?
Of course, without knowing how your wedding day is going to flow, I won't be able to adjust myself
in time to create what you expect from me. The more details of your wedding day you give me, the more
I can plan ahead and excute the shootings to create your own beautiful wedding day memoir.
What is the wedding day time schedule like?
Every wedding is different so I can't tell you too much in detail, but I will tell you a typical
wedding day time schedule is like.
Preparation - Typically starts around 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and leave the places around 1:30 p.m.. (I will normally get there 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and start shooting. Some couples do first look right before or after they leave the places where they got ready.) Ceremony - Typically around 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. (I will shoot the location of your ceremony, then I will shoot you some more before, during, and after the ceremony. After the ceremony, some would like to do their family photos, wedding party photos, and some couple shoots at the place of the ceremony.)
Location Shoots - Typically around 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. If you have a nice place you want to go and take photographs, then we do some before the cocktail hours, which is about an hour of shoots. (Some do family photos, wedding parties, and couple shots at this time instead of doing it after the ceremony.)
Cocktail Hour - Typically around 6 p.m.. (I will try to get there before you do, and take photographs of the cocktail and the location. Then, I will shoot around you. Some would like to do formal family photographs before the cocktail hour starts. Here, you have to tell me again in detail about how the whole reception is going to be like.)
Reception - Typically around 7 p.m.. (I will shoot the decorations and table settings before it begins. When reception starts, I will be shooting non stop until the end. If the meals are provided, then I will eat ASAP before others schedule begins.)
This is a typical schedule, and if there are any additional information that can help you, I will post them.)
Preparation - Typically starts around 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and leave the places around 1:30 p.m.. (I will normally get there 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and start shooting. Some couples do first look right before or after they leave the places where they got ready.) Ceremony - Typically around 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. (I will shoot the location of your ceremony, then I will shoot you some more before, during, and after the ceremony. After the ceremony, some would like to do their family photos, wedding party photos, and some couple shoots at the place of the ceremony.)
Location Shoots - Typically around 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. If you have a nice place you want to go and take photographs, then we do some before the cocktail hours, which is about an hour of shoots. (Some do family photos, wedding parties, and couple shots at this time instead of doing it after the ceremony.)
Cocktail Hour - Typically around 6 p.m.. (I will try to get there before you do, and take photographs of the cocktail and the location. Then, I will shoot around you. Some would like to do formal family photographs before the cocktail hour starts. Here, you have to tell me again in detail about how the whole reception is going to be like.)
Reception - Typically around 7 p.m.. (I will shoot the decorations and table settings before it begins. When reception starts, I will be shooting non stop until the end. If the meals are provided, then I will eat ASAP before others schedule begins.)
This is a typical schedule, and if there are any additional information that can help you, I will post them.)
What time do you come to cover our wedding day?
It all depends on your wedding day schedule and the time when you and your partner are getting
ready to leave the place where you both got prepared for your wedding ceremony. Typically, I arrive at
your place around an hour to an hour and a half before the time you both are ready to leave. As a good
practice, you should give me an hour and a half because there are so many great photographs I can take
during that time.
Could you describe about what you will be shooting at our wedding?
I will be shooting according to what you've submitted and also things that are meaningful to your
wedding day such as your guests having fun, children doing something cute, memorable occurrences
that you might have missed by not being there, details of food, details of locations, and so on and so forth.
I am here for you to document every details of your wedding day, not to mention focusing on you.
Do we have to provide you meals at our wedding?
It is recommended that you do. When I do eat, it gives me energy to keep up with the wedding until the end. Also,
I would like to request that I eat when you eat since your eating shots won't be so flattering.
Do you do destination wedding?
Yes! I am willing and able to go anywhere you want to go. Let's make some artworks!
Are you able to cover both of us getting ready and throughtout the wedding if we don't hire a second photographer?
To tell you the truth, it can be done if you are getting ready in a same location.
But, I don't recommend it because I can't be with both of you at the same time.
Do you shoot after hours?
It depends on the couple and my next day schedule. If you want to, then it has to be informed to me
when you book your wedding. If I have an open schedule for the very next day at which normally
falls on Sunday for Saturday wedding, then it is possible. There will be a $150/hour fee after 8
hours of shoot.
What is left after the reception?
There really isn't much left other than the required remaining balance payment. Here, I will
congratulate you again and give you a big "Good Bye" hugs and kisses, and we all go home. After I
get home, I start my work on the photographs of your beautiful and special day. Actually, there is
one more thing I want you to do. I want you to recollect all those mements that made you
smile and cry from your wedding day and remember them until the last moments together.
In due time, I will deliver to you the memoir of your beautiful wedding day.
When will I get to see my wedding photos?
I will send you a basic post process photos within two to three months period after your wedding date.
The fully edited photos will be ready approximately within 6 months after your wedding date.
Do you offer print enlargements and albums?
Yes, I do. As far as the album goes, I use a high-end exclusive album services
because I want you to have the best. It can be pricy, but it is worth every pennies.