We jotted down our most heard, but if you have more…you can ALWAYS ask!
Q. WHY YOU?
Good question.. First…why are you here? Was it because of a recommendation? Budget? Found on Instagram, Google, Facebook? Or was it because our work spoke to you, on a wavelength no one else’s had? I only think you should choose a photographer or anything in your life for that matter because it is meaningful, and enriches it. I hope you choose us, because you love the meaning behind the images, because you believe in photography more than a dollar amount, that you’re passionate about love, life, color and the experiences life brings. You love memories, good coffee and the rain on a tin roof. Because you actually LIKE us! Why should you choose us? Because we are normal, down to earth, simple living folk. Who can’t believe that this IS OUR JOB! Are humbled everyday by the love of the people around us, the people we get to interact and tell the stories of. Because we wont let you be late on your wedding day… we will be your best friend and carry tissues, your phone and lipstick in our pockets on the big day. We will watch your story unfold in front of us…and make sure.it.is.told.
Q: WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
In Central Florida, though you can find us shooting all over the state of Florida any given day. We are super excited about out of state / out of country weddings. Our passports are ready to go!
Q: DO YOU TRAVEL?
Yes! YES. Take US with you and we will make it worth your while. WE, LIVE EAT AND BREATH travel and adventure. Contact us for a custom quote today. We have been budget traveling for all our lives and know how to do it on low funds and in a backpack!
Q: IS LODGING AND TRAVEL INCLUDED IN YOUR PRICES?
NO it is not, but we are very flexible and we have been budget traveling for all our lives and know how to do it on low funds and in a backpack! Driving beyond one hour of our home office, there is gas fee's. More then three hours, we will need a room for the night. And if you can't drive in a day we will need a flight!
Q. WHAT IS YOUR PAYMENT PROCESS LIKE?
There's a 50% no refundable retainer deposit due to lock your date, and we start planning your complimentary engagement session. From there, there is one more payment before the big day, 3-4 weeks before the "I do's".
Q: HOW CAN WE PAY YOU?
We use an online booking payment process that accepts all credit/debit cards. You will have a login and a detailed track of all the info we send, from payments to emails, other vendors and timelines we build together, questionnaires and invoices. It will send you a payment request, and invoice after each payment and remind you a week in advance when your next payment is due!
Q. DO YOU DO THIS FULL TIME? BUSINESS HOURS?
Yes..and NO. This is my one and only "full time" job(Ashley). BUT I only do it PART time,(30 hours a week). We are very active in our Bible Teaching/Construction Volunteer Work, and do it 3-4 full days a week(30-40 hours per week). So we are not working 60 hours a week doing only our photography work. We keep our hours updated on our email tag line and the bottom of this website!The rest of the time we our volunteering! So if we don't respond right away, please keep in mind/respect where we are and what we are doing, and we will get back to you on our next available business day!
We choose to run our own business so as to allow us to have a full share in the volunteer work, and we hope our clients will respect our wishes, and try to keep calls, text and the like during regular business hours!
Q: DO YOU SHOOT ELOPEMENTS?
YES!!! We have special pricing fro these occasions with 35 of less guests, and love traveling for them!!!
Q.HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DOING THIS?
We have been working the professional photography angle for almost 5 years now.
Q.WILL YOU HELP US OUT IF WE HAVE QUESTIONS?
Yes. I don’t expect you to know everything. I also think it’s the responsibility of a good photographer to help out and educate. I’ll help you plan your day schedule, I’ll send you PDFs and stuff to think about and I’ll be there all along the way. This is a super important part of the process.
Q. DO YOU HAVE A SECOND SHOOTER?
Yep! Available for an additional $50 and hour.
Q. BUT YOU DO IT SOLO?
Preferably… yes! Weird I know, but I am an independent worker… it just keeps me on my game so much more then when I have help.
Q.WHAT KIND OF GEAR ARE YOU PACKING?
We shoot with a variety of Nikon + Canon professional full frame cameras, lighting/ flashes and lenses.
Q. DO YOU HAVE BACKUP GEAR?
Yep. Never without it.
Q.WHAT IS A PERSONAL PRINTING RELEASE?
These are legally granted rights to create personal reproductions of our work together, with no qualifiers on which printing company you choose to work with. The studio retains the copyright - which basically means I will try to get your images in a print or online publication!
Q. HOW LONG TILL WE GET OUR PHOTOS?
The maximum turn around time is 8-10 weeks for wedding photos(during busy season) and 6 weeks for engagements. This is the max, and if we are running ahead of schedule you will get them ahead of schedule!
Q.HOW MANY PHOTOS DO WE GET?
The average 7 hour wedding day will yield a range of 400-800 finished images. The average 1 hour engagement session will yield a range of 70-100 images. This range is subject to many outside variables: weather, timeline, etc.
Q. HOW WILL WE RECEIVE OUR PHOTOS?
All photos are delivered through an online gallery so you can download them as soon as I’m finished working, because sometimes being patient is the worst.
Q:LICENSED AND INSURED?
You betcha! We have 1million Liability insurance(if your venue needs it let us know) and then insurance on all our gear!
Q.UMMM, I’M LIKE SO BAD IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA...
Do not fret. I think most people who see our images think, “oh my word, everyone she shoots is a pro!” Which is sometimes true. I have cool clients. But mostly this is due to being really comfortable with me while we’re shooting. I talk a ton; I tell you what I want and I won’t leave you hanging. I promise you won’t even worry about it five minutes into your engagement session. I’ll get you moving, talking and laughing. I want people to be themselves at a shoot and have a good time.
Q.UMM, SO WE DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT TO WEAR?!
Thats just fine, we will help you plan EVERYTHING. From your personal style to your accessories( flowers or bow and arrow kinda gal). Colors, dress or skirt, pants or jeans, casual or formal. Don't worry, we got you.
Q.DO YOU BLOG or POST EVERYTHING YOU SHOOT?
No, we don’t blog every single wedding or other thing we shoot because we simply don’t have enough time to do that. We shoot a lot more than we blog and post, so it just depends(so PLEASE do not be offended if you don't see your pics on the social med's!)! Our blog and portfolio are intended to give you a good idea of our style and instagram shows an overview of what we're up to if you want to follow along.
Q.THIS ALL SOUNDS GOOD. NOW WHAT?
Start by sending me a message with all the details! I’ll send you an email back. If you’d like to chat further, we’ll meet up for coffee, or a facetime date. When you’re ready to book, I take a signed contract and retainer payment to secure a wedding date.
Q.FAVORITE CANDY?
We thought you'd never ask. ALL CANDY IS AWESOME. We don't discriminate against candy. We are also huge fans of TEA, thank you cards and warm hugs!