Canterbury & Otago Wedding Photo & Film

FAQ

Answers to your most common Wedding Photography/Videography Questions

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What is your style/approach to wedding photography?

Our photographic style is predominantly documentary, capturing candid moments and genuine interactions, while incorporating editorial elements for your wedding portraits. Throughout the day, ourfocus is on allowing you to enjoy your celebration as we discreetly document every detail without intruding.

Rest assured, we will provide ample guidance and support for portraits, group photographs and any others photographs that require direction.

Our style is significantly shaped by the distinct personalities and dynamics of each couple we work with. Recognizing that every wedding and couple is unique, we adopt a collaborative approach, merging my artistic vision with the energy and atmosphere of each couple.

How far in advance do we need to book?

The availability of our services varies based on the month of your wedding, as we frequently have bookings scheduled one to two years in advance. To ensure that we can dedicate sufficient attention to each wedding, we limit the number of events we accept annually. Therefore, it is advisable to contact us as early as possible to secure your desired date.

However, sometimes we will have dates available unexpectedly, so it always pays to check!

To finalize your booking, it is recommended to do so as soon as you are confident that we are the right photographers for you. A signed contract and a retainer are required to officially reserve your date.

What is my investment?

Our elopement packages start at $1850, we do have special rates for weekday and local elopements (Monday-Thursday).

Our wedding photo packages start at $3750. This includes two photographers. Grab the video add-on for an amazingly low $1690 and FREE content creation.

If you’re wanting video only (no photo), pricing starts at $2350.

We offer Queensberry Albums and our Engagement Sessions are discounted to $350 for wedding clients (or $150 if you travel to us).

When do you recommend starting photographic coverage, and when do you recommend it ends?

A standard full day of wedding coverage commences approximately 45 minutes prior to your dressing and concludes 20 to 30 minutes into the dancing segment, or following the final scheduled event you wish to have photographed.

We can go over your timeline together and work out what timeline will best suit your day.

Who will be shooting my wedding?

Agnes is our primary photographer and she photographs all weddings.
Some elopements are photographed by our associate photographers.

Agnes is supported by Tali, who second shoots all the other angles.

For video we have two videographer options, depending on the package you choose.

How long after our wedding do we have to wait to get our photos?

We provide you with 50+ photos within 48 hours of your wedding and 4-6 weeks for the remainder of your photos.

If you want rushed service of 1 week, we can add that to your package for an additional $500.

How will we receive our photos/videos?

Upon the completion of your photos, a link to a password-protected online gallery will be provided. This gallery will include all the finalized images from your wedding day, allowing you to view, download, and share them.

How many photos should we expect?

The quantity of photographs one can anticipate varies significantly from one wedding to another. Factors such as the size of the wedding party, the total number of guests, the duration set aside for portrait sessions, the floral arrangements and decorations, the number of locations involved, the number of photographers present (2 for us!), and the travel time between venues all contribute to the final photo count.

Generally speaking, for a typical wedding day, which encompasses everything from preparations to the dancing portion of the event, one can expect to receive between around 800 photographs.

How long have you been shooting weddings? How many weddings have you photographed?

We’ve been photographing weddings for 8 years (Agnes) and with Tali for 5 years. Hava has joined in the last year as we’ve added video films.

We’ve shot well over 100 weddings together.

Do you charge for travel?

We don’t charge for travel in the South Island of New Zealand and minimal for the North Island and Worldwide.

How can we book you?

When you book us as your wedding photographers we’ll ask you to fill in initial questionnaire designed to provide us with a foundational understanding of your wedding day. Additionally, a signed contract along with a booking fee of 25% will  secure your chosen date.

Think we might be a great match? Probably so! Hit that contact button below and find out if we’re still available for your date and plans!

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