FAQs
Where are you based?
I currently live in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. I'm about 30 minutes outside of Belfast. I'm originally from Stirling, Scotland. I've been in Northern Ireland since 2011.
What is your photographic style?
Happy wedding photos. Natural, unobtrusive and fun. I'm in the background capturing all the smiles and natural moments as they happen. When it comes to the 'official' shots, I have a process to help you relax and have fun.
We're not really good at getting our photos taken/we don't really do 'posey' shots.
I get this all the time. Perfect! I thrive when couples don't like getting their photos taken. Take a look at my Instagram, these are mostly couples who feel the same way. I won't make you do anything weird, or out of character. You're mostly walking, and occasionally stopping to look at each other and hold each other if you want. I'm either talking to you or just observing, whatever you need. If you feel a little nervous I've got a few things to chat about to keep you relaxed/laughing, and I will only take the picture shutter whenever the moment happens. I won't ever have you doing anything that would make you cringe.
How many images can we expect to receive?
Every wedding is different, some weddings are spent driving between locations for a few hours, while some the prep/ceremony/reception is all the the same location so no photography time is lost. I'd say I take on average 6000-7000 images at a wedding, and I'd say on average I deliver 500-700 images. If your day has anything significant planned there might be a lot more photos, and likewise if your timeline is shorter then there may be less. However, I'm a big believer in quality over quantity. When I take a picture of a moment I will take a burst of maybe 40 images, and I will pick the one image that truly honours the moment. The rest of the images I discard are usually blinky duplicates.
The most I've ever taken is 10,000+ and I delivered 867 images from that (glorious) wedding.
Do you have an assistant/second shooter?
I can arrange one if needed.
I shoot alone and I'm very experienced in doing so. I know how to operate very well as a single shooter. I like being overly organised, so before your wedding I will chat with you and discuss your details and timings thoroughly to optimise your timeline. This way I will know when I can be shooting and there's no lost time waiting at all.
I do offer the option of a second photographer for an additional cost, for those who would prefer their day captured from an extra angle. This would be someone with a similar shooting style and camera system so that it all blends in well. Or, if you like, I can organise someone with a different style so you can receive a different perspective.
How do you deliver your images?
The first time you see your photos will be a highlights slideshow containing around 60-70 images from the day. This slideshow focuses on you both, and showcases all the main moments from the main timeline of the day. A few days after this, you will receive your full gallery. Your full gallery is on a beautiful online platform called Pic-Time. You can press 'download all' and the images are yours to keep forever, and you can share the gallery with family and friends so they can view your images also. Your slideshow is integrated into the gallery, also.
How long until we see our images?
On average, 3-4 weeks. If it's any more than this it's because wedding season is a little more hectic than usual. I will try to communicate an estimated timeline to you before the wedding. I'm a big believer though that anticipation is important when receiving your wedding photos. I think you should enjoy your own memories of the day for the weeks after, and then after a few weeks I can then give you my perspective. I think this is a more powerful experience for you both, rather than receiving your images the next day.
Do you do albums?
I offer albums from Folio. They are beautiful and super eco friendly and handmade and generally amazing. You can use your own album supplier, however the fine art albums from Folio are only available to professional photographers. You pick all the content for the album and it only goes to print whenever you're 100% happy with the design.
(If you go for the digital package at the time of booking, you can add an album at a later date no problem.)
Do we have the copyright to the images?
The copyright to your images will always remain with wedding photographers, however this will never affect you in any way. Once you receive your images, you can print and share them freely, without watermarks. Copyright mainly matters if you ever want to enter the photos in competitions or sell them as your own work. It doesn’t affect your right to print or display your images.
Are there any travel expenses?
Not at all. All travel is include in my fee. If I need to book accommodation, this will be included in my fee also. There are no hidden costs.
Do we need to feed you?
No need. I always bring my own food and hide away in a corner somewhere during the meal time. Thanks though!
Do you do half day coverage/hourly rates?
Yes! Email me for a bespoke quote.
Do we need to meet before we book?
It's not necessary as all of my work is online. Most couples would book first and then we usually have a video call in the final months before your wedding to discuss all the details/timings.
We'd love to book you for our wedding! Can you pencil us in?
The booking process is all online. All dates are 100% open for anyone to grab until a retainer has been paid, so make sure you secure your date as soon as you can.
Any more questions?
Happy to help in any way I can. Please drop me an email 🖤