Frequently asked questions - Your questions answered….

My passion is to create unforgettable memories and make you feel comfortable, by guiding you through everything, ensuring your photos and experience are something you love and will last indefinitely.

Still, have any questions after you have gone through this list?

Not a problem, just contact me and I will happily get back to you as soon as I am able to.

  • As soon as you have set a date and booked your venue, to ensure I have availability.

  • The remaining balance of your wedding fee is due 2 weeks before your wedding day.

  • Firstly, I offer you a free consultation to come and meet me at my Gainsborough photography studio to discuss your requirements and see if I am the right photographer for you both.

    I can show you examples of the products I offer in my wedding packages, and you can ask me any questions you may have. This in-person visit will help you see if I feel right for you; especially if you want me there for 12 hours of your wedding day. This is a complimentary session with no obligation to book, so you can go home and decide together if I’m the wedding photographer of your dreams.

    If you have a busy schedule, we can arrange a phone call consultation.

    Do you want to hire me? I am delighted! Once you have paid your £100 non-refundable deposit I’ll ask you to fill in your contract, and then we can set an appointment for the venue walk-through visit, or an engagement shoot if you want one.

    Engagement photoshoot: We can have this before or after your venue walk-through appointment, and you can have it in a location of your choice; where you met, your favorite location, at your wedding venue, or in my studio – the choice is yours.

    You can use the photos in your stationery with the ‘save the date’ cards, your invitations, or your wedding service guide. It’s an ideal opportunity to experience being in front of the camera with me and build upon our relationship, so that you feel confident on your wedding day, ensuring you look amazing in your wedding photos!

    The venue walk-through: This is where we meet at your chosen wedding venue, and walk through the area discussing the vision of your day; where you want your photos, planning what we can do if the weather is bad on the day, and all the fine details to ensure everything runs smoothly. This is optional.

    The wedding: A week before your wedding we will just run through everything beforehand, either in person, by phone, or by email; however you’d like to communicate. On your wedding day, I will arrive on time, dress smartly, and capture your day for you so that you can have memories for life. The next day I will upload a ‘sneak peek’ photo on my social media for you if you want one, or email you for your preference.

    The Reveal and Ordering Session: It will take me 1 week for me to go through your images and professionally edit them. If you go on your honeymoon, they will be ready for you to view when you return!

    I will invite you back to the studio to view all your photos via a slideshow, and then we can design your wedding album. This usually takes 4 weeks to arrive, once it’s ready I’ll contact you for collection or post it, whichever you choose. I offer as many options as possible, to make it as easy for you as I can. Postage will additionally cost.

  • Payment plans are available with no credit checks, pay monthly to spread the cost of your wedding through a standing order.

    You can pay via your bank, PayPal, online via Stripe, or card and cash at the studio.

    The final payment of your wedding package is due two weeks before your wedding day.

    A £100 non-refundable fee is due on booking to secure your wedding date. Your wedding day is then secured once your contract is completed.

    Additional fees:

    Travel costs: 45p a mile outside of a 20-mile radius of Gainsborough.

    Accommodation fees: Accommodation fees apply when you book a full-day wedding more than a 4-hour drive from Gainsborough, either the day before or after, depending on your wedding. This will be charged at cost.

    Postal service:

    If you would like your photo album posted to you after your wedding day instead of collecting it, this is available for £10 courier costs.

    Second photographer:

    If you would like a second photographer, this is priced at £150 for half a day or £250 for a full day.

    Additional services costs:

    Hen parties and boudoir experiences from £99 an hour.

  • Yes, an engagement experience is included in the full-day package, however, if you don’t want one of these we can create something a little more bespoke.

    Or, you can book an additional engagement experience if you want the 1-hour coverage, mini, the half-day package, or if you want to create your own wedding photography package.

    Engagement experiences are ideal for getting comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day, and you can use your images as save-the-date cards, or on your order of service for that personal touch!

  • I usually work alone, unless there is a wedding with over 120 guests, then I may bring a second shooter.

    A second shooter is ideal for bigger weddings with 80 or more guests. It allows for additional points of view, getting both sides of the getting-ready photos as well as highlights.

    Second shooters are available as an added extra from £150. The photographer I will use will have the same style and standard as myself.

  • I love to travel! I can cover weddings anywhere in the world.

    For weddings outside of a 20-mile radius of my studio in Gainsborough, a charge of 45p per mile is payable. This charge will be agreed in advance.

    If your wedding is more than 4 hours from my studio in Gainsborough, and you have a full-day package, I may require accommodation. This will be charged at cost.

    All these requirements will be discussed at your consultation.

  • As I do not take photos whilst you are eating - no one wants a camera in their face whilst they eat! I would love to be able to have a meal with you all if possible.

    For mini weddings, this is not necessary, to feed me.

    I will require some short breaks on full-day weddings, to upload images from full SD cards to my laptop.

  • That's not a problem! You can book me for an additional hour after your allotted time, or later on in the evening from £99 per hour and 20-50 digital images.

    I only photograph one wedding a day, allowing you to have exclusive access to me, should you need it.

  • An unplugged wedding is where we instruct your guests not to take photos on their phones, which can ruin your photographs, and only I am allowed to capture your wedding day for you.

    Just let me know how you would like your service from me, I’m happy to help.

  • I offer a free no-obligation consultation so you can meet me in person and we can discuss your requirements.

    If you are completely unhappy with your service you are able to lodge a full complaint and may be eligible for a partial or full refund.

    The complaints procedure is listed in my terms and conditions.

    If you are unhappy with your engagement photos, I will retake them until you are satisfied with them.

  • I am insured with public, and indemnity insurance with Hiscox insurance, certificates are available on request.

  • My business has been running since 2010 and I have been shooting weddings since 2012.

    I have photographed over 25 weddings, from elopements to big events around the east midlands.

    I have also undergone training to ensure I provide the best service for my clients possible.

  • Absolutely, I have two Sony A7iii cameras, including additional spare SD memory cards.

    My camera also takes 2 memory cards, so if one malfunctions, I have the second card with all the photos!

    I take my wedding photography seriously and am invested in the value and safety of your images.

    Any professional wedding photographer will have two cameras and multiple lenses.

  • Absolutely, there are some on my reviews page, inducing my Facebook page, and Google Business page to read.

    However, I cannot share my client’s data, due to GDPR.

  • Your photos are stored on an encrypted drive and backed up to a fully secure private server.

    I am registered with the ICO. If you do not wish for your images to be shared online, I will comply with your request and you can fill out a release form.

    If you wish for your images to be deleted from my hard drive once you have received them, I will happily oblige.

    I have an IT Specialist on call 24/7, who ensures all data integrity and backups are in place.

    I take your data seriously and your images are in safe, insured, and experienced hands.

  • I only have estimated the amount as it may be less or more than stated, as each wedding is individual. You shouldn't have more than 450 as I feel that it gets overwhelming with hundreds of photos.

  • You will get personal printing rights to your images, but you may not edit them or use them commercially without my permission.

    The copyright remains with me unless you specifically request a transfer of copyright. This would be an extra charge.

  • After your wedding day, I go through your pictures individually and choose the images that represent you the best and bring them to their full potential in my editing process, by hand editing each one, these are the ones I present to you at your 'reveal and design session'

    I do not offer RAW images or allow editing to my photography and I filter out your photos so you get the very best photos, you know where people are blinking, talking, or moving. You are hiring me for my style and professionalism, there will be no need for you to have access to the RAW files.

  • Yes, that isn’t a problem. However please be mindful that you may have images with your guests with their phones in their hands.

    I’m afraid Professional/Amateur photographers are not permitted to take photos under my contract.

    If you would like an unplugged wedding, we can do that for you. Where we ask your guests not to take photos.

    Please be mindful that some venues may have their own rules and may not allow guests to take photos, depending on where you get married.

  • I understand that some establishments have very strict rules about wedding photography. During the walk-through, we usually plan to be able to talk to the person in charge and double-check their requirements and their rules.

    I photograph in natural light and a silent shutter during the ceremony, so there will be no flashes of light to be a distraction, or clicking noises.

    However, I am happy to talk to you if you have any concerns and will comply with any venue regulations.

  • I sure do if I have the availability. Multi-day coverage begins from £1,800. Please get in touch to learn more about my services.

  • YES!! I have yet to photograph a wedding overseas, but I am more than happy to travel because I LOVE to travel! As standard flights, accommodation and meals will need to be provided. Get in contact with me to chat about your abroad wedding.

  • This is why I believe venue walk-throughs are important so that we can go through your wedding venue and create a plan for where you want your images, should we need to go inside.

    If you want to get creative, we can do some images with colorful wellies, rainbow umbrellas, and splash-in puddles, it’s up to you.

    Having experience I can deal with any situation, but I am always happy to talk with you through any of your concerns.

  • I have a list of second shooters available and will have a backup on call in case of an emergency for your wedding day. The photographer I choose will have the same style and standard as my own work.

    I take the investment into your wedding seriously and you are in safe and experienced hands.

  • I do not price-match other photographers. I have carefully crafted my offering over a number of years and believe that it offers the best value for my clients.