Wedding FAQ’s
Q: What type of gear do you use?
A: I’m a Canon shooter and use a lot of their pro gear. I carry multiple bodies (cameras) and a vast assortment of lenses that can work in all types of situations. I also bring multiple flashes for lighting any size room.
Q: Do you have an assistant?
A: I bring an assistant/second shooter to 99% of the weddings I shoot. Not only does having an assistant help me with the technical aspects of the photography, but they help with a lot of the little details that make the images that much more effective. Also when I have a second shooter it provides you, the customer with different angles and lighting which adds to your choices for images to include in your album or for wall portrait images.
Q: Do you travel and do you charge for travel?
A: I am more than happy to travel to your wedding. I regularly travel throughout Northern California as well as the Reno/Tahoe area, and I do not charge for those locations. However if you have a destination wedding, or if you would like for me to travel to your area like Southern California or another state I charge actual travel fees on top of the fees for photographing your wedding.
Q: How long have you been photographing weddings, and is it your full time job?
A: I photographed my first wedding in 1997 as a second shooter for a friend. Back then photography was a lot different, especially since it was all film based. From that wedding I was asked to shoot more and more weddings and continued to hone my skills. In 2005 I started CMC Photography as a side/weekend job and in 2006 I quit my “day job” and started doing photography full time.
Q: Can I give you a list of pictures I want taken?
A: Absolutely! I try my very best to accommodate all of your special requests. I know that many times weddings are only ways family members can all be together in one place at one time. So please feel free to give me a list of those special images and I will work through the list during your day.
Q: Can we do pictures before the ceremony?
A: I try to do as much before the ceremony as possible. Most times I arrive early enough to get the bride & groom getting ready, take formal pictures of the bride with her bridesmaids and her family, take the same pictures with the grooms side. If the bride & groom are OK with seeing each other before the ceremony, we can do most of the bride & groom photos before the ceremony too.
Q: How far in advance are you booked?
A: Many times I will be booked between 8 -12 months before the actual wedding date and for popular dates (i.e. 10/10/10) I may be booked up to 18 months in advance.
Q: Do you photograph more than one wedding in a day? weekend?
A: I will NEVER book myself for more than 1 wedding on any one day. I will book more than one wedding in a weekend, sometimes as many as 3 a weekend, but more commonly only 2.
Q: What happens if you get sick, injured, etc?
A: The photography community for the most part is very supportive of each other. Because of this I have quite a few photographer friends that I can call at a moments notice to cover a wedding I can not attend. Luckily I have never had to call upon one of my colleagues to cover for me.
Q: Do you offer Military discounts?
A: YES! I offer a 10% discount for all active duty military members and 5% for those who have retired from service. (Either the Bride or Groom must be military to receive this discount)
Q: What is your payment policy?
A: To book CMC Photography for your wedding a retainer worth 50% of your collection total is due. This as well as a signed contract insures you have me as your photographer. The balance is due no later than 30 days prior to the wedding date. I accept Cash, Check, Visa and Mastercard for all payments.
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