Would you travel to my wedding destination outside New England?

Absolutely! Just email us for a quote based on airfare, lodging and a mid-sized rental car

What is your style?

Our style would be described as photojournalistic. It is your day; we are there to capture the story, not to stage it. In order to do so, we are quiet observers who anticipate the moments before they occur. This allows us to capture the natural expressions at just the precise moment, without the stiffness of typical posed pictures.

Do you photograph color or black-and-white?

Coverage is tailored to your style: some couples prefer all black and white, some prefer to mix in some color, and some prefer all color. During our interview we’ll discuss what suits your personality.

What kind of cameras do you use?

We use top of the line Canon digital cameras and accessories. At every wedding we employ a variety of state of the art Canon professional lenses, both zoom and prime. We always carry back up equipment to every event, including cameras, lenses, and multiple flash systems. For two-photographer packages we typically have 4-6 cameras between the two of us. All of them are very quiet cameras well-suited to the wedding ceremony environment. You can read TheKnot.com’s discussion on the topic of digital photography.

Do you require a meal?

Yes, please. It’s hard to work long hours without food, especially lifting 10+ pounds of camera and lens combinations in our hands the whole time (often with a few more pounds in our shoulder bags). For two-photographer packages, we take turns to eat, so that even during the meal break, one of us can follow you as you go around tables toasting guests; those natural photo ops produce much more relaxed images than stiff poses.

How long do you spend with the bride before the ceremony?

In order to capture as much of the sentiment and nuance of the bridal preparation as possible, we would need one and a half hours before the bride departs for the ceremony. This will allow time for some bridal portraits beforehand, if desired.

Will you take some portraits of me with my family?

Yes, we’ll gather a few groupings either before or after the ceremony (your preference). If you won’t be seeing each other before the wedding, we’ll still take individual pictures (bride and groom separately) and wedding party shots (bride w/ bridesmaids and groom w/ groomsmen) beforehand and leave portraits of you two together, family portraits and the entire wedding party for after the ceremony.

How much time should we plan for portraits?

Not including any travel time, we’d like to spend about 20-30 minutes with the bride and groom after the ceremony and 30-40 minutes for other desired portraits (with respective families & wedding party). Let everyone you would like a portrait with know when & where to meet. We are able to work more efficiently if we are the only photographer for those portraits, we suggest setting aside 20 minutes for the shutterbugs in your family :)

Do you need a list of desired shots?

No, We appreciate the effort that goes into compiling those 3 page long lists! However, they usually hinder us from creating a story book of your day because we’re too busy marking off the square next to Uncle Harry’s portrait and then searching for the next item on the list – leaving us unable to concentrate on what’s *really* the focus of the day and missing so many important images. What’s most helpful is a very detailed schedule of the day. If you want pictures with a specific relatives or friend, just spend some time chatting with him/her during reception, chances are that we will get pictures of you with them, captured in a natural and relaxed moment. Of course, you can always call upon us to take any particular picture on the day.

How many photos will you take?

We never limit the amount of photos we take. For two-photographer packages, we typically capture about 1200 to 2000 frames. We pick 200-500 of the best to make individual 4x6 and 4x5 proof prints. For print orders and albums, you can also choose from the full proof set with 1200-2000 (for two photographer package) images on CD, which makes browsing and picking from such a large catalog of pictures much easier.

Will I be able to order pictures online?

Your friends and family will be able to see and order your wedding photos online on a password-protected website, depending on which package you choose.

Will you visit my site before the wedding?

If we have not photographed your wedding and reception venues, we will visit your sites, typically a month ahead of time.

When do you deliver the proofs?

Typically the proofs are delivered within 6 to 8 weeks.

Will you help us select photos for our album?

Yes. We are available to provide artistic advice. In fact, it would be our pleasure to choose the photographs for your album. By giving us artistic freedom, we will use our years of experience to create a beautiful record of the day.

We want you to photograph our wedding, what’s next?

We’d love to meet you and show you our portfolio as well as learn about your wedding plans and ideas. If you choose to retain our services, a retainer and signed contract are required to hold the date.