Frequently Asked Questions
Here you’ll find questions we get asked often, but if you’re looking for a step by step guide on what to expect when you book us, we encourage you to check our experience page first. We also always encourage you to contact us with your questions!
How would you describe your style?
Our signature style is clean, crisp, timeless and true to color with a touch of warmth. We never add overly complicated filters or presets that make things look weird and fake. But every wedding and couple is different. If you’re looking for a particular style, we should talk about that during your free consultation.
How many photos do you take?
We never count, but on average, we deliver about 250-350 fully edited photos for most weddings, and about 150 fully edited photos for elopements and micro-weddings. But every wedding is unique and unlike the other, so amounts may vary.
Do you edit the photos?
Yes, it’s something we pride ourselves on. Each photograph is individually edited for light, color, exposure, sharpness and white balance. We also do light retouching on any photos that may need it.
What are your COVID-19 measures?
Keeping ourselves and our clients safe is our utmost priority. In general, we’re living in quarantine and taking this thing very seriously. We have added masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes to our styling kit which we bring to every shoot and event. We are keeping our distance and routinely checking our temperatures.
What equipment do you use?
We use the best equipment and gear we can get, and we always, always bring backups. Right now, we’re shooting all Nikon. Along with cameras, we also bring strobes, lights, filters and even a drone for aerial shots!
Do you charge for travel or multiple locations?
If your wedding is more than 30 miles from Orange County, CA, reasonable travel fees may apply, but every wedding is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We shoot in L.A. county for no additional fee.
How do we book you and what’s your payment plan?
To secure your wedding date in our calendar, we require a non-refundable $500 retainer and signed contract for local weddings – which can be signed by either partner. Destination weddings require a non-refundable 50% retainer and signed contract in order to book travel arrangements. The remaining balance is due two weeks (14 days) before your wedding or event date. You may wish to make your own payment plan between booking and balance due date. We can provide receipts upon every payment.
How many weddings do you shoot a year?
We limit ourselves to about 10 weddings/events a year to give every couple an exclusive experience with care and personal attention. Every photo and/or piece of your wedding video is carefully selected, crafted and edited so you can expect quality we are proud of.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, PayPal and Venmo. We can discuss payment options upon booking or consultation. For your records, invoices and receipts are given for every payment.
Do you shoot LGBTQ+ couples and weddings?
ABSOLUTELY! Because we believe love is love is love. We will never, ever, ever turn away couples based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or nationality and refuse to work with anyone (clients or vendors) who are discriminatory in any way.
What do you wear?
We keep our attire professional, conservative and subtle to blend in. We wear formal and dark clothing and keep our shoes comfortable.
We want to sneak away to (insert your fav fast food place here), can you come with us to take photos?
UM, YES! We just ask that you let us know ahead of time so we can obtain any permits we may need.
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes, and we’ll be happy to provide your venue with a proof of coverage.
Do you shoot other events like Quinceañeras, Sweet 16’s, Graduations, etc.?
Yes! Although we mostly showcase weddings and engagement sessions, we have a lot of experience shooting other types of celebratory events and portraits. Depending on the size, location, duration and nature of your event, it may cost less than a wedding. Please contact us for a complimentary consultation and quote.
When will we get our pictures/video?
We know you can’t wait to see your photos. For that reason, we provide a couple “sneak peek” photos just 48 hours after your event date. And even with our signature style of individually retouching and editing all of your photos, we’re proud to have a quick turnaround of about 6 weeks for your entire collection.
Do you need a shot list?
Rather than a shot list, we prefer to meet in person to discuss your goals and expectations. However, we do ask for a short list for your formal family photos, so we make sure no one is forgotten, and we work as efficiently as possible. Our recommendation is to keep the list relatively brief. A brief wedding-day timeline will also be very helpful, but not necessarily required.
Our signature style is clean, crisp, timeless and true to color with a touch of warmth. We never add overly complicated filters or presets that make things look weird and fake. But every wedding and couple is different. If you’re looking for a particular style, we should talk about that during your free consultation.
We never count, but on average, we deliver about 250-350 fully edited photos for most weddings, and about 150 fully edited photos for elopements and micro-weddings. But every wedding is unique and unlike the other, so amounts may vary.
Yes, it’s something we pride ourselves on. Each photograph is individually edited for light, color, exposure, sharpness and white balance. We also do light retouching on any photos that may need it.
Keeping ourselves and our clients safe is our utmost priority. In general, we’re living in quarantine and taking this thing very seriously. We have added masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes to our styling kit which we bring to every shoot and event. We are keeping our distance and routinely checking our temperatures.
We use the best equipment and gear we can get, and we always, always bring backups. Right now, we’re shooting all Nikon. Along with cameras, we also bring strobes, lights, filters and even a drone for aerial shots!
If your wedding is more than 30 miles from Orange County, CA, reasonable travel fees may apply, but every wedding is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We shoot in L.A. county for no additional fee.
To secure your wedding date in our calendar, we require a non-refundable $500 retainer and signed contract for local weddings – which can be signed by either partner. Destination weddings require a non-refundable 50% retainer and signed contract in order to book travel arrangements. The remaining balance is due two weeks (14 days) before your wedding or event date. You may wish to make your own payment plan between booking and balance due date. We can provide receipts upon every payment.
We limit ourselves to about 10 weddings/events a year to give every couple an exclusive experience with care and personal attention. Every photo and/or piece of your wedding video is carefully selected, crafted and edited so you can expect quality we are proud of.
We accept cash, checks, PayPal and Venmo. We can discuss payment options upon booking or consultation. For your records, invoices and receipts are given for every payment.
ABSOLUTELY! Because we believe love is love is love. We will never, ever, ever turn away couples based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or nationality and refuse to work with anyone (clients or vendors) who are discriminatory in any way.
We keep our attire professional, conservative and subtle to blend in. We wear formal and dark clothing and keep our shoes comfortable.
UM, YES! We just ask that you let us know ahead of time so we can obtain any permits we may need.
Yes, and we’ll be happy to provide your venue with a proof of coverage.
Yes! Although we mostly showcase weddings and engagement sessions, we have a lot of experience shooting other types of celebratory events and portraits. Depending on the size, location, duration and nature of your event, it may cost less than a wedding. Please contact us for a complimentary consultation and quote.
We know you can’t wait to see your photos. For that reason, we provide a couple “sneak peek” photos just 48 hours after your event date. And even with our signature style of individually retouching and editing all of your photos, we’re proud to have a quick turnaround of about 6 weeks for your entire collection.
Rather than a shot list, we prefer to meet in person to discuss your goals and expectations. However, we do ask for a short list for your formal family photos, so we make sure no one is forgotten, and we work as efficiently as possible. Our recommendation is to keep the list relatively brief. A brief wedding-day timeline will also be very helpful, but not necessarily required.
