How would you describe your photography style? I describe my style as generally "photojournalistic", but that term is used by almost every modern wedding photographer. In practice, I feel most comfortable sitting back and waiting for moments to happen - because it's a wedding, and they always do. For things like group/family photos, a first look or during an engagement session I am happy to do some directing and posing when needed. One other thing I like to tell my clients is that I tend to spend a lot (not all, but the majority) of the day in pretty close proximity using a wider angle lens - this keeps you in the spotlight of your photos, but also gives a nice feel for what was going on around you at the time.

How many photos will we get from our wedding day? This will vary from wedding to wedding, but on average I usually deliver about 50 images for every hour of coverage.

How long does it take to receive proofs and final images? A small "Sneak peek" album is provided within 2 weeks after the wedding. Final photos are delivered within 3 months after your wedding.

Can we see an example of a contract? I am glad to send a blank contract. Sometimes I like to go through it in person with couples, as it explains a lot of what I do in great detail, but I am happy to share a blank contract upon request. 

Is retouching, color adjustments and corrective services included in your package? Color adjustments and edits happen to some small extent on every photograph that I deliver. Major retouching is something that I CAN do, but tend to try my best to shoot in a way that makes it unnecessary - That said, I do not charge extra for the retouching that goes into a wedding. 

Do you charge any travel fees? I do not charge travel fees for weddings in New England.

How much of a deposit do you require and when it is due?  I currently require a non-refundable $400 retainer fee upon signing a contract. This is a part of your overall balance, so it is NOT an extra fee on top of any package price.

What forms of payment do you accept (credit card, cash, check)? I can accept any of the above payment types. 

Can we request specific shots we would like to have? Absolutely! Especially group shots. I try hard to reinforce that even a small number of people can create many different groupings, so it's important to plan what groups you want ahead of time. I do my best to capture as many of the "standard" wedding shots throughout the day (shoes, rings, mother of the bride zipping up the dress, walking down the aisle etc.), but I love the little things that make each wedding unique, so it's more important to me that I capture the things that YOU want captured. That said, some of my couples have responded to my request for a shot list with 3 magic words : “we trust you.”