Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What are the advantages of hiring a professional?
A professional wedding photographer is experienced in capturing beautiful images despite the often stressful conditions that a wedding can present. They are proficient at organizing group shots, creative when looking for good locations and technically experienced to take the very best images they can on your day. After the weddings the only thing which remains are you images, so it is worth making sure they are the best they can be.

2. Will you travel outside of Toronto to shoot a wedding?
Yes. I am willing to travel to any wedding destination.

3. You say you do photojournalistic photography but will you also do the formal posed photos?
Yes. I will shoot as many or as few formal photos as you want. I always encourage my clients to shoot at least a handful of formals. They are nice to have and help balance out a finished album.

4. Do you shoot the weddings yourself?
Yes. I personally do all of the work related to the photography of your wedding including the consultation, the shooting, the overseeing of the digital file and print processing, the production of your album and everything in between. My one and only goal is to make you as happy as possible.

5. How long have you been a professional photographer?
I have been making a full-time living from photography since 2001 I realized that photojournalistic wedding photography was something that I enjoyed and began shooting weddings as the main focus of my business.

6. What if I don't like having my photo taken?
Don't worry many people feel the same way. We will discuss all your concerns before the day to take into account any worries you may have. Certain styles of photography are less intrusive then others and there are many way to make you feel more comfortable and still get the shots you want from the day.

7. Do you have a photographic bridal gift registry?
Yes. An Album registry is another way that helps you get the photos you want. Your guests can make monetary contributions towards your album. We provide you with a registry card to send to your guest giving them an easy option of purchasing gift certificates for you to put towards your wedding photography package.

8. How many photographers will attend our wedding?
Any wedding photography package with 8 or more hours coverage will include two photographers - a principal and a secondary photographer to capture multiple angles of each special moment from your day.

9. What is your philosophy on wedding photography?
I believe that all my clients deserve the best value and service. I provide a highly personalized and tailored service to meet your individual needs and expectations. Capturing your wedding true to life is my mission.

10. Do you limit the amount of images that you take?
No. I shoot as many photos that it takes to properly photograph your wedding. The requirements of your particular wedding will dictate how many images will be shot. I shoot between 800 and 1500 photos during most eight hour weddings.

11. What kind of equipment do you use?
I use Canon lenses and digital cameras. I have two cameras on me at all times, one with a wide angle lens and one with a telephoto lens so that I have to do very little lens changing.

12. Why do you shoot digital instead of film?
There are many reasons to shoot digital. Here are a few.

a. My main reason is because digital provides me a medium format like quality print with the flexibility of 35mm cameras and lenses. My main camera is a 12 mega-pixel SLR.

b. No more having to choose when to shoot color film or when to shoot black and white film. With film it has to be one or the other. You can have a black and white print made from color negative film but contrast and tonalities are not translated properly. Now you do not need to choose. Digital allows me to shoot color and black and white at the same time, all of the time

c. The instant feedback that a photographer can get when using digital is invaluable. Now I know when something is good, or if something is not working and it is time to try something different.

13. How long will it take for us to see the photos from our wedding?
You will be able to see your photos online within two to three weeks from your wedding date.

14. How are hard copy photos printed from the digital files?
Most photo labs have a mini lab photo printing machine that accepts negatives and digital files then prints them on the same kind of paper regardless of format. Negatives are actually scanned into the machine and turned into high resolution digital files and printed just like an originally shot digital file. The paper, called silver gelatin, is the same kind of paper that you have been getting back from your one hour photo lab all of your life. Your hard copy proofs are made in the same way.

15. Will photos printed digitally fade faster than film?
No. Since the paper is the same as a print made with a negative, it will last just as long. A color print whether it is made with a negative or a digital file will last without fading from 30 to 200 years depending on processing, paper manufacturer and storage. A color negative will last for about the same amount of time. A digital file however will never degrade. As long as you keep up with the different storage formats you will have your files forever. Currently the storage format of choice is DVDs.

16. Do you include a finished album in your base packages?
No. I like to keep the shooting of your wedding and the creation of your custom wedding album separate since they both involve a very different set of decisions.

17. What does a custom designed finished album cost?
The cost of finished albums varies greatly depending on manufacturer, style and size. Average cost for a custom designed finished album is generally between $600-$1200. If you know specifically what you want I can give you a more exact quote.
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I hope that my FAQ page has helped to answer some of your questions. Please feel free to contact me. I would be happy to answer any other questions that you might have or set up a time that we could meet personally to discuss your wedding.

Good luck with all of your wedding plans.