FAQ Photography

Yes we do. All of our packages come with Full Resolution image DVDs. Tags: chicago photographers wedding, wedding photographers chicago, wedding photographers in chicago

Each of our packages comes with a full resolution image DVD. However, we typically do not provide RAW (unprocessed) files from our shoots because we believe in delivering a finished product. In face, we’re often shooting with the end (post-produced) product in mind. However if you absolutely want your RAW images, we will provided them to you along with our post-produced JPG’s for an additional fee of $300. Tags: chicago photographers wedding, wedding photographers chicago, wedding photographers in chicago

Online slideshows are the slideshows you see on our blog, such as the ones you see in our slideshow category. These typically include one song and around 60 images depending on the length of the song. We choose the images and the song to fit your wedding day. These are hosted online (on our blog) indefinitely. DVD slideshows, on the other hand, are DVDs that we create using two songs of your choice and the images of your choice. We still recommend that you leave the song selection and image selection to us, as this is part of our expertise, but if you do want more control, you can have it with this product. Tags: chicago photographers wedding, wedding photographers chicago, wedding photographers in chicago

Our signature  album contains 10 pages (2 sides) and ~60 images. If you’d like to add more pages and images, each additional page is $30 and includes the design time/revisions and three retouched images. Tags: chicago photographers wedding, wedding photographers chicago, wedding photographers in chicago

As with our other products, production times vary, however you can expect to receive your album 4-6 weeks after placing the order. The process before placing the order varies in duration depending on how quickly you respond to the instructions for the album design as well as the amount of changes you request after the initial designs. Some brides complete this within a month or two, others take over a year. Similar to the post production process, if you require rush-processing, a fee of $100.00 will be charged. Additional fees for rush shipping may also apply. Tags: chicago photographers wedding, wedding photographers chicago, wedding photographers in chicago

Your engagement session images will be completed within four weeks after the date of the shoot. If you require the images to be completed prior to four weeks after the date of your shoot, a rush-process fee of $100.00 will be charged, unless other terms were discussed. The image DVD will be sent out prior to the first day of the fifth week. Tags: chicago photographers wedding, wedding photographers chicago, wedding photographers in chicago

We typically deliver anywhere from 50-100 images per 3 hour engagement shoot and for weddings we typically deliver 100 images per hour. Tags: chicago photographers wedding, wedding photographers chicago, wedding photographers in chicago

Because most weddings occur on weekends, we do not shoot engagement sessions on weekends. If you can only do your engagement session on weekends, we can tentatively schedule your engagement session on a weekend, however, if a wedding is scheduled for that weekend later on, we will have to reschedule your engagement session. We also like to shoot on weekdays because locations are typically less crowded. Tags: chicago photographers wedding, wedding photographers chicago, wedding photographers in chicago

We encourage you to do your engagement session as soon as possible. The latest we suggest is at least eight weeks prior to the wedding date due to the time necessary to post produce each image (4 weeks) and complete your product order(s) (4 weeks). Tags: chicago photographers wedding, wedding photographers chicago, wedding photographers in chicago

Post production for engagement sessions are completed within four weeks after the date of the shoot. If you require the images to be completed prior to four weeks after the date of the shoot. Tags: chicago photographers wedding, wedding photographers chicago, wedding photographers in chicago

For a variety of reasons, we have to charge for the time in between events. The fact is, we’re never truly resting during the day, whether we’re backing up images, setting up for the second venue, traveling to the second location, taking venue shots, or making up for lost photo time because of wedding day delays. In many cases, we use that “”downtime”” to take you and your significant other out for a photo session or more family portraits. Tags: chicago photographers wedding, wedding photographers chicago, wedding photographers in chicago

The amount of time we suggest you set aside for photos depends on the time of day. Preparation Shots – Duration: 1.5 hours Ideally we would have 45 minutes for the girls and 45 minutes with the guys. Couples session – Duration: 1 hour to 1.5 hours We highly suggest doing this before the ceremony in conjunction with a “first look.” That way you can enjoy the rest of your day without having to worry about taking too much time out for photo’s. Also this is when the makeup and hair are fresh. We’ll set up a first look moment so it’ll still be a surprise when you see each other. Be sure to give us at least a full hour so we can capture the amazing shots you see in our portfolio. Family Formals – Duration: 1 hour Have a list of pictures that you want with your family/friends right after the ceremony. Typically this is done at the altar but we can do it any location you’d like. Also, have one person of from each side of the family that is really organized (and loud) to move people in and out of photo’s. Bridal Party (Optional) – Duration: 0.5 hour to 1 hour This is where we take the bridal party out for some fun shots. This is also nice to handle before the ceremony so that you can rest and enjoy your day afterwards. Tags: chicago photographers wedding, wedding photographers chicago, wedding photographers in chicago