Frequently asked questions in wedding photography
Welcome let’s dive into the questions to ask your wedding photographer and find out what Happy Moments Co offers and how I work.
On average how many images should a wedding photographer deliver?
Happy Moments Co does not put a limit on how many images delivered, but on average we deliver around 800-2,000 image-wise for a full day depending on the wedding.
What are printing rights?
When you have permission from the owner to print. Which in this case, you will always have printing rights to any photographs taken by Happy Moments Co. I love it when clients print images taken! Prints can be ordered directly from the online gallery, as it is linked to a professional printing lab.
What is the average waiting time to receive wedding photographs?
Most wedding photographers have different deadlines but our turnaround time is usually 4-6 weeks. I always send a preview of around 10-30 images within a week after the wedding.
Can I post my wedding photographs on social media?
Absolutely! The only thing I ask is that you don’t put any filters on top of the images, I hope you can understand this. Also, I’d love it if you could tag my page too. Not essential but I really appreciate it!
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What is the best shot list for wedding photographers?
I find it’s best to capture the day naturally as it happens rather than referring to a shot list. However, when it comes to capturing the family group shots, we will put together a list to make sure we don’t miss anything during our services when you book with us.
Should wedding photographers visit the venue before the day?
I find this isn’t usually necessary for scouting locations as it’s all dependent on the available lighting on the day. But don’t worry, I’ll get to your venue nice and early and seek out all the best spots to capture your wonderful portraits if you’ve booked with us.
How to secure a booking with a wedding photographer ?
Every business is different but to secure Happy Moments Co, please do it as soon as the venue is booked.
As we book up years in advance and a down payment of £150.00 is required to secure your booking after the wedding meet & greet call on Zoom.
Where to find a wedding photographer that offers payment plans?
Right here, Happy Moments Co offers this service at no extra charges 0% APR to suit all needs and budgets, all you need to do is ask to get it set up.
When is the best time to pay remaining wedding balances?
When you book with us, these are normally due 1 month prior to the wedding and I’ll send a friendly reminder to you.
Good questions to ask your wedding photographer, right here!
Wedding photographers that support blue light discount card?
Yes Happy Moments Co does, for all couples working the front line, there is a 5% discount on all photography investments. Please note this deal does not extend to family members and you cannot combine deals.
How can we use our wedding photographs?
However you like, we photographers like to see couples printing their images, posting online, and submitting to wedding magazines, the only thing I would love is a tag or mention to help the business grow.
What happens if our wedding photographers can’t make it?
For us if something crazy were to happen out of my control (an act of god, illness, death, etc) and I sadly can’t make it, I would do my absolute best to help find a suitable replacement photographer to take my place on the day. Also if pregnancy news happens or other life-changing events, I will make contact very far in advance and offer your refund back with wedding photographer links available on the day to take on the booking.
What is included in a wedding photographers back up equipment?
Good question, I shoot with 2 Nikon camera bodies and various prime lenses as well as shooting onto 2 memory cards at the same time. So if anything was to happen, don’t worry I’ve got it all covered so you don’t need to worry.
Do wedding photographers need business insurance?
Yes they do! Happy Moments Co is fully insured with professional business insurance and public liability insurance.
Do we need to feed the wedding photographers?
Yes, please! The best time for photographers to have a quick break and have something to eat is while everyone else is having the wedding breakfast meal (people don’t tend to like being photographed when food is served)
How to buy a wedding album?
You can purchase an album at any time, please ask and I can help you. A lot of my clients order their albums for Christmas or on their first anniversary.
Can we have the raw image files from photographers?
No, due to Copyright, and you’re paying for a service that includes editing in my signature style.
What is Copyright?
Every single photo a photographer takes is owned by them. If you take a photo on your phone, then you own the photo. Simple. Photographers can share their photos anywhere they want. They can alter the photo, crop the photo, edit the photo, etc. The client – can not but it’s a good question to ask the wedding photographer.
A client cannot alter a photo or print a photo without a photographer’s permission. This is one reason we have contracts & print releases.
Major issues with clients using photos professional photographers have taken to enter them in contests to win money. Clients cannot use the photographer’s photos to make money.
I do not use watermarks on my images, because I do not like the look of a photo with my logo.
If a client asks me not to share photos of their children, family, them, etc, I respect that. I also ask every single client if I can share their photos, even though my contract states that I can – out of kindness. Photographers share photos publicly to gain traction & clients. We have to.
Please respect your photographers. Do not alter their photos. Clients pay to get their photo taken by photographers and they’re are NOT buying the photos and do not own them but clients get permission to use them. It sounds weird I’m sure, but just compare it to a painter that has painted you something. Clients are not allowed to paint over art work, they’re not allowed to enter it into a contest, or even say it was painted by them.
I hope questions to ask your wedding photographer is now ticked off your to do list, awesome!
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Happy Moments Co is a wedding photography company based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, in the East of England. Owner Carrieanne makes it her mission to capture the authenticity of your relationship so that she can produce one-of-a-kind photographs. With an adventurous spirit and a romantic heart, this talented professional goes the extra mile to achieve the perfect image. Whether you want to tie the knot underwater, go hiking as a couple, or have a photoshoot on the beach, Carrieanne is happy to oblige. She’s available to travel all over the country to help with this and will go above and beyond to help you feel at home in front of the camera. Carrieanne will take an organised approach to your wedding day by understanding each request to ensure that each detail is beautifully documented.
Services Offered
Happy Moments Co offers comprehensive photography coverage of your wedding day, from the morning preparations to the dance-floor fun. Carrieanne’s packages include fully edited images presented in a private online gallery for easy viewing and sharing. You can also receive a USB stick with your photos in a beautiful white vegan leather pouch. In addition to wedding photography, she is happy to offer engagement sessions in a location of your choice. Ultimately, this company aims to provide a premium customer experience and a comprehensive collection of memorable wedding-day photos and stunning albums.
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