Frequently Asked Questions
Wedding & Elopement - FAQ's
WHAT IS THE RETAINER FEE?
The retainer fee is 25% of your package. The retainer fee and a signed contract are due the day of booking to reserve the date. The remainder of your balance is to be paid in full the week before your Wedding or Elopement. I do offer a payment plan where you can pay monthly, every other month, or any combination you would like. The remaining balance must be paid in full prior to your wedding date.
DO YOU CHARGE A TRAVEL FEE?
Yes, if your wedding is outside of the Albuquerque metro area I will charge a travel fee. Every travel fee is specific to that event. It is based off mileage traveled and if accommodations are needed. Your event is unique to you and so is the travel fee.
WILL THERE BE A SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER? DO I EVEN NEED ONE? AND IS THERE AN ADDITIONAL FEE?
I highly recommend having a second photographer at your wedding. First, to capture multiple angles of all the events. This is always so great to see because each photographer can then focus on each of your reactions instead of trying to bounce between both of you. Having a second photographer also allows us to cover more events during your big day and photograph other people at your wedding. While I photograph your family formal portraits the second photographer can be photographing your wedding party or other VIP’s you have there. All Packages can be upgraded to include a second photographer.
HOW LONG AFTER THE WEDDING DO WE GET TO SEE THE PHOTOS?
I love sending you a sneak peek a few days after your wedding, around 2-4 images, which you can download for sharing. The entire online gallery will be delivered 4 – 8 weeks after your wedding date. The USB drive will be delivered either in person or mailed to you depending on your preference.
HOW ARE THE PHOTOS DELIVERED?
Your photos will be delivered both in an online gallery and a USB drive. The reason for both is simple; to save you time! Downloading an entire wedding gallery can take you hours, which let’s be honest, you probably don’t have. To make it easier for you, the online gallery allows you to see all your images quickly, download your favorites, and most importantly, share with your family or in-laws, so you don’t have to make a special trip to share your images.
DO YOU OFFER ANY PRODUCTS LIKE PRINTS?
Yes, I highly recommend printing photos from your wedding. We all LOVE seeing the digital versions of the images, but the truth is that digital formats can fail. Most USB drive manufacturers estimate that their devices will last 10 years. Plus, what happens if your USB drive is stolen, deleted, or simply misplaced? This is why printing your photos is so important, even if you only print one! Ordering prints is simple, easy, and accessible to anyone you wish to share with via your online gallery. This means that, even if you personally don’t want prints, your mom, grandma, friends, cousin, auntie, whoever, can order prints once you share the online gallery with them.
WHAT SPECIFIC PRODUCTS DO YOU OFFER?
• Photo prints (canvas, acrylic, metal, wood) and framed
• Cards (Thank you, Save the date, Holiday)
• Keepsake wood boxes for yourself or gifts
HOW LONG DO YOU KEEP MY WEDDING IMAGES?
The online gallery will be available for up to 1 year from your wedding date. I also keep an offline digital backup of your images for 2 years. If your USB drive fails, is stolen, deleted, or misplaced, you can always contact me for another USB drive. Most importantly, always backup your USB drive! Additional USB drives are $50 after your first anniversary date.
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