Frequently Asked Questions
Wedding & Elopement - FAQ's
WHAT IS THE RETAINER FEE?
The retainer fee is $500.00 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.
CAN I ADD A SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER? DO I EVEN NEED ONE? AND IS THERE AN ADDITIONAL FEE?
Yes, you can add a second photographer to any wedding package. There are so many reason why this is important for your wedding day. To learn more about the benefits of a second photographer, check out my blog.
For local weddings, a second photographer can be added starting at $300 (minimum 4 hours).
For travel weddings, a second photographer must be booked for the full wedding coverage duration.
HOW LONG AFTER THE WEDDING DO WE GET TO SEE THE PHOTOS?
I love sending you a sneak peek to a few days after your wedding, around 2-4 images, which which I text direct to your phone.
The entire online gallery will be delivered 4 – 12 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 in an online gallery which 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. I also deliver your full gallery on a USB drive. This gives you another backup and the convenience of not having to download all your images at once.
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.
WHAT TYPES OF PAYMENTS DO YOU ACCEPT?
Credit card, debit card, ACH bank transfer, and paypal.
