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This definitely varies day to day; however, for structured bridal party photographs and bride/groom photographs we suggest allocating a couple of hours. Additional time will be required for family photos and travel time between locations. More is always better! Any left over time can be spent socializing, cocktail-ing and generally not being stressed!
How long do you suggest for photo time?
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Absolutely! The day of timeline is critical and we are happy to lend a hand where we can. An appropriate timeline can make or break your photos so ensuring you have adequate time scheduled for everything you want to accomplish (with buffers) is easily the most important thing you can do for yourself on the big day.
Can you help with managing my wedding day timeline?
Of course! We believe that structured family photos are critical on wedding day and we always ensure that enough time is allotted in your schedule to capture them all! We always make sure to work with you to create a list of 'must have' family photos!
Do you consider time for family photos?
We personally do not operate video cameras, but our videographer besties, Grey House Visual, is our go-to recommendation. We have some wedding packages together that include both photo + videography coverage. When you fill our contact form, make sure to note that you’re interested in seeing those.
Do you offer Videography?
We sure do! We are fortunate to work with a couple of amazing companies that allow us to create truly unique albums that are designed to last. Albums can be added to absolutely any package we offer and they are 100% customizable and are honestly worth the investment!
Do you offer wedding albums?
Planning a 'first look' before your ceremony is 100% preference. From a timeline perspective, doing a first look often means we can accomplish more earlier in the day which results in you being able to spend more time with your guests afterwards. If you’re after a more candid and documentary approach this means your gallery will be full of beautiful moments that you’re sharing with your friends and family and not just each other. Selfishly, the opportunity document the first time you see one another in a private setting is something we always cherish. We love them, but realize they’re not for everyone
Why a first look?
Of course, we love documenting elopements! If you fill out a contact form please make sure to include that you are interested in seeing some information on how we approach photographing elopements!
Do you have any special packages for elopements?
We consider them extremely important and also a great deal of fun! Consider the session a practice round to your big day. If you haven't had the opportunity to work with a professional photographer before, the engagement session is the perfect opportunity to get any jitters out of the way and feel comfortable in front of the camera. Selfishly, it also means we get to spend more time with you, which is something that we are always excited about. Consider it like a double date (except this time that would be with us, your favourite fake couple). Get dressed up, pop a bottle and go somewhere beautiful! Let us plan an adventure which will of course include a drink or two.
Why are engagement sessions important?
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We always suggest selecting a location that means something to you as a couple or places that really represent the beauty of BC. We love being outdoors and are happy to suggest some areas that we have explored in the past that are so beautiful your jaw may just very well hit the floor. If you’re looking for recommendations, we keep a list of suggested locations that we love our clients to consider so no matter what the vibe is you’re after (mountains, water, the city, the trees, etc.) we have you covered.
Where should we take engagement photos?
To sum up our thoughts, we think the phrase 'casually perfect' is the best way to describe how you should approach styling your engagement session! It’s not everyday you take your engagement photos so looking a little extra special is always encouraged, but remember wedding day will be very formal so the engagement session doesn't need to be a black tie affair. We will forever suggest a more neutral palette to your wardrobe for engagement photos - we are forever of the belief that subtle colours photograph best in a more nature-based setting.
What should we wear?
On average engagement sessions last anywhere from 1-1.5 hours depending on location (including travelling and adventuring). We wont need to shoot for the whole day, but this gives us the flexibility to take advantage of the best light and work with whatever Mother Nature has in store for us that day. We will always encourage shooting in the later half of the day so that we can catch the beautiful sun setting (Golden hour for the win). We will make a recommendation as to what time we think will result in the best images based on the desired location.
How long are engagement sessions?
Do we get two photographers?
Yes! Every booking comes with both Chris and Sam. You couldn't pull us apart if you tried!
What are your payment options?
We happily accept payment in the form cash, e-transfer, cheque or VISA. Whichever method is most convenient for you works perfectly for us! We collect a retainer at the time of signing your coverage agreement and the remainder balance anytime up to and including two (2) weeks out from wedding date. Our contracts and invoices are all handled digitally so we will walk you through for the formal booking process.
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How will we receive our gallery of images?
Our images will be delivered to you through our online gallery platform. The online gallery are safe, secure and entirely password protected so only you have access to them. If you want to share your images with your loved ones it’s as easy as sending them a link and a password to use. Through the galleries you can download your images in two (2) separate formats. Firstly, you can download the images in an online format that is perfect for social media use (instagram, Facebook, etc.). Secondly, you can download your images in a high resolution format which is perfect for printing, framing and album making. You will also notice an online print store attached to the gallery that you will have access to.
Will my image be watermarked?
Absolutely not! All images we provide to you will be free of watermarks and branding.
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