FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in your wedding photography packages?

Our wedding photography packages include photography by Eric and Sara to provide a selection of different angles and especially two creative perspectives throughout the day’s events. We've expereinced our own wedding day in front of the cameras and have photographed together since 2004.

Eric - I'm a bit geeky. I like challenging ideas, locations, and moments that are hard to capture just right. (Or things that a bystander's point & shoot won't photograph the same way I do.) Seeing our subjects thrilled when they see the shots we've made for them makes my day. I use "available light" to the extent that whatever light is available to me I will make it work for me. Sunshine, overcast, dusk, camera flash, hot lights, flashlights, moonlight... it's all part of the shoot if needed. Eric has been known to write web bio info in the third person.

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Sara sees art in the everyday. Her keen eye for composition is surpassed only by a welcoming personality. Her non-invasive approach allows our brides to prepare and share moments with bridesmaids and family uninterrupted and unscripted. Her intimate bridal preparation photos show the anticipation as the bride prepares for her amazing day. (More in our bio page)

In reality you are hiring a fun, creative and much in love couple to join you for your special day. We've seen what a wedding is like from both sides of the camera and know how the planning and preparation pays off in celebration and elation on the wedding day.

Fine Art Album Design

Our attention to detail is shown as the details and personal touches are shown in each album. We start each page from scratch, our photographs full of your memories and creative design that never gets trapped in loose prints and pre-determined layout pockets.

View album design samples - click here

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Will You Be the Photographer? Do You Have an Assistant?

The photographers you meet are the photographers who will photograph your wedding. It is becoming more common to see photographers offering "two photographer packages" to include an assistant you may not meet or see his or her work before the wedding. Your photographers Eric and Sara have photographed together since 2004, have shared our own wedding day in fornt of the camera, and work together to tell your amazing story.

During our busiest months and late celebrations with early starts we've included an assistant who helps with equipment setup and photographs yet another creative look on your wedding day. Our assistant joins us to help steamline photography and not as a replacement to the storytelling images by Eric and Sara.

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What equipment do you use?

We think of the camera bag as our tool box. It is not the brand name of the camera or its accessories (or number thereof) that matter when viewing your photographs, it is the quality of the print. It is not the camera model you will remember when seeing your photographs, it is the moment and its emotion that was captured by the camera.

Photography is about seeing - seeing the moment and seeing the final image while composing the photograph in the viewfinder. When looking for a photographer don't let megapixels, media brands, or the alphabet soup of lens classes cloud your good judgment about your photographer's work. See your photographer's work in print and judge for yourself. Once the wedding day has come and gone the prints are the only part of the photography package you'll see.

Throughout the day we use a variety of equipment to capture the moments and details from a creative point of view. While there is endless editing that can be done to an image once inside the computer, any knowledgeable photographer will tell you that a good image begins in the camera. The darkroom (or computer editing) is where that image is further enhanced to become a work of art.

We use a mix of gear to get the look, lighting, and moments that tell your story. If you really want to read a a big list of geeky items, check it out here.

My best business investment? A diamond engagement ring in 2005. :-)
(Click here to read about Sara and Eric in our about us page.)

 

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What About Black & White or Sepia Photos?

All images are captured in full, vivid color. From here they can be transformed into a variety of styles.

Black and white is part of the creative viewpoint enjoyed by your photographers, and is included at no cost. Images are also presented as sepia (antique, brown tone) through our proof gallery.

Our online proofing & ordering allows viewers to take any color image and have it printed as either a back & white or sepia photograph.

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What about group & formal portraits?

Portraits are our most cherished historical documents. Family, Bridal Party and Group Portraits are included to remember this eventful day and to record family history. We'll step in and keep things moving so we can complete your grouping requests and get everyone to the reception quickly. Your photographers will work to meet your requests, groupings, and spontaneous instances throughout the wedding day.

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How do we check our photos or proofs?

Online Proof Gallery

Easy to use online proofing is included with each of our Wedding Day packages. Now your wedding guests can see your wedding images without waiting for the next holiday or get-together. Through your gallery you can share photos with family and guests across town or across the continent. Full resolution prints, Albums, and gifts can also be purchased online through the proof gallery.

Click here to see our proof galleries

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Can I get a DVD to print my photos?

We offer high resolution images on DVD-R to provide a way for you to make prints when and where you choose. Sometimes called "Digital Originals" or "Digital Negatives" you need to be careful what you are getting if you hear these terms from other photographers. Here's a reason why:

We've found that most photographers offer the "digital negatives" which can easily total several thousands of images taken on your wedding day, especially if it's "a copy of everything taken." While this sounds great, often times these "as shot" photos have no brightness or color corrections like proofs you've seen online. Unless you're set up to work at a color-corrected computer the changes made at home may not match the prints you get from edits made on your own. Don't worry! We've done the work for you.

All of our images on the Printable Photo Disc are the same as you will see on the web gallery and proof book. Each has been adjusted to make a great print. Images are categorized and numbered exactly as seen online and in the proof book for easy referencing.

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How is our album designed?

Our packages including an album feature personalized design by Eric. In the classic style of a photo essay your wedding day will unfold before you on the pages of your album. Pages are designed to continue a theme, a moment in the day, or a certain emotion from one page to the next.

During the album design, your favorite images are highlighted in the full two page spread designs created to compliment your wedding colors and flowers, the dresses, tuxedoes, the car, and the details in the photographs themselves.

Gift and parent album copies can be ordered at any time in a selection of album sizes.

From the start to finish, from your wedding day to print design, Eric shows his photo and design creativity to make your wedding day’s memories into a storybook that will tell your love story over and over again.

What's next to have you tell my wedding story?

We'd love to meet up and hear more about your celebration! Once you have looked over our photography packages, please contact us to set up a time that works well for you to meet us and see our work in person. If you're planning from out of town or out of state rest assured we're glad to make planning from a distance a breeze. We've planned with and photographed couples from the corners of the US - Washington, California, Texas, Wisconsin, Florida, New York, not to mention those right here with us in Indiana.

To reserve the date we require a deposit of 40% of the total package you have chosen. Because of limited availability we cannot save or hold a date without a completed contract and deposit.

Call to talk with Eric and Sara about photographing your event!
574-217-4915
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