Frequently asked questions

How do we book you to take our wedding photos?

First, you need to check if I am available to photograph your wedding. If I am, we can then arrange to meet up at a time and location that is handy for you for a wedding consultation. During this meeting we will discuss your wedding day and the package that best suits your requirements. To confirm the booking I need you to complete a simple booking form and pay a £200 deposit. I can accept Cash / Cheque or Credit / Debit card.

Do you charge any extra for travel?

For weddings taking place within Northern Ireland travel expenses are included in any package price. For weddings in ROI or mainland UK (or beyond!) I charge travel expenses, usually at cost. We can confirm these costs during your Wedding Consultation.

Do we get all the photographs taken on CD / DVD?

Yes, all packages include a disk with high resolution images (without watermark or branding) from your wedding day allowing you to produce your own reprints, email them or share them with your friends on Facebook.

Do we need to order a wedding album with you?

I am happy to tailor a package for you with or without a fully finished wedding album.

Will the price go up between the time we book you and the date of our wedding?

No, the price you agree with me when you book your wedding photography package is the price you pay - no nasty surprises!

Who will be photographing our wedding?

I carry out all the wedding photography personally. I only photograph one wedding per day so you will have my utmost attention. Many of the wedding photography packages include the services of a second photographer whose role is to capture extra candid and casual photographs during your wedding day.

What happens if you are ill on the day of our wedding?

I am a member of two professional photography bodies who, in times of trouble or illness will make sure the members weddings are photographed to a professional standard.

Are you insured?

Yes, I carry full professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

What happens if we want to cancel our booking?

The first thing I require is a letter / email confirming that the booking is to be cancelled. The £200 booking deposit is non-refundable. Any money paid over the £200 will be returned to you within 14 days of receiving the cancellation letter.

Can we change the date of our booking?

Yes, subject to availability. To transfer your booking I require written confirmation and a non-refundable transfer fee of £50 to cover administration costs.

Can we visit your studio?

I now work from home and meet clients at locations that are handy for them - be it your wedding reception location, a local hotel or your own home. The address on my website is a mailing address only. No callers please.

Do you offer engagement photographs?

Yes - I am happy to include an engagement portrait shoot in your wedding photography package.

How long before we see the pictures after our wedding?

I can have a small selection of your wedding pictures on my Facebook page within a few days of your wedding (if required). I will have your Wedding slideshow, proof book, online gallery and CD ready shortly after you return from honeymoon or within 21 days of your wedding.

Can we control who is able to see our wedding photographs online?

Yes. My online gallery system provides a password protection system. You can control who has access to this password. If you do not wish your pictures to appear on my website / blog / Facebook page please let me know and I will of course respect your privacy.

How do we design our wedding album?

When you are faced with several hundred photographs and asked to design an album it can be a daunting task! When I present you with the proofs from your wedding day I will also supply a mock up of your wedding album layout - a first draft if you like. This will help you see what is possible with your wedding photographs. You can then make as many changes to this layout as you wish until you are 100% happy with the design before we send it for print.

How long before we receive our finished wedding album?

Once you approve your album design it takes between 3 to 6 weeks for your finished wedding album to be created, depending on the time of year and style of wedding album. Orders usually take a little longer the closer you get to Christmas as there is a bottleneck of orders at that time of year.

Are there any hidden costs?

No. All prices are fully inclusive of photography and travel within Northern Ireland.