New Visions Photography - Contemporary Wedding Photography

Wedding FAQ

We're having a small wedding, with thirty people, and only wanted to spend $1,500 on pictures. What can we do? The first thing to do if you want a professional photographer under these circumstances is to be flexible. A true wedding professional can only work so many weekends a year, and reasonably expects one or two large weddings per weekend from May through October, or year round in tropical climates. If he/she reserves a prime Saturday or Sunday in October for you, then larger weddings will have to be turned away. If your budget is small, you will be choosing from the second and third tiers of wedding photographers. If you plan your wedding in the evening or especially early in the day, you might find a photographer who can fit you in after or before another event, and thus be able to work with your budget. Unfortunately, when you are limiting yourself to a smaller photo budget you can expect lower quality photographs.

We want to spend no more than $1,500, but all the good photographers start at $2,000 and up. Why is it so expensive? Because photography is not a commodity. Some people can see the difference between poor photography and good photography, and they are willing to pay for it. To make a living at photography, the artist must gross an average of $3,000 to $6,000 per wedding. A professional photographer knows that his/her expenses and overhead, even with digital photography, even with the smallest package, are $1,500 to $2,000 per wedding.

How much do your packages cost? What do they include?Simply refer to our pricelists under wedding products: www.nvphotography.net/wed_packages.html
Photographs will be your only permanent record of the day. You want good photographs (or you would not have read so far), so be prepared to spend a minimum of $2,500. Expect better photographers to charge the higher rates. In other words, it is reasonable for an unexperienced photographer to charge you as little as $10 for a print. And, it is reasonable for an excellent photographer to charge you $40 for a print of the same size. That is because you are getting better service and a better product from the experienced professional. If you are looking for a bargain and shop via phone for pricing, you are following a recipe for poor to mediocre photography. When couples value photography highly and are on a limited budget, they will spend up to 30% of their wedding budget on photography.

What technical details in sample photographs should I watch out for? Lighting quality is an important ingredient in superior photographs. The light in photographs should be natural and flattering, so that the pictures look three-dimensional. Overuse of on-camera flash can ruin wedding pictures. Watch out for flattened faces, harsh reflections off of cheeks and foreheads, and dark shadows directly behind or next to the subjects.

Some photographers ask that no one else take pictures during the formal photography. Do you? Yes. We are trying to work quickly through a series of formal picture;, a snap-shooter might slow the process. A problem arises when there are several cameras aimed at a formal group - the subjects will be looking at different lenses. The diverted attention will ruin the professional picture (that you are paying for). Ideally, guests should show respect for the bridal party and photographer and put down their cameras during the formal photos.

Do you shoot film or digital? We are 100% digital.

Will you be the actual photographer on my wedding day? Yes. We are the only two photographers working for New Visions Photography. We capture every detail personally, we process every photo personally, and we have 100% control over the creative process.

How do I reserve a date if I want you to be my wedding photographer?SImply call our studio (330-729-9007) or email us (info@nvphotography.net) with your contact information so we can set an appointment for you to come in. When you reserve your wedding date we require a $500 non-refundable retainer. The balance will be split into payments, to be paid in full no later than 2 weeks prior to your wedding date.