- When
should I reserve my date ... ?
- How
much are deposits ... ?
- Bridal
Portraits ... ?
- Is
digital film as good as traditional film ... ?
- Can
I have special pictures taken ... ?
- What
types of pictures do you normally take ... ?
- Do
I choose the photos in my final album ...?
- Who
keeps the originals...?
- How
much is your wedding photography...?
- How
long before I get my pictures back...?
You
should reserve your photographer as soon as your set a
final date for your wedding. Many brides book their
coverage a year or more in advance. The most popular
months are in spring and fall.
You
can reserve your date with a $350 to $500 (depending
on package) deposit
If
you would like bridal portrait appointments should be
made 6 weeks in advance to allow for a finished portrait
at the reception.
We
did not make the move to digital until we were sure it
was better than film. Since our start in digital
back in 2000 there have been great advances in digital
imaging. Starting in May 2002 we have been film
free for all our photography as our new digital cameras
are producing results better than our medium format film
cameras.
Very
Important Although Richard Bell
Photography uses the latest in photographic technology, the
final images ARE NOT
electronic prints such as you would get from an inkjet
or other electronic printer.
All prints for albums are printed using the
latest imaging technology on Standard
Professional Photographic Paper. This is
the same photographic paper that we have used for many
years with our film photography. What has changed
is the remarkable color fidelity and image enhancement
capabilities we have acquired using professional digital
capture for our original images.
We
Guarantee all finished for life against fading and color
change.
When
we meet with you to discuss your wedding plans we can
provide you with a list of photographs that we
will normally take. You may delete any photographs from
the list that you do not want. Also you may
include family groups, poses and special shots that you
would like. Don't hesitate to make special requests.
We
normally take between 500 and 700 photographs at a
wedding, there is no limit. Our style is a mix of casual
romantic portraiture along with photojournalistic candid
photography. Before the wedding we take candids
and will usually photograph the bride, her parents, maid
of honor, bridesmaids, the groom (usually without the
bride present) his parents, best man, groomsmen and any
family shots that can be taken before the wedding.
Following the wedding we will photograph the bride and
groom together, along with the wedding party, parents,
grandparents and any special family and group shots.
Come
in to the studio and see
the most FUN and ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHS
that have captured the
Spontaneous Moments of so many Special Days.
Yes!
You decide which photos are to be included in your final
album. All packages include Renaissance Albums. You are
invited to the studio to view you finished album on our
computer before you order. We will be happy to provide
you with all the assistance you need to select your
final photos.
All
packages have high resolution CDs included and previews
sets are available. Video preview albums are VHS slide
shows of your wedding photographs and are available with
all packages. Video preview albums may be purchased for
$25.
Our
average bride spends between $2300
and $3600 on wedding coverage and finished albums.
Packages are priced from $1895
to $6995 depending on photographer and package contents.
More information about pricing can be found by clicking
here. We have special off season
and weekday rates that are exceptional values, please
call.
All
digital originals are normally ready in two weeks
following the wedding. Internet photos are usually
posted within 10 days following wedding. Videos will
normally be ready within 5 weeks.
