Question 1

What’s your photography style?

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I class myself as a candid or documentary style photographer.
Basically I'm there to capture the magic as it happens and not to force anything.

Question 2

Do you offer engagement sessions, too?

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Yes!
I offer free engagement sessions, within a 200mile range of Bridlington.

Question 3

Do you travel for weddings?

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I do!
I live in East Yorkshire and I'm happy to travel pretty much anywhere in the country. I don't charge any extra for travelling within two hundred miles of Bridlington, East Yorkshire.
I've done weddings in Lincolnshire, Rugby, York, Doncaster, even one in Yeovil years ago when first starting. I love visiting everywhere I can.

Question 4

Can you help us plan our wedding day timeline?

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I can certainly offer advice, but won't be pushy on anything.

Question 5

Can you work with our videographer?

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I love meeting and working with new people. I'm more than happy to work with a videographer!

Question 6

Are you insured?

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I'm fully insured in Professional indemnity, Public and products liability and drone coverage too.

Question 7

How long do you stay at the wedding?

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That depends on each wedding, but usually I will work 9am - 9pm.

Question 8

Why do you love wedding photography?

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There's something so pure about a wedding, I'm a little bit of an old romantic and love seeing people make commitments to each other.
I didn't think I would like it at first, but as soon as I went to my first one, I fell in love with capturing the moments and seeing the emotion.

Question 9

If you weren’t a wedding photographer, what would you be doing?

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I think I would still be doing something creative. I come from a family that run a small business, but before that, my mother when growing up was in a band herself (and was on TV!), so I think my passion comes from her side of the family, she was always trying to pass on her musical talents and it's why I also have a love of music too, playing the violin in school, piano (very badly) and now the guitar (even worse than the piano).

Question 10

Do you work alone, or do you bring a second photographer?

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I'm a solo shooter but having been a second to a good friend for a number of years, I understand the importance of bringing a second shooter along and will happily make plans to bring someone as a second if you want me to.

Question 11

Why do I need a second shooter?

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While you don't need a second shooter, they can be handy to have at your wedding.
A second shooter is able to capture moments while I am otherwise engaged, for instance they could be with the groom's party, while I'm with the bridal party, etc.

Question 12

Do you have a favorite wedding song?

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I have several but the ones that stand out for me are "John Legend - All of Me" which was two very good friends of mine first dance song.
Others include, "INXS - Mystify" and one which I would like to be played at my own wedding "Skerryvore - Take My Hand".

Question 13

Can I give you a Pinterest board of photo ideas?

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Sure! I prefer not to pose people, but if you really want an image you've seen, we can try to recreate it.

Question 14

Do you offer consultations before the wedding?

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I'll happily meet for a coffee to see if you want to work with me, no offence taken if not. 
If you're further away than two hours, or nothing lines up then I'm happy to do a zoom call and can be contacted as many times as you feel the need before your big day.

Question 15

Do you scout the venue beforehand?

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Generally I will take a look online if I've never shot there before. I'll also check a drone flight website to see if a drone is permitted.

Question 16

What happens if we elope—can you come too?

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I would love to!

Question 17

How do you approach photographing non-traditional or LGBTQ+ ceremonies?

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I understand that while it might be a cliché, every wedding is unique. 
I've had the pleasure of shooting a few LGBTQ+ weddings before and love being part of their day, I tailor everything to the couples needs.

Question 18

What’s the best time of day for outdoor photos?

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The golden hour (hour before sunset) is usually the best time for newly wed photos, the light is softer than the rest of the day and you get a lovely warm glow that looks great in the photos.

Question 19

Do you offer videography or just photography?

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I only offer photography at the moment. Videography is something I intend on doing in the future but not 100% confident with it and as such wouldn't wish to offer it as part of a package.

Question 20

We really like your work, but not sure you're right for us.

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That's totally fine. Everyone is different and I'm more than happy to recommend some photographers in my local area if you wish.

Question 21

Your prices seem fairly low, why is that?

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I'm just starting out as a main photographer, having done secondary shooting for a number of years now, so my prices reflect that I could be considered a relative newcomer to main photography.
To date of writing this FAQ, I've shot about 30 weddings a second and 5 as a main.