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How soon do I need to reserve
you for my wedding day?
Some Saturdays are a
booked a year or two in advance, a handful remain open until a month
or two before. Basically, as soon as you set your date, you should
start looking for a photographer. June and September are the busiest
months for weddings in this area, and, of course there are more
weddings on Saturday than any other day of the week.
How do I reserve the day?
Call me to be sure I'm
still available for your date. I encourage you to set up a time
to come and view my sample albums, and then we can fill out a contract.
(I can also mail a contract to couples who live out of town.) When
the contract is signed and you've paid your retainer fee ($500),
the date is yours!
Do you photograph in black-and-white?
Yes, if you're interested
in it; no, if you're not. There are several options to be discussed
regarding style and subject matter, and you can let me know your
preferences.
How many images do you
take at a typical wedding?
Typically I'll
photograph two to three times more images than the amount I guarantee
in your package. I have no pre-set limit to the number of images
that I'll photograph.
Do we see everything that
you photograph?
No, that tends to be overwhelming. I will weed
out bad expressions, blinks, repetitive images, and anything that
is not of top quality. The 5x7's that you receive are better
than proofs; they are portraits worth keeping.
Do you charge more for
special request photos?
As long as I can fit
all your requests into the time allowed, I'll photograph anyone
you ask me to at no extra charge. That's what I'm there
for!
Can my friends and family
photograph too?
It's fine with
me as long as it's fine with you. I'm confident that
my photos will display a level of professional quality that cannot
be duplicated by amateurs. Keep in mind, however, that some churches
require us to be done with portraits by a prescribed time, and certain
amateur photographers may be slowing us down. In that case, I may
ask for help in keeping things on track.
How long does it take to
get my album?
It takes about two months
from the time you order your album until it's done.
What if my face breaks
out on my wedding day?
Basic retouching is included
in the album design. This will remove blemishes, and also soften
lines under the eyes.
Are you the only photographer
at your studio?
Yes, I am. This allows
me to offer very personal service. All consultations are with me,
and all of the sample prints you see are ones that I actually photographed.
What happens if you can't
be at my wedding due to illness or injury?
I am a member of the
Fox Valley Professional Photographers Association, the Wisconsin
Professional Photographers Association, and the Professional Photographers
of America. These organizations keep me in touch with other studio
owners who could fill in for me in an emergency, and I'd do the
same for them. But, knock on wood, I've never missed a wedding yet,
and I don't intend to start missing them now.
How do you handle the pressure
of photographing a wedding?
With a smile! And a schedule.
It is vitally important to me that the bride and groom enjoy their
wedding day, otherwise, how can they enjoy their photos of it? At
our pre-wedding planning session, we'll discuss a timeline
for the day and special requests, enabling you to enjoy your wedding
without worrying about your photos.
What is the next step I
need to take?
Contact me at caylorphoto@new.rr.com
or (920) 865-6500 to check the availability of your date. We'll
set up a time to get together and talk; I'll show you my sample
albums and answer any other questions you might have.
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