General Questions

What is you approach to wedding photography?

I do not want to take over the day of your wedding, your wedding day is after all a celebration not a photoshoot!  I like to document each event and tell the real story of your wedding day. I will endeavor to be as unobtrusive as possible and not take longer than is necessary.  It's important to choose a photographer you feel at ease with as the connection made between you and the photographer will come through in your photos.

What is your photographic style?

I provide a mix of contemporary reportage style coupled with some more traditional formal shots.  I enjoy documentary style and informal portraits, but I am also properly equipped and experienced enough to take simple posed group portraits, synonymous with traditional wedding photography.

I like to photograph people, emotions, and the details of your wedding day. All you need to do for most of the day is to act naturally and enjoy being the centre of attention.

What is included in the coverage?

For a typical wedding, I would normally cover the following - preparations at the bride's house, the groom and family at the ceremony beforehand, the guests arriving, the bride arriving, discrete shots of the ceremony (if permitted), the signing of the register, the couple leaving, group shots of the immediate families and a private moment with just the couple, shots at the reception including guests mingling, the cutting of the cake and will stay with you until you sit down for your meal. I can also cover the speeches, toasts and first dance for an additional charge.

Practical Questions

After the wedding, what happens next?

I then edit and present your photographs as a slideshow on CD, carefully sequenced in a storybook format (normally producing between 100 and 200 shots) to select from. I provide you with order forms and there is no deadline on ordering reprints and no limitations on quantity ordered.

What happens if it rains on our wedding day?

I will shoot as much as practically possible and you may get a bit wet. Wedding reception venues will often have an indoor space we can use if the rain is torrential.

Can we get a wedding album made up?

I offer individual albums, examples and related pricing on request.

Are you a full-time photographer?

Yes, photography is my only income. I take my photography seriously and work hard to make each wedding unique, and that's how I want to stay in business.

Do you travel?

I am based in Glasgow, Scotland, and work mainly in this area, although I am also happy to travel 30 miles outwith Glasgow.  Please call or email me for a quote for weddings further afield.

What do you wear to weddings?

I dress neatly but in a practical manner.

Questions about contracts, cameras, negatives and food

What kind of cameras do you use?

I shoot with a Canon Professional camera that is fast and allows me every opportunity to actually "get the shot".

Do you shoot digital or film?

A camera is just a tool. A professional photographer should use the right tool for the job. I operate a full digital workflow.

Do you shoot colour or black & white?

I shoot in colour and then convert it to black & white, sepia or toned images.

Food and soft drinks

 It is appreciated that the couple provide a hot meal and soft drinks for the photographer whilst the wedding party and guests sit to eat.

Can we keep our negatives / files?

I am happy to supply all the edited files as jpgs on CD at 300dpi (high resolution) ready for printing at 8” x 6” inches in size.

Contract

I have a simple contract which ensures there is no misunderstanding between the couple and photographer on the agreed terms and conditions.

I recommend you take out wedding insurance and have written contracts with all major parties / suppliers.

If any questions you have about my wedding photography service are not answered then please do get in touch