How much time should I allow for wedding photography?
How many photographers and assistants do you use at weddings?
Do you photograph with digital equipment or film?
If I want certain photographs taken, may I give you a list so you can make sure to get them?
Do you have backup equipment?
How do I reserve my wedding date?
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A: Preparations: Between one to four hours
Wedding Ceremony: Between 20 minutes to an hour and a half
Post-ceremony: Allow about 20 minutes for your guests to greet you after the ceremony
Family portraits: About 30 minutes
Wedding party portraits: About 30 minutes
Portraits of the two of you alone: About 45 minutes to three hours. We can work together to determine the amount of time you wish to allocate for this.
Reception: There is usually a 30 minute window of time between the cocktails and dinner. Dinner can take about an hour. Speeches take between
20 minutes to an hour. Cake cutting usually follows the speeches. After that, the first dances start. Guests usually dance for about 30 minutes before
the bouquet toss and garter toss. Some people want to resume their party without photographers but we are happy to stay upon request.
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A: I, Marisa Swarbrick, personally shoot each wedding. I usually have one assistant.
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A: After years of using strictly film, I am currently shooting only digital. Clients receive their digital master files on a disc without copyright restrictions.
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Q: Do you have backup equipment?
A: Yes. I will have two cameras with me in case of an unforeseen emergency.
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A: It's quite all right if someone wants to take a photograph after we have shot a given pose, but other people taking an excessive number of photographs during this time can cause delays in the formal session and therefore lead to an inevitable delay getting to the reception.
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Q: How do I reserve my wedding date?
A: Just send an email or call 214-718-5513 to set up a consultation. A $100.00 retainer and a signed contract are required to reserve your date.
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