Wedding Photographer FAQ | Cincinnati Wedding Photography

This is not what you want to ask as it's not a good representation of what you want or what you will pay.

Instead ask:

"What is your most popular package?" or
"What does your average couple spend?"

We have Elopement packages for $995 up to our Dream Team Package for $6495.

Most of our couples end up between $1995-$2995

Our most popular package is our 2 person classic package for $2695. 

Our packages are generally by the day not by the hour and include all edited files and copyright. We want you to have everything we would want for our own wedding.

The short answer is no.  Photography packaging is designed to maximize the photographer's proffit at the expense of your photos and/or experience.  We don't want you to choose a package.  We want you to choose a photographer who is going to personalize their approach to your wedding because it's best for you, not because it's part of a package.  This is standard, so there is no need to have a list of packages.

We customize for very small weddings, destination weddings and reception only.

You will have many opportunities to meet and work with your photographer prior to your wedding day.  We have monthly socials at our Reading Bridal District Studio to meet and greet your photographers or if you'd like to ask Daniel questions.  However, please rsvp and ensure the photographer you want to meet can be there. 

You also will meet your photographer for an engagement session and planning session.  This way if there are any stylistic or personality preferences, we can adjust accordingly prior to your wedding so your experience and photos represent you and the people you are celebrating with.

Yes, as long as it is not hampering our ability to move quickly disrupting the flow of the day.

Each of our photographers direct your planning meeting so there is no chance for miscommunications.  This is the key to understand family dynamics, your style, priorities and your story.  This allows us to guide you and your family efortlessly through your day.  They will finalize your timeline and create a spreadsheet to make sure every detail and request is covered.  

This depends on the size of your wedding and your preferences. Our Lead Photographer is a documentary photographer to orchestrate your photos, capture the events, style and portraits of your day.  That's enough for a small wedding.

Our second photographer is a candid photojournalistic photographer who thrives on capturing the in between moments, memories, expressions and relationships.  They fill in the emotional gaps in the Lead Photographer’s photos. The larger the group the more they capture.  The more you love candid photos, the more important they are.

For most weddings we recommend two photographers.

The idea is to blend in, not to stand out.  Dress pants, plain dress shirt or appropriate blouse.

 Every team carries at least 3 cameras if not 4 or more as well as multiple lenses and speed lights.  We schedule extra people on every busy weekend to make sure we have someone on standby at all times.  Our computers back up nightly as well.

You can choose any of our available master/senior photographers and I prefer you meet with them at least twice prior to your wedding (Engagement session and Final Consultation).

Chances are we have.  However, if we have not, we will always respect that they are there with the same goal as us, to make your wedding the perfect day you dreamed it would be.  We will work together however we can to make this come true.

Well over 2500.  We photograph all size, style and types of weddings.

Not only are we willing to do this, we encourage you to create a folder with photos you like.  We don't encourage you to duplicate every one but it helps us to understand your style.  After all, wedding photography is about showcasing your style more so than ours.

Reprints take approximately 2-4 weeks.  Albums take 4-6 weeks to design depending largely on you.  Printing typically takes 4-6 weeks except around Christmas where we have to be a little more ahead of the game.

There are no proofs.  Your photos are ready to download completely edited and ready to print within 4-6 weeks.

The short answer is no.  Photography packaging is designed to maximize the photographer's proffit at the expense of your photos and/or experience.  We don't want you to choose a package.  We want you to choose a photographer who is going to personalize their approach to your wedding because it's best for you, not because it's part of a package.  This is standard, so there is no need to have a list of packages.

We customize for very small weddings, destination weddings and reception only.

We charge by the day, not the hour. 

I understand being paid by the hour, but I want to photograph your day not your photography package. Also, we don't know how many hours we need till we are writing the timeline. We want to include cushion time to make sure those little things don't throw off your day. If your photographer is only lined up for 6 hours or 8 hours and you hit that number before your first dance, you have to pay more to capture it. You shouldn't have to customize your day for your photography package.

For our standard packaging for regular and large weddings parties we include 2 photographers and an assistant.  I believe the second photographer is critical to capturing your memories.  Most photographers offer two photographers but you have to pay extra for the second photographer.  If they offer you a one photographer package, is the second photographer necessary?  If the second photographer isn't necessary why offer it?  If the second photographer is critical to the photography, why is there an option not to have one?  Are you comfortable with a photographer willing to do lesser quality work for you because you purchased a smaller package?  

We just aren't willing to do anything less than our very best at every wedding.  Every wedding is a once in a lifetime event and we should guide you through that, not just shoot a package.

If your photographer treats every photo as if you are going to print it, you should be able to take them to a professional lab your self and have them printed at the exact same quality for 1/4 the price.

Unfortunately, most photographers rely so heavily on technology they often lose sight of the natural beauty of each individual photo.  Instead they put their focus on their personal artistic style and what they can do to those photos with filters and effects.  This lessens the focus your style, your day and on candid storytelling photos.

Typically yes, but it’s completely up to you.  Yes and Yes.

Each of our photographers personally guide you through the planning meeting so there is no chance for miscommunications.  This is the key to understand family dynamics, your style, priorities and your story.  This allows us to guide you and your family efortlessly through your day.  They will finalize your timeline and create a spreadsheet to make sure every detail is covered.  

For destination weddings we pay our own way for senior and master photographers but no other discounts apply.  

For local weddings, there is no charge for travel within 50 miles or about 1 hour of our Reading Studio.  After that we'll customize based on the number of people on the team, hotel stays and gas prices.  Generally about $100 for each additional 50 miles plus hotel stay if needed.