Wedding photography FAQ

My personal preference is to shoot subjects who are not posed and where the situation is not rehearsed or practiced. I believe this candid style of photography much more successfully captures sincerity and honesty of expression. Sometimes the subject is aware of the camera, sometimes they are not. I can't predict what will happen, but I will try to capture it when it does! I also like to look around the environment to see what other interesting bits make up the whole "story". This could encompass architectural details of the church, or a particular place setting at the reception, or the floral arrangement on the altar, or (quite often) the guests at your wedding. "Photojournalistic" or "documentary" are two popular ways to describe this style.

Not a problem! There will almost always be a certain number of formal posed shots in any wedding... that is to be expected. However, that doesn't mean they all have to be the same, boring, overused poses everyone else has! We can have a lot of fun, while still capturing elegant and classic formals that will be the hallmarks of your wedding day.

I shoot completely on digital equipment now, and as such can offer colour, black and white, and everything in between for any shot. Often, I will visualize a particular shot in black and white, and will develop the image with that in mind. However, if you prefer the shot in colour, I can make that available too. Sepia effects, toning and selective recolourization are other possibilities.

Yes, it does. I find that the total digital workflow (from capturing the shot to processing the image to making the final print) better suits my style and allows me to offer my best work to you. I no longer shoot anything on film, and would be happy to discuss this decision with you if you have any concerns.

I will work with you to produce a list of names for the formal group poses. This will ensure we don't miss any family member or friends! Outside of those shots, however, I would prefer not to work from a list, as it will artificially limit any spontaneity and inspiration. This does not mean we can't discuss good photography locations or throw around different ideas for interesting images, but I hope you will agree that leaving lots of room for artistic and creative expression can only improve the results!

Yes, I am the sole photographer for Luxography, and all the photography you see on this site was produced by me. In the event of an unforeseen catastrophe (personal health, serious injury, family emergency, etc.), I do have a list of local professional wedding photographers who may be available to take my place. That would only happen under extreme circumstances, and I am proud to say that I have never missed a single wedding booking!

I currently do not employ any additional shooters at a wedding, although I may occasionally have an equipment assistant with me. In some cases, they may bring their own camera equipment or use my backup equipment, but I do not expect them to take pictures as well.

Although rare, I will sometimes book two weddings in a weekend, but I will never have more than one wedding per day. I will also avoid booking two long weddings in a single weekend to ensure that I am always well-rested and in top condition for your wedding. For example, if you have booked coverage from 9:00 am to midnight on Sunday, I will not take a Saturday wedding that ends later than 9:00 pm the previous evening.

My typical kit includes professional digital SLR (single-lens reflex) camera bodies, a variety of high-end professional prime and zoom lenses, different on- and off-camera lighting options, and my laptop. I will bring a minimum of two of each type of camera equipment. The various combinations of SLR bodies, lenses and flash are completely interchangeable, should there be a component failure. I create on-site backup copies of all your wedding images too, to guard against memory card failure, hard drive failure, and even theft. Lots of spare memory cards and batteries round out my kit.

Yes, I do. In order to bring out the best qualities of each image, I personally process the entire shoot myself, rather than farming it out to another person or a lab. Although this requires much more effort on my part, it gives me (and ultimately you) the most creative control and flexibility over the finished product.

Yes, you have several options for purchasing photo discs or individual digital image files of your wedding photography. There is no waiting period, nor is there a minimum package or print commitment to meet. In addition, web-sized proof images are available for you to download no matter what package you have booked. Please visit the Print and Disc Pricing page for more information.

You certainly may enlist her services! However, make sure you think this through carefully before you ask. Your wedding photographs are one of the few items that will stay with you and your family beyond just that single day. The food, the wine, the cake, the flowers, the reception hall... those are gone when the wedding is over. Good photography will last the rest of your life. Are you sure your friend is equipped to handle the day's events? If she is somehow unable to fulfill her duties to your satisfaction, the loss and heartache may extend beyond just the photography.

Even if you decide to choose someone else to document your wedding day, I hope you will seek the services of a professional photographer.