Wedding Photography Questions and Answers
Some answers to just a few of the questions you may have, if you would like to ask more just contact me
Wedding FAQ's & Terms and Conditions
Q-How much of the wedding day do you cover
A - A typical wedding day for us begins a few hours before the ceremony, with the bridal preparations right through to the first dance and a bit beyond, whilst covering everything in between.
Q - What is your wedding photography style
A - I combine together a mixture of contemporary natural and documentary photography, telling the story of your wedding with beautiful images.
Q - What photos do you take
A - A range of images from natural candid pictures of your day and your guests, some posed groups, if required, with family and friends, through to romantic iconic photos of the couple, ensuring that all key parts of the day are captured, and everything else in-between. We will initially meet to chat about your plans for the day. Nearer the date I allocate times with the you for the group photos, and a list of groups photos you would like, as well as allocating enough time for a couple only shoot with you both during the day. I will also ask you to tell me what photos are important to you, and making sure on the day you get what you require.
Q - How long will it take to get my pictures
A - I usually quote around 4-6 weeks to have your images processed and be available to view online in your password-protected gallery, but is usually more like 3-4 weeks. During busy peak summer months, it may take a little longer.
Q - How many pictures do I get
A - There is no limit on number of photos taken during your day. Some of these will be duplicates, and others might not depict you or your guests looking quite so great in the moment, I therefore carefully go through all the images and remove un usable images. From a typical full days coverage you can expect around 400 plus images, but these numbers can vary depending on the day itself as no two weddings are the same. These images are then individually post-processed and edited by myself, which you will receive as high resolution JPEG's by digital download link,
Q - Do you provide RAW unedited files
A - Raw straight out of camera images are not available for viewing or purchase. The images I select for editing and your final gallery reflect my style and high standard of work and are supplied in jpeg format. Images not selected by me during the editing process are not archived and therefore not available.
Q - Do you take images in black and white too?
A - I shoot images in RAW colour for the best possible results and will then convert certain images to black and white where I feel this would suit the feel of the image in the editing stage. You will then receive a mixture of colour and black and white images from your wedding day.
Q - How long do you keep my photos online?
A - Your images are available to view in your online password-protected gallery for a minimum of 6 months. Professional quality prints can also be purchased directly from your gallery.
Q - What about copyright
A - The 1988 Copyright Act assigns the copyright to Peter Thomas Photography. However, you will receive a personal licence agreement with your images, allowing full personal usage, printing and copying rights.
Q - Can I upgrade my collection after the wedding
A - If you book a collection and decide after viewing you images you would like to upgrade by adding pages, or to a different album, this is no problem. All collections are upgradeable at additional cost
Q - When will I get my wedding album
A - Once you have approved your album images and design from the proofs the order will placed All of our albums are hand made in Italy and finished to the highest quality and will usually be ready for delivery to you in around 4 to 6 weeks from date of confirming design, depending on time of year.
Q - Do we have to feed you on the wedding day
A - It is usual for a meal to be provided for us on the day, as we are there for a full day, we will usually retire when the wedding breakfast begins to a quiet area to eat and have a little break and return before the toasts, etc. Please be aware we are Vegan and therefore do not eat meat, diary, eggs or honey. If this is an issue please raise it at the time of booking.
Q - Do you travel
A - We are based just in Herne Bay, Kent, and do not charge for travel to weddings requiring up to 100 miles travel distance. Beyond this travelling charges at petrol cost only may apply. Any travelling expenses will always be agreed with the couple at the time of booking. If you let me know where you are getting married and I can estimate costs for you.
Q - Are you insured
A - I have full business insurance which includes cover for professional indemnity and public liability. Certificates can be provided should this be required.
Q - Do we need insurance ?
A - Yes I would recommend all couples have wedding insurance. It would cover things like cancellation, rearrangement, failure of suppliers, venue, wedding gifts, transport, video and photography, etc.
Q - Equipment Failure
A - I use top of the range up to date equipment and always have back up equipment with me, as far as possible we try to cover for most situations on the day.
Q - What happens if you fall ill on our day
A - In the very unlikely event that serious illness or for a reason beyond my control I am unable to attend on the day you will receive a full refund, I have a database of of photographers that I can call and try to put you in touch with should something extraordinary happen. I always recommend that couples invest in wedding insurance incase of any unforeseen circumstances, i.e illness, venue, caterers, etc. Happily I have never not been able to attend a booking.
Q - How much is the deposit
A - The non refundable booking fee is £200. This secures your wedding date and secures the day for you exclusively, so there is no chance of a 'double-booking'. This is deducted from the total cost of package chosen and the balance is payable 6 weeks before the wedding. Around this time is when I will be in touch to go through your exact wedding photography requirements as well as the finer details of your day and ask you for the timings for your day and a list of group photographs you might require.
Q - How do I book
A - Get in touch to check availability for your day. If we are available for your day, I’ll be delighted to arrange an obligation free meeting where we can sit down and have a chat about your wedding over a coffee or perhaps arrange an initial phone call for a chat. After the meeting if you decide you would like to book us, I will send you a link to an online booking confirmation and link to pay booking fee by BACS bank transfers (with online banking making this very easy for most people, and also free)
Terms & Conditions
The client(s) hereby allow(s) Peter Thomas Photography to display any photograph covered by this contract to generally promote the business in advertising, brochures, magazine articles, websites, sample albums etc.
The copyright Designs and Patents Acts assign the copyright of the images to the the photographer.
All digital negatives (computer files) remain the property of the photographers. On occasion, the photographers may supply a copy of the edited digital negatives to the client(s) for their own non-commercial use. Unless otherwise agreed as part of the package.
Photographs taken during the event will be at the discretion of the photographer, although every effort will be made to comply with the Clients requirements.
The photographer shall be granted artistic license in relation to the poses photographed and the locations used. The photographer’s judgement regarding these matters shall be deemed correct.
The photographer shall endeavour to photograph all individuals as requested by the client(s) at some point, but no responsibility will be taken by the photographer on leaving somebody out.
The photographer reserves the right to leave before the end of the booked coverage if any of the wedding party show aggressive behaviour, physical or verbal abuse towards the photographer with no financial repercussions on the photographer.
For a booking involving a church ceremony or at certain venues, the photographer’s movements are sometimes restricted by the official in charge. The area from which the photographers can cover the ceremony may not be the photographer’s choice and the photographers cannot accept responsibility for any obstructed view or angles and viewpoints should this be the case.
The Photographers cannot be held accountable for lighting quality, due to a variety of lighting conditions and the limitations of digital sensors, ability to use flash photography may not be permitted by the officials in charge, some colours may alter throughout a set of photographs.
Weather can impact outside images, the photographers will not be held accountable for acts of god stopping or reducing the chance of outside shots. It will be the client’s choice if they wish to stand in the rain, snow or hail for shots. The photographers will give their opinions on options on the day for clients to choose from.
Due to a variety of lighting conditions and the limitations of digital sensors, some colours may alter throughout a set of photographs.
Although all equipment is checked regularly, and reasonable steps are taken to ensure backup equipment is available, the photographers will not be responsible for photographs that are not produced due to technical failure.
All images supplied to client are post processed and edited for white balance, exposure and cropping and adjustments at Peter Thomas Photography's discretion. Retouching and digital manipulation i.e removal of unwanted items, etc are not included in packages and are available at additional cost.
Raw straight out of camera images are not available for viewing or purchase. The images selected for editing and your final gallery reflect my style and high standard of work and are supplied in jpeg format.
If the client(s) should have to cancel a booking the following cancellation fees will become due immediately upon said cancellation of photography: Booking fee plus 10% fee to be retained or paid more than 12 months before the day of the wedding date, Booking fee plus 50% if within 12 months of the wedding date.
Cancellation with less than 6 months to go until the wedding date will result in a fee of the full price for the complete photographic coverage booked. Where no package has been specified on the booking form, it will be deemed that the client(s) have chosen a package to the value of £995. The client(s) are hereby advised to take out an appropriate insurance policy to cover any expenses incurred in the event of cancellation.
Where Peter Thomas Photography is able to re-book the date with an equivalent booking then the cancellation fee will be reduced to the booking fee of £200.
Force Majeure, the photographers will endeavour to put the client(s) in touch with another photographer in the unlikely event they are unable to attend on the wedding date due to any cause beyond their reasonable control e.g. sudden illness, injury, victim of crime, flooding, vehicle breakdown, etc.
In the event of a cancellation by Peter Thomas Photography, or in the unlikely event of a total photographic failure or cancellation of this contract by either party or in any other circumstance the liability of one party to the other shall be limited to a full refund of any fees paid. Neither party shall be liable for indirect or consequential loss." Peter Thomas Photography has full professional indemnity liability insurance.
Any directions issued to the clients, their guests or employees during a photographic shoot are deemed to be at said persons own risk. Peter Thomas Photography cannot be held responsible for any personal accidents during a photographic shoot.
Images are generally stored by myself for a year, but once the Images are given to the client via their online gallery, it is their responsibility to download and make back up copies of the images supplied and take care of them.