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Freqently Asked Questions



Q - What is reportage photography?

A - Reportage photography is a very informal, fly-on-the-wall approach, used to record events as they happen with little intervention from the photographer in terms of posing of subjects. I uses a mixture of reportage and traditional styles to give a balanced approach to wedding photography.

Q - What is classical photography?
A - Classical photography is a traditional style of recording your special day. It is used to capture family groups and some set-up bride and groom shots and is a formal way of recording your special day. I uses a mixture of reportage and traditional styles to give a balanced approach to wedding photography.

Q - Will the photographs be digital or on film?
A - The images can be either digital or film (colour & blank/white), the choice is yours.

Q - Are the proofs mine?
A - In our package we give you a complete set of original prints between 70-100 in total for a standard wedding, so in this case proofs are not applicable.

Q - What format film do you use?
A - Colour or Blank/White 35mm film.

Q - What type of cameras do you use?

A - I uses Nikon digital and film cameras for all the photos.

Q - Do I own the copyright of the photographs?
A - I reserve the right to use the images for our own advertising purposes, but unlike most photographers we give you the copyright to the photos and the option to buy the negatives.

Q - How long are you there for my wedding day?
A - From the preperation of the bride to the first dance.

Q - What size are the prints?
A – Standard Prints are approx 9” x 6” and they are given in a presentation box.

Q - Can I give the photographer a list of photographs that I want taken?
A – Yes of course, but if you can possibily keep the list to a minimum then my expertise as a reportarge photographer can allow you to the gain full range of my photography skills to give greater coverage of your special day.</span><BR />

Q - What will it cost, can you give me a quote, how does the pricing work?
A - Please go to the Cost page for full details in the price guide, the average cost of a wedding is £550. If you have any special requirments please contact me by telephone on 07850 592816 or 01206 549781.

Q - Why use a professional photographer rather than a friend or relative?
A – Look at my portfolio and see.