FAQ
The Photographer’s experience
Very often we’re asked, “How many weddings do you do a year?”
We think it’s a great question to ask! Clients want to know for
a few reasons, but mostly we think hearing this number assures
them that we’re real photographers who do this for an actual living
and that we’re smart about time management and don’t bite off more than
we can chew. Other photographers ask us this question quite a bit as well,
just out of curiosity. We’re always happy to answer! We learned early on in
our career that finding the right balance is key, so we decided to stick to a
maximum number of weddings booked within a calendar year, a number that wouldn’t
overwhelm us, giving us the ability to give each couple the most amazing experience
we can provide. This number also serves as a goal and a way for us to keep track
of how well we’re doing and gauge our financial success.
Weddings are truly one of the most special moments in a person’s life. There is so much emotion all around
and people seem to really put away their differences (for the most part) and come together to celebrate as a family.
Being surrounded by all that love and warmth is something I really enjoy. The way a mom’s eyes mist up when she sees
her son all grown up ready to start his own family, that instant when a dad realises that his little girl is not so
little anymore, the first kiss between a married couple!
What can I say – I am a hopeless romantic at heart and really enjoy being part of someone’s special day.
There is always something going on and each wedding I photograph is different from the previous one.
You get to spend the day capturing romance, laughter, joy, anticipation, excitement, and many other
photographic moments for your clients.
We are a full time wedding company, dedicated solely to our clients
and the best day of their life
Possibly, we’ve already
photographed weddings in most of the major venues in central Texas,
Dallas, and Houston Yes we do The photographer’s style and approach
Weddings are a treasure chest of multiple stories built throughout the day.
As you photograph a wedding, you learn to recognise when a beautiful story
is being played out right in front of you complete with characters,
outfits, props, emotion and action. You just need to know where to look. We are a true to the moment type of company, so you can
expect true to the eye type of editing,some black and
white and a little bit of matte.
Yes you can, we normally provide full galleries upon request,
so that way our clients do not have their private moments exposed.
Our favorite part is when the groom sees the bride for the first time walking
down the aisle or on a first look.
This moment is always special.
Our least favorite moment is when the party is over. We strive not only to make sure you have every moment
of the day captured,but also to ensure that you two and your guests are
having a great experience with our photographers. Money & Payment
The price you pay includes the number of our employees contracted
for coverage, editing, and keeping your gallery available for you at any time.
Extra costs? Only if you decide to add extra hours on the day of your event.
You always will have a copy of your quote and contract,
we strive for transparency making sure that not only do you
have a copy but also understand what you are signing. Wedding day We schedule your payments for the dates
that work best for you and your budget. All major credit cards We charge a flat fee of $200 per extra hour.
GGC understands that while the event may be many months away,
a lot is still in flux and a lot can happen between now and then. Most events are booked between six months and a year out. So, when an event is canceled,
there is little likelihood of our booking another event in its place.
Our minimum coverage time is 2 hours for a couple of prefered vendors only. Help planning the wedding Yes we do, doing so we make sure that we will have enough
time for your portraits and all the good stuff. We help with timeline, officiant, photo-booth, day of coordination etc.
Do not drink too much the night before, and have fun on the day of, it goes by so fast.
Some packages already come with a second shooter.
Depending on your guest count we may recommend a second shooter.
Yes we do. We always try to get to know our couples so
that way on your wedding day you two are completely comfortable with us.
Weddings are all about expectations, and we know you have been lookinf at
weddings for months and have those pictures saved on your desktop.
So please show us what you have so far as poses,
so that way we can make an informed decision of which photographer to send to your big day. On the wedding day We have a large team of photographers,
and we urge you to meet with our photographers so that way on your
wedding day you will be as cool as a cucumber.
Warning: We will dance the wobble with your guests (you have been warned).
Ok, so now that you have been warned, we can give you a rundown of your day.
We will begin by scouting the venue to find the best spots for your couple’s portraits.
Then we will photograph the wedding party getting ready, you walking down the aisle,
shoot family portraits, first dances, dinner, couple’s portraits,
the cake (yummy cake), dance the wobble with your guests, photograph
the bouquet and garter toss, the sendoff and go home to back-up your
entire day for safekeeping.
Well, that is what we do.
Photography literally means “drawing with light”,
so have fun and let us capture your day.
We will tell jokes, boss you around, and dance with you two.
Whatever it takes to make your day unforgettable.
We have a large team of photographers and we can guaratee one of us will be there. What is included after the wedding 4 to 6 weeks
Yes we do, we provide you a sneak peek on our facebook
page and instagram.
We strive to make sure you have at least 60 pictures for every hour of your event.
Yes we do, and we would love to talk to you after the wedding,
so we can get jealous of that incredible trip that you just had.
We ask that the biggest size that you print with your file be 8x10,
but if you want a bigger size give us a call and we can provide you a high resolution jpeg.
All the pictures are yours, we only hold the Copyright to show them in our portfolio.1.How many weddings do you shoot per year on average?
2. What do you enjoy about photographing weddings specifically?
3. Are you a full-time photographer or do you have another job as well?
4. Have you shot at our venue or a venue like it? What challenges did you face?
5. Do you have insurance?
6. What makes your photography unique?
7. What level of editing can we expect, and what affects the look?
8. Can I see a range of full wedding galleries?
9. What’s your favorite and least favorite part of the wedding day?
10. What are the values that you strive for in your brand?
11. What exactly do we receive for the price we pay? Are there any extra costs?
12. What are some typical add-ons to the package?
13. Can you let us have a quote and a sample contract to view?
14. What is the payment schedule?
15. What payment methods do you accept?
16. What rate do you charge for overtime?
17. Is the deposit refundable? What happens if we cancel our wedding after we book with you?
18. Is there a minimum coverage time or number of hours?
19. Do you help couples create their wedding day timeline? What planning help do you provide?
20. What are some tips and tricks for getting the most out of our wedding experience?
21. Do you include a second shooter? How do we know if we need one?
22. Do you offer meetings, and can we call you if we have questions?
23. What specific shot list is it helpful for us to provide, if any?
24. Will you be the one photographing our wedding? If not, can we meet our photographer?
25. How do you work on the wedding day and interact with our guests?
26. How do you take good photos when there isn’t a lot of light? Is that a problem?
29. How will you help us to relax and look our best on the wedding day?
30. What happens if you are not physically able to photograph our wedding?
31. How long does it take you to deliver the finished photos to us?
32. Do you provide a ‘sneak peek’ of a few images for social media?
33. How many images will be delivered for our wedding?
34. Do you offer printed items and can we look into this after the wedding?
35. What size can we print the finished files?
36. What rights do we have to the images? Will we own them?
Ready to Book?
Send us an email, and help us make your special day last forever.