Natalie Gibbs Photography – Christiansburg, Virginia
Q.  How would you describe your style?
A.  I aim for unobtrusive, photojournalistic coverage of wedding events, but  I also pose
formal group photos and portraits as needed.  I strive to keep a  candid feel to even my
posed shots.  My focus is on emotional (or funny!) moments in addition to the standard
wedding shots.  I also really love shooting details.
Q.  What is your training?
A.  Like many photographers, I am mostly self-taught.  I am a member of the Professional
Photographers of America a few online photography forums where I learn from other
members, but most of what I do I’ve learned from hours of practice, thosuands of photos,
and a lot of studying.  In my first year of business, I shot 10 weddings and well over 20
portrait sessions.
Q.  Do you have insurance, business license, etc?
A.  Yes!  Natalie Gibbs Photography is a registered, tax paying business.  I have equipment and
liability insurance through my membership with the Professional Photographers of America.
Q.  What equipment do you use?
A.  I am currently a Nikon shooter, although I am considering switching over to Canon in
2010.  I bring at least two camera bodies, a wide selection of lenses, flashes, lighting gear,
and back-up equipment to every job.  Presently, I do not shoot film.
Q.  Are your photos edited?
A.  Yes.  All my photos are edited.  That’s what gives them “pop.”  I do not like the look of unedited
photos, so you won’t see them on your disc.  I always shoot in RAW format and use a combination
of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to finish the files.  I do additional retouching on any prints
you order, as well.  I try to keep my processing bright and colorful, but natural looking.  I’m not
into heavy texturing, tinting, or unusual special effects.  I want your photos to look timeless.
Q.  So, we get a disc?  Can we print from it?
A.  All my regular weddings include a high-resolution photo disc of all edited images.
With it, you’ll receive a special license to print and use the files online.  You may not
copy the files or disc for others or use the photos for non-personal uses, however.
Q.  How long will it take to get our photos?
A.  The maxium time is six weeks.  I try to get them done earlier whenever possible, and I always
post a few of my favorites to my website in the days following your event, so you’ll have a few
select photos ready to view when you return from your honeymoon.
Q.  Do you work with an assistant?
A.  I hire assistants and second shooters as needed, but most of the time I shoot alone.  If you’d
really like a second photographer, let me know and we can add one into your package.
Q.  What if disaster strikes and you can’t make it to our wedding?
A.  I stay in contact with several local photographers who could help out in a crunch.  In the
unusual event that I couldn’t make it and no one else could either, you’d get a full refund.  All
these details are in the wedding contract.

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q.  How would you describe your style?

A.  I aim for unobtrusive, photojournalistic coverage of wedding events, but  I also pose formal group photos and portraits as needed.  I strive to keep a  candid feel to even my posed shots.  My focus is on emotional (or funny!) moments in addition to the standard wedding shots.  I also really love shooting details.

Q.  What is your training?

A.  Like many photographers, I am mostly self-taught.  I am a member of the Professional Photographers of America a few online photography forums where I learn from other members, but most of what I do I’ve learned from hours of practice, thosuands of photos, and a lot of studying.  I’m kind of obsessed.

Q.  Are you a registered business?

A.  Yes!  Natalie Gibbs Photography is a registered, tax paying business, and I am a member Professional Photographers of America.

Q.  What equipment do you use?

A.  I am currently a Nikon shooter, although I am considering switching over to Canon in 2010.  I bring at least two camera bodies, a wide selection of lenses, flashes, lighting gear, and back-up equipment to every job.  Presently, I do not shoot film.

Q.  Are your photos edited?

A.  Yes.  All my photos are edited.  That’s partly what gives them “pop.”  I do not like the look of unedited photos, so you won’t see them on your disc.  I always shoot in RAW format and use a combination of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to finish the files.  I do additional retouching on any prints you order, as well.  I try to keep my processing bright and colorful, but natural looking.  I’m not into heavy texturing, tinting, or unusual special effects.  I want your photos to look timeless.

Q.  So, we get a disc?  Can we print from it?

A.  All my regular weddings include a high-resolution photo disc of all edited images.  With it, you’ll receive a special license to print and use the files online.  You may not copy the files or disc for others or use the photos for non-personal uses, however.

Q.  How long will it take to get our photos?

A.  The maxium time is six weeks.  I try to get them done earlier whenever possible, and I always post a few of my favorites to my website in the days following your event, so you’ll have a few select photos ready to view when you return from your honeymoon.

Q.  Do you work with an assistant?

A.  I hire assistants and second shooters as needed, but most of the time I shoot alone.  If you’d really like a second photographer, let me know and we can add one into your package.

Q.  What if disaster strikes and you can’t make it to our wedding?

A.  I stay in contact with several local photographers who could help out in a crunch.  In the unusual event that I couldn’t make it and no one else could either, you’d get a full refund.  All these details are in the wedding contract.

Q. Do you travel?

A.  Yes.  I do ask a $150 travel fee (or 1 night’s hotel room) for any weddings outside a 100 mile radius of Christiansburg, VA.  Depending on your wedding schedule, an additional night might be needed, as well.

Q.  What is your favorite part of the wedding?

A.  I really love the moment when the bride and groom walk away together for the first time as husband and wife.  They always look so proud and happy.

Q.  Would you consider shooting a same-sex wedding or commitment ceremony?

A.  Yes, absolutely.

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