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. My focus is on candid emotional (or funny!) moments in addition to the standard wedding shots.
Q. What is your training?
A. Like many photographers, I am mostly self-taught. I am a member of a few online photography forums and a local women’s photography group, 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, insured business, and I am a member Professional Photographers of America.
Q. What equipment do you use?
A. I currently shoot with a Canon 5DmkII and a 5D classic. I bring at least two (sometimes three or four) camera bodies, a wide selection of lenses, flashes, lighting gear, and back-up equipment to every job. I like to shoot a little film on the side, too, just for fun. I have a Mamiya 645 that I’m love to use.
Q. Are your photos edited?
A. Yes. All my photos are edited. I shoot in RAW format and use Adobe Lightroom to finish the files. I do additional retouching on any prints you order, as well. I try to keep my processing vibrant, 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. Wedding photos take about 6-8 weeks to fully finish and deliver. 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 use assistants and second shooters as needed. Full day and extended package usually include a second shooter for at least part of the time.
Q. What if disaster strikes and you can’t make it to our wedding?
A. I stay in contact with several local photographers who can 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.
Q. Do you travel?
A. Yes. Travel fees differ depending on your wedding schedule and location.
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. I also enjoy having time to experiment during the bridal preparations.
Q. Would you consider shooting a same-sex wedding or commitment ceremony?
A. Yes, absolutely.
