FAQs

Here are some questions that I have been asked over the years, and some other information that I like to share with you. Your wedding day is one of the most exciting and important days of your life, and one of the few things you will have left to remember it by is your photographs. It's important to choose the right photographer for your wedding, so have a read through the information below to help you make a decision about whether I may be that person for you.

CAN I SEE MORE OF YOUR PORTFOLIO?

Yes, of course! I can share a full gallery with you so you have a good idea of what you will be receiving after the wedding.

ARE YOU A FULL TIME PHOTOGRAPHER?

Yes! I have been self employed as a professional photographer since 2012. I also photograph maternity, newborn and families and you can see my other work at www.cheshirefamilyphotography.co.uk. I love my job and feel so privileged to be with you at some of the most epic moments in your life!

DO YOU TRAVEL FOR WEDDINGS?

Yes, yes and YES! I love travelling for weddings both within the UK and abroad. I also have EU citizenship so travel to Europe is very straightforward. If you are planning a destination wedding, get in touch and we can chat more to discuss!

I DON'T LIKE MY PHOTOGRAPH BEING TAKEN, WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE ON THE WEDDING DAY?

Many people feel this way! I'll help you through it all and make you feel comfortable throughout the day. We may also have a pre-wedding session as well and this helps you feel comfortable with the process. Most of the time, you won't even notice that I am there. I don't like to get in the way of your wedding, I'm there to capture it as it is. I promise, you will have some fabulous photographs of you and your guests on your wedding day.

HOW DO WE RECEIVE OUR PHOTOS?

I will send you an online gallery with all the full resolution images from your wedding. You can download these files from your gallery either as full size, high resolution images or as smaller social media sized files. You can share your whole gallery with your guests, or I can create a separate gallery for you to share with friends and family.

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR MY IMAGES?

I always deliver a small selection of images within 24 hours of your wedding. The rest are delivered within 6 weeks of your wedding in a private, password protected gallery.

WILL YOU SHARE THE UNEDITED IMAGES?

No, I don't share the RAW images files. I only ever share the edited images from your photo session in your private gallery.

WHAT KIND OF EDITING DO YOU DO?

I'll make your photos look stunning by editing your photos in my fun, colourful style! Bear in mind, I believe in capturing the real you - apart from basic removals (e.g. a bit of food left on your face or a pimple which has come out on the day), I won't photoshop people's faces, move things around and invent what wasn't already there. If you'd like this kind of work doing, I'll put you in touch with a great editor who can make these things happen What I will do is tidy up images, if there is some rubbish on the floor, I'll take it out the photo.

WHAT GEAR DO YOU USE?

I shoot with Canon 5D Mark IV and a variety of prime and zoom lenses. I usually stick with the prime lenses but also use the zoom lenses depending on the venue and type of shot I am trying to achieve. I always shoot on two cards, and have a back up camera in case one stops working (highly unlikely and has never happened but it could!). I also have a drone and if the location allows, will use this in special circumstances.

DO YOU BACKUP MY PHOTOS?

YES! I always shoot with two cards so there is a backup in case one card fails (highly unlikely but this could happen). I always create a two versions of the files on a computer and hard drive at the end of the wedding day, so I always have two copies of your files. I always store the RAW image files and edited images for at least two years after your wedding. The gallery I share with you will always be online, but I do recommend you download your own copy one I have shared these with you.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY AND CAN'T MAKE IT?

I always have a back up associate photographer who I I trust completely to cover the wedding day in my place. I would still edit the photographs so you the same quality and style of images.

HAVE YOU BEEN TO MY VENUE BEFORE?

If I haven't been to your venue before, this is not a problem! I am an experienced photographer and always find the right place to be and great locations for the group and couple shots. If I can, I will do a recce of the venue and surrounding areas beforehand or get to the venue early to have a look before the wedding starts.

DO I NEED TO ORGANISE FOOD FOR YOU?

It's not a must, but I would really appreciate it! If you would like to provide a meal, many venues will have an option for suppliers if the full option is too expensive. When do I eat? Well, the best time is when you are eating - I don't like to photograph guests with their mouth full of food, so if I finish my meal before yours, I'll then be ready to photograph you all as soon as you are finished with your meal!

WHAT STAGE OF THE DAY DO YOU EAT/TAKE A BREAK?

The best time for me to eat is when you are eating. I'll then be ready to photograph you all as soon as you are finished with your meal. If I eat after you have finished your meal, then I won't be ready to get back behind the camera in time. I will take short breaks throughout the day, when there is a lull in the day. I never say when this will be, as I don't want to miss any important parts of your day.

WHAT IF MY WEDDING TIMINGS RUN LATE? WILL YOU LEAVE?

No, I will stick around! I will always shoot the whole wedding. The last thing you need to be thinking about is whether or not I am there to photograph your first dance because something has been delayed. I will be there from when you start getting ready to after your first dance to make sure I get photos of you making moves on the dance floor!

HOW DO I BOOK YOU?

Fantastic! I can't wait to be part of your wedding day! Just fill in this form and that will kickstart the process. We will then book a time to have a chat either in person or online. After we have agreed that I will be your wedding photographer, I will then send you a contract to have a look through, sign and return. 30% non-refundable retainer of the total amount is required to confirm me as your wedding photographer with the balance payable up to two weeks before the wedding.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

I understand that sometimes, life happens and you may have to cancel your booking with me. I only ever take on one wedding in a weekend/couple of days (apart from exceptional circumstances), so that I can give you 100%. This means that after you have booked me I turn away other enquiries for the day before/after your wedding. Here are a few details about cancelling your booking - you will receive detailed information about this in the contract! The percentages below are based on the total fee due.

60 days or less before the wedding - 100%
61-90 days before the wedding - 75%
91 - 180 days before the wedding - 50%

Cancellations must be in writing to info@asiliphotography.com.

If you have any other questions that I haven't covered here, just drop me an email: info@asiliphotography.com