DO YOU BACK EVERYTHING UP?

YES, YES AND YES!!! This happens before bed! The entire raw selection are imported + backed up onto a separate hard drive. The final selection of images is also backed up to two external hard drives which is then backed up by my cloud storage.

Do you travel for weddings?   

Absolutely, although I am based on the South coast, I photograph nationally in England and Wales and I’ve been very fortunate to capture some gorgeous weddings abroad. I welcome any opportunity to be in the sunshine and would love to hear more about your destination wedding.
In England and Wales travel is charged at 45p per mile (first hour is free). For long distances in England I am always happy to negotiate a travel price. Depending on times and distance, on occasion, overnight accommodation may be required for the night prior to your wedding day. For international assignments, taxi's / car rental are also to be paid by the client.

HOW LONG DO YOU STAY?

If you've booked a full day with me then I will be with you for up to 9 hours, if there's no more happening and I feel I have captured everything before nine hours then I will check with you if there's anything else you'd like captured before I head off. If your day is running over you will be invoiced after the wedding for any additional hours worked.  Ideally you’d have me from preparations (generally 2-3 hours before the wedding) to just after your first dance. Unless you love my fun party shots then you can add an hour or two or even book my all evening coverage. Just see my Extra Bells & Whistles section under my prices.
For intimate weddings with shorter coverage, the amount of time required will be discussed and confirmed prior to/ upon booking.
*As standard industry practice coverage time are continuous hours therefore this starts from the moment I arrive until the moment I depart.

WHAT IF I WAKE UP COVERED IN SPOTS?

I am actually a retoucher as well as a photographer! whoop double whammy! Intensive digital retouching is available as an extra, however, as standard I will make sure that any spots or skin blemishes are removed or softened, and any back fat is tucked in.

Do you supply albums? 

What happens if it rains? 

We go and dance in it! Okay, so the weather is something completely out of my control but I assure you I will capture beautiful photos regardless. The couples who let this get to them and get upset about it end up not enjoying their day as much, the ones who embrace it always end up having the most brilliant of weddings and an awesome atmosphere. Work with me and come outside in the less rainy moments, pack some wellies or go barefoot, bring umbrellas and embrace it. You might get a little dirty, but your wedding day isn’t about the weather, it’s about you two united as a couple, that’s what I’m there to photograph - to give a true representation of your day come rain or shine.

HOW DO WE BOOK? 

A signed contract along with your £800 booking fee is required to secure your wedding date. A contract is put in place for obvious reasons to protect both you as clients and myself as your photographer. Once the initial payment has been received and contract signed your date is booked.

What if you get ill or die?!?!  

Morbid I know, but it’s a good question, right?! So... it would have to be something life threatening or super serious for me to be unable to photograph your wedding. If it were to happen though, I work with and am friends with a huge bunch of lovely and talented full-time female wedding photographers who are at the same standard as me who are ready and waiting to ‘jump in’ at the last minute, should something terrible happen. As long as I’m still alive!!!.. they’ll still be edited by me in my style.

Do you edit the photos yourself?

Yes, I’m an absolute perfectionist and I take photos with the cropping and editing in mind, therefore I wouldn’t feel comfortable entrusting such an important aspect of my job to someone else.  

*Intensive digital retouching is available as an extra.

Will the photos be in colour or black + white?

When do we get to see our photos?  

You will receive approximately 20 previews within 72 hours of your wedding day. Seasons change so normally it takes up to 8-10 weeks for weddings and sessions 6 weeks but it all depends on the season. I will contact you as soon as all of your images are ready. I am a true perfectionist and therefore will not rush the editing process. 

Do we get all the photos?

With a wedding photographer package you get every photo that passes the quality criteria. I select the images based on my professional and experienced opinion. The ones which are not used are basically duplicates of the ones in your final set, eyes closed, someone has walked in front of the camera, unflattering ones or images where the flash has misfired or the lens mis-focused. For a full days wedding you can expect upward of 600 images.  

What equipment do you use?  

Oh yes, I am Team Canon, photographing with two Canon R6 MkII's, Canon Speedlites 600EX II's, and all Canon lenses including my babies - my 50mm f1.2 and my 85mm f1.2.  For my 35mm film I also use a Contax G2 with 45mm lens.  My second shooters use a selection of professional prime and zoom lenses.

Do you have wedding photography insurance? 

Yes. I am insured with Hiscox Insurance, which includes cover for equipment, public liability and most importantly; professional indemnity to ensure you and I are both fully covered.

I highly recommend you also pay for your own wedding insurance.

Are we able to add a second photographer?

Yes of course. An associate or a second photographer can be added to your wedding photography package when you book up to 2-3 months before your wedding day, once you have a better idea of your budget. If you are planning to have 100 guests or more then I highly recommend a second photographer, and for over 150 guests a second photographer is a necessity. My regular second photographers are Drew, Helen, Samantha, and Aga, as we all work in a really similar style and to a high standard.

If you would like to see a couple of full galleries showing weddings with or without a second/ associate photographer, please do let me know and I can email you some links across.

Who’s the associate or second shooter?  

I’m really fortunate to be a part of fantastic network of photographers - we’re all friends :) I work with a small selection of professional, friendly, fun + talented photographers who shoot with me at weddings. They’re all equally passionate about what they do + have a similar approach to photography. You’ll usually find out more about who is second shooting when it comes to around 2 months before your wedding as it varies depending on who’s available on your wedding date. As soon as I know who’ll be second shooting – I’ll be able to let you know a bit more about them too.

Do you do a venue visit?

If I have never worked at your venue before and it is local, then I can do a venue visit, and if you are also local then I like to schedule this in with a pre-wedding meet to discuss any final details. For weddings further afield or overseas, I shall visit the venue either the day before (upon arrival) or on the morning of before I start shooting. if you are nervous that I haven’t worked at your venue before please do get in touch and I can send you some full galleries of weddings from my first times at venues so you can rest assured that you need not worry. A good and experienced photographer will produce just as awesome photos a first time at a venue. If meeting me beforehand then ask to see my sample Queensberry album - this showcases the first wedding I ever photographed at a Southend Barns back in 2012.

Do we need a pre-wedding shoot? 

No not at all. Engagement shoots are great fun and a really good way for us all to get to know each other. Some couples like to book one to break the ice and have a practice run, others prefer to go with the more natural process of being photographed at their wedding (when they are on a wedding high and possibly more relaxed with a glass of bubbles!). Either way your wedding day images will be gorgeous. I would say the main advantage to a pre-wedding shoot is that you can look at the photos after and advise me of poses or angles that you prefer in the photos and this gives you and me a better idea of what poses you'll be happier with in your final wedding photos. 

Do we need to supply dinner for you and the second photographer?

Yes please. Wedding coverage usually stretches out over a long day, so by dinner time – our crummy sandwiches don’t quite cut it, especially on a hot summers day. We don’t need a three course meal, just something warm to keep us ticking over. If I were to leave your wedding in search of food, I could be gone for up to an hour and might miss something. I do take a break to of course eat and this is while you and your guests are eating, this time is including in the coverage time although I do tend to literally eat, take more photos of your venue and any signs and use this time to also back up your photos. (Top tip - A fed photographer is a happy photographer!).
I also love a dessert if you're feeling generous ;-)

*Check with your venue though as some offer supplier meals at a lower price.

Do we own copyright on our wedding photos? 

No. I've most likely discussed this with you already but I do feel it's important that this is reiterated here as you are not photographers and will most likely assume you own copyright to your wedding photos. Photography in the eyes of the law is a piece of art, we as photographers, are artists, and therefor having been the person to press the shutter, the photographer always owns the copyright, unless they have agreed to sell and sign over the copyright, which is incredibly rare. A second photographer signs over copyright to the main photographer and therefore would give me permission to edit and own these images due to the main subject being my client. Although I retain the copyright, you do however, have the right to refuse me use of your images for public display on my website, social media and promotional materials, you also have a license to print for personal use, post online, give to your family and friends, anything really. The only thing you cannot do is alter my images or use them for commercial gain.
*as a small business I of course appreciate my clients support, and the photos I take are what gains me future work. As your wedding approaches you will receive a form asking for permissions for various use of your images, this is entirely your choice and I will respect and honour your decision.

what are your terms if we need to postpone due to a pandemic?  

Okay, so the Coronavirus pandemic came to shock to all of us, and was something we'd never had to deal with in the industry before, this was a worrying topic for all couples across the country (& beyond) and has certainly made them anxious about booking suppliers. I can assure you though, I remained busy throughout with an income, even if it was a little lower than usual), and if anything I came back stronger with my business thriving.

If this were to happen again, I would (as before) intend on attending every wedding I have booked in my diary, however, as an established business and for the safety and insurance of you, myself and your loved ones, I would of course, have to adhere to government guidelines.

If you decide / are forced to postpone your wedding day then I am happy to transfer your date, as long as I am available, with no charge or change in my service to you, to a future date within 12 months (unless the pandemic is still going strong after that then we can move it later). If you decide to go ahead with a small ceremony within government guidelines on your original date then I will still photograph this and if you wish to also have a second wedding day / celebration at a later date, you can carry any remaining hours over. These can of course be topped up if need be by purchasing additional hours.

If I am unavailable for your new date, I will offer an associate photographer who are always to the same standard of photographer as me and who shoot with the same documentary approach, to capture your day, with the images still being edited by me in my signature style.

If you choose to cancel your wedding, my booking fee of £500 remains non-refundable (unless it is a forced majeure). Any other monies already paid will be refunded.

do you have a privacy/ confidential agreement in place?  

Many of my couples are in the public eye and therefore upon request VIP arrangements (confidentiality agreements) will be put in place to protect any public or press interest if that's your preference. In this case, any photos used for public display by Adôrlee for self-promotion, will need to be agreed in writing first. Please do let me know if you or a guest, is a public figure or in a position of authority and you would like this put in place. 

what does a consultation involve? 

Preferably we'll have a friendly a Zoom video call, or a simple chat over the phone to discuss your wedding ideas, your photography requirements, my service, my clients, my experience and my prices. Some, if local or willing to travel may prefer to meet in person for a chance to view an album or two.
Some couples prefer to just get booked in and have a friendly chat closer to their wedding day, this is also fine.

We're awkward in front of the camera, is that ok?

Nearly every couple I meet say this! But rest assured there won't be any awkward poses or extravagant setups. I maintain a balanced approach of gentle direction with letting the natural spark ignite between you to capture your connection. Please know that there are zero expectations on you to be or act a certain way. Every couple is different and I want to capture that unique aspect that makes you YOU.