Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How does your approach and style stand out from other typical photographers?

We are not stuck in a time warp.  We approach your day with a fresh and modern style that complements our clients.  You will not see us with a big ugly tripod or queuing people up in an assembly line.  Our approach to fine art photojournalism is natural and organic.  Our style and ideas are born from immersing ourselves in today’s media and by obtaining a fundamental understanding of our client’s vision.  We take all of those important factors, use our creative process and love for photography to produce what you can see our exciting and beautiful portfolio:

Engagements | Weddings

What if we want to incorporate some traditional pictures for family and friends?

From experience, most people prefer a non-intrusive approach to their day.  However, we definitely do accommodate couples that desire to have some straight forward family portraits yet creative and fun bride/groom and wedding party portraits.

Have you ever had to take bride and groom photos before the ceremony?

Yes, absolutely.  As part of the pre-wedding day consultation we have with each client, we provide guidance with the wedding photography itinerary.  In some cases, it is beneficial to have the bridal party and bride/groom pictures prior to the wedding.  This will give you the advantage of being able to spend more time celebrating after the ceremony.

I don’t feel I’m very photogenic.  Should I be worried about how this will reflect in the photos?

We have heard this from time to time.  This is why we include, as part of any wedding photography package, a pre-wedding consultation and engagement photo shoot.  During the pre-wedding consultation, we will talk about the expectations on your day, how we photograph…etc.   Our ultimate goal is to put you at ease.  The engagement photo session gives you an opportunity to experience being in front of the camera.  It also gives us a sense of how much direction you may need so that the photos are very natural.  By the time the wedding day happens, you will have a good sense of what to expect.   We will have established a good rapport and you will feel and look like a million bucks! At the end of the session, you will have a set of photos that will be cherished for years to come.

Just read this quote from one of our many happy clients:

“…calmed the nerves of the bride-groom, convinced shy flower girls and ring bearers to smile, organized the picture taking of 40+ family members, all the while presenting commendable patience and people skills…”

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There are as many cars on the road as there are digital wedding photographers.  Why hire Bedlington Photography?

Experience

We have extensive experience in photographing weddings, we have solid communication skills, we think quickly on our feet and adapt to changing situations (we’ve photographed many weddings and they are rarely on schedule)! These skills are essential to wedding photography.  You can take a look at our many happy clients on our Raves page.

Camera Skills

With having both been involved with photography in school to owning film cameras (remember those days) to the beginning of the digital camera era, we have been working with and are completely at ease with professional camera equipment.  We use top end professional cameras, utilize high-end flashes, fast lenses and are continually enhancing our photography techniques.

Teamwork

We are comprised of two fun loving photographers with two different perspectives and one cohesive set of beautiful photographs.  We always work together as a husband and wife team on your wedding day.  Whether capturing the “I Do’s” while another captures the crowd, we are there.  While storyboarding and scouting together prior to your wedding, we are always working together as a team.  You are part of our team – and we work with you.   Do you have special photo requests? Timing issues with your itinerary? We can help.  This is another small detail we provide when you choose Bedlington Photography.

Commitment

Our commitment to you is to be professional and courteous, but most of all fun.  We work hard for you to ensure we capture the essence of your wedding day.  From the laughter to the tears through to the smiles, telling your story is our focus.   Our commitment spans beyond your wedding day.  To ensure data integrity, we simultaneously take backups of every photo.  These photos are stored on our backup server after your photo session.  This is another smart thing we do to guarantee your wedding photos are safe.

Post Production

We have strong skills and knowledge with leading industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom and Adobe InDesign.  We have developed through experience, our own in-house editing techniques.  Colour correction, blemish removal, body shaping, wrinkle softening and a variety of other types of editing are part of our extensive repertoire.

TRIVIA: Did you know that on average a wedding takes up to 40 hours and with album design an additional 20 hours for a total of up to 60 hours of ‘behind the scenes’ post-production work.

We have some additional questions, how may we contact you?

Please see our Contact Us page.

We are definitely interested, how do we book a wedding date?

Please contact us by phone or by email.  See our Contact Us page.

I have a gift registry.  Can I include Bedlington Photography so guests can contribute toward your photography?

We couldn’t think of a better gift.  We welcome the purchase of gift certificates towards our photography services.  Simply fill out our Request a Gift Certificates form and you will be sent a brochure and instructions on how to purchase them.

Do you have wedding packages, if so, how do I find your package pricing?

We have several options available for your convenience:

1. You can request a wedding pricing brochure.  This is a quick and easy online form to obtain a quote and brochure emailed within 24hrs.
2. You can email us using our online Contact Us page.  This has a convenient section where you can leave as much detail as you like.
3. You can message us on Facebook on our business page at Bedlington Photography.
4. You can call us.  Simply go to our Contact Us page and you will see our contact details.

Note: Please list as many details as possible to allow us to provide you with a customized quote.

Do you use professional equipment?

Absolutely! Your wedding is a once in a lifetime experience and you expect professionalism on your special day.  We use top end professional Canon digital SLR’s and Elinchrom studio lighting. We carry at all times backup memory, flashes and cameras.  We also have an assortment of top performing lenses.

How long does it take to see my pictures after the wedding?

You can expect within four to six week sfrom your wedding date we will have an album slideshow with music available online for viewing.  We understand the excitement of wanting your photos and this is why we work with a post-production schedule to ensure they are delivered on time.

I’m worried the weather on our wedding day won’t hold up.  Do you have a weather contingency plan?

Yes of course.  It’s important to be prepared.  As part of our site check, a.k.a ‘behind the scenes’ of preparing for your wedding, we always plan for an alternate photo location protected from the elements.