Wedding Photography

Choosing a photographer for your wedding is a huge decision…but it should also be an exciting one! We believe it’s  important to choose a photographer you absolutely LOVE, check because after your wedding, order one of the only tangible reminders of your day will be your wedding photos. (And you’ll be able to look through them with your children and grandchildren in the years to come – how awesome is that?!) We know that planning your big day is fun and exciting, but can also be stressful at times! We’re here to make your life a little easier. We’re more than happy to share our favorite vendors and offer support when things gets a little overwhelming. We want to provide you with the best possible experience (as well as images you love, of course!) and are here to help in any way we can.

In order to give each of our awesome couples our full creative energy, we only take a limited number of weddings a year. If you would like more information about our wedding photography, please contact us! We look forward to meeting you!

 

Over time we’ve found that couples invest in us because they want to concentrate enjoying their day and trust to craft and make the images that matter.  We offer a variety of photography and film packages so please do get in touch.  Packages can include:

  • Pre – Wed Shoot for us to get to know each other and you to get comfortable in front of the camera
  • Coverage by Hour on the day
  • Private Online Gallery with all your final edited images for you to view and share your photos
  • Unlimited High Res Downloads of all the images in your online gallery and 6 months online backup
  • Editing in our Signature Style
  • Wedding Day Travel up to 100 miles (extra miles are charged at a standard rate)

 

Wedding photography packages

Pricing guide – as of August 2017

Pricing is determined on the type of work  and package/s selected.

Photographic prints, albums or photo books are available.

Pricing for weddings are split into packages:

 

Package 1: The Forever Silver – Standard package 

  • Services of a professional photographer
  • Images stored on Kodak Gold CD/DVD archival media
  • Up to four hours of photographic service
  • Three locations: i.e. Church, Gardens & Reception.
  • Additional time at $170.00 per hour (min 1 hour)

*Note: additional costs if outside of United States.

Cost: Download pricing guide

 

Package 2: The Forever Gold – Extended Package

  • Services of a professional photographer
  • Images stored on Kodak Gold CD/DVD archival media
  • Up to six hours of photographic service
  • Four locations i.e.: Brides house, Church, Gardens & Reception.
  • Additional time at $150.00 per hour (min 1 hour)

*Note: additional costs if outside of United States.

Cost: Download pricing guide

   

Package 3: The Forever Platinum – Extended Plus Package

  • Services of a professional photographer & assistant
  • Images stored on CD/DVD archival media
  • Digital Album
  • Coffee Table Photo Book
  • 1 x A3 digital print of your choice or 2 x A4 digital prints
  • Up to eight hours of photographic services
  • Unlimited locations* (time/distance depending)
  • Additional time at $120.00 per hour (min 1 hour)

*Note: additional costs if outside of United States.

Cost: Download pricing guide

 

Package 4: – The Custom Forever – Custom Package 

  • Customize your our package to suit your needs
  • For those that want a bit more control and input on their special day

*Note: additional costs if outside of United States.

Cost: Download pricing guide

 

Expenses

I am happy to work on location in the US and abroad subject to mutually agreed accommodation and travel arrangements. US Travel $0.45 per mile.

Models / studio hire / make-up / assistant /props, etc. – charged at cost and may be required in advance, depending on scale of shoot. Specialist equipment / camera hire will be charged in addition to the above if required for a particular shoot. Elaborate retouching will be charged by the hour if necessary to complete brief @ $60 per hour

Formats & Delivery

I use professional-quality Nikon camera equipment and lenses and Apple Macintosh computers for post-processing. If larger formats are required, this can be organized. Images can be delivered on-line via a secure server or on DVD and come with an agreement to use the images, with no individual licensing fees. Images may be used in US marketing and promotional material commissioned by your company. This allows you to use the images on your website, brochures and other US promotional material on a perpetual basis without additional cost

General Terms

Copyright of all images remains the property of Abacus Photography unless otherwise arranged. Fees for advertising and similar promotional image use may be considerably higher than the daily rate quoted above, depending on the scale of the campaign and where and how the images will be used. Payment terms ~ Strictly 14 days from date of invoice.

 

 

Payment Terms

Option 1: Direct Debit Deposit of $250.00 (Fully Refundable*) up to one month prior to wedding day with balance on the day in CASH ONLY.

Option 2:  Direct debit Two weeks prior to wedding – Full payment

Option 3:  Day of wedding: CASH ONLY – Full payment

Sorry no personal checks or credit cards accepted.

 PAYPAL accepted but with surcharge of 5% to cover fees.

 * Deposit refund available up to two weeks prior to wedding day