Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a full-time wedding photographer?
I am a full-time wedding photographer, this is my only job; a job that I love and care passionately about. While there are many excellent photographers out there who are not working full time, I do believe that in order to provide the best level of service and quality to my clients, I must work full time. I also now specialise in weddings and engagement portrait sessions. I no longer do family portrait or other types of photography so you can rest assured that I understand every aspect of weddings - I’ve seen and photographed most things that can occur at a wedding :)
Are you fully insured?
Yes, I have full public liability, professional indemnity, employee liability and equipment cover. However, as a bride and groom, I strongly suggest you also have wedding insurance in place.
Can I see a whole wedding that you have photographed?
Absolutely, I would always recommend you ask wedding photographers to see full weddings and not just their best shots from the day. I tell a story of the whole day and I’d be delighted to show you every step of the story by taking you through a recent full wedding.
Do you work alone?
I do work alone 99% of the time, it is me you are hiring to shoot your wedding based on the style of my photography and I’m committed to giving you that consistency. It is also my responsibility to capture the full story of your day and I find that easier to do working alone. However I can provide a second photographer, if required, for an additional fee of £400, this may be useful if you want equal coverage of the bride and groom pre-wedding preparations or have a particularly large wedding, say over 250 guests.
Do we need to feed you?
There are no requirements or obligation to feed me on the day However, I would never turn down a meal if offered and it is always appreciated. I must stress however, please do not pay for me to be fed - some (by no means all) wedding venues will charge you the same price as an extra guest for food for the wedding photographer - please check first with your venue. I am more than happy to feed myself and always have plenty of supplies and water with me in the car.
Do you shoot group photos?
I do think a small number of group photos on your wedding day are important, if for nothing else for the family history books. A wedding is about bringing two families together and that I feel should be documented. That said the formal photos part of the day is often the most fraught for all concerned if there are too many groups to organise. I also don't want to pull you away from your guests and the enjoyment of the celebration of your day. I work quickly - often using an usher to help me gather guests from the bar (or loo) - and would typically spend 20 to 30 minutes at most to get all of the group shots. I would recommend the following shots and don’t forget I will be there all day capturing shots of mostly everybody enjoying themselves.
Bride alone
Bride with bridesmaids
Bride & Groom together
Bride & Groom with bridesmaids
Bride & Groom with Brides parents
Bride & Groom with Grooms parents
Bride & Groom with both sets of parents
Bride & Groom with grandparents, parents and siblings (generation photo)
Bride & Groom with best man and ushers
Groom with best man and ushers
Groom with best man
Groom alone
Bride & Groom with entire wedding party
What do you mean by processed images on a web gallery?
I select and hand edit every image that I deliver to you. I don’t use a lot of effects or over-processing, I prefer to produce a sharp and more natural look to the images I deliver to you. All of the images you receive are yours to use, share and print as you wish, they are all high-resolution JPEG images. I do not put watermarks or any logos or branding on any of my images.
All of your edited images are provided to you via an online web gallery which is available when your photos are delivered. All of you high resolution can be downloaded for safe keeping.
Do you do black and white images?
I will give you a mix of black and white and colour images, I don’t provide a full set of each as there are photos which just lend themselves to be black and white. However, if you would like to see a particular image in black and white, just let me know and I’ll make a B&W edit for you after you receive your photographs. I tend to do a B&W and Colour image for each of the formal couple photos and the first dance.
How long will you stay for?
I will be with you from early preparation, around the same time as your make-up artist, through to well beyond the first dance. I always like to capture some of the party after the first dance and if possible do a final lovely portrait of the couple with striking lighting before I leave. If you are having fireworks or sparklers later in the evening I will also stay to capture this for no additional fee.
Do you do a pre-wedding or engagement shoot?
Yes, it is a complementary part of my package. I love this shoot, it is a chance for us to get to know each other more, a chance to see how I work behind that camera and for you to get used to being in front of the camera. Above all it is fun and you get to take away some lovely shots for you to keep.
How many photos will I receive from my wedding?
I normally expect to deliver between 500 - 600 photographs telling the entire story of your wedding day on my full day package. You can expect around 300 photos when booking my half day package.
Can you also produce prints of our wedding photos?
All of your processed images are placed into an online password protected gallery where you can order fine art prints and other wall art products such as framed prints, canvases or acrylics. You and your guests can order these directly from the gallery, pay for them using credit, debit card or PayPal and they will be delivered directly to your door. You can of course also produce prints yourself from the many various websites and high street stores offering this service.
I know you don’t do a hard sell on albums but if I want an album or photo book can you help?
I am happy to work with you to design a fine art wedding album that tells your story, this design can be for an album that you are creating yourself or for one of my recommend albums, details of which can be found here.
What happens if you are Ill or unable to attend for whatever reason?
In the extremely unlikely event I’m unable to attend, I’m part of a group of professional photographers all of whose work I admire and who would be able to provide backup should it be needed.
What camera system do you use and do you have backups?
I use Fuji XT3 cameras. All of the lenses are professional grade lenses which are the best Fuji offer and the bodies are industry award-winning camera systems producing amazing results in all conditions including low light. I have backup camera systems and lenses should anything happen on the day. Happy to talk cameras until the cows come home so please just shout if you want to know more.
Now that the wedding day has past how long is it before I get to see my images?
I hand edit every image and take great care to produce the best output possible for you, as such I may not be the fastest in terms of turn around but my clients have all said it is worth the wait. My current turn around times are up to 28 days, however, in many cases, I will turn your gallery around in 14 days.
Will you blog our wedding or put it on social media?
I know that many of my couples love to have their images displayed on my website but I will always check with you first. However, if you would rather I didn’t put your images on my website just let me know at time of booking or at anytime during the editing process.
We love the story that you have captured for us - can we buy you a coffee to say thank you?
Well yes, I’m always up for meeting up after the wedding at any time, However my business grows on the word of lovely happy couples. It would be really helpful to post a review or star rating on my business Facebook and Google pages or a written testimonial. If you do get a chance to leave a star rating that would be amazing. You can access my social media pages from the icons at the top of all pages on this site.
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Cotswolds Wedding Photography
by The Lemon House
I 'm a Cotswolds wedding photographer based in Gloucestershire.
I capture documentary style wedding stories with real imagination, creativity and natural but vibrant imagery. I work throughout the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire and across the whole of UK
I work with couples who love and see the value of beautiful wedding photography. People who want to have their story captured forever to share with family, friends, and future generations of themselves. If this sounds like you then please do get in touch.
I am based in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire