Please read this carefully, as it is my Terms of Service for your wedding…
It is not uncommon for me to book wedding photography in Naples and Marco Island a year in advance. Please contact me at your earliest convenience with your interest. I do all types of weddings, from elaborate weddings requiring a second photographer, to small intimate weddings that the beaches of Naples and Marco Island are famous for. If you would like to inquire about a my availability please do so from my contact page, or call me at 239-777-3820 when convenient for you, including weekends and evenings.
Please keep in mind that once you have retained me for your wedding date, I will turn away other business to hold your date exclusively for you. For all weddings a 25% non-refundable retainer is required to reserve your wedding date. I do not collect money on the day of your wedding – My personal feelings are that doing so is rude, and at the very least distracting to all involved. For that reason, I do ask that your balance be paid in full 10 days prior to your wedding day.
Yes, if possible I will attend your rehearsal as a courtesy. However, my complimentary attendance at the rehearsal is not to take photos, it’s as an observer, so that I can see how the processional/ceremony/recessional are being planned. Many times I notice things that if minor adjustments are made, will dramatically improve the quality of your wedding day images.
I always try to get a few previews back to my clients within a day or two of the wedding, however, as good as the images are that come out of my camera, they still need some adjusting for exposure, white balance, and a few other settings. I personally examine and adjust every single image before I deliver them to you. Typically, your images will be processed and delivered to you in approximately 6 weeks. However, this may be extended during peak holiday seasons (late November through December, Spring Break, etc.) where I am out photographing clients every day.
To achieve the highest quality images I shoot in a digital file format known as RAW. This type of digital file requires that the images be checked and adjusted for white balance, exposure, contrast, color tone, and sharpness in post production. Most people do not realize that I typically will spend two hours in post production for each hour I shoot. If asked to do so, I’ll remove minor blemishes. If you are going to get a special enlargement of one of your images, like a canvas for your wall, I’m happy to go over that image with a fine tooth comb, as a courtesy. Editing that is not included is; extensive retouching of skin, removing people, or Photoshop editing intended to drastically change the appearance of a person. If you should require these services I will send your images out for professional retouching, which is performed at a rate of sixty dollars per hour.
When completed, your images will be placed in an online gallery to make it easy for you to proof, or share them with family and friends. For your convenience, you are also able to order prints and canvas wraps from a professional lab directly through the online gallery. In addition, you will receive a USB memory stick with your high resolution digital jpg images, and you’ll have full rights to print the images for personal use at your favorite photo lab.
Yes, images with my copyright may be printed, reproduced, or displayed for personal use by my customers. Images may not be sold, used, or otherwise distributed for advertising and/or commercial use.
I don’t really sell my photography by “the number of images” so there is no limit, fixed, or guaranteed number of images that you will receive. Typically, I produce about 30-40 images per hour.
In the course of making your images, you’ll see me shoot each opportunity several times. The reason is that if I made just one image and the subject(s) had their eyes closed I’d basically have missed the shot. Once I start editing, I remove the exact duplicates, as they don’t add any value. I also remove the unflattering images, as I don’t think you need to see bad pictures of yourself to be able to enjoy the good ones. But basically, there are always images that are not acceptable for a number of reasons; unflattering expression, subject moved too quickly and went out of position, or there just wasn’t any spark in the image. These images are not part of my final product that is delivered to you.
8th Avenue South is one of the premier locations for beach weddings in Naples FL because it has a large grassy area with a winding paver sidewalk. It is directly above, and connected to, the beach just north of the Naples Pier. Because of its popularity, it is often booked months in advance. Scheduling is done through the Collier County Parks & Recreation Department at Fleischman Park. Phone: 239-213-3020
Yes, as a full-time working professional photographer, I am licensed, and carry liability insurance. This is especially important, as many of the wedding venues require proof of insurance before they allow a photographer to work on their property. If your venue requires a special endorsement or wording, such as “primary / non-contributory” added to an additional insured certificate, you would be responsible for the cost to add the endorsement.
Yes, I appreciate working with like-minded professionals when I’m photographing a wedding. You’ll find them listed on my blog. If you’re planning a Naples FL destination wedding, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m always glad to help review your ideas, and help in any way.