FAQs: All Your Wedding Photography Questions, Answered
Finding the perfect photographer to capture your love story is a heartfelt quest. Whether you choose us or another studio, we've prepared a list of questions to help you find the one who will make your wedding day truly magical. We're here to walk this romantic path with you.
Have questions about wedding photography in San Francisco? Find all your answers at 4Karma Studio's FAQ page. From pricing to style, we've got you covered.
Unveiling the Secrets of Capturing Forever
Wedding photography, our canvas of love! But hey, art isn't one-size-fits-all. We're like chameleons with cameras, adapting our craft to your unique vibe. Your aesthetics, our lens – let's create something that's unmistakably you!
The essence of a wedding photographer transcends mere snapshots. It's a dance of the heart, a tender embrace of moments, a gentle weaving of memories into a tapestry of love's story. With skill, creativity, and a touch of magic, years of experience bloom into art, capturing not just images but the very soul of your union.
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We LOVE weddings, and put our heart and soul into each celebration we have the privilege to photograph. As full-time artisans, we limit our bookings to 20-25 annually, ensuring that every wedding receives the dedicated attention and care it merits. With over eight years in the wedding industry and more than a decade in videography and photography across diverse events, our expertise spans a wide array of styles and sizes. Confident and seasoned, we are poised to capture the unique essence of your love story."
How much experience do you have?
Indeed, liability and gear insurance are essential for all wedding photographers. Many venues even mandate Liability Insurance for photographers. Thus, before entrusting this vital task to a friend, family member, or professional, ensure they are adequately insured. Your peace of mind is part of the beautiful tapestry of your special day.
Do you have insurance?
We recognize that every wedding is a singular expression of love, and thus, we place no maximum limit on the images we deliver. Typically, we provide 50 to 70 images per hour, capturing your special day from various perspectives to weave a complete narrative. Your collection is made available through a private link, allowing you to effortlessly download all the photos with a single click.
How many photos do you deliver and how I get my collection?
You are welcome to reprint your cherished images whenever you want. However, please honor our artistic collaboration by refraining from selling or publishing the images without 4Karma Studio's written consent. Should you share these memories on social media, kindly credit us, as a gesture of our shared journey in capturing love.
What rights do I have to the digital files?
In just three graceful steps, your love story becomes our canvas. First, reach out via our contact form, call, text, or email. Once we confirm our availability for your wedding day, we'll connect through a phone or Zoom call to explore packages or craft customized services to align with your schedule, budget, and desires. Finally, with a signed contract and retainer, you're elegantly penned into our schedule. Voilà, the journey begins!
How do I reserve you guys?
Indeed, our aspiration is to craft exquisite wedding artistry that becomes a cherished heirloom for generations. Your must-have shots guide us, ensuring we capture what's dear to you. With over eight years of experience in weddings, elopements, anniversaries, and events, we've cultivated a dynamic repertoire, constantly evolving with trends and themes. Yet, your ideas are the spark of our creativity, and your wedding is a unique canvas. We don't merely replicate what's been done; we strive to create signature photos that resonate with your dreams. Whether it's a fantastical vision of a wedding on Mars or a Monet-inspired masterpiece, like The Luncheon on the Grass, your dreams are our delightful challenge. Dream big, for your love story deserves nothing less than original and creative brilliance.
Can I give you a specific list of photos we would love?
We'll journey to any destination, near or far! Let's go on a rad adventure together! Our passion for travel is woven into our craft, and we simplify the journey by applying a flat travel fee for essentials like gas, flights, accommodations, and car rentals if needed. Typically, this fee is gracefully included in your budget, allowing us to focus on capturing the beauty of your love story, wherever it may unfold.
How far will you travel?
Our experience spans numerous venues across various states, enriching our portfolio with diverse settings. Should your chosen venue be new to us, it becomes an exciting canvas for creativity, infusing freshness and inspiration into our work.
On your special day, we arrive early at the venue, conducting a meticulous walk-through to identify the most picturesque locations. Coupled with extensive online research beforehand, we ensure that every frame captures the essence of your love in a setting that resonates with you.
Have you shot at my venue before?
Absolutely! Our booking process is tailored to your needs. For weddings and elopements, a 30% deposit secures your date, with the balance payable in flexible installments, due in full three weeks prior to your special day. For other cherished occasions such as bridal sessions, rehearsal dinners, or boudoir shoots, we request a 50% deposit, with the remainder due a day before the event. Family, engagement, and portrait sessions are booked with full payment, and should rescheduling be necessary, we graciously accommodate changes up to 72 hours prior without additional fees. Your love story, our lens, and flexible arrangements to make it all come together beautifully.
Can I make a payment plan?
YES! We’ve worked with so many amazing vendors in the business and love shouting their names from the rooftops. We’ll help pair you up with vendors that can bring your vision to life.
Will you help me to find my vendors?
We offer an array of enchanting services to complement your love story. From the traditional richness of Baraat and tea ceremonies to the magical allure of night photography and sunset sessions, we craft memories in diverse ways. Our offerings extend to heirloom wedding albums, live streaming, website, social media content, and even whimsical comic books for your wedding. With drone captures, 360 photos, exquisite prints, and up-scaling for large displays, we shape your memories into tangible treasures. Our creative touch also includes video and photo editing, restoration, manipulation/photoshop, and unique keepsakes such as thank you cards, gallery wraps, acrylic and metal prints, personalized merchandise, and more. Please ask for a full list of add-ons.
Which additional services do you provide?
We are a husband-and-wife duo, united in love and artistry. Should circumstance ever prevent one of us from attending, the other stands ready to capture your day with equal passion. Your memories are safeguarded with us, as we dual-record images in-camera, ensuring that even if one card fails, your precious moments remain intact. Post-wedding, your files find sanctuary in two separate backups. Our preparation is a testament to our commitment, as we pack more than needed, from backup cameras, cards, and batteries to drones and lights. Your love story is in caring hands, captured with devotion and preserved with diligence.
What's your backup process?
Your comfort is our art. We often hear concerns from our couples, but rest assured, this is our calling. Our mission is to create an ambiance where you feel at ease, allowing your genuine selves to shine through. Let go of the stress, embrace the joy, and simply be yourselves. We'll capture the magic from there, turning your love and laughter into timeless keepsakes.
We're awkward, how should we pose?
- A Rich Legacy: Over eight years of capturing love stories.
- Published Excellence: Our artistry graced the pages of wedding magazines.
- Cinematic Brilliance: Multi-microphone audio, 4K quality videos, social media content, and live streaming.
- Scholarly Craft: A degree in Cinema Studies fuels our creative vision.
- Cutting-Edge Creativity: Hours devoted to wedding trends, 8K-capable flagship cameras, and latest editing technology.
- Personalized Artistry: Choose your photographic style, assured of two lead photographers from start to finish, and four discerning eyes on editing.
- Masters of Light: Skilled in any lighting environment, from dark chapels to low-lit venues.
- Comfort's Embrace: You'll feel at ease in front of our lenses.
- Attentive Understanding: We invest time to know your desires and address your questions.
- Soulful Passion: We infuse our hearts, experience, and skills into your photos and videos, crafting memories that resonate with your love
Why should I hire you guys?
Should your celebration extend beyond the planned time, we offer an overtime rate. With your permission and approval, we'll continue to capture the unfolding joy of your special day.
If we're running late, will you stay later than we were scheduled?
Yes, we do. Ask for our deals!
Do you offer a discount for off-season or weekday elopements and weddings?
Absolutely. Each image we deliver is lovingly hand-edited, crafted to resonate with your unique love story. Should you desire a special touch or theme, simply share your vision with us, and we'll bring it to life. We also offer cosmetic retouching, an additional service to enhance the beauty of your memories.
Do you offer retouching or other corrective services?
Certainly, we'd be delighted to connect. Schedule a phone call or video chat with us, and we'll be at your service promptly. This complimentary consultation comes with no obligation to book; our priority is to ensure that we are the perfect fit to capture the essence of your love story.
I have a list with all my questions for you, can you please answer them?
We LOVE weddings, and put our heart and soul into each celebration we have the privilege to photograph. As full-time artisans, we limit our bookings to 20-25 annually, ensuring that every wedding receives the dedicated attention and care it merits. With over eight years in the wedding industry and more than a decade in videography and photography across diverse events, our expertise spans a wide array of styles and sizes. Confident and seasoned, we are poised to capture the unique essence of your love story."
How much experience do you have?
Indeed, liability and gear insurance are essential for all wedding photographers. Many venues even mandate Liability Insurance for photographers. Thus, before entrusting this vital task to a friend, family member, or professional, ensure they are adequately insured. Your peace of mind is part of the beautiful tapestry of your special day.
Do you have insurance?
We recognize that every wedding is a singular expression of love, and thus, we place no maximum limit on the images we deliver. Typically, we provide 50 to 70 images per hour, capturing your special day from various perspectives to weave a complete narrative. Your collection is made available through a private link, allowing you to effortlessly download all the photos with a single click.
How many photos do you deliver and how I get my collection?
You are welcome to reprint your cherished images whenever you want. However, please honor our artistic collaboration by refraining from selling or publishing the images without 4Karma Studio's written consent. Should you share these memories on social media, kindly credit us, as a gesture of our shared journey in capturing love.
What rights do I have to the digital files?
In just three graceful steps, your love story becomes our canvas. First, reach out via our contact form, call, text, or email. Once we confirm our availability for your wedding day, we'll connect through a phone or Zoom call to explore packages or craft customized services to align with your schedule, budget, and desires. Finally, with a signed contract and retainer, you're elegantly penned into our schedule. Voilà, the journey begins!
How do I reserve you guys?
Yes! Our goal is to create wedding artistry that becomes a cherished heirloom. Your must-have shots guide us, ensuring we capture what's dear to you. With over eight years of experience in weddings, elopements, and events, we've a dynamic repertoire, constantly evolving with trends. Your ideas spark our creativity; your wedding is our unique canvas. We don't merely replicate what's been done; we strive to create signature photos that resonate with your dreams. Whether it's a fantastical vision of a wedding on Mars or a Monet-inspired masterpiece, like The Luncheon on the Grass, e embrace your vision as a delightful challenge, creating signature photos that resonate with originality and brilliance. Dream big!
Can I give you a specific list of photos we would love?
We'll journey to any destination, near or far! Let's go on a rad adventure together! Our passion for travel is woven into our craft, and we simplify the journey by applying a flat travel fee for essentials like gas, flights, accommodations, and car rentals if needed. Typically, this fee is gracefully included in your budget, allowing us to focus on capturing the beauty of your love story, wherever it may unfold.
How far will you travel?
Our experience spans numerous venues across various states, enriching our portfolio with diverse settings. Should your chosen venue be new to us, it becomes an exciting canvas for creativity, infusing freshness and inspiration into our work.
On your special day, we arrive early at the venue, conducting a meticulous walk-through to identify the most picturesque locations. Coupled with extensive online research beforehand, we ensure that every frame captures the essence of your love in a setting that resonates with you.
Have you shot at my venue before?
Absolutely! Our booking process is tailored to your needs. For weddings and elopements, a 30% deposit secures your date, with the balance payable in flexible installments, due in full three weeks prior to your special day. For other cherished occasions such as bridal sessions, rehearsal dinners, or boudoir shoots, we request a 50% deposit, with the remainder due a day before the event. Family, engagement, and portrait sessions are booked with full payment, and should rescheduling be necessary, we graciously accommodate changes up to 72 hours prior without additional fees. Your love story, our lens, and flexible arrangements to make it all come together beautifully.
Can I make a payment plan?
YES! We’ve worked with so many amazing vendors in the business and love shouting their names from the rooftops. We’ll help pair you up with vendors that can bring your vision to life.
Will you help me to find my vendors?
We provide enchanting services to complement your love story. From the traditional richness of Baraat and tea ceremonies to the magical allure of night photography and sunset sessions, we craft memories in diverse ways. Our offerings extend to heirloom wedding albums, live streaming, website, social media content, and even whimsical comic books for your wedding. With drone captures, 360 photos, exquisite prints, and up-scaling for large displays, we shape your memories into tangible treasures. Our creative touch also includes video and photo editing, restoration, manipulation, photoshop, and unique keepsakes such as thank you cards, gallery wraps, personalized merchandise, and more. Please ask for a full list of add-ons.
Which additional services do you provide?
We are a husband-and-wife duo, united in love and artistry. Should circumstance ever prevent one of us from attending, the other stands ready to capture your day with equal passion. Your memories are safeguarded with us, as we dual-record images in-camera, ensuring that even if one card fails, your precious moments remain intact. Post-wedding, your files find sanctuary in two separate backups. Our preparation is a testament to our commitment, as we pack more than needed, from backup cameras, cards, and batteries to drones and lights. Your love story is in caring hands, captured with devotion and preserved with diligence.
What's your backup process?
Your comfort is our art. We often hear concerns from our couples, but rest assured, this is our calling. Our mission is to create an ambiance where you feel at ease, allowing your genuine selves to shine through. Let go of the stress, embrace the joy, and simply be yourselves. We'll capture the magic from there, turning your love and laughter into timeless keepsakes.
We're awkward, how should we pose?
- A Rich Legacy: Over eight years of capturing love stories.
- Published Excellence: "Our artistry has appeared in wedding magazines.
- Cinematic Brilliance: Multi-mics, 4K, social media, and streaming.
- Scholarly Craft: degree in Cinema Studies guides our creative vision.
- Innovative Artistry: Mastering trends, 8K cameras, and latest software.
- Personalized Artistry: Choose your style, 2 photographers, and 4 eyes on editing.
- Masters of Light: Skilled in all lighting, from dark chapels to low-lit venues.
- Comfort's Embrace: You'll feel at ease in front of our lenses.
- Understanding: We take time to understand your ideas.
- Soulful Passion: We infuse heart and skill into your photos, crafting resonant memories.
Why should I hire you guys?
Should your celebration extend beyond the planned time, we offer an overtime rate. With your permission and approval, we'll continue to capture the unfolding joy of your special day.
If we're running late, will you stay later than we were scheduled?
Yes, we do. Ask for our deals!
Do you offer a discount for off-season or weekday elopements and weddings?
Absolutely. Each image we deliver is lovingly hand-edited, crafted to resonate with your unique love story. Should you desire a special touch or theme, simply share your vision with us, and we'll bring it to life. We also offer cosmetic retouching, an additional service to enhance the beauty of your memories.
Do you offer retouching or other corrective services?
Certainly, we'd be delighted to connect. Schedule a phone call or video chat with us, and we'll be at your service promptly. This complimentary consultation comes with no obligation to book; our priority is to ensure that we are the perfect fit to capture the essence of your love story.
I have a list with all my questions for you, can you please answer them?
