Frequently Asked Questions for Wedding Photography in Sydney

Wedding photography in Sydney is not normally something you shop around for every second week and understandably there are a lot of questions with regards to how it all works. We have answered the more common questions here however if you have a query with regards to something not talked about please send us an email or leave a comment on our blog and we will be more than happy to answer your question(s).

Q: How many photographers do you have?
A: This also answers the question of “who will be our photographer?” Every photograph seen on anything talking about DC Images has been taken by Dale however we have regularly provided a second photographer when requested.

Q: Will you hold a wedding date while we decide?
A: Our services work on a first in, first served basis and we have bookings made a year or more in advance however anyone that comes in to see us at the studio we will try to contact them should another couple ask about their wedding date. In other words we try to offer you first dibs so to speak where we can.

Q: Are you a member of the AIPP?
A: Yes, Dale is a fully accredited member of the AIPP and all of the awards DC Images have received have been won by Dale.

Q: How much time should we allow for planning the wedding photography?
A: We like hearing this question because when we do not hear it the alarm bells start ringing. In short the old chest nut “by failing to prepare you are preparing to fail” always applies however the amount of time needed will depend entirely upon the wedding you have planned, it might not be much but it could be a lot. In short that is why you book a professional as we like to think we take care of everything for you, but rest assured as soon as you let us know what you need we will be able to give you an idea.

Q: Are you insured?
A: Absolutely, among other key aspects we have public liability insurance for ten-million dollars.

Q: Do you shoot with film or digital cameras?
A: We have been shooting with digital cameras since 2004

Q: How much time should we allow for location photography?
A: The more time you spend on location photography the more variety/diversity of photograph we will be able to provide you with. Traditionally one hour plus is the popular amount of time to allow but we have worked with as little as 10 minutes and as much as five hours. Remember to allow for travel time as well but in short the ideal amount of time will be up to you.

Q: How many photographs do you take/do we get?
A: This will depend greatly upon the day you have planned but for coverage of six to eight-hours you would normally receive 400-500 photographs. Always bear in mind however that the idea is quality not quantity and we will always look to provide as much variety as possible rather than simply capture variations of the same backdrop.

Q: Do we get every single photo that you take on the day?
A: Generally yes, we do delete the odd image on the day where we may have tested the exposure in a difficult lighting environment or when a person has clearly blinked in the shot.

Q: Do you shoot RAW or JPEG?
A: RAW

Q: Do you include high resolution digital files of every photograph in our package?
A: Yes, you receive fully prepared 300dpi JPEGs on DVD and the Digital Negatives are also available. Importantly you will be able print these digital files (300dpi JPEGs) for your family and friends at any lab and at any time.

Q: Do you store/archive the digital files?
A: Yes. Every digital file/photograph we ever take is archived onto external hard-drives and these are placed in a Chubb safe. Please note that our safe is exactly the same as the police use for their evidence, is fireproof and maintains a safe internal temperature for three to four hours regardless of how hot the outside gets. It might be a little over the top but we consider the original files of what we do extremely important.

Q: Do you include prints of all the images in our package?
A: Yes, we provide you with a custom-printed and bound 11”x14” proof book including every photograph captured on your wedding day. Whilst we are happy to do separate prints like 6”x4” or 5”x7.5” photos these were really a thing from the days of using negatives and is something we have not done for six to seven years.

Q: Do you offer pre-wedding photography?
A: Yes

Q: We do not want a full day coverage, are you able to allow for this in the package we book?
A: Yes and no. For weddings on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday there is a minimum package we provide but for any other day of the week we are happy to provide a photographic coverage of any kind.

Q: Leaving the coverage aside are you able to tailor packages to suit our needs?
A: Yes, just let us know what you are looking for and we will put together something to suit.

Q: How long after our wedding do we get our photos?
A: Unless special requests are made the turnaround time is five weeks.

Q: How long does it take to get our album?
A: Once an album design has been approved albums will either take four-weeks or eight to ten-weeks depending upon the style of album you have chosen.

Q: How do we book?
A: Simply complete the booking form and pay the $500 deposit.

Q: Should we provide you with a meal during the reception?
A: If we are covering more than an hour of your reception then in the interest of not passing out one service meal would be appreciated.

Q: Do you supply videography services?
A: No, we specialise in photography but we have a couple of people we work with regularly and can confidently recommend.

Q: What kind of camera do you use?
A: Nikon D-SLR

Q: What sort of lighting do you use?
A: Natural light, natural light and more natural light (where possible of course). We prefer to use a camera mounted flash as little as possible and we do use a hand-held video light from time to time.

Q: What software do you use primarily?
A: Adobe Photoshop

We hope that the above has helped to some degree with regards to wedding photography in Sydney. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any further questions. Congratulations once again on your engagement and enjoy the wedding preparations.