WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY FAQS
GOT QUESTIONS! I AM HERE TO HELP & LOVE TO SHARE 15
YEARS OF WEDDING KNOWLEDGE WITH YOU.
QUESTION
Do you shoot for a fixed number of
hours?
ANSWER
Our packages range from 8 to 10 hours of coverage with principal photographer Stacey Ambrosio. We’ll gladly review the various options with you and together create a collection that best meets the specific needs of your wedding day. We also provide intimate collections for weddings with 50 guests or less.
QUESTION
Who will be photographing my
wedding? Do you recommend having
two primary photographers?
ANSWER
Once you have booked with Ambrosio Photography, you can rest assured that Stacey Ambrosio will be your principal photographer. Having two photographers is certainly valuable as it allows us to be in two places at once… but I often photograph weddings without an associate depending on the flow of your wedding day! Wedding day coverage always includes an assistant for every wedding I photograph. They are SO helpful in carrying equipment, holding your bouquet, or searching for that missing family member! Let’s chat further about your wedding day and I can help you decide what coverage is best for you!
QUESTION
Will we meet with you beforehand?
ANSWER
Yes, I always recommend we meet in advance for coffee, tea or lunch even! It is so important that we have a great connection & you are comfortable with me love my photography style. If you live in another state I am happy to connect virtually! About 30 days prior to your wedding day we set up another chat to discuss your timeline – or I communicate directly with your wedding planner and iron out all the important details
QUESTION
How much of the shoot is candid vs.
posed?
ANSWER
Our style is a combination of journalism and classic portraits. Documentary photography is our approach for most of your wedding day! This is one of the important topics that we will cover in our in-person consultation. I will provide you with a suggested “group photo” list prior to the event, which you can use as a guideline and ensure that we don’t miss any key family portraits.
QUESTION
How many images should we expect
to receive & how long does it take
to see our images?
ANSWER
I know how excited you will be to relive your wedding day & we aim to deliver your complete retouched gallery 4-6 weeks after your celebration is complete! We deliver on average 75-100 images per hour of coverage, but we never limit the number of photos we shoot. All images are the intellectual property of Stacey Ambrosio and Ambrosio Photography.
QUESTION
Do you post all of our images from
our wedding on a secure internet
site? How long does it remain online?
ANSWER
The images are delivered in a private, password protected gallery with full printing rights. You can print, share, email or download any of the high resolution images with anyone you would like! The gallery will be hosted for one year from your wedding date.
QUESTION
What kind of equipment you use?
ANSWER
We use only top of the line photographic equipment, including several Canon EOS digital cameras that can produce file sizes up to 36 MBs per image.
Ambrosio Photography is 100% digital.
QUESTION
Do you provide your own lighting
equipment?
ANSWER
Yes! Whether it’s the Vizcaya Main House or a candlelit beach wedding, we can manipulate any lighting situation to our advantage. We travel with several portable strobe packs and are capable of creating an on-location photo studio in a matter of minutes.
QUESTION
Do you use a contract to guarantee
our wedding?
ANSWER
At the time of booking, we will secure your wedding date and put together a detailed contract for your review and approval. A 25% retainer is due to secure your date and the remaining balance is due a week prior to your wedding day. We are also happy to discuss a payment plan with you, just ask!
QUESTION
In case of an emergency, do you have
liability insurance?
ANSWER
Ambrosio Photography is fully insured and can provide a certificate of insurance to venues and vendors as required. We also have a select group of photographers in our network in the event of an emergency and we are physically unable to attend your wedding. Thankfully that has NEVER happened!
QUESTION
Tell me more about engagement
sessions?
ANSWER
Engagement sessions are more than another opportunity to post new pics on Facebook and Instagram, though—we must confess—that part is pretty enjoyable, too. Engagement sessions provide exquisite images that can be displayed in your home, used in announcements, on wedding websites, and even as décor at your rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception.
Set in a location of your choice—be it a beachside resort or your very own backyard—engagement sessions are typically one hour. Whether you’re trendy or traditional, in formalwear or flip-flops, we can design your engagement session to reflect you, your style, your taste, and your relationship. We love engagement sessions because we get to learn more about you as a couple—and you, in turn, get to see how we operate.
Ideally, this shoot should be scheduled as early as possible to ensure that there’s plenty of time to incorporate the images in a Save the Date or a custom-designed guest sign-in book. After seeing their images, many couples decide to design a coffee table engagement album as a companion to their wedding album.
Live somewhere else, like NYC, and want to shoot an engagement session – I am always excited for new locations and for you to take me an a tour of your city!
QUESTION
What types of albums do you offer?
ANSWER
Our one-of-a-kind coffee table albums are printed and bound in Italy with seamless bind and then custom-designed here in our studio. You can select from 6 paper options and endless design a cover that best complements the look and feel of your wedding.
QUESTION
Is photo retouching included in the
price of the album?
ANSWER
Yes, the album will be examined for dust and minor retouching, and each image will be toned to ensure the perfect print. Major retouching and/or cloning services are billed at $100/hour.
QUESTION
How many layout and design
changes are permitted?
ANSWER
You are permitted up to three design changes to your preliminary layout with no additional charge. Each additional layout will incur a fee.
QUESTION
How long does it take to complete a
wedding album?
ANSWER
Once the design is approved, you can expect to receive your custom-designed album in 8 to 12 weeks. Custom or specialty orders may require additional time.
QUESTION
Our parents want an album – can you
replicate our album for them?
ANSWER
Yes, we can create a parent album with identical design for a flat fee based on size selection. Parent albums are great thank you and holiday gifts for parents and grandparents alike.
QUESTION
Not sure what style or size album you
prefer?
ANSWER
Take your time! You always have the option to upgrade to a larger album, add pages & parents albums. There are so many choices you make prior to your wedding day, so we do not pressure you to choose your album options now.
QUESTION
What do you do when you are not
shooting weddings?
ANSWER
I am a very proud PTA mom & you can often find me working on an event at school or running the kindness club! I am also an exercise junky and love Barry’s Bootcamp, Boxing or anything that keeps me fit. On my off days, you can be sure to find me with toes in the sand or swimming in the ocean!
Get In Touch
Let’s spend some time together chatting about
your wedding day and get to know each other.
305-534-5099
STACEY@AMBROSIOPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
