Miami Wedding Photography FAQs

South Florida Wedding Photography FAQs | Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton & Palm Beach.

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR MIAMI WEDDING PHOTOS? I AM HERE TO HELP & LOVE TO SHARE MY 15 YEARS OF KNOWLEDGE AS A PHOTOGRAPHER.

QUESTION

How many hours of wedding photography coverage do I need for a South Florida wedding?

ANSWER

My wedding collections include 8 to 10 hours of coverage – enough to capture everything from getting-ready photos through the first dance, with room to breathe in between. Whether you’re getting ready at a hotel on Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale or a private estate in Palm Beach, I’ll walk through your timeline with you and recommend what actually fits your day rather than pushing a one-size package. If you’re planning something smaller – 50 guests or fewer, whether it’s an intimate ceremony in Coral Gables or an elopement in the Keys – I also offer intimate collections built specifically for that.

QUESTION

Will Stacey Ambrosio personally photograph my wedding, or will it be an associate?

ANSWER

Me – always. Once you book Ambrosio Photography, I’m the photographer behind the camera, whether your wedding is in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, or Palm Beach. I don’t hand weddings off to associates. Every collection also includes a trained assistant who carries equipment, holds your bouquet, wrangles family for group photos, and keeps the day running smoothly. Whether you also need a second shooter depends on your venue and timeline. A groom getting ready in Coral Gables while the bride gets ready across town in Miami Beach, a large guest list, or two ceremony locations are all situations where a second photographer earns their keep. I’ll tell you honestly if I think you need one.

QUESTION

Do wedding photographers meet with couples before booking, and do you offer video consultations?

ANSWER

Always. I meet with every couple in person! Coffee, lunch, wherever’s easy – before you book, so we can make sure we’re a good fit for each other. Planning from out of state or out of the country? A Zoom call works just as well. About 30 days before your wedding, we connect again (or I coordinate directly with your planner) to lock in the final timeline, whether that’s a Miami hotel ballroom or a Palm Beach estate.

QUESTION

What is a classic and timeless wedding photography style, and is it candid or posed?

ANSWER

It’s both, and we talk through the balance together before your wedding day. For most of the day – getting ready, the ceremony, the reception – I shoot documentary-style: watching, moving, and capturing what’s actually happening rather than staging it. There’s a particular kind of golden hour light along the Intracoastal in Palm Beach I never get tired of chasing. For portraits and formal family photos, I step in and direct so you walk away with polished, classic images, not just candids. You’ll get a suggested shot list from me ahead of time so no one important gets missed.

QUESTION

How many wedding photos do you get from a photographer, and how long does editing take?

ANSWER

Your full, retouched gallery is delivered 4 to 6 weeks after your wedding. On average, expect 75 to 100 fully edited images per hour of coverage — I never cap what I shoot, so you get the complete story of your day, not a pre-set limit. Everything is delivered print-ready at full resolution, and your online gallery stays live for a full year from your wedding date

QUESTION

How do I receive and download my wedding photos after the wedding?

ANSWER

Through a private, password-protected online gallery – nothing gets lost in email or a shared drive. You get full printing rights, so you can download, print, share, or email any image, at any resolution, whenever you want. The gallery stays active for one year from your wedding date.

QUESTION

Should we do an engagement photo session before our wedding, and where can it take place?

ANSWER

I recommend one to every couple I work with. It’s less about the photos themselves and more about spending an hour in front of my camera before the wedding day so you’re relaxed, not stiff, when it counts. Couples who do an engagement session are noticeably more comfortable on their wedding day. Sessions run about an hour, at a location of your choice – a garden session in Boca Raton, sunrise on the beach in Palm Beach, South Beach at sunset, or a favorite neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale. If you live out of state, like New York, and want to shoot there before heading down for your South Florida wedding, I’m happy to travel for that too.

QUESTION

Do you design and print wedding albums, and what are they made of?

ANSWER

Yes, and it’s one of my favorite parts of the process. Albums are custom-designed by me, then printed and bound in Italy with a seamless lay-flat binding. You choose from six paper options and a cover that fits the look of your wedding — whether that’s a classic Palm Beach garden wedding or a modern Miami rooftop celebration. Matching parent albums, same design, smaller size, are also available and make genuinely great gifts.

QUESTION

How does booking work — do you require a contract and deposit for wedding photography?

ANSWER

Yes. Once you decide to move forward, I’ll send a contract to review before anything is final. A 25% retainer secures your wedding date, with the remaining balance due one week before the wedding. Payment plans are available — just ask.

QUESTION

Are you a licensed and insured wedding photographer?

ANSWER

Yes, I’m fully insured, and I can provide a Certificate of Insurance directly to your venue or planning team – many Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Palm Beach venues require this before your wedding day. I also keep a trusted network of local South Florida photographers I can call on in a genuine emergency, though in 15 years I’ve never had to use

QUESTION

Is photo retouching included with wedding albums, or is it an extra cost?

ANSWER

Yes! Every image in your album is reviewed for dust removal, minor retouching, and color and tone correction so it prints beautifully. Major retouching, like object removal or extensive skin work, is available for an additional fee if needed.

QUESTION

Can you make a matching parent album as a wedding gift??

ANSWER

Absolutely. I create parent albums with the identical design as your main album, for a flat fee based on the size you choose. They’re a favorite gift for parents and grandparents after a Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, or Palm Beach wedding – for the wedding itself, a holiday, or an anniversary.

QUESTION

HOw much does a wedding photographer cost in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, or Palm Beach?

ANSWER

Wedding photography collections start at $7500 and are built around your coverage hours, whether you want an album included, and if a second shooter makes sense for your day. Every South Florida wedding is different – a Boca Raton country club reception has different needs than an intimate Fort Lauderdale beach ceremony – so I’d rather walk you through real numbers than post a one-size price. You can see full package details on my Investment page, or reach out and I’ll put together options tailored to your wedding.

QUESTION

Do you photograph weddings outside Miami Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, or the Keys?

ANSWER

Yes! South Florida is home base, and I regularly photograph weddings throughout Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Palm Beach, along with the Keys and destination weddings beyond. If your venue is outside this core area, just ask — travel is easy to work into your collection, and I love an excuse to explore a new location with you.

QUESTION

What happens if it rains on our wedding day?

ANSWER

South Florida weather keeps everyone on their toes, so I always have a backup plan in mind. If rain moves in, we adapt and carry portable studios lights with us. Most venues have a covered or indoor option we can shift to without missing a beat. I stay in close contact with your planner or venue coordinator throughout the day, so if the forecast shifts, we’re never scrambling last minute. Some of my favorite images have come from a sudden Florida downpour.

QUESTION

Do you offer videography, or do you work with wedding videographers?

ANSWER

I focus exclusively on photography, but I work alongside videographers constantly and know how to share space gracefully so neither of us gets in the other’s shot. If you haven’t booked a videographer yet, I’m happy to recommend a few I love working with in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach area. If you already have one booked, just loop us both in ahead of time and I’ll coordinate directly with them on your timeline.

QUESTION

How far in advance should we book our wedding photographer?

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QUESTION

What’s included in a wedding photography package?

ANSWER

Every collection includes full-day coverage, a private online gallery with full printing rights, and all your images delivered fully edited and print-ready. Depending on the collection you choose, you can also add an engagement session, a second shooter, and a custom-designed wedding album printed in Italy. I’ll walk you through exactly what’s included at each level so there’s no guessing what you’re paying for.

QUESTION

Can we add a second photographer to cover our wedding?

ANSWER

Yes. A second shooter is a great addition if you have a large guest list, two ceremony locations, a groom getting ready across town from the bride, or simply want more coverage of candid moments throughout the day. I’ll tell you honestly whether I think your wedding needs one — some smaller, single-location weddings genuinely don’t — but it’s always available as an add-on if you’d like the extra coverage.

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