FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I am often asked questions regarding pricing, albums, photo delivery, and other wedding coverage details. I've compiled some of the questions I have received most from my clients. I hope you find these answers helpful! Please, don't hesitate to contact me with any questions I may not have answered here. I hope to hear from you soon!
+ Do you offer engagement sessions?
Yes we do! We offer a 60-90 Minute Complimentary Engagement Session in all of our photography packages. One piece of advice I always give my wedding couples is to definetly do an engagement session. There are a few reasons: it’s a great way to get to know your photographer before your big day, a way to get used to being in front of the camera and most importantly, can be a fun experience and lessen a lot of the anxiety for the wedding day. It also can provide the couple with some great images for their wedding Save the Date cards and images to use at your reception.
+ We want to book you, what is the next step?
Awesome! We would love to meet you and hear more about your wedding. The next step would be heading over to the Contact page to send me a message. We always respond as quick as we possibly can. If you decide to move forward with the RDP Team, we require a signed contract and a 30% NON-REFUNDABLE Retainer to reserve your date. It is best to book your wedding day 12-18 months in advance, especially for the popular months of April, May, September and October.
+ How soon after the wedding will our photos be ready?
While some months are busier than others, within 5-7 weeks from your wedding date. We will also be posting some previews and sneak peaks to our social media @ralphdepirophotos with some of our favorite images during that time. Once your gallery is complete, we will send you an email of the private online web gallery link.
+ When do we receive our Wedding Album?
The album design process begins with choosing the photos. Going through hundreds and hundres of photos could be really difficult. We like to give our couples two options. One, my team will choose the best images to tell a story for your perfect day. Two, you choose your favorites. We have our couples select all 100 images, choosing 10 photos per category provided to you. Once completed, we will send you an album proof via email of what the design looks like. All albums are custom designed by our awesome Graphic Designer (and one of our second photographers) Chris. Once they are chosen and submitted to us, the design process will begin. Now, something to keep in mind. You have 1 year activation to select your photos for your album from when the link is sent to you via email. If you do not select your photos within that 1 years time, the album is no longer available to be designed.
+ We are super shy and not great at taking pictures. Will that be a problem?
Absolutely not! We understand that you might not have experience being photographed, and we here to help. We tell all of our couples, BE YOURSELVES. Through our easy shooting style, we make sure that it is as natural as possible. Some people take a little longer to warm up, and in those cases I make sure that you feel comfortable and relaxed while we are shooting. We promise, we make it painless and fun, and it won't be nearly as bad as you think!
+ Do you also do video?
Yes we do! We offer Wedding Highlights as well as as a Video Documentary option, that is consiting of a 60+ Minute Film to show those "big moments" in its entirety! If you are interested in adding video to your photography package, when you fill out the Contact Form, please check off YES, that you are interested in Video! Then I will gladly send over package information.
+ How many of you will there be on our wedding day?
You will always have 2 photographers and 2 videographers on your wedding day. Sometimes we require a 3rd shooter depending on the wedding package you choose. One photographer will be with the bride while she is getting ready and the other will be with the groom while he is getting ready. They will both be with you until the end of the evening.
+ Do we get all of the photos you take on the wedding day?
No you do not, and you’ll be glad you didn’t! Here is why, we can take as many as 3,000 – 5,000 images on a wedding day (I know, its a lot lol!). We remove the ones that are maybe not so pleasing to the subject or ones that aren’t up to our standards. For example: The unusable-weird faces, eyes closed, Uncle Harry sneezing, etc. We take great care during this time and choose only the best from the day.
