Frequently Asked questions
 

Wedding Day Questions

Experienced Black New Orleans wedding photographer offering All-inclusive affordable wedding photography and video packages. We shoot Elopements, Engagements and Bridal sessions as well.

Q: What do you capture and how much time do you suggest we set aside for wedding day photos?

1. Rings, Dress, shoes and other wedding details photos - 30 min. - A.M. - Bride's Suite

2. Bride getting ready photos, Groom getting ready photos, etc. - 30 min.- Late A.M. - Bride and Groom's Suite

3. Individual Bride/Groom Portraits and/or First Look - 30 min. - Afternoon - Suitable location

4. Ceremony Venue Detail - 10 min. - Afternoon - Venue

5. Reception Venue Detail - 10 min. - Afternoon - Venue

6. Wedding Group photos with Bride/Groom - 15 mins - Afternoon - Venue

7. Immediate Family Wedding Photos (Parents, Grandparents, Siblings) - 10 min. - Afternoon - Suitable Location

8. Wedding group photos (Friends, Extended Family and Select Guests) - 10 min. - Venue

9. Couples Wedding Portraits - 20 min - Venue Early evening/Dusk - Venue

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Including all dedicated events of the ceremony (bridal party procession, the kiss, exchanging rings, etc.) and reception (First dance, cutting of the cake, etc.) as well as photographer selected candid wedding photography (children dancing, joy amongst friends, bride and groom interaction, etc.).

Q: What happens if we go over the contracted amount of time?

A: I understand that not everything goes as planned during a wedding. I never pack up before the contracted time, and moreover, I'm not leaving on the dot when the contracted time is up. Instead, I will ask you at the end of your contracted time whether or not you would like to extend. If you would like me to stay, I will charge the rates specified in your contract rounded to the closest 30-minute increment.

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Engagement Sessions

Q: When can we expect to see our photos from our engagement session?

A: Post-production for engagement sessions is completed 4-6 weeks after the date of the shoot. If you require the images to be completed prior to 6-8 weeks after the date of the shoot, a rush process fee of $100.00 will be charged.

Q: When should we do our engagement session?

A: I encourage you to do your engagement session as soon as possible. The latest I suggest is at least 6-8 weeks prior to the wedding date due to the time necessary to post produce each image and complete your product order(s).

Q: How many images do you typically deliver from an engagement session? From a wedding?

I typically deliver anywhere from 30-50 images per 2-hour engagement shoot and for a wedding, I typically deliver 40-50 images per hour. Keep in mind these numbers may increase or decrease depending on the flow of the day and the number of events/activities needing to be captured.
 

Q: When and where can we view our engagement pictures?

Your engagement session images will be completed no more than 6 weeks after the date of the shoot. If you require the images to be completed prior to 6 weeks after the date of your shoot, a rush edit fee of $100.00 will be charged.

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Albums & Prints

Q: How long does it take to get my album?

As with my other products, production times vary. However, you can typically expect to receive your album 6-12 weeks after the event date. The process prior to placing the order varies in duration depending on how quickly I finish your layout and how many other events that may take up some time.

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Q: How many pages and images do we get in our wedding day album?

A: Albums sizes vary by package. My Photo album typically contains 15-35 pages and contain 50-150+ images. If you’d like to add more pages and images, each additional page can be added at additional cost and includes the design time/revisions.

Q: Can I add more pages and images to my album?

A: Each additional page can be added for additional cost and includes the design time/revisions.

Q: Do you provide framing services as well?

A: Yes! We provide framing services; however, we offer a limited choice of styles including vinyl, metal and canvas. The standard frame is a canvas printed frames. Other styles incur additional costs.

Q: How do I get started on my wedding album?

1. Album Type - We begin by you choosing the album size and type and selecting your preferred cover material and paper finish from the provided swatches.

2. Initial Design – You choose the images and the photographer chooses the layout. I will design the album and send you a link where you can review it.

3. Major Revision – When you receive your draft, please review this in detail with the understanding that this is my creative interpretation of the story of your wedding day. Any changes should be expressed immediately.

4. Minor Revision – After the initial changes are communicated, I will redesign the album and send a second draft. however, any layout changes may result in additional fees.

5. Send to Print – After these revisions are made, it is sent to editing and then to print.

Image Download and Legal Questions

Q: What size can we print our photos up to with our full resolution image download?

A: In most cases, you can print your photos up to 16×24 without any quality loss. If you’d like to print larger than 16×24, additional post-production will be required. 

Q: What rights do I have to the digital prints?

A: You have the right to share and download images whenever you want. However, you may not sell your images for profit, print or publish your images without the written consent of Chad Populis Photography.

Q: Do you provide the RAW files from my engagement session and/or wedding day?

A: Each of my packages comes with a full resolution image download. However, I typically do not provide RAW (unprocessed) files from our shoots because we believe in delivering a finished product. In fact, we’re often shooting with the end (post-produced) product in mind. However, on occasion, we may provide RAW images along with our post-produced JPEGs for an additional fee and restrictions.

Q: Do you provide the digital negatives after the shoot?

A: Yes, we do. All of my packages come with Full Resolution image download.

Q: What if I lose my images?

A: Image replacement is free the first year. There is a $100 replacement charge for additional downloads after the event has been archived after one year. I strongly suggest you make at least one copy of the download when you receive it from me.

Wedding Videography Questions

Q: What should I expect from my wedding videographer?

A: A wedding videographer typically captures the entire day from getting ready to the reception, usually starting with the groom and bride’s preparations, the ceremony, photo session, and reception. As well as candid videography, we also include creative storytelling services to our wedding cinematography packages such as interviews, additional videographers, and utilizing cinematic techniques and editing.

Q: How much does an average wedding videographer cost?

A: Our wedding videography costs can vary depending on the services offered, the hours of coverage, and the number of videographers required. On average, our wedding videography prices range between $1250 and $3,000.

Q: How long will it take for the wedding video to be delivered?

A: The timeframe for delivery of a cinematic wedding video can vary depending on the complexity of the project and the workload of the videographer. Generally, most wedding films take anywhere from 2-4 weeks to be edited and delivered.

Q: What do I need to prepare before the wedding day?

A: Before the wedding day, couples should provide the wedding filmmaker with a list of requested shots, music selections, and a detailed timeline of the day’s events so that the videographer can plan the day accordingly and meet the couple’s expectations.

Q: Is drone footage included in the wedding video?

A: We offer drone wedding video footage as a service add-on by request. Be sure to inquire before booking your wedding so your videographer can plan accordingly.