The 25 questions brides always ask a Derbyshire wedding photographer — answered honestly, including price, deliverables, packages, and the awkward questions.
Couples planning a Derbyshire wedding ask the same 25 questions of every photographer they interview. Here are the answers, written from the perspective of a Derbyshire wedding photographer who has been on both sides of the conversation. These are the questions, the honest answers, and the awkward bits.
Couple asking questions to a Derbyshire wedding photographer — Liva Paseka Photography
Price questions
(1) What do you charge? £2,000–£4,500 for a full day. (2) Do you have payment plans? Yes, 3 payments spread over 6 months. (3) What's the deposit? Usually 25%. (4) Do you charge for travel? No, within 30 miles of Derby. (5) Is VAT included? Yes, all our prices are VAT-inclusive. (6) Do you offer a discount if we book elopement + wedding together? Sometimes — ask. (7) Do you have a second photographer? Yes, £400–£600 extra.
Wedding photographer meeting with a couple — Liva Paseka Photography
Deliverable questions
(8) How many photos will we get? 400–700 for a full day. (9) When will we see them? 4-6 weeks. (10) Do we get printing rights? Yes, full printing rights. (11) Can we share on social media? Yes. (12) Will you keep the RAW files? No, but you can ask. (13) Do you offer albums? Yes, £400–1,200.
FAQ for Derbyshire wedding photography — Liva Paseka Photography
Process questions
(14) Have you shot at our venue? Check the list, but usually yes. (15) Can we meet before booking? Yes, free 30-minute call. (16) Do you do engagement shoots? Yes, £350–£600. (17) Will you visit the venue before? Yes, 1-2 weeks before for any venue we haven't shot at 3+ times. (18) How long do you stay? Any hours you book; we don't cut early.
Awkward questions
(19) What if you can't make the day? We have a network of 5+ local photographers we can call on — never been needed, but it exists. (20) Have you ever lost photos? Once, in 2014, on a memory card. We now use dual-slot cameras that write to two cards simultaneously. (21) Are you insured? Yes, £2M public liability. (22) Do you have a contract? Yes, with everything in it. (23) What if we're awkward in front of the camera? We direct everything — you will be guided the entire time. (24) Can we see a full gallery? Yes, always. (25) Do you ever offer free weddings? Yes, 1-2 per year for couples who couldn't otherwise afford it.
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