Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ]

GENERAL

DO YOU DELIVER EVERY IMAGE YOU SHOOT?

No, we do not. We eliminate duplicate images, test shots, missed focused shots, shots with bad expressions and other images that may dilute the overall product delivery. For example, because we shoot with low apertures, sometimes we take a few extra shots to make sure we have the perfect focus. We don’t expect you to have the expertise or the time to zoom into each image to select the one with the sharpest focus, so we spend hours doing that on our end. In another example, candid laughs and emotional tears are some of the best images from the day. Unfortunately, they can also yield some unflattering facial expressions. We might snap a few extras of any of these moments to make sure we have a great shot with the ideal expression for the moment. With our expertise of processing millions of images each year, we may eliminate ones that we feel are duplicates and only deliver the best one.

DOES YOUR STUDIO PROVIDE VIDEOGRAPHY SERVICES?

Yes. To see examples of our videography services, click here

HAVE YOU SHOT AT MY VENUE BEFORE?

We have shot at hundreds of venues, so there is a good chance that we have. However, if we have not, we will get to the venue early on the day of and be sure to perform a thorough walk-through to scout out the best photography locations. We also do extensive online research prior to your big day!

DO YOU DO DESTINATION WEDDINGS? WHAT ADDITIONAL FEES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH DESTINATION WEDDINGS?

While Sid Photography is based out of DFW Texas , we serve clients all around the world. Our destination wedding photography packages include the cost of travel and reasonable accommodations.

WHICH PHOTOGRAPHER WILL BE SHOOTING MY WEDDING?

Typically, the photographer you meet with will be the photographer for your engagement session and wedding. You may request to meet with a specific photographer; otherwise, we’ll make the decision based on personality, availability, language abilities, and your referral. For example, if Sid shot the wedding of your friend who referred you to us, he would likely be the one meeting with you; or if you needed a Indian speaker, Sid would likely meet with you.

DO YOU PROVIDE PARTIAL DAY COVERAGE?

We typically do not provide partial day coverage on weekends. On weekends, we only accept clients that require at least 6 hours of coverage or have a budget of $2,500.00 and above.

DOES YOUR STUDIO DO HEADSHOTS, INDIVIDUAL PORTRAITS, FAMILY PORTRAITS, NEWBORN SHOOTS, COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, OR OTHER TYPES OF PHOTOGRAPHY?

Yes, we have experience in many fields of photography. Feel free to contact us.

DO YOU SHOOT QUINCEANERAS, DEBUTANTS, BAR/BAT MITZVAHS, OR CORPORATE EVENTS?

Yes. These are all considered ‘event photography.’ We have chosen to focus and excel at wedding and event photography, and we would love to cover your celebration.

STYLE AND QUALITY

WHAT IS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?

Sid Photography team is acclaimed for developing a unique style of wedding photography that is Modern, Glamorous and influenced by fashion photography. We love using creative lighting, stylish perspectives, angles, compositions and artistic post-production refining to bring out our clients personalities and beauty while telling their wedding story. We pride ourselves on not just being photographers, but rather artists creating unique and expressive imagery.

MY VENUE IS VERY DARK. HOW DOES YOUR STUDIO HANDLE THESE SITUATIONS AND CAN I SEE SAMPLES?

We have shot in the darkest of dark chapels and reception halls so no need to worry! If the situation allows, we will set up additional lighting to ensure we get focused pictures. Some chapels do not allow for flash photography; and for that reason, we shoot on camera’s with superb low-light performance and lenses with low apertures (check out our Toolkit here).

IS THERE A STYLE OR QUALITY DIFFERENCE AMONG THE PHOTOGRAPHERS?

No. We take every measure to ensure consistent style and quality among our photographers. We have developed the unique style you see in our work over the years. Each shoot is reviewed to ensure our quality and style are consistent. All mistakes, no matter how minor, are scrutinized by the team. We trust that the quality and style of photography you receive will be consistent. However, we do tailor our shooting style and techniques to our client requests. For example, some clients may prefer a light and airy look while others may prefer dramatic lighting and shadows.

CAN I SEE A FULL EVENT FROM START TO FINISH?

Please contact us and request samples

POST PRODUCTION

DO YOU TOUCH UP ALL THE IMAGES IN OUR IMAGE DOWNLOAD?

Yes we do. Every image we deliver is post produced with our unique signature style of post-production. This involves color correction, exposure adjustment, selective black and white processing, clarity adjustments, tone-mapping, and other corrections. Many photographers will not post produce any images, or will only post produce “select” images from your wedding. This means that you may have pictures that are too dark, have strange skin tones or other common photography flaws.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY “TOUCHING UP” THE PHOTOS?

“Touching up” in our studio is the same as our signature (standard) post-production. See the question below for clarification.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ADVANCED AND CUSTOM; AND WHY ARE THERE ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR A CUSTOM RETOUCH?

Advanced post-production includes touch-ups such as removal of blemishes, removal of bags under eyes, removal of fly-away hairs, etc. On the other hand, custom post production is anything that requires extensive, custom work in Photoshop such as removing entire objects from the scene, changing the size and shape of body parts or other objects in the scene, adding objects to a scene and other custom work. We charge hourly for the custom post-production as the time required ranges depending on the complexity of the project. Please contact us for a quote for custom post-production.

WEDDING DAY

HOW MANY HOURS DO YOU SUGGEST WE SET ASIDE FOR WEDDING DAY PHOTOS?

Take a look at our Ideal Wedding Photography Timeline to see a detailed breakdown of how much time you would need to have set aside for your wedding photos.

I HAVE DOWNTIME BETWEEN EVENTS ON MY WEDDING DAY. WILL I BE CHARGED FOR THAT DOWNTIME?

For a variety of reasons, we have to charge for the time in between events. The fact is, we’re never truly resting during the day, whether we’re backing up images, setting up for the second venue, traveling to the second location, taking venue shots, or making up for lost photo time because of unforeseen wedding day delays. In many cases, we use that “downtime” to take you and your significant other out for a photo session or more family portraits.

WHAT HAPPENS IF WE GO OVER THE CONTRACTED AMOUNT OF TIME?

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

WHY DO WE NEED TO CHARGE FOR ADDITIONAL COVERAGE?

We’ve dedicated the entire day to your wedding, so we won’t be racing off to catch other plans that evening. However, we need to charge for additional coverage primarily because there are costs of having the team stay for additional hours. The shooters and lighting assistants all require additional compensation. Furthermore, the additional photos taken will need to be post-produced which adds to our overall costs.

ENGAGEMENT SESSION

WHEN CAN WE EXPECT TO SEE OUR PHOTOS FROM OUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION?

Post-production for engagement sessions are completed 6-8 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 will be charged.

WHEN SHOULD WE DO OUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION?

We encourage you to do your engagement session as soon as possible. The latest we suggest is at least 10-12 weeks prior to the wedding date due to the time necessary to post produce each image and complete your product order(s). See the engagement session post-production delivery time and engagement session product delivery time FAQ’s for more details.

CAN WE SCHEDULE OUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION FOR THE WEEKEND?

Because most weddings occur on weekends, we typically do not shoot engagement sessions on weekends. If you can only do your engagement session on a weekend, we can tentatively schedule your engagement session on a weekend, however, if a wedding is scheduled for that weekend, later on, we will have to reschedule your engagement session. There will also be an additional charge for weekend engagement sessions because the few weekends we have free, we spend with our families. We also like to shoot on weekdays because locations are typically less crowded.

HOW MANY IMAGES DO YOU TYPICALLY DELIVER FROM AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION? FROM A WEDDING?

We typically deliver anywhere from 50-70 images per 3-hour engagement shoot and for a wedding, we typically deliver 60-80 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.

I’D LIKE YOU TO PHOTOSHOP OUR NAME AND DATE INTO THE SAVE-THE-DATES, IS THAT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE PRICING?

Custom save-the-date images are priced at $150 per image and can be added on to any package through our website.

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