"WE THINK MOMENTS SHOULDN'T JUST BE CAPTURED, THEY SHOULD BE HANDCRAFTED.
AND WHILE WE'RE NOT GREAT WITH WORDS, WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF IMAGES TO TELL OUR STORY, AND IF YOU'D LIKE, THEY CAN TELL YOURS TOO."
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“WE BELIEVE IT'S THE SPONTANEOUS DECISIONS IN LIFE
THAT LEAD TO THE MOST EPIC ADVENTURES, WILL YOU JOIN US?”
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Do we get high resolution photos?
Absolutely we love for our clients to share and enjoy
their images. You will also receive a printing release
allowing you to have prints made wherever and
whenever you like.
How long until we see our photos?
Each image is carefully reviewed and selected to be
edited. From there we will fully edit all images before
uploading to your gallery. Since we do not bulk process
any images from your day this does become a
time consuming process which can typically take anywhere from 45-90 days.
HOW DO WE VIEW OUR IMAGES?
WE USE PASS WHICH IS A SECURE ONLINE DIGITAL DELIVERY
SYSTEM THAT IS COMPLETELY INTEGRATED WITH SOCIAL
MEDIA. FROM YOUR PASS GALLERIES YOU CAN SHARE TO
FACEBOOK/TWITTER DOWNLOAD ALL THE HIGH RESOLUTION
FILES ON YOUR COMPUTER AND VIEW THEM FROM ANY
DEVICE WITH AN INTERNET CONNECTION ANY TIME 24-7. WE
ALSO OFFER A FULL ASSORTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL PRINT PRODUCTS
AVAILABLE RIGHT FROM WITHIN YOUR GALLERY.
DO WE HAVE TO ORDER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF PRINTS FROM
YOU?
NO. WE DO OFFER A FULL ARRAY OF AFFORDABLE PROFESSIONAL
PRINT PRODUCTS TO YOU FROM WITHIN YOUR GALLERY IF YOU
CHOOSE. YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE A PRINT RELEASE GIVING YOU
THE ABILITY TO PRINT AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE FROM WHEREVER
YOU LIKE; WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND MPIX.COM THEY HAVE A
NEAR PROFESSIONAL GRADE PRODUCT AND GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE.
What kind of Equipment do you use?
We use Nikon Professional gear. We have a variety of
high quality lenses and camera bodies that we bring
with us to every wedding. We also continue investing in
high end equipment to give our clients the best image
quality available.
Do you travel for weddings?
We love to travel it’s one of our favorite things to do. We
are available for travel worldwide; in addition there are a
few locations around the globe we would be thrilled to
shoot a wedding at so if you are getting married at an
awesome destination don’t hesitate to ask.
How do I book?
We love to meet with our couples in person when possible.
If you feel like we are a good fit please just drop
us an email and we can take it from there. If you’re out
of state/country we love to Skype and from there we
can send over a digital contract and retainer invoice.
How many photographs do you take?
We take as many as necessary to document your day
to the fullest. We bring an ample supply of memory
cards. After your wedding we will sort and organize
the best of the best that truly showcase the beauty of
your wedding day.
Do you have a second photographer?
Since we are a husband and wife team you will be
receiving two lead photographers on your wedding
day. Occasionally we will bring on an assistant or an
additional photographer who is looking to gain learning
experience.
Do we need to include you on the guest list?
We do not require our couples to reserve a place for us
however it is appreciated. However we do not typically
sit down to enjoy dinner there are a few things we use
that time for to regroup before the rest of the reception.
We stay close by to ensure we don’t miss anything but do
not take photos of you and the guest while eating.
engagement sessions
An engagement session with The Photography Smiths provides us an excellent time to get to know one another. For you to see how we operate and what to expect and for us to learn what you do and don't like allowing you to become comfortable in front of our cameras on your wedding day.
Engagement sessions will last between 1-2 hours and can include a variety of outfits. We love to the process
of finding out what you like and the type of look you prefer. It's great to find a location that means something to you but if you're stumped we can guide you into just the right location and outfits to create images that define you as a couple. All sessions will include the high resolution digital images.
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$7800
•up to 10hrs of coverage with lead photographers Mikey and Samantha
• heirloom Image box of our favorites as 4x6 prints
• digital high resolution files
• Complimentary Engagement Session
$9500
•10hrs of coverage with lead photographers Mikey and Samantha
• Complementary Engagement session with custom guestbook
• heirloom Image box of our favorites as 4x6 prints
• digital high resolution files
• $500 Album Credit and size upgrade
$6500
• up to 8hrs of coverage with lead photographers Mikey and Samantha
• digital high resolution files
• Complimentary Engagement Session
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Editing
Each and every image that is created by The Photography Smiths is hand edited we personally look and touch each image before it goes out the door. Each scene is unique to the way we shot it and we take pride in ensuring that it comes out perfectly. As Nikon Professionals we use only the highest quality Nikon products available. Years of training have allowed us to be able to master the way a camera performs allowing us to capture images in camera consistent with our vision. This allows us the ability to create a look that’s clean and colorful. We don’t use a variety of actions or follow popular editing trends
Your Details
We know you put a lot of time and energy into planning your wedding. Picking flowers, colors, food, centerpieces,
and the list goes on. We know this day will be the most planned and photographed day of your
life something you have dreamed about for years. In the end the flowers die the music is turned off guest
leave and all that remains will be the photographs created. It’s our job to preserve those details so you can
cherish them forever.
posing
We know it's never easy to just stand there having 2 photographers buzz around you telling you to just act
natural as we fire off multiple shots per second. Instead Samantha will sculpt a scene; we find the best lighting
and a dramatic spot to place you to serve as the backdrop from there you will be placed into poses and prompted
allowing us to capture emotions and reactions showing your true connection and love.
Natural Light
We consider ourselves seekers of light. We love natural light;
learning how to use natural light to create amazing images requires a lot of practice and camera manipulation once mastered you have the ability to create unique works of art. There is always a great light source and we have the knowledge and know how to find and use it.
studio lighting
At those times when natural light is not the best option available to create amazing images we are well trained on studio lighting techniques. It will not matter what Mother Nature has in store for you on your wedding day we will be ready to use every means necessary to create amazing
images with you.
Tip: We love when we can sneak our couples out of the reception around sunset and create amazing images. So when planning your wedding if that is something you would be interested in having please allow us about 15
minutes around sunset.
What's next?
Like what you have seen so far? If so we love to meet our couples in person.
For those who are out of state we can schedule a phone or Skype meeting. We find these meetings to be a great opportunity to get to know one another better and answer and questions you may have.
Ready to reserve your wedding date? All we will need is a signed contract and retainer. The retainer is used to secure your date it is $1000.00 and is subtracted from the total which is due one month before your wedding date. We accept cash, check, and major credit cards. Once you know you are certain you would LOVE to have The Photography Smiths document your day we encourage you to act fast as its common we receive multiple inquires on popular dates.
How to get a hold of Us?
Phone: (540)207-5400
Email:hello@thephotographysmiths.com
Facebook : facebook.com/ThePhotographySmiths
Blog: http://blog.thephotographysmiths.com
Website: http://www.thephotographysmiths.com
hello@thephotographysmiths.com
5404 Heritage Hills Circle
Fredericskburg VA 22407
