Commonly asked questions are answered here but Chris will be more than happy to discuss any queries you may have in relation to your wedding photography or engagement portrait. Simply fill in the contact form and we will be in touch. Alternatively you can pick up the phone, send an email or arrange an appointment in the studio.
Every wedding is different so we like to work without restrictions. We don’t promise a minimum number of photos taken, and we don’t limit a maximum. Just as an indication, a full day coverage usually includes 500+ images.
There are also several factors that contribute to how many images are taken, such as coverage option booked, time allocated for photography, willingness and availability of subjects on the day, the package chosen, the weather, and the number of requested groups on the ‘must have’ list!
The highlighted reasons are the two biggest factors in how many photos you will have to choose from.
When you book with us, you are booking Chris Hill as your photographer. All the images on this website and any albums you are shown will have been taken by Chris. This ensures you are seeing the samples of the actual photographer attending your wedding, and not seeing the best work but getting a less experienced operator on the day. Chris prefers to work as sole photographer so he knows exactly what has, and has not, been captured, rather than assuming a 2nd shooter has covered something that they may actually have missed! Chris occasionally has an assistant, but not usually a 2nd photographer.
A second photographer can be arranged subject to his availability. He is a wedding photographer in his own right (rather than the photographers wife/husband with a camera, which is often the case) and his fees will be charged accordingly.
By the time we got to 500+ weddings several years ago, we stopped counting! Chris has been a professional wedding photographer since 1988. The true figure is probably approaching four figures.
Coverage up to 2 hours may be booked for small, mid-week weddings.
Weekend weddings can be booked from as little as 3 hours coverage.
Any image may be printed in Colour, Black & White or Sepia – at no extra cost. You can decide once you have seen the previews.
After returning from honeymoon, you are invited to view your wedding as a slideshow in the studio. After the slideshow, we can answer any questions you might have. Virtually all wedding bookings include images in digital format and these will be available on to collect on USB at the same time. Non local couples will be able to download their images after approximately 2 weeks.
The password protected online gallery will become ‘live’ at the same time.
An online gallery via the Client Area of this website is included in all packages. A password is required to access your gallery. We also have Blog and Facebook pages where a few of your images may be posted unless you have requested (in writing) for your wedding photos not to be displayed. These areas are available for public viewing without a password.
The Storybook package, and digital packages include all images on USB or digital download. The USB may be purchased as an option with the Build Yor Own package.
Most wedding albums can have from 20 pages (10 double-page spreads) up to 60 pages (30 double-page spreads).
Digital re-touching of minor spots or non-permanent skin blemishes may be carried out free of charge at our discretion.
Digital manipulation of images, such as removing tattoos, or colouring flowers on a Black and White image, will incur a labour charge depending on the complexity of the work required. Each image will be assessed individually, and quoted for accordingly. The manipulation cost is a one-off fee per image; additional copies may be purchased at normal reprint prices. Whilst we aim to please, we reserve the right to decline manipulation orders.
The Storybook package includes coverage from bridal preparations to first dance as standard. On other packages, there are options to continue coverage until the end of the speeches or extend further until the first dance.
Weddings are covered nationwide with travelling and accommodation costs added where applicable. However, the majority of weddings covered are within a 30-mile radius of the studio and travelling costs are included within this area. Due to the impractical nature of travelling on public transport with valuable equipment, London and other inner city weddings will be subject to congestion charges, parking fees and taxi fares where applicable.
If coverage is continuing beyond the start of the wedding breakfast, refreshment is always appreciated when provided, but certainly not considered ‘expected’.
There are many additional extras available on the “Just Married” price list that is provided when you collect your previews. Items include: DVD/USB slideshow, parent albums, coffee table books, mini pocket books, framed prints, multi image frames, canvas wraps, acrylic wall portraits, thank you cards, calendars, double and triple portfolios. Other products may be sourced on request.
Chris always dresses formally, usually shirt, tie & waistcoat.
Not actually frequently asked, but initially some awkwardness can be sensed occasionally so just thought it should be in the FAQs!
Christopher is the name of the company and the name his mother gave him, but Chris prefers to be called just that… Chris.
A £250 booking fee is required to confirm your booking in the diary. This will be deducted from your overall package price.
50% of the outstanding balance is required 4 months before the wedding.
The final balance is payable at the pre-wedding meeting, not less than 14 days prior to the wedding.
Preferred methods of payment are bank transfer or DEBIT card.
Cash and most major credit and debit cards are accepted. We regret we do not accept cheques or American Express.
