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SER FOTOGRAFIADO,-A

No me gusta ser fotografiada… ¿un problema…?

Estoy en el mismo club, sé cómo se sientes. He descubierto cómo hacer que la gente se relaje y pose feliz para lograr sus mejores fotos, así que trato de ser una presencia amigable en su boda. Hay pequeños momentos de tu día en los que necesitaré su atención, pero la mayoría de las veces puede relajarse y disfrutar de su día sin preocuparte por tomarse una foto.

¿Cuánto tiempo me llevará el día del evento?

Ojalá no mucho. Hay 2 partes principales en el día en las que necesitaré su atención: las fotos formales del evento y las fotos personales como pareja. Con una buena organización, las tomas formales se realizarán en 20-30 minutos. Cuanto más tiempo tenga en su día para las dos tomas, más creativa puedo ser; si todo lo que tiene son 15 minutos, entonces eso será suficiente, pero si tiene 30-40 minutos, nos permitirá explorar el lugar y tomar incluso imágenes más increíbles.

¿Toma de fotos de grupos formales y espontáneas?

Se pregunta qué sucederá una vez que haga su reserva…, lo que puede esperar de mí:

• Me pondré en contacto con usted 1-3 meses antes del día de su boda, para acordar si lo desea una sesión previa.
• El término de pago de honorarios es 30 días antes de su gran día. Los álbumes se abonan después de la boda, incluso si se reservan antes.
• Mi objetivo es que disponga de sus fotos 4 a 6 semanas después de su boda. Pero antes le enviaré algunas vistas previas para compartir en Facebook y pueda llevarse su luna de miel.
• Nunca diré que no a sus sugerencias, le daré las mías propias si son en beneficio del proyecto.
• Si elige el paquete “AMOR” o “SOUL MATES”, realizaré tomas a la novia por 1 hora y 30 minutos, antes de partir a la ceremonia en la que permaneceré hasta justo después del primer baile.

Tengo una idea, ¿podemos hacerlo?

Animo siempre a las personas, a participar en el proceso, por lo que por supuesto, escucharé sus propuestas y ¿locas ideas?.

Sé exactamente lo que quiero, ¿está bien darle una lista de las fotos que quiero?

No trabajo de la mejor manera si tengo una lista o agenda predefinida. Esto no significa desentenderme de las cosas que le gustan o son importantes para usted, los fotógrafos somos artistas, si tengo una lista enorme que revisar, me privará de la inspiración personal que requiere un proyecto individual con sello personal.

Wedding Logistics

What if our wedding is far away, who will pay your expenses?

All travel & expenses are included within 100 km from Marbella, basically if it’s about an hours drive from Marbella then it’s included. If your wedding is further away additional mileage is charged at 1euro per km. Overnight accommodation the night before is required if you are more than a 3 hour drive from Marbella. For weddings abroad I ask for transfers and accommodation expenses.

How long will you stay with us on our wedding day?

The standard package includes a full days coverage, right up to just after the first dance. I normally start around an hour and a half before the bride departs for the ceremony. If you’d like to save a little money then I can go after the speeches are completed.

I’m having a small wedding, do you offer discounts?

Unfortunately not, I only shoot one wedding a day and do not offer part day rates or discounts.

What about food, do I have to feed you?

I will be with you all day, there will be no time for me to eat. Any hot vegetarian meal would be very much welcome, it will be the only meal I eat that day. Having it at the same time as you is ideal. During the wedding breakfast I am hard at work getting some previews ready for you, so don’t have time to nip out and get something.

How many photographers will there be?

Unless you have selected the second photographer option, the sole photographer will be me, Ana Maria Andreea Avram. I like to work alone, if I plan to bring an assistant with me I’ll check with you first.

Style & Substance

What is your style?

I’m not keen on fancy buzz words, but if I were asked to sum it in one word it would be relaxed. I want my pictures to be peoples memory of your special day not me, so for most of the time I take a bit of distance and just capture moments as they happen. I do love to create stunning portraits but this is reserved for the time we have together during the couple shots.

What is the Pre-Wedding Shoot and is it included?

Feeling comfortable on your wedding day is really important, if you are nervous in front of the camera then having a Pre-Shoot is the perfect way of us getting to know each other and taking some great images before your wedding day. You’ll feel more relaxed on your big day and the images will be even better. The Pre-Wedding shoot it is not included but you can book it for 250 Euros.

How many photographs will I get to see?

I often take many thousands of pictures at a wedding. Most weddings produce between 300 & 500 fantastic images. If a picture is good you will see it. An average album would include a selection you have made of about 100. You don’t get to see every picture I see, part of the creative process is the right selection of images that tell the story of the day.

Can I see every picture you take?

Short answer, No. The images you see will be carefully selected to tell the story of your day. The rest are stored for a short time after your wedding then removed from the storage facility.

Technical Stuff

What camera do you use?

I currently use a Canon 5D Mk III for my wedding photography, along with a set of top quality Canon lenses.

Do you have back up equipment?

Yes, I have a set of backups within easy reach. Just in case!

Do you use Photoshop?

Yes, sometimes I do. People generally look better than they think on their wedding day, so I find things like air brushing is not as common as you might think. All your pictures will be adjusted for style, color, crop and balance on my professional color balanced work station.

Will you Photoshop my..... ??

I have a simple 6 month rule, if something is going to be there in 6 months time then it stays in the picture. A zit for example would be edited out. Not happy with your nose, arms etc… then I won’t edit this unless you ask me to. Work like this attracts an additional fee. That fee will be detailed in your contract.

How big will my digital files be?

I will supply JPG images at the highest resolution I can. There may have been some cropping to get the imaging looking quite right, but you will have the biggest version of the image I can give you.

How are the images delivered to me?

Your images will arrive through the post on a USB stick or digital download. This will also contain web sized images for use online, your pre-shoot pictures (if we did them). You can also view the images online if you wish.

Your Wedding Pictures

When do I get my pictures?

I always aim to get your pictures to you as soon as I can, average turn around times are 6-12 week from your wedding day. I will give you some previews on the day itself so you can share some high lights straight away.

How do I get my pictures?

Your pictures will arrive through the post on a USB stick or digital download. It’s important that I have the correct address from you, or they might go to the wrong place.

Can I view my pictures online?

Yes, along with your USB stick there will a link you can share with friends and family. It’s also really handy to choose your wedding album pictures.

Can I make my own prints?

Yes, of course. I can’t guarantee the print quality if you don’t use me. All your images will be print ready, so if they come back all green then you need to talk to your lab not me.

Can I give pictures to my other wedding suppliers or magazines?

You can, but I prefer if you sent them to me. This is so I make sure they get suitable versions of the pictures. Your copyright license doesn’t cover this use so just give them my details and I will deal with them directly.

Why do I need a copyright license, the pictures are mine, right?

No, this is a popular misconception. As the person who took the pictures I will always own the copyright, I give you a license to use them. There are terms stated in the contract between us that state what the terms of that license are. The only major restriction on the license is you may not sell or use the pictures for a commercial purpose, and if used online they must carry my watermark.