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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY FAQ’s

Q: What is the process for booking Robin O’Neill to shoot our wedding?

A: Contact Robin or her assistant by email at robin@robinoneillphotography.com or info@robinoneillphotography.com, please include your wedding date and venue, if secured. Either Robin or her assistant will respond by email or phone. If possible, they will meet you either in person to get to know both of you and you can ask any questions you have. Once, you have decided to book Robin, a contract will be sent to you to be returned with a deposit.

Q: What is your wedding photography style?

Robin O’Neill Weddings has a photo-journalistic approach to wedding photography. We thrive on capturing intimate moments and candid exchanges. We enjoy working in beautiful outdoor environments for our couples sessions. We value the unique relationship and personalities of each couple we photograph.

Q: How far should we book in advance?

A: It is recommended to book between 6-12 months in advance or as soon as you have your date confirmed. If you are more of a last minute planner, please contact Robin as there may still be availability for your special day.

Q: Will you travel to a wedding?

Yes! Robin loves to travel and would be honored to shoot your wedding wherever the location. Let Robin know where you are looking to have your wedding and she will work with you to confirm all the details.

Q: Do you shoot video?

No. Robin O’Neill Weddings is a stills photography service.

Q: What equipment do you use?

Robin O’Neill Weddings uses professional Canon series bodies and lenses. In low-light or candle-lit indoor situations we use off-camera strobes.

Q: Do you offer engagement photo shoots?

Robin does do engagement sessions. They are a great chance to get to know one another and see what it’s like to be in front of the camera. The sessions are typically 1-2 hours and are valued at $650.

Q: Will Robin O’Neill be shooting the wedding?

Yes! Robin shoots all of her photography. Robin does shoot with a second professional photographer. This allows for multiple perspectives and more coverage of your special day. It also means there is a photographer with both the bride and the groom side during the getting ready time.

Q: How long do you shoot the wedding for?

Robin believes in telling the whole story and to do this the whole day needs to be captured from getting ready to reception. For this reason, she has a minimum booking time of eight hours for in-season weddings. Often couples would like more than eight hours coverage to tell the whole story. Robin is happy to be there for as long as you would like on your special day. Additional time is $450 per hour.

Q: Can you shoot for 3 hours for our wedding reception and then 5 hours for the wedding?

All photo sessions are quoted to be shoot in consecutive hours. It is not possible to break up the hours with breaks in-between.

Q: How many photos should we be expecting?

You can expect approximately 50 photos per hour of photography.

Q: How do we ensure we get all the images we want captured?

Robin captures the whole day as it unfolds. Her speciality is capturing the moments in between - the ones that are unplanned. If your heart is set on having certain photos, please let us know. It is best to think through your day and imagine the end result of images. Have a look at other weddings for ideas and really think about what means the most to you. It is best to write down and send a list of images to Robin before the wedding. Robin will do her best to ensure that she can capture all requested photos, however cannot guarantee any particular images.

Q: Will you photograph everyone?

Robin will do her best to capture as many guests as possible, but cannot guarantee to document every guest. Please identify any important people prior to or during the event.

Q: When will I receive my wedding photos?

Robin O’Neill’s guarantee is that you will receive your wedding photos within two weeks of the wedding date.

Q: How will I receive the photos?

You will be sent an email with a login to see all the photos online. Once you have reviewed them online, a USB key with all the print ready photos will be sent to you via mail.

Q: Do you offer albums?

Yes, custom albums can be created/ordered through Robin O’Neill Weddings.

Q: Who chooses the photographs in the album?

You do! Robin will work closely with you on the selects to ensure all the photos you would like can be included in the album.

Q: Will you post the photos online?

With your permission, your photos will be posted on Robin O’Neill wedding blog and/or on her wedding photography website.

Q: How much time should we schedule in the day for portfolio wedding photos?

Couple photos are a specialty for Robin. She scouts for locations prior to the wedding day to ensure you are in a beautiful environment that best reflects your couple. To ensure you have the time to capture these images, plan for a minimum of an hour.

Q: What is the pricing?

Please contact Robin O’Neill Weddings for more detailed pricing.