FAQ Michal J. Wedding Photography - Toronto - GTA
I have compiled a list of frequently asked questions for your convenience. If you have other questions, feel free to email me on the Contact page.
Do I need to make a deposit?
Yes we require a 10/30% deposit and a signed agreement to reserve your day. Without this we won't block the date for you. Even if we agreed on all details the date will be blocked only once the deposit is received.
How much time will you need for the shooting during the wedding day?
1-To capture de decoration, dresses, locations details it will need 1 to 2h depending on the size of the location and travel time in between.
2- To capture you getting ready at least 60/90 minutes per person (don't forget to include travel time if the groom is at a different location that then bride).
3- Then for the couple shoot we will need you guys for 30 to 120 minutes. All depends on location, planning etc. But a least a 30 minutes session just the 3 of us is necessary. Generally, before or after the religious ceremony.
PS: most important is to do it before the big party/dinner/drinking starts. I want you fresh and awake for me to create beautiful shoots :)
We can add to this another 20 to 60 minutes exclusively for you and your bride/groom maids.
4- For the group photos (with family, friends, all guests) we will need from 20 to 60 minutes depending on how many guests.
5- Right before sunset let's have at least 20 minutes together outside. At this time light, skin tones, and the sky will be perfect for some captures of your couple.
6- (Optional) At night outside to get some silhouette if the locations allows for some nice a creative photographies.
Why should I hire a second photographer or videographer in your team?
The answer is very simple. My job is to focus mostly on you guys, the bride and groom. I will put a hard work into capturing your joy, smiles, tears and beauty.
If you hire a second shooter under my supervision, I will make him focus little bit more on the guests. Capturing the parent’s emotions, the bridesmaids and groom maids cute and fun moments with you during the preparations or receptions etc etc.
Of course I will be capturing both (the couple and guests) but as I said earlier I will focus on you.
Hiring a 2nd shooter especially works great for the video as he can get a different angles of you at the key moments and then focus on guest’s emotions.
Example of captures done by the 2nd shooter:
– groom’s expression when the bride walks down the aisle
– backup shot of the first kiss in case guest interrupts our line of sight
– the side shots of the vows as well as from the middle of the aisle
– capturing the guest reaction shots to speeches and candid guest photos
What if I don’t like one scene in the full video you created for us?
No worries, there is 1 simple revision possible which means if there is a scene you don’t like because let say a guest looks too drunk or any other reason I will try to replace it by finding something else that is fitting the cut and music.
Also the text / title can be changed free of charge.
What about a complex revision?
For complex revision such as doing a second editing with a different song or a second (shorter or longer edit) this will be charged on hourly rates.
Any recommendation to look beautiful on the photos !
Yes ! First of all the few days before sleep well and a lot. Take time to relax so you look great on your pics and can really enjoy your day.
When it comes to skin make sure to drink lot of water the weeks before, cut the sugar, increase the green veggies intake. This will give you a better skin :)
Can I bring my pet for the portrait couple shoot ?
Of course ! I love animals ! This will be fun and create amazing photos ! :)
Do you offer destination shootings anywhere in the world (engagement, wedding or honeymoon)?
Yes absolutely !! I am someone very adventurous and my background is landscape photography so I would be happy to climb any mountain or swim thru any river to get this epic shot of you in the nature! For that service, kindly send me an email or give me a call to talk about your project.
How do you charge for destination shootings?
The travel fee is a way to compensate for my time away from the office and home. A local wedding is a 1 day event, where as a destination wedding is usually 2 to 5 days including travel. For destinations by planes, I need to arrive at least 1 day, sometimes 2 (if remote location) before the wedding. I have time to scout around, get familiar with the area and provide top service.
For that service I charge my normal shooting fees + my travel fees:
-Anywhere in GTA = $0.20 / KM
-Anywhere in South Ontario / South Quebec = $0.30 / KM (+ accommodation if the drive is more than 5 hours away from Toronto)
-Anywhere in the world = flight + accommodation + car rental + petrol fees
What about dream/luxury destinations such as Hawaii or Bahamas?
In that case I would offer a big discount on the shooting itself as those are dream destinations. However, travel fees from above are applied.
Do you have a second photographer?
Yes, my second photographer is my wife Samantha and we shoot a lot together. I also have a full team of different artists working for me (photographers, videographers, same day editors).
Do you deliver the RAW images?
No never, ever ! :) A RAW imagine is a half product. And the only person that should work on it is the artist photographer in this case myself :) If you really insist on having them their will be an extra fee to the package.
How many images do you typically deliver from an engagement session? From a wedding?
I typically deliver anywhere from 60 to 90 fully edited images per 3 hour engagement shoot and for a full day wedding photoshoot, I will deliver 500 to 1000 pictures depending on the package and wedding duration.
Do you deliver every image you shoot?
No, I do not. I eliminate duplicate images, test shots, missed focused shots, shots with bad expressions and other images that may dilute the overall final product delivery. I don’t expect you to have the expertise or the time to zoom and check into every photo to select the one with the sharpest focus. I spend hours doing that for you.
Do you provide videography services?
Yes, I specialise in cinematic looking wedding videos.
Do you provide same day edit videography?
Yes, we do.
Yes we require a 10/30% deposit and a signed agreement to reserve your day. Without this we won't block the date for you. Even if we agreed on all details the date will be blocked only once the deposit is received.
How much time will you need for the shooting during the wedding day?
1-To capture de decoration, dresses, locations details it will need 1 to 2h depending on the size of the location and travel time in between.
2- To capture you getting ready at least 60/90 minutes per person (don't forget to include travel time if the groom is at a different location that then bride).
3- Then for the couple shoot we will need you guys for 30 to 120 minutes. All depends on location, planning etc. But a least a 30 minutes session just the 3 of us is necessary. Generally, before or after the religious ceremony.
PS: most important is to do it before the big party/dinner/drinking starts. I want you fresh and awake for me to create beautiful shoots :)
We can add to this another 20 to 60 minutes exclusively for you and your bride/groom maids.
4- For the group photos (with family, friends, all guests) we will need from 20 to 60 minutes depending on how many guests.
5- Right before sunset let's have at least 20 minutes together outside. At this time light, skin tones, and the sky will be perfect for some captures of your couple.
6- (Optional) At night outside to get some silhouette if the locations allows for some nice a creative photographies.
Why should I hire a second photographer or videographer in your team?
The answer is very simple. My job is to focus mostly on you guys, the bride and groom. I will put a hard work into capturing your joy, smiles, tears and beauty.
If you hire a second shooter under my supervision, I will make him focus little bit more on the guests. Capturing the parent’s emotions, the bridesmaids and groom maids cute and fun moments with you during the preparations or receptions etc etc.
Of course I will be capturing both (the couple and guests) but as I said earlier I will focus on you.
Hiring a 2nd shooter especially works great for the video as he can get a different angles of you at the key moments and then focus on guest’s emotions.
Example of captures done by the 2nd shooter:
– groom’s expression when the bride walks down the aisle
– backup shot of the first kiss in case guest interrupts our line of sight
– the side shots of the vows as well as from the middle of the aisle
– capturing the guest reaction shots to speeches and candid guest photos
What if I don’t like one scene in the full video you created for us?
No worries, there is 1 simple revision possible which means if there is a scene you don’t like because let say a guest looks too drunk or any other reason I will try to replace it by finding something else that is fitting the cut and music.
Also the text / title can be changed free of charge.
What about a complex revision?
For complex revision such as doing a second editing with a different song or a second (shorter or longer edit) this will be charged on hourly rates.
Any recommendation to look beautiful on the photos !
Yes ! First of all the few days before sleep well and a lot. Take time to relax so you look great on your pics and can really enjoy your day.
When it comes to skin make sure to drink lot of water the weeks before, cut the sugar, increase the green veggies intake. This will give you a better skin :)
Can I bring my pet for the portrait couple shoot ?
Of course ! I love animals ! This will be fun and create amazing photos ! :)
Do you offer destination shootings anywhere in the world (engagement, wedding or honeymoon)?
Yes absolutely !! I am someone very adventurous and my background is landscape photography so I would be happy to climb any mountain or swim thru any river to get this epic shot of you in the nature! For that service, kindly send me an email or give me a call to talk about your project.
How do you charge for destination shootings?
The travel fee is a way to compensate for my time away from the office and home. A local wedding is a 1 day event, where as a destination wedding is usually 2 to 5 days including travel. For destinations by planes, I need to arrive at least 1 day, sometimes 2 (if remote location) before the wedding. I have time to scout around, get familiar with the area and provide top service.
For that service I charge my normal shooting fees + my travel fees:
-Anywhere in GTA = $0.20 / KM
-Anywhere in South Ontario / South Quebec = $0.30 / KM (+ accommodation if the drive is more than 5 hours away from Toronto)
-Anywhere in the world = flight + accommodation + car rental + petrol fees
What about dream/luxury destinations such as Hawaii or Bahamas?
In that case I would offer a big discount on the shooting itself as those are dream destinations. However, travel fees from above are applied.
Do you have a second photographer?
Yes, my second photographer is my wife Samantha and we shoot a lot together. I also have a full team of different artists working for me (photographers, videographers, same day editors).
Do you deliver the RAW images?
No never, ever ! :) A RAW imagine is a half product. And the only person that should work on it is the artist photographer in this case myself :) If you really insist on having them their will be an extra fee to the package.
How many images do you typically deliver from an engagement session? From a wedding?
I typically deliver anywhere from 60 to 90 fully edited images per 3 hour engagement shoot and for a full day wedding photoshoot, I will deliver 500 to 1000 pictures depending on the package and wedding duration.
Do you deliver every image you shoot?
No, I do not. I eliminate duplicate images, test shots, missed focused shots, shots with bad expressions and other images that may dilute the overall final product delivery. I don’t expect you to have the expertise or the time to zoom and check into every photo to select the one with the sharpest focus. I spend hours doing that for you.
Do you provide videography services?
Yes, I specialise in cinematic looking wedding videos.
Do you provide same day edit videography?
Yes, we do.