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JOS Photographers
Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions...
Q: What is your style?
Our style is an exquisite blend of creative photojournalism, portrait, architectural, and fashion fine art that reflects the heart of the human spirit. We capture connections between people, showcase space, and illuminate exceptional details. We believe this style tells a story and stands the test of time. This experiential style is an investment and will be valued for the rest of your lives.
Q: What’s your shooting approach?
We invite people to fall in love all over again. We believe each shoot can be a profound experience. Setting this intention invites our clients to adventure into the true expression of who they are and beyond. We meditate about the creativity and potential connections between our subjects and bring ideas and charisma to each shoot.
Q: How long have you been shooting weddings and lifestyle photography?
Professional wedding and lifestyle photography has been our specialty since 2004. We limit the number of weddings we shoot each year to 20, to establish strong relationships with everyone we capture.
Q: Will you travel to my destination wedding?
Yes! We are versatile destination wedding photographers and are inspired by new places. Our national and international destination experiences include travel and lodging. Inquire with us for specifics on the Contact form on our website.
Q: Why is good photography more important than a lot of products?
Profound imagery reinforced by a meaningful experience with your photographer during your lifestyle shoot and wedding day is top priority over having more products which can be bought later.
Q: Do you do Skype consultations? What is your Skype name?
Yes. We prefer face to face communication. We want to develop a strong relationship. If Skype is the best option, we are happy to facilitate a discussion. Please contact us to setup a Skype session and obtain our Skype ID
Q: Why is a bridal consultant so important?
It’s paramount. Don't sacrifice your dreams trying to plan everything alone, or putting that weight on someone close. Instead of your engagement being a stressful time, make it an exciting period you will treasure by using an exceptional wedding planner. Make your experience joyous, beautiful and free. We have select wedding planners we strongly recommend. Inquire with us about their contact information.
Q: Can we talk to your past clients and get a feel for their experience with you?
Certainly. We are happy to provide you with a number of recent clients who are willing to share their experience with our team.
Q: Do you do both traditional and photojournalism?
While our style is predominantly editorial we respect our clients wishes and are happy to provide select traditional photos of family and friends.
However don’t be surprised to find out our traditional photos are much more natural and expressive than traditionally posed images.
Q: Are you a member of a professional photography organization?
Yes, we are good standing members with WPPI, pictage Community, Greener Photography, and regularly attend conferences every year to research the best products and learn from other professional photographers.
Q: What are your packages and how much do you charge?
Our photography experiences are customized based on your exact needs. Each experience includes an extraordinary adventure and a variety of elegant a la carte items. We use the finest products available and custom design everything. Inquire with us on our Contact page. Our studio manager will call you to discuss the vision of your wedding, setup a face to face consultation, and provide you with a custom proposal.
Q: On average how many images do you shoot? How many do we get?
We shoot thousands of photos, and edit them down to approximately 500-800 wedding images, and approximately 150-300 lifestyle images.
Q: Who are the associate photographers who work with you?
We have strong working relationships with some of the finest associate and principal photographers in the market from multiple locations. We are happy to provide you with their sample work and introduce you prior to your shoot.
Q: What is your editing process?
Editing involves four phases: shooting, selecting, stylizing, and fine art design. Shooting is the creative process of the original capture. Selecting involves narrowing down the large collection of images into the best collection of presentable images ( approximately 500-800 images ).
Stylizing is enhancing key images. The final stage of editing involves fine art design. "Fiine art” images involve an extensive touch-up process and can be prepared for a separate fee.
Q: What does the “stylized” collection of images mean?
These are the “best of the best” story telling images from our point of view. They are rich with emotion, well composed, illustrate creative light, depth and clarity. We stylize this select set of images using the most appropriate effects while keeping it real.
Q: What is involved in the fine art design process?
Fine art design is the extensive process of preparing special photos for fine art print. We believe it's eminent to give images depth, allow characters to shine and remain true to the story.
We “design” these images which means we give them artistic depth by healing blemishes, cropping, converting to b&w, sepia, or mono-tone, vignetting, softening, sharpening, texturizing, and more. This process requires a special artistic eye and demands extra time. Extra fees are involved for this level of artistry. The results are extraordinary all the while keeping it real.
Q: When will our photos be live on the gallery?
We take extra time to select and stylize your images with “excellence” as as our priority over immediacy. Our letter of agreement states 4-6 weeks following the shoot.
Q: Do we get a DVD?
In addition to your interactive website gallery, we include the high resolution images on a DVD 6 months following your event. Earlier arrangements can be made.
Q: How do you backup our wedding photos? Are you insured?
Immediately following every shoot we backup all original captures in 3 separate systems including the most advanced RAID 5 Drobo, Drobo Fs, off-site, and firesafe security.
We are insured with The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. recently celebrating 200 years in service. We are covered up to $1M liability per occurrence and $2M for each year.
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