FAQ

BUSINESS

Do you meet with couples? When and where do we meet?  Meetings are generally scheduled in the evening during the week. Limited weekend appointments are made based on availability. The location is usually a bookstore or cafe that’s convenient for everyone. 

What if someone else is interested in our date? How do we secure our wedding date? All parties are notified when more than one couple is interested in the same date. The first couple gets prioity consideration, however, the only way to officially secure the date is with a deposit.  

When is the balance due? Do you have a payment plan?  The balance is broken into two payments. There is an initial retainer of 50% of the balance to hold the date and the final balance is due two weeks before the day of the wedding. Payment plans are available if necessary. 

What if we cancel? Can we get our deposit back?  If cancellation is more than 4 months before the wedding date you will receive a full refund. If cancellation is less than 4 months before the wedding date you will receive a prorated refund based on the date of cancellation.

WEDDING AND EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Will you be photographing my wedding or event? What is the role of the second photographer? Depending on the package you have chosen, Kyle Bergner or an associate photographer will photograph your wedding or event from start to finish. A second photographer will be provided for every wedding and for events with over 200 guests. The second photographers’s role is to photograph from a different perspective, to cover simultaneous events in two different locations and serve as a back up photographer for the day.  

How many images will you take of my wedding or event? Do we get all the images?  We take thousands of images at each wedding aand event. Most images are duplicates of the same moment so we may choose the best few. Depending on the number of hours of coverage you will receive approximately 100 images for each hour of coverage.  

How long do you need for the portrait session at the wedding?  A typical wedding portrait session requires at least one hour to complete in one location.  If you wish to have more creative images or travel to multiple locations then we recommend photographing portraits before the ceremony.  Including extended family and friends outside of parents and the bridal party will also require additional time. 

Do you charge overtime if the reception or event runs late?  No overtime charges will be incurred if the reception goes over by up to 20 minutes. Should this occur, you will be informed as overtime nears. If the coverage exceeds 20 minutes an hourly charge will apply.  

What do you and your photographers wear to the wedding or event?  All photographers wear business attire unless there is a special request based on religious necessity or party theme. This usually includes dress slacks, button down shirt or knit top and dress shoes.   

Do you have backup equipment?  Yes! All photographers carry full backup for their entire kit including camera bodies, lenses, flashes and memory cards.  

Do you mind if guests take photos? What about a videographer? Guests are welcome to take photos as long as they are respectful and do not interfere or disrupt our work. We work with videographers on a regular basis and contact them ahead of time so we may work together at your wedding or event.  

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Will you be photographing my portrait? Depending on your package, Kyle Bergner or an Associate will be photographing your session.

How many images will you take at my session? Do we get all the images? We take hundreds of images during your portraits session. On average you will receive 50-100 final images.

How long do you need for the portrait session? All portrait sessions with the exception of newborn sessions take one hour to complete. There is an additional charge if you would like an extended session or to travel to more than one location. Newborn sessions take between one and a half to two hours so we may accommodate the baby's schedule.

Where does the portrait session take place? Your portrait session may take place in the location of your choice within the photographer's service area. Popular locations include the home, parks, historic districts and tourist attractions. 

Do you mind if a friend or family member takes photographs while you work? We do not allow others to photograph during portrait sessions.

ONLINE VIEWING
How long before I can view my images online? How do I access the site? I post a sneak peek of 10-20 images on my blog 2-3 days after your wedding, session or event. Portrait and Event galleries are available for viewing within 2 weeks. Because of the high volume of images, wedding galleries are available 4 weeks after your wedding date. Upon completion, you will receive an e-mail with a link to your event. 

How long will the images be online? Your images will be online for 10 years after the gallery is posted. 

DIGITAL NEGATIVES

How will I receive my digital negatives? Your final images will be delivered to you via your online gallery. You may download high resolution files directly from the gallery in one batch or individually. Only clients have access to this feature. All guests have viewing privledges only. 

What type of images are on the gallery? The gallery contains high resolution JPEG images that may be printed as large as 16X20.
ALBUMS

How do I choose the images I want for my album? How will you know what I have chosen? We can choose the images for you to get you started or you can create a folder in the online gallery. Select the images for your album and place them in the folder. 

What if I want more images than the recommended amount for my album? Depending on the amount we will try to design them into your existing album however more pages may need to be purchased.

How long before I can review the pages for my digital album? How will I view them? Once the images are chosen the album will be designed in 3 weeks.  The pages will then be posted online and an e-mail will be sent containing a link, user name and password for viewing and approval.  

What if I don’t like something about the pages? You can make as many changes as you need to the design. 

When will I receive my completed album? Once the pages have been approved the completed album will be ready for shipment in 4 weeks.

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