Wedding Information - Sopris
Studios
Wedding photography is much more than just another one of the many services associated with your wedding, it becomes an important, integral part of your wedding memories. The photographic story of this important day is really what you will have long after the flowers have faded, long after you have celebrated your first anniversary and the cake topper is history, you will have beautiful, wonderful memories of your wedding day to view, right at your finger tips. By choosing to incorporate one of our elegant wedding albums, these memories will remain vivid and archived for future generations. Serious dedication and dependability is what you can expect from Sopris Studios. I strive to provide a fresh, sensitive approach to photography and also to the business side of photography so that you realize maximum value and high quality.
Frequently
Asked Questions and Wedding Photography Information
Very personalized, full wedding day coverage. Coverage options are linked to
our various pricing and packages. I am very liberal with time frames and open
to creating customized packages specifically to match your schedule on your
wedding day. I arrive on site well ahead of scheduled times just to make sure
that ample time is available for the optimal placement and set up of equipment.
I utilize an assistant at most weddings. Once set up and the shooting of the
formal portraits begins my assistant maintains the flow by having the subjects
ready for the various groupings and is quick with any last minute hair or make
up retouching. Our packages are structured to allow ample time for posed formal
shots before your actual wedding service, coverage during the service, finalize
remaining posed portraits, and complete reception coverage, highlighting all of
the special moments and capturing even the small details of flowers, food and
decorations.
My goal is to
make you feel comfortable about our presence with cameras and lighting
equipment. Many couples are not fully at ease and confidant while being
photographed. Our style and manner will naturally put you and your families at
ease while being photographed and you will soon be enjoying the attention.
After all, this is your day and you are the star. Weddings and families go
together we mix patience and persistence to get the poses and family groupings
that are important to you.
What options are offered for Proof Photographs?
Proofs are representations of finished prints. Proofing options are based on
the various package options. A typical wedding will generate 200 - 300 or more
proof photographs.
On-line
Proofing & CD or DVD Proofing - Electronic image files are presented via
Internet access or provided at screen resolution on a CD or DVD.
Proof Magazine - This is an 8.5"x11" spiral bound magazine, produced
on photographic paper, proof images are arranged with image numbers for easy
ordering
Who
will be the Actual Photographer and What about Backup Equipment?
We arrive at your event location fully prepared and utilize professional
equipment with backup of everything. Khaila Derrington will be your
photographer. I do have alliances with several other professional photographers
and assistants that will be utilized in an emergency situation.
This is a portrait session in a studio or environmental setting or even at the
actual wedding location or Chapel. There are so many time constraints placed on
the bride and Groom on the actual wedding day that even when time is allotted
for formal portraits prior to your wedding, there will almost always be a rush
or interruptions as family and friends arrive for the wedding ceremony, or
perhaps the facility imposes time limitations. When shooting the posed formal
shots before or after the wedding there is always the stress of knowing that 100-200
guests are waiting for the Bride and Groom to arrive. A bridal portrait session
does not totally replace the posed formal shots taken at a wedding. There will
still be groupings with the bridal and groom's parties and family groupings
that will be taken at the wedding. The real benefit of a separate session such
as this is that there is so much more time that can be spent on these very
important portraits, you will look your best with out the distractions. Total
attention is focused on you the Bride and the Groom only in a relaxed
atmosphere with out a rush. These are the ultimate prints that will adorn your
walls and mantle and will be the showcase of your wedding prints. You will not
have the stress and excitement of your wedding day during these portraits, we
will be completely able to apply creative options and techniques, maybe you
even want to try out different hair styles, time is a relaxing luxury during
these bridal sessions. This also serves as a trial run for make up, hair,
dress, and shoes.
Travel
and Destination Weddings
I am available for travel to your wedding. I have photographed out of state
events, and do both through ground transportation and air travel. Expenses for
travel out side of the Greater Roaring Fork Valley area are evaluated on a
case-by-case basis. Basic package prices apply to weddings in the Roaring Fork
Valley area only.
I like what I have seen, what would be the first step in booking Sopris
Studios? Saturdays are the prime
days for Weddings; the first step is to make sure that we are not yet booked
for your date. Call 970-963-4604 to check available dates. Date are not held or
confirmed until a signed contract and retainer fee is received.
An important note: Often I hear concerns from prospective brides about photographers
that book weddings back to back on the same day. I feel that this would lead to
potential problems in my workflow and this does not fit the model of personal
attention that we strive to provide. We book one wedding per day, which allows
us to fully concentrate on your event.
Are Engagement Portraits Available?
An
Engagement Portrait Session includes prints from your Engagement Session as
well as a digital image file for newspaper submission. Engagement Session proofs
are provided via Internet Proofing. Engagement sessions have proven to be a
great way to provide you with great pictures for newspaper submissions and
allow a wonderful opportunity for interaction with the wedding couple.
How much of a retainer fee does Sopris Studios require?
To definitely confirm the date a signed contract along with a retainer fee of
$300 is required. Dates are not held on a tentative basis. The retainer fee
amount applies to the balance of your overall wedding coverage package. Full
payment of any balance is due one week before the wedding date.