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Frequently Asked Questions

What else do you need to know?

Why should I choose Adam Jefferson for my wedding photography?

(1) We produce really wonderful wedding images which you will adore.

(2) We are really nice people.

(3) We offer all of the following at no extra cost

All Day Coverage

Some photographers quote a seemingly attractive low price and then you find you have to pay extra for "optional" items such as more than 4 hours of coverage and even for an album afterwards! Our prices include full all-day coverage with 2 photographers from the preparations of both bride & groom right through to the first dance in the evening. There are no additional charges, fees and all our prices include VAT.

 

You will also receive a very nice album with 40 images (large ones, up to 10x10"!) even in our Bronze package, again included in the pricing. You can of course choose to have more photos and a larger album, parent albums, etc, if you wish, after you have seen how many great photographs we have taken.
Two Photographers We work as a husband & wife team, providing double coverage of your wedding. With two photographers present you are more likely to catch more of the special moments, especially those behind the scenes informal shots. This also means any required formal shots can be taken more quickly, reducing any delays to the event.
Relaxed, Friendly & Flexible Approach

We work with a smile, putting people quickly at their ease and making sure you have a great time and capturing your enjoyment of the day with your friends and family.

 

We will have our own recommendations for how we approach the day depending on the location and timings, but we will be totally flexible in meeting your needs to ensure that we get the best results for you.
Pre-Wedding Shoot

We offer a pre-wedding location shoot to all our couples. Firstly it allows you to get to know us before the wedding so we can all be more relaxed on the big day which results in better pictures. Secondly any worries you might have about your wedding photographs will disappear once you see how good we make you look in the pre-wedding shoot pictures.

 

This all helps to build confidence in yourself and us as your photographers, which means we get better pictures on the day and you get some wonderful images for your album.
Slide Show at the Reception

We produce a rolling screen show of the best 30-50 pictures on a laptop during the evening reception. This allows all the guests to see the highlights of the day, which might be especially important for those who might only have attended the evening reception.
Online Highlights Slide Show

We will send you a link to a highlights screen show set documenting the story of your wedding day. This link can be forwarded to family and friends all over the world so they can share in the excitement of your day.
Proof Album

We present you with your proof album, typically within 2 weeks of your wedding. This can be used along with the proof DVD to select the photos you would like in your final wedding album, or to select reprints for friends and family.
Proof DVD

This DVD allows you to view all the proof images from your wedding on your own TV in the comfort of your living room. Typically this DVD is set to music and split into chapters (preparation, church, reception, etc) so you can quickly find your favourite pictures.
Online Gallery

All of your proof images are loaded on to our servers where they can be seen by your family and friends across the world. Reprints can also be ordered online.

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Have you worked at my venue before?

We have worked at all the major venues in the Surrey, Hampshire & Berkshire area, along with some further afield. We do work across the UK as we have family around the country and we combine weddings with family visits to make a weekend of it whenever possible. Our list of venues includes:

Wedding photography at Aldermaston Manor, Aldermaston, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at the Coppid Beach hotel, Bracknell, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at Easthampstead Park, Bracknell, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at the White House, Englemere, Ascot, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at the Forbury Hotel, Reading, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at the Great House, Sonning, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at Lillebrooke Manor, Maidenhead, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at the Mill House Hotel, Swallowfield, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at Oakley Court, Windsor, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at the Old Mill, Aldermaston, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at Reading University, Reading, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at Silchester House, Reading, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at Sir Christopher Wren's House Hotel, Windsor, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at Stirrups County House Hotel, Bracknell, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at Trunkwell Manor, Reading, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at Wokefield Park, Mortimer, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at Ye Olde Bell, Hurley, Berkshire (link)

Wedding photography at RAF Halton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire (link)

Wedding photography at Audleys Wood, Basingstoke, Hampshire (link)

Wedding photography at Branksome Place, Haslemere, Hampshire (link)

Wedding photography at Cain Manor, Headley Down, Hampshire (link)

Wedding photography at the Elvetham Hotel, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire (link)

Wedding photography at Highfield Park, Heckfield, Hampshire (link)

Wedding photography at Horsebridge Station, Stockbridge, Hampshire (link)

Wedding photography at New Park Manor, New Forest, Hampshire (link)

Wedding photography at Norton Park, Winchester, Hampshire (link)

Wedding photography at Tylney Hall, Hook, Hampshire (link)

Wedding photography at Ewood Park, Blackburn, Lancashire (link)

Wedding photography at Upton Park, West Ham, London (link)

Wedding photography at Syon House, Syon Park, Middlesex (link)

Wedding photography at Fawley Court, Henley, Oxfordshire (link)

Wedding photography at the Assembly Rooms, Bath, Somerset (link)

Wedding photography at the Orchardleigh Estate, Frome, Somerset (link)

Wedding photography at the Bingham Hotel, Richmond, Surrey (link)

Wedding photography at Bluebells Restaurant, Sunningdale, Surrey (link)

Wedding photography at the Burford Bridge Hotel, Dorking, Surrey (link)

Wedding photography at Farnham Castle, Farnham, Surrey (link)

Wedding photography at Great Fosters, Egham, Surrey (link)

Wedding photography at Hampton Court House, Richmond, Surrey (link)

Wedding photography at Langshott Manor, Dorking, Surrey (link)

Wedding photography at Manor House Hotel, Clandon, Surrey (link)

Wedding photography at Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, Surrey (link)

Wedding photography at Pine Ridge Golf Club, Frimley, Surrey (link)

Wedding photography at Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey (link)

Wedding photography at Savill Court, Egham, Surrey (link)

Wedding photography at Wentworth Golf Club, Surrey (link)

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What if you haven't photographed my venue before?

We will arrange to meet up with you for the pre-wedding shoot at the reception venue. This allows us to walk around the location with you, to go through the timings of the day and to note any key locations for photographs.

Even if we have not been able to see the venue beforehand this has never been a problem on the day. As professional photographers we are able to quickly assess the light and setting of any location and determine exactly where the best photographs should be taken. As the weather can be very different on different days this skill is vital even when the venue is well known to the photographer.

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How much should I spend on wedding photography?

Speaking as photographers, you should obviously spend as much money as possible on wedding photography! A figure of 10-20% of the overall wedding budget (including the honeymoon) is normally appropriate.

Everyone will have their own sense of priorities and there are few hard and fast rules. Many couples want to provide a good meal and wine for the reception so that everyone feels looked after. This is probably the major single area of expenditure, venue booking costs can reach well over £100 per head or more in popular locations. Other major expenditure on the day will include flowers and typically a car for the bridal party.

After the wedding and honeymoon are over, and the flowers have faded, the photographs will remain. These are the key memories you will have to remember your special day. A fantastic wedding album is a family keepsake to be specially treasured and enjoyed many years into the future.

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Do I need a professional photographer?

Yes, if you want to be sure to have images you will treasure for many years to come from your once in a lifetime event.

Many people have cameras and can take snapshots. You may have friends or family who have taken some good pictures, but there have been many cases where brides have been sadly disappointed at the results, which do not live up their expectations and memories of their special day.

We have been approached by couples who used a family friend or cheap photographer for their wedding and is then disappointed with their pictures. Sometimes it is possible for us to improve some shots, but it is too late to do anything to recapture those special moments. We have performed reshoots for brides & grooms who have been badly let down by their original photographer.

A professional wedding photographer will have a good portfolio of images from many weddings, and not just one of two good images. They will have shot many real weddings under pressure in real time, not just taken photos on a getting started course where models are posing as bride & groom.

Professionals will have at least 2 cameras, possibly 3 to avoid changing lenses too often, and a selection of high quality lenses to capture the best shots of the day. They will carry a backup of every item in case it fails. They will have spare batteries, flash guns, and media to last an entire day without running out. They will also be fully insured in case of accidents or negligence.

However having all of the equipment only part of the story. The key ability is to get on well with people and get the best out of them on the day. A professional wedding photographer should be a sociable person and good at handling people, working with them and organising them when needed. A good test is to see if you get on well with your photographer. If you do then you will relax more, enjoy the day and get better images.

If we had to choose between a professional wedding photographer with a simple camera or a keen amateur with lots of expensive equipment, then the professional would be our choice to get the best pictures of key moments and people enjoying themselves. A treasured image will capture family or friends "in the moment" - it may well have minor technical flaws, but 99% of the time that is preferred to a perfectly exposed picture showing no life or emotion.

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What if I have any other questions or comments?

Please do contact us with your questions or suggestions and we will be happy to respond to you.

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