Paul Roland Williams - Photographer

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How many photographs will we receive?

I don't place any limits on the number of photographs I give you, but as a rough guide, at a wedding where I am covering the full day you would normally end up with around 250 finished/post-processed images.

Do you take formal shots?

Absolutely. I treat every wedding as a unique event and if formal shots are required I'm very happy to fit these in along with the more informal and creative images. Many couples these days are unsure whether to have formal photographs, but my advice would be to think about how you would feel twenty years down the line if you didn't have any photographs with you and your close relatives at your wedding day. That normally answers the question. Having said that, don't go overboard with the formals, shooting every possible permutation of different family groups! If you assume that each formal will take 3-5 minutes to shoot you can see how shooting even ten can eat considerably into the time available.

When can we see our photographs?

Images are usually ready around 14 days after your wedding, so should be ready and waiting for you on your return from honeymoon (depending on the length of your honeymoon, of course), and you can then enjoy reliving your day and choosing the images for your album at your leisure.

How many photographs will be in our album?

A minimum of 50 images is included, but in practice most couples end up with anything up to 150 images in their album.

Can friends and family see the photographs?

Of course. All of your fnished images will be uploaded to an online gallery, the details of which will be given to your guests on your wedding day.

Will the pictures be digitally manipulated?

I prefer the word "finished", but in short the answer is yes! I am a strong believer that taking a good shot is only half the process of producing a great image. Whether it was in the old days of darkroom techniques or today's computer and Photoshop applications, finishing has always been a very important part of presenting the final image. I take great pride in "finishing" every picture that you receive.

How much time should we allow for the reception?

It's important to strike a balance on your wedding day between allowing yourself enough time to relax, get the photographs done and not feel rushed, and not leaving your guests waiting for too long. In my experience, you should allow around 2 hours from the end of the ceremony to the start of your wedding breakfast or receiving line, not including any necessary travel time. You can spend as much or as little of this time as you like with me capturing the stunning images of your day.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Living in the UK means that you can never bank on having great weather, even in the middle of the summer, but there's no need to worry if the conditions are adverse. If we are unlucky I am quite happy to work indoors and make the most of your wedding venue, and I always bring lighting equipment too in case the available lighting is insufficient. Even in the UK, however, it's very unusual for the day to pass without a 15 minute respite from the rain which is usually enough time to go out and get some great shots. Failing that, braver couples might like to choose an umbrella from my collection and go out anyway!

Who owns the copyright to the photographs?

As with all professional photography, the copyright remains with myself, the photographer. If you would like to own the original image files, I do offer you the opportunity to buy these along with full reproduction rights so you can make as many prints from them as you like.

Are you insured?

Yes, I have full public liability and professional indemnity insurance. I would also recommend that you take out your own wedding insurance to cover other eventualities.

Do you belong to any professional photographic bodies?

Yes, I am an Associate member of the British Institute of Professional Photography and the Master Photographers Association.