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How soon before your wedding should you
enquire or hire us?
You should make an enquiry with us as soon as you decide on a wedding date and have booked
your ceremony and/or reception venue, and couples will book anywhere from 8-18 months
from
their wedding date. Keep in mind that the summer
months in Sydney are very popular for weddings and they will book out
much eariler than the somewhat cooler times of the year. We are at our busiest
between September and April, so if you are planning a wedding during
this time and like what we do it's best to contact us early.
What is the advantage of hiring a
professional wedding photographer?
As professional photographers we take photographs for a living,
and the difference between a professional set of weddings photos
and what, for example, your uncle Bill can take is simply worlds
apart! It's not just having a good camera, it is many years of experience and developing
an 'eye' that has been honed to capture moments that pass in an
instant. As such we have an intimate knowledge of our equipment and the
wedding day that a non-professional will never have. It is also the post capture and processing work that we provide, as well as printing and album design that makes a professional service an essential part of your wedding day. As a member
of the AIPP, you can be assured of receiving the highest quality
in service and photographs from McKay Photography.
How does the pricing or packages work?
We believe we offer simple wedding packages that will cater to a wide
range of tastes and budgets, and don't have any hidden or surprise costs. Start by assessing how much coverage you think you will need over the day (eg preparations, ceremony, location photos, reception), and then decide on the style and size of album that you might like. And that's it! All other choices and extras can be made or added at any time before or after the wedding.
We offer Coverage Only packages and
Album Inclusive wedding package options.
Our albums are hand made to the highest standards by Australia's best
album makers and you can choose from variety of traditional mat wedding albums and
modern looking magazine style (flush mount) albums, and coffee table style albums.
We also offer parent albums, prints, enlargements, canvas prints, mounted and framed photos. You name it,
we can do it - just contact us for a customised wedding photography package.
How do we book a date?
We do not hold dates nor take tentative bookings. We require a $950 booking fee and a signed contract to confirm a wedding date - a date is NOT confirmed until we have both these from you. Payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque, cash, or credit card (1% surcharge applies).
How many pages do the albums have?
Our current packages include coffee table albums that start with 40 sides and leather bound albums that start with 30 sides. Additional pages can be added after the wedding or pre-purchased for good savings. For more album information please click here.
How soon after the wedding will our photos and album be ready?
I aim to have your photos ready for a viewing session 2-3 weeks after the wedding. We then meet and run through all the photos on our big screen at the studio and also look at your album design & layouts. Once you have approved the final album design (this time frame varies a lot) it then takes 6-8 weeks to be made and ready for pick up from our studio.
What do you mean by the high-res images supplied?
I provide you with a DVD disk that has a large proportion of all the colour images taken at your wedding in JPG format. These files are intended for small prints only, and can be printed up to 8x10" size (~A4) at 300 ppi. All images are subject to copyright and can only be used for private use such as prints for yourself, family and friends. If you wish to have prints made that are larger than 8x10" you can purchase these from me.
Why cant we have bigger files? Wwe want our work to be displayed at the best possible quality - our reputation depends upon it! As such, large prints need to be carefully printed and done by the best in Australia - we know there are a lot of printers that print in bulk very cheaply using low quality materials and inks.
Can we hire a second photographer?
Yes you can! A second photographer is great for getting more coverage of your wedding, especially people photos, during
the ceremony, and the beginning of the reception. Check our extras page for more details on hiring a second shooter.
Do your prices include GST?
Yes.
How far do you travel for weddings?
I am based in Manly on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, but can travel
fairly much anywhere for your wedding! I have photographed weddings in
the Hunter Valley, the Blue Mountains, Coffs Harbour, the Central Coast,
Bowral, Noosa, and New Zealand, just to name a few places.
That said, there is a
travel and/or accommodation cost for weddings out of greater Sydney / interstate and a travel fee may apply for weddings outside of the Sydney metro area.
When are you available for meetings?
I am able to meet most weekdays during work hours 9am-4pm at my studio in Manly which is called Capture. I am also available one or two evenings per week for short 30min meetings. Saturday mornings are not normally available as I have weddings to shoot!
Can you offer any advice for wedding locations?
In my years of photographing weddings I have been to a lot of great locations around the Northern Beaches and Sydney. If you would like to discuss wedding locations, churches, or outdoor venues please contact me. You might also like to check the blog which has tags for each location: blog. As I am based on the Northern Beaches I have very good knowledge of locations in this area, and also Sydney city. For outdoor weddings, be sure to check with your local Council regarding bookings and fees.
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