Wedding FAQs
Why Jim Cairns Photography over other wedding photographers?
Choosing your wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make while planning your wedding. This decision should not be taken lightly and I am truly honored to be part of your day!
Jim Cairns Photography prides itself on being a fully customized wedding photography experience from start to finish. We value being in close contact and communication with each one of you to be sure you get a high-end wedding photography service you deserve. We take our time getting to know our clients to be able to cater services around each couple’s individual love story. We sit down together and help you create a timeline and shot list for your wedding day- all based on YOUR needs. Planning ahead of time helps us make sure we capture EXACTLY what you value most from your wedding.
With over 10 years of experience, training under some of the industries best photographers and editors- Jim Cairns Photography brings a skill set that guarantees you are in good hands. Some photographers may be fearful to work in snow, rain, dawn/dusk or harsh lighting environments. Jim has taught himself how to utilize strobes and lighting to create gorgeous images in any conditions. Hiring a photographer who can adapt and work in anything is critically important, because unfortunately you can’t control the weather.
So if you are looking for a high end, low stress wedding photography experience with the skill to capture your day in any setting- then we are here for you!
How many hours of coverage will I need?
This is a pretty broad question and will really depend upon the scope of your day. So you will want to know the start time and end time of your wedding to start- But you will also want to account for extra time before the wedding for “getting ready” shots. What I can tell you is most brides on average choose to have their wedding photographers on site for 8 hours during a wedding day.
How many photos do we get from our wedding day?
The number of images you receive really depends on the scope of your day- hours of coverage from getting ready, ceremony, and reception. My average day is typically 8 hours of coverage and brides and grooms see nearly 700 photos as a starting point. At Jim Cairns Photography all the images you see from your wedding day are color corrected, cropped and culled. So you will only see the best of the best wedding images.
How far in advance should I book my wedding with you?
As soon as you know you want to work with Jim Cairns Photography- Please contact us! In order to “hold a date” you would need to pay a wedding photography retainer for services. Most of our couples contact us 9-12 months prior to their wedding day to get on our calendar, but we understand some couples plan quickly and may get engaged and married with less planning time.
Is your company insured?
Yes, Jim Cairns Photography is a fully insured business- so if your venue requires insurance from vendors, we can provide that to them