Main Questions

We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions for your convenience. If you have other questions, feel free to email our studio manager at vepretskaphoto@gmail.comYou may click on any one of the questions in the “Main Questions” for a shortcut to the answer.

Main Questions

Q: Do you deliver every image you shoot?

A: No, we do not. We eliminate duplicate images, test shots, missed focused shots, shots with bad expressions and other images that may dilute the overall product delivery. For example, because we shoot with low apertures, sometimes we take a few extra shots to make sure we have the perfect focus. We don’t expect you to have the expertise or the time to zoom into each image to select the one with the sharpest focus, so we spend hours doing that on our end. In another example, candid laughs and emotional tears are some of the best images from the day. Unfortunately, they can also yield some unflattering facial expressions. We might snap a few extras of any of these moments to make sure we have a great shot with the ideal expression for the moment. With our expertise of processing millions of images each year, we may eliminate ones that we feel are duplicates and only deliver the best one.

Q: Does your studio provide videography services?

A: Yes. To see examples of our videography services, instagram

Q: DO YOU OFFER ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS?

Absolutely and I highly recommend an engagement session with your photographer before the big day! It’s an opportunity to get used to being behind the camera with your partner as well as getting to know your photographer! I recommend choosing a location that is meaningful to you — perhaps an apple orchard you and your partner visit every year, a beautiful park where you take your dog for a walk every day, or even the top of a mountain (I’m always up for an adventure)! An engagement session is included with all 10 hour wedding and elopement packages. Reach out today for more details on wedding packages or an engagement session!

Q: Do you do destination weddings? What additional fees are associated with destination weddings?

A: Our destination wedding photography packages are the same as our regular wedding photography packages. The only additional costs that our clients would be responsible for are as follows:

1) Airfare

2) Baggage fees

3) Hotel accommodations (Ideally in the same hotel as the events. Typically, 2 nights minimum, but varies by event)

4) Rental car (typically 3 days, depending on the length of the event)

5) Vendor meals for the day of the event (s)

6) Per Diem: $60/day per photographer for meals on travel days and days not covering events

Q: Do you shoot Quinceaneras, Debutants, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, or Corporate Events?

A: Yes. These are all considered ‘event photography.’ We have chosen to focus and excel at wedding and event photography, and we would love to cover your celebration.

Q: What if our ceremony is in a different language?

A: Our photographers  speak English, Ukrainian, Russian languages. However, we have also covered many weddings in which we do not speak the primary language of the ceremony. We approach these weddings with research, understanding the traditions and culture of the wedding. We also have talk-through meetings with our couples before the wedding to ensure we are aware of the major moments. Lastly, we always ensure that we stay alert, leaning on the instincts that we have developed for capturing the emotion and the stories at any given moment.

So while different languages can present challenges, in the end, artistry, creativity, and storytelling are all universal concepts that our team will portray in your photography and cinematography.

Q: Can I see a full event from start to finish?

A: Of course you may! We pride ourselves on the consistency of our work. We understand all photographers post their best shots from each wedding on their websites so it’s hard to determine how well he or she will perform on the wedding day. That is why we encourage all of our potential clients to view full events from all photographers they meet with to see how well the photographer performs throughout the day. Example

Q: My venue is very dark. How does your studio handle these situations and can I see samples?

A: We have shot in the darkest of dark chapels and reception halls so no need to worry! If the situation allows, we will set up additional lighting to ensure we get focused pictures. Some chapels do not allow for flash photography; and for that reason, we shoot on camera’s with superb low-light performance and lenses with low apertures 

Q: Do you shoot in JPEG, Small Raw, or Large Raw?

A: We shoot most of our images in Small Raw with certain situations where we move to Large Raw.

Q: What happens if we go over the contracted amount of time?

A: We understand that not everything goes as planned during a wedding. We never pack up before the contracted time, and moreover, we’re not leaving on the dot when the contracted time is up. Instead, we will ask you at the end of your contracted time whether or not you would like to extend. If you would like us to stay, we will charge the rates specified in your contract rounded to the closest 30-minute increment.

Q: When can we expect to see our photos from our engagement session?

A: Post-production for engagement sessions are completed 4-6 weeks after the date of the shoot. If you require the images to be completed prior to 4-6 weeks after the date of the shoot, a rush process fee will be charged.

Q: When should we do our engagement session?

A: We encourage you to do your engagement session as soon as possible. The latest we suggest is at least 10-12 weeks prior to the wedding date due to the time necessary to post produce each image and complete your product order (s).