How did you meet and how long have you been in the Wedding Photography Business?
Laura and Marilyn met while both were studying Photography at the New Hampshire Institute of Art. In time they discovered that their personalities, philosphy and photographic styles complimented each other's beautifully. Within a year of meeting one another they decided to create Natural Expressions Wedding Photography in August of 2003.
Do you use digital or film cameras?
We both use digital high-end professional cameras, as we have learned that the best product we can offer our clients is from our digital cameras.
What is unique about your wedding albums?
We are very proud of our albums. They are designed by us (Laura is a professional graphic designer), handcrafted in New Zealand by Queensberry Albums and hand assembled by us. These albums take over 40 hours of labor to create. We do not use templates in our designs — the album is created with the feel of your wedding day taken into every account.
What is a proofing magazine?
Proofing magazines are 10x13 spiral-bound book (six images per page printed on photographic paper) in a leather-bound folio.
Do we have to pay extra for a video iPod ?
The 30 GB video iPod is included with your package.
Do you carry digital style coffee table books?
We design matted type albums — these albums have actual photographs matted and mounted in an album as opposed to a digitally printed page. We have chosen these albums for their timeless beauty.
Do I have to purchase an album now?
You do not have to choose and purchase an album at the time of retaining our services for your wedding. You can decide on an album at a later date. Purchasing albums at the time of your package guarantees current album prices.
Will we be able to see our photos online and purchase them online?
Yes, we have a partnership with www.pictage.com. Your photos will be available online approximately 4 weeks from your wedding day. Once you release the event your friends and family can also view your wedding photos. You can also make purchases directly from that site - in addition to reprints and enlargements they offer beautiful thank you cards, greeting cards, and coffee table books. In order to use your studio credit, purchases need to be made through us.
Do you offer the negatives or photo on CD?
The high resolution files from your wedding day are available for purchase six months from the date of your wedding.
Can I hire just one of you to photograph my wedding day?
We work cooperatively at all weddings. This allows us to simultaneously capture moments from two different angles which really creates a beautiful story of the day.
How many wedding do you photograph in a weekend?
We will only photograph one wedding per weekend. Every wedding is new and special to us; we love to share the day with couples and to capture the "natural" feeling of their day. We like to put all of our creative energy into the very important documentation of your day.
What if your packages don't seem to fit my needs?
We would be more than happy to customize a package to fit your needs. Give us a call or e mail and we can talk about what is important to you. We will then come up with a custom package quote for you.
Do you photograph from a "shot list"?
Our philosophy is to focus on the natural feeling of your wedding day. We try to remain as discreet as possible to allow the day to unfold naturally. We do not stage photographs or spend a lot of time posing subjects. Your job is to live in the moment and ours is to document the day. We will; however, work with you to compose a list of formal group shots that you would like taken - of various family and bridal party groups. In addition we do take some time to do a few portraits of the new bride and groom.
I am very interested - what do I do next?
Hiring a photographer for your wedding day is a very personal decision — one we feel should be based on a style and personality fit. If after looking over our information and packages you feel that we might be a good fit for you, give us a call or fill out the contact form on our website. Let us know the date so we can check for availability. We can then set up a time and place to meet so we can talk further and you can view some sample albums.
