Frequently Asked

Questions

Hola! Here I'm putting together all the answers to frequent questions, so you can have a better idea of what's it like working with me.

Also, feel free to drop by my blog post about the Questions you Should Ask your Wedding Photographer, where you can see important topics you should consider when booking your wedding photographer, and my answers to them, of course.

Anything I didn't cover here? Feel free to contact me for information on pricing and services for wedding and engagement photography.

Preguntas frecuentes en español, aquí.

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Background & Business

EXPERIENCE

How many years of experience doing weddings? Is this your main job?

Where are you based out of?

How many projects per day you shoot? Will you be at our event?

Do you travel for weddings?

Are you LGBTQ+ Friendly?

As an eloping couple, we need witnesses, can you help?

Do you offer wedding video services? How about content creation?

I don't offer professional videography services; although is a related craft, it entails a completely different planning, shooting and editing workflow. I respect both art forms too much to split my attention into the two of them on a single wedding day.

However, I do offer (video-only) content creation services as an add-on to my professional wedding photography services.

If interested, on the day after your wedding, you will receive a curated set of professional images from your wedding, along with many little social-media clips from your day from our team's POV.

Shooting &

STYLE

How would you describe your style?

I'm not too fond of posing, are you?

My current answer to all photo-related anxieties is: making you look good and feel comfortable is my job, not yours!

Usually, I don’t pose-pose couples. I just let you be yourselves in front of the camera, with just a tad of posture and gesture assistance to ensure you look your best.

I don't have a specific form of posing, but instead feed on each couple's body language and energies, enforcing a vibe where we're not thinking about our bodies that much, and focusing in our souls and making each other feel loved.

All I need from you is a cheery mood, to speak up if something isn't working, and to be in love with each other!

What's a wedding day with Camille like?

If I could describe the "wedding day experience" with me in three words, I'd say: organized, fun, and lighthearted.

A month before the wedding, we do a consult, usually through an online questionnaire, where you share all the details and things you're expecting from your wedding photography. I then use these details to craft a wedding photography timeline that will help us achieve all those goals without feeling the time crunch.

Here's the full description of a wedding day with me.

What gear do you use for your images?

I use a combination of full-frame professional Nikon mirrorless bodies, lenses and speedlites. They vary depending on the requirements for each wedding, always looking for the best image quality and perspective to capture the particulars of each event.

If you're wondering what's in my camera bag right now:

(2x) Nikon Z8
Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8
Nikkor Z 24-70 f/2.8
Nikkor G 16-35 f/4
Nikkor 85mm f/1.4
Nikkor 135mm f/2.0
Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8
Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2
(2x) Nikon SB-910
(2x) Nikon SB-700

You can read more about my gear on this Sharing Wednesday article.

Do you bring your own lighting equipment?

Do you bring any assistants? Do they shoot as well?

"My husband and I are both a little self-conscious, and Camille made us feel totally comfortable being photographed... I would highly recommend Camille if you want to feel and look great on your big day!"
— Emily & Alejandro

After the

PROJECT

When will I see my wedding photos?

A few days after the wedding, you will see a sneak peek of one of my favorite images of your event on social media.

Three to four weeks after the wedding, you and your guests will have unlimited access to all wedding photos through an online gallery.

During that time, I’ll be quickly working on your preliminary album design so I can show it to you ASAP. Product deliveries are usually done 1-3 months after the wedding, depending on whether its low or high wedding season and the client’s response & approval time.

What kind of retouching do you do on pictures?

I do not like making my clients look like something they're not. So I don't do or recommend extreme "photoshopping" such as body image changes or skin softening. This being said, I take care of the posing and shooting techniques I use so my clients look their best straight out from the camera.

Taking flattering and well-thought images reduce tremendously the amount of retouching needed on the images. Most editing comprises of lighting and color correction, cropping/straightening, and blemish removal, so your images are perfect and ready to print/share.

How many wedding photos will I get?

Booking &

PRICING

What are your rates?

How does your coverage work?

I have half-day, full-day, and multiple-day wedding collections. Depending on your needs and priorities for your wedding day, most events will fit into some of these options, but there's always the possibility of crafting a custom package for you.

I also offer limited weekday slots for short-form elopement and microwedding coverage, overall I'm just excited to be a part of your wedding day as unique as you dream it!

A month before the wedding, we'll workshop a wedding photography timeline together which will optimize my coverage hours into your event.

Can you customize smaller (or bigger) wedding packages?

How is the booking process?

No matter how big or small, I only book one project per day, I save the date for wedding clients only through a contract signing a retainer fee of $500 for weddings or 50% for photo sessions.

To guarantee completion and continuity of my services, the remaining balance shall be paid in full 30 days before the wedding, or on the session date if it's a portrait shoot.

I have a convenient online booking and payment system, and most payment forms are accepted.

What are your accepted payment methods?

General Planning Questions

About Puerto Rico

Where to propose in Puerto Rico?

How much does it cost to elope in Puerto Rico?

Where to get married in Puerto Rico?

How to get married in Puerto Rico?

Can you get married in Puerto Rico?

Can you elope in Puerto Rico?

How long does it take to get a marriage license in Puerto Rico?

"Because we live in Los Angeles, we were concerned with how communication would be... Camille put all that worry to rest… She was easily accessible, quick to respond, and made sure all of our questions were answered."
— Jasmine & Jonathan

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BLOGS

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