Elaine Studley Photography Featured Vendor 4.9 out of 5.0 4.9/5.0
Voted one of Washington's finest photographer's - Washingtonian Magazine
Potomac, MD
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Business Info
Services: Photography
Established: 2000
Employees: 5
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About
Elaine Studley is a photojournalist and fine art portrait photographer with a quiet, fun and very personal approach to wedding photography. "I love all of the details, shoes, flowers, the dress". "Her quiet style calmed and reassured us", "We barely knew she was there and then there were all of these amazing images". Our brides and grooms often remain friends for years to come and bring back their babies. That is one of our greatest joys. We are open days and some evenings. Come join us for tea or cappucino, go over albums and talk about your planning. Among Washington’s finest – Washingtonian Magazine

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Elaine Studley and her assistant Eva are absolutely wonderful to work with! We have worked together time and again over the past five years and each experience has been positive. Elaine is easy to work with, extremely professional, considerate and provides gorgeous images to boot! My favorite aspect of Elaine's work is the ambiance and emotional weight she manages to capture with each shot. I highly recommend her!
Delightful ... elegant ... personable ... classy ... professional ... These are accolades bandied about in the wedding industry, but they are not cliches when it comes to Elaine Studley ... They are the truth. As an experienced wedding DJ myself, I am always pleased when I find that my bride and groom have hired Elaine Studley, as I know they are not only in good hands, they are in the best hands!
Elaine's work is just wonderful & genuine! We have worked together many times, and she is such a pleasure to have on your big! The images are very important to capture but so is having a true professional who really has a special connection with their clients. All my best, Giselle :)
Elaine's work is lovely.......her style is romantic and timeless.

Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture, Traditional / Posed
 
What do your packages include?
Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images, Matted Prints, Negatives, Prints, Proof CD of All Images, Thank You Cards, Video Montage
 
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
 
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
We offer unlimited B&W, color, free retouching, digital art, sepia toning and B&W fine art printing
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I prefer mixed natural light and rarely use direct flash. We use a variety of techniques to achieve a natural look in all of our images.
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
We are 100% digital. Our files are all color corrected and retouched for perfect image quality. This high standard is a unique part of our work.
 
How many photographers do you work with?
I always have 2 photographers on a job, occasionally 3.
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Absolutely. I have never missed a wedding in 10 years of business.
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I only do one wedding in a weekend . The day is defined entirely by your plans.
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes. Though I have never used a replacement photographer, my friends are among the finest photographers in DC and we are always willing to assist each other.
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Canon 1DS Mark II, Nikon 2DX, Fuji S5. I use different cameras for different effects.
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
We always bring backup equipment in both lighting and cameras. I bring a second photographer also for safety. This is critically important on a wedding.
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
I have variety of photography packages ranging from $3550 upward as well as al a carte pricing.
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
I will generally stay as long as you need me. I do not charge for overtime up to 1/2 hour. Beyond this we charge an hourly rate based on your package.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
We only break when you are not available to photograph. Usually this is just before the ceremony and just before the reception entrance.
 
Do you charge for travel?
45 minutes each way is always included for free.
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Generally within 1-2 weeks.
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
We always put the images up on the internet and we can include a proof magazine in packages.
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
They are yours to keep.
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
I only ask that you not resell your photos to a magazine or a competitor.
 
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
No. I only ask the right to use the photos for portfolio. If you need for your image not to appear anywhere we will honor this and add it to the terms of your contract. We do this because we sometimes serve political and diplomatic clients who require privacy.
 
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes. Negatives may be added to your package before or after the wedding.
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes. We place all of the images from your wedding online.
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
We offer the finest formal matted and coffee table books in the industry.
 
When will the client get the final album?
6 - 8 weeks after you have approved the design.

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