Elegant Images by Carrie Stark Spotlight Vendor 4.9 out of 5.0 4.9/5.0
We don't just photograph your wedding...we photograph your life!
Everett, WA 98208
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Business Info
Services: Photography
Established: 2003
Employees: 6
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About

WANTED: Fun-loving couple who are looking for amazing photograph of their life

At Elegant Images we are excited to be part of your most intimate moment...your wedding.  We are photographer who love to: have fun, joke, get involved, help out, and cater to our clients and friends.
~We do more that photograph your day, we share those momements with you through our lens.
~We have been known to help bustle up a dress, jump over large streams, lay on wet payment, fan the bride....along with plenty of other silly and completely necassary acts- all in the name of capturing that perfect photo.
~We don't just show up and act like strangers in the crowd that randomly walked by with a camera in hand
~We don't bark out orders....we get you involved and having fun

~ We don't just photograph your wedding; we photograph your life!  

Carrie and Becca have been so blessed over the last six years to witness more amazing, emotional moments that can possibly be counted.  We hope these amazing images touch you as much as they did us.

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Endorsements
Carrie is AMAZING! She was my personal wedding photographer, and now that I am a wedding planner, I highly recommend her to every bride! Professional. Efficient. Personable. Funny.
Carrie Stark is so amazing! She captured my wedding in photos so perfectly, I was blown away! I would recommend her to anyone who wants a photographer they can TRUST, and who will capture the day in photos so you can relive it for years and years to come... Thank You Carrie!
I absolutely enjoy working with "Elegant Images Photography" Carrie Stark and I have worked together on several wedding and advertising projects. Her photography is high quality with a personal and professional delivery! Her work is displayed in my home and I highly recommend Elegant Images Photography for your "Wedding Day". LeAnn White Garden of Eden Bouquets

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, High Resolution Images, Matted Prints
 
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
 
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
album design, hand-coloring, sepia, black and white, aged photo,
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
We have photographed well over 300 weddings with every imaginable lighting situtation including the 2006 large power outage and even then were able to get amazing photos.
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
 
How many photographers do you work with?
We are a 6 person team...Becca and Carrie owners and photographer with there assistants Jenny and Tessa, we also have Brandon on album design and edit as well as alternate assistants.
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes!
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
1 wedding in a day for Becca or Carrie ( so 2 total bookings possible ) 4-5 weddings per weekend during our peak season
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes.
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
3 cameras multiple lenes on camera and off camera flashes light meter
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
yes
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
varies by packages
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
if hourly is chosen, yes we are alway available to shoot overtime.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Generally one taken during the meal
 
Do you charge for travel?
Yes, travel outside of western washington ( Bellingham to Olympia ) travel charges are applied by distance and cost of travel/accomidations
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
2-3 weeks
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
website, dvd of printable images
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Online for 3 months
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
yes
 
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
yes
 
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
yes
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
yes
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
Graphi Studio Albums, press books by Black Tie
 
When will the client get the final album?
6-8 weeks after order is placed

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