Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
every image is edited & retouched in a classic style
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
every: from super dark sancuarys to bright overhead sun
Is your media preference film or digital?
we are a fully digital studio
How many photographers do you work with?
your wedding coverage includes your Lead Photographer and an Assistant Photojournalist
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
your wedding will be covered by the photographer of YOUR choice
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
no, we devote the entire day to your wedding
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
yes, we have several photographers at Happily Ever After and always have someone on standby (though we have never had to replace a photographer in 10+ years!)
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
professional digital cameras & lighting
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
we have backups for our backups!
Do you charge hourly or full day?
coverage starts at 5 hours and our most popular package includes 7 hours plus a custom album
Do you charge for travel?
not within the Twin Cities metro area
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
within one week
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
webite gallery & high resolution DVD (both ready in one week)
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
yes, but we give you the right to make your own prints as well
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
yes and we are often seen in MNBride, The Wedding Guide & other publications
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
yes, high resolution DVD
Will images be available for viewing online?
yes, within one week of your wedding!
What kind of albums do you offer?
Happily Ever After has the BEST selection of albums you'll see anywhere from the popular coffee table books to our updated classic matted books to our newest fine art albums handcrafted in NYC