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Marianne is an award-winning photojournalist and premiere wedding photographer serving a 200 mile radius in central Mississippi.The personal photographer to Gov. and Mrs. Haley Barbour and a contract photographer for National Geographic, Marianne brings more than 20 years of  professional experience to her wedding day images. Her non-obtrusive and easy-going style allows her to capture the beauty and honesty of your wedding day!

 

How would you identify your photographic style? I am a highly seasoned, formally trained and talented photojournalist whose client base includes National Geographic and Gov. and Mrs. Haley Barbour.

Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning? All types of digital manipulation, coloring, sepia toning, softening filters, etc.

Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations? Every type of lighting you can imaging, soft, candelight, silhouettes, ANYTHING!

Is your media preference film or digital? I shoot both digital and film, but prefer digital these days.

How many photographers do you work with? I have several very talented and seasoned photographers who regularly work with me.

Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event? Of course!

Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one wedding in a day? Weekend? Never

Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the wedding day? Yes, I have many wonderful photographers with whom I work. Should I have a medical emergency, it is my job to find you another qualified photographer (and that hasn't happened yet, knock on wood!)

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of? Nikon cameras, full set of lenses, full set of lighting.

Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction? I wouldn't go to an event without back up gear!

Do you charge hourly or full day? Full day packages but additional hours may be added to any package.

If hourly, are you available for shooting overtime? If so, how much do you charge for overtime? $150 per hour

Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal? My meal break is about a 10-minute scarf while my assistant keeps on shooting!

How many breaks do you usually take throughout the day? One

Do you charge for travel? Yes, per mile

How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing? One to two weeks

In what format are the initial proofs offered? Varies with packages, but everyone gets a complimentary online proofing gallery.

How long can the couple keep the proofs? Online galleries post for a minimum of 2.5 months. You keep all paper 4x6 proofs.

Do you retain the copyright for the photos? I always retain copyrights, but I do give usage permission for clients who wish to purchase high resolution images on DVD.

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 couple? Yes.

Will images be available for viewing on an online gallery? Each client receives a complimentary online wedding gallery.

What kind of albums do you offer? Story book albums by Graphi and traditional wedding albums by Renaissance.

When will I get the final book? I have up to six months to complete and ship your album once image choices have been returned to me.

How long does it take to deliver a book? Depending on where you live, usually a few days once it has shipped from the album company.