Michelle Loconto Photography Featured Vendor 4.9 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
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About
We love to deliver a fashion forward style to our images but appreciate there is still a need to create classic, timeless images as well.  If you are looking for exceptional coverage, with an artistic, fashionable and fun flare we’re your photographer.

We make you feel comfortable when directing and creating beautiful images even if you’re one that feels like a deer in headlights!

We would love the opportunity to document your wedding day and deliver it with great care and customer service, that has become such a thing of the past. In today’s market place it’s hard to know who to trust. With the desire to deliver  powerful images, a woman’s perspective, and strong photographic skills we feel we are just a little different than the average wedding photographer.

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Endorsements
Michelle is a joy to work with and a super-talented photographer as well. I've worked with her on several projects and have always been impressed with the end result. One of Austin's best!
I had the pleasure of working with Michelle for the first time this year and I have been highly recommending her ever since. Her pictures are amazing and so creative! She is everywhere but doesn't get in the way, just captures the event perfectly. She is very easy to work with and is so thoughtful. I can't say enough good things about her and her work.
I am a wedding floral designer in the Austin Tx area & am very proud to say I have worked with Michelle on serveral weddings & her work is some of the best I have ever seen. She is very good with the brides & easy to work with . I love her candid & personal shots. Not to mention she is fairly priced as well.

Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture
 
What do your packages include?
Albums, Digital Files, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images, 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?
I like being creative in the 'digital darkroom' with vintage overlays, moon-lighting effects, black and white and much more.
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
There is a special shot in every lighting situation. Rich tones of a dimly lit chapel to bright sunlight on the beach. Each have their set of challenges, to an experience photographer they take advantage of each unique lighting situation.
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
I prefer digital.
 
How many photographers do you work with?
I work with a team, depending on each wedding and it's unique characteristics determines the best fit for each bride.
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
There are no tricks, if myself or an associate is contracted we're there!
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I will do all I can to avoid multiple weddings in a day or weekend. I prefer to focus and enjoy one bride at a time.
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
We do have an amazing network of photographers we work with, so there are no worries.
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Too much equipment to list! Multiples of everything, so that we have more than we need.
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Absolutely!!!
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
We contract by the event, which is usually detailed in contract.
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Many times 'overtime' can be gifted, depending on the situation.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
No scheduled breaks...
 
Do you charge for travel?
Yes, outside of Austin.
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
4-6 weeks
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Depending on your package, DVD or online gallery.
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Proofs are posted on line.
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes, but you still get the printing rights too.
 
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Of course.
 
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes, available in packages or a la carte.
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes, depending on package selected.
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
So many from gorgeous over the top albums, to sensible and affordable ones.
 
When will the client get the final album?
Albums usually arrive with in 8-10 weeks after final proofing.

Tips and Advice
Make sure you're comfortable with your vendors.  Personality does matter!!  I can't stress that enough.  Remember that's how they'll treat you, and handle potential problems/requests!  Most especially photography, that individual will be single handedly capturing your one special day with their eye/ideas and you need to make sure you really like their style and customer service, not just price!  Someone could've been shooting weddings for 100 years but if you don't like their style, it doesn't matter how long they've been shooting, you're not going to like it! 

Also the photographer is one of the only vendors that will be there months before and many months after your wedding day (for some, the most stressful days to date).  It really needs to be some one you can connect with.  Those few months before and after wedding day, as well as wedding day, can be an awfully long time to spend with someone that's annoying or doesn't choose to be tuned into you and doesn't deliver your wedding the way you'd hope to see!