Moy Photography Featured Vendor 4.9 out of 5.0 4.9/5.0
San Francisco, CA 94112
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Services: Photography
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About
Our team consists of 3 experienced photographers and can handle weddings and events of all sizes. We are all professional photographers and each of us have years of experience. We are all based from San Francisco but travel throughout the bay area.

Our style is a mix of photojournalism w/ portraiture, if you browse through our portfolio you'll find a mix of both. We have many references and we are always available to discuss your date. So feel free to reach out to us.

If you need a customized wedding package please contact me for a quote. We can always find something that suites your needs. We have 3 staff photographers so no job is too large or too small.

Please take a look at my portfolio and feel free to ask any questions!

Please visit our website at

http://www.moy-photo.com

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As a videographer, it's crucial for me to work with professional photographers who understand the dynamics of working together so we don't step on each others' toes. I've had the pleasure of working with Kenny Moy and his team and am happy to say they are consummate professionals who simply "get it". Kenny has an easy-going, friendly personality and is passionate about his work, which speaks for itself! I will look forward to working with Kenny and his team again.

Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Photojournalism, Portraiture
 
What do your packages include?
Albums, Digital Files, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images, Matted Prints, 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?
Black and whites, sepia, soft focus, and a variety of others
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
digital
 
How many photographers do you work with?
2-3
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I do not book more than 1 wedding a day, but some weekends may have 2 weddings max.
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes, I have 2 other staff photographers.
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
All photogprahers have 2 cameras and a variety of lenses. We also bring our lighting equipment such as umbrellas and strobes.
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Hourly
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
$200/hr
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
1
 
Do you charge for travel?
Depends on the location.
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
2 weeks
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
DVD or online
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever!
 
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?
digital files
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
Bound leather upon request.

Tips and Advice
We like to be as open and as direct as we can with all our clients. So we want to explain how our process starts from the time you make contact with us. If we dont answer all the questions here feel free to ask us by calling or emailing. This is a general process timeline of how we would typically work together. It might be slightly different depending on your needs but this should give you a very good idea.

We like your work, can you give us more information?
Great! First you have to call or email us at 415-412-6469 or email at info@moy-photo.com. You can also use our contact form page here. From there we gather some basic information, like wedding date, availability, budgets, etc. We will then set you up with an appointment to meet with us, if you cant meet with us, we can come to you or we can have some conversation over the phone. There we can help you build a timeline for your wedding day and that will help us figure out what packages will fit for you.

Ok, we've booked a meeting with you. Is there anything I need to do?


You might want to have some questions ready for us or for any photographer you'd be interested in selecting. Dont be shy about it, if theres something particular you're looking for just ask!

Typical questions asked are,

What type of style do you shoot?
What kind of equipment do you use?
Are there overtime charges?
Do I get all my pictures/files?
How do I view my pictures after the wedding?
How do we book you?

Once you've narrowed that down, and you know what package that will work for you then we move to the next step.

We found a package and we want to book! Whats next?

So the next steps here is we will get you a contract with all the details outlined (wedding date, times, package, etc). Once signed a deposit is required to secure the date.

Ok signed and I just gave a deposit. So thats it? You're going to show up on that date? What else do you need to know?
It doesnt quite end there. Depending on your package, we might have other things to get in contact you with. Engagement photos being one, and if you have a slideshow in your package that might be another. We'll have to see what open dates we have to accomodate this.

Alright, I've booked an engagement session date, and taken care of everything else.

Great, then at that point you should have all the information you need to view your engagement photos and proof them and or slideshow. The next time we'll meet likely is your wedding day. We'll be in contact weeks before hand to get the address and scout the location if we have never shot there before. This will help us figure out what surroundings we have and also help us figure out how to get there.

Ok we're married.. now wheres our pictures?

Proofs for pictures take up to a week to process and get out to you. They will be put in our secured website location for you to view. These are typically non retouched proofs, it is generally not recommended for sending out to your family and friends but you can if you want. From there you can select the photos you want retouched by adding them to the cart and checking out.

We've selected our proofs, how do I view them online?
Once proof selection is done, we take 2-4 weeks to work on your photos. All photos are color and exposure corrected. We then put together an online gallery of your photos which you can send out to your friends. Our photo ordering system will allow you to order prints and have them shipped directly to you as well.

So I had an album with my package.. When do I get it?
So if you are done proofing your pictures, thats great. We will start retouching those photos which takes 2-4 weeks (depending on how many) and then designing your album. Album design takes about 2-3 weeks. The final is sent to you for your approval and then we go into change processes. Once its ordered, delivery of the album can take up to 2 weeks. So from the end of your wedding, it could take from 2-6 weeks depending on your package to recieve your final pictures and album. If you like additional albums you can contact us for a quote.



Engagement photos are included with all packages, please see the pricing section for more detail regarding that.

Who needs engagement photos and why?

There are a ton of reasons why you would get engagement photos. Lets say for example you just got engaged. Great! You need invitations or save the date cards right? What better than to have a great professional photograph of you two so people know who both of you are in the case they've never met your significant other.

At the reception you may want a portrait displayed of you two, this could be a great opportunity to have one blown up and have your guests sign it. That way you can have a beautiful picture of you two with everyone's touch on it as a keep sake.

Some of my packages include slide shows, we definitely could use some fresh new georgous photos for that as well. Dont have them all be the same old hand held camera files you've had for years! Amaze and dazzle your guests!

Plus engagement photos allow us to show more than one aspect than just a happy couple photo. Let us put some emotion and detail into it. Years down the line it will be great to have such beautiful memories held in a photo.

From a relationship aspect between you and us, this allows us to get to know each other and work together. We can use this time to get some awesome photos but also gets us a great idea of the type of pictures you like. What poses, backgrounds and angles you like. Come wedding day we know what you're looking for and we can focus on that.


I want engagement photos! What do I need to do?

If you havent booked us for your wedding then thats the first thing you need to do! If you already have what are the next steps you might ask?

Book a date with us and check the availability. Depend on your needs you might need to do it asap or before the wedding. Our recommendation is at the very least 2 months before. This gives us time to work on the photos afterward and order prints or blow ups as needed.

Ok I've booked a date.. now what?

We will be working with you to see what kind of setting you would like. Take a look through the engagement section of my website to get some ideas of what you might like. If you don't know then tell us, and we'll work with you and decide on some good places to shoot.

I know where I want my engagement photos to be! So do I just show up on the date? What time are we shooting?

Depending on what package you booked we might be taking an entire afternoon or it might be a quick shoot. Typically the best times to shoot is early evening/late afternoon when the sun is a golden color and doesnt cast harsh shadows. That changes depending on time of the year but usually from 5pm - 8pm.

So t-shirt and jeans is ok? If not what should I wear?

What we wear is relatively important, but what should you wear is entirely up to you. Think about how you want to look or how you want other people to perceive you. Also wear what you think is appropriate for the occasion. If we shoot on a beach, a suite probably isnt the best thing, but t-shirt and jeans with some sandles might actually be a good fit. For longer shoots I tell my clients to bring changes of clothing. It makes adds more dynamic as we shoot different locations.


Great, so how much is this going to cost?

Engagement photos cost nothing extra. There is no seperate charge for coming out. We basically go by how many hours you booked in your package. Lets say you get 10 hours and we spend 2 on engagement photos. 8 is left for your wedding day. How long is entirely up to you. A good engagement photo session runs 2-3 hours but we can shoot one location in as little as 1 hour.