SoftBox Media 4.9 out of 5.0 4.9/5.0
12095 Trumbull Way, Reston, VA 20190
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Business Info
Services: Photography
Established: 2006
Employees: 2
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About
SoftBox Media is a truly unique photography company. Run by Lisa and Ian Robinson, SoftBox brings talent, creativity, enthusiasm, flexibility, and value to your wedding photography experience. We pride ourselves on delivering a quality product, in a timely manner, with a personal touch and strong emphasis on customer service. Being a newlywed couple themselves, Lisa and Ian are in touch with what current brides and grooms are experiencing and can better understand their client's needs in today's wedding market!

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Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism
 
What do your packages include?
Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, Flush Mount, Prints, Proof CD of All Images
 
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
 
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
We offer all types of image editing. Black and white, hand-coloring, selective color, sepia, cropping, & retouching. We will preliminarily treat all images, but are open to any requests.
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All lighting conditions can be accommodated; however notice is appreciated for candle light. It requires a different approach and equipment.
 
How many photographers do you work with?
We are a husband and wife team.
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Absolutely.
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
We never book more than one wedding in a day. Occasionally we book more than one in a weekend if they are different sizes (such as a large wedding on Friday night and a small wedding Sunday afternoon).
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Always!
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Both. Most of our packages are hourly, but we do offer a whole day package as well.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Other than a quick minute to grab a sip of water here and there, we only take a break during your dinner being served.
 
Do you charge for travel?
A 60 mile round trip from Reston, VA is included in every wedding. Additional miles are $0.50/mile.
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Approximately two weeks after your event you will have access to your online proofs.

Additional Questions and Answers
Lisa and Ian remain committed to always growing and evolving creatively and artistically. Remaining stagnant and taking the same photos over and over again is not what we are about! We love collaborating on ideas with our especially creative clients. You never know where your next inspiration comes from!

Tips and Advice
1.  If you want photos outside...always, always, always have a backup plan.  Mother Nature is quite unpredictable sometimes!

2.  If you want to visit a scenic location for photos between the ceremony and reception, plan your time accordingly.  There's cars to coordinate and traffic and mileage to consider in addition to scheduling enough time to relax (not rush!) through your photo shoot.  The less rushed you can be, the better the photos!

3.  Always bring a needle and thread!  Go buy thread in your dress color, bridesmaid's dress color and tux color.  You never know if your bustle will get stepped on and break, or a seam or hem will split.  Better safe than sorry!

4.  Remember the most important thing about the day is that YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED!  At the end of all the planning and prep, that's all that matters.  So enjoy yourself!