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Established:	2008
Employees:	2
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Vignette Photography is made up of James and Elizabeth Hafner from Austin, TX. We specialize in wedding photography and also offer live sessions including bridal, engagement, and 'trash the dress.'

We love people. And we love being a part of people’s lives- getting to know you and your story.

We know your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. So when you ask us to capture your wedding day we're honored and flattered. Every moment of your day is special and we want to be there to record those memories and details for you.

Give us a call or send us an email. We'd love to hear your story!

"Life is not measured by the breath we take... but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin

 

How would you identify your photographic style? It could be described as elegant, fine-art, and unobtrusive. We won't get in the way of the day's events, but we love being right in the middle of the action to capture all the emotion and energy of the event.

Is your media preference film or digital? We shoot exclusively digital with professional Canon DSLR cameras and lenses. The quality is exceptional and allows us to control everything about the photo, during and after the shot. We also utilize professional monolight strobes and light modifiers for studio work. All post processing is on high-end, color-calibrated monitors with professional photo processing software to ensure the highest quality shots. A completely digital work flow from shooting to processing to printing allows us to have total flexibility when it comes to making images you'll love.

How many photographers do you work with? James and I are the only two photographers at Vignette. We attend and capture every wedding together.

Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event? Yes! James and I are the primary shooters.

Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one wedding in a day? Weekend? One wedding per weekend and a maximum of 3 per month.

Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the wedding day? Yes, we are networked with many talented photographers in our area.

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of? A lot!

Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction? Always!

Do you charge hourly or full day? Base price that comes includes up to 6 hours of coverage. You can add on hours if you wish. Visit our website for all our pricing information.

Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal? Yes, especially if we are shooting a full day.

How many breaks do you usually take throughout the day? At least one. We are very focused on covering your wedding to the best of our ability and don't want to miss any important moments.

Do you charge for travel? Yes, if outside the greater Austin area. Please contact us for additional information.

How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing? 3-4 weeks

In what format are the initial proofs offered? A password protected online gallery.

How long can the couple keep the proofs? The online gallery is available for 3 months from the day it goes 'live'.

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 couple? Visit our website for information.

Will images be available for viewing on an online gallery? Yes

What kind of albums do you offer? Please contact us for additional information.

When will I get the final book? 3-4 months from the event date.

How long does it take to deliver a book? We do our best to get your album(s) to you as soon as we receive them.

Additional Questions and Answers

Do you have a studio?

As much as we love studio work, no, not at the moment. Perhaps in the future, but right now we love scouting out new locations that would be fun to wander around and try something new/funky. Shooting in constantly-changing conditions (sunlight, locations, etc.) has the convenient quality of being just one more way we ensure that your photos are unique!

What’s with the name?

’Vignette Photography’ was born out of James’s love of the vignetting effect in photographs (the darkening of the corners in an image). Sometimes it’s subtle, sometimes it’s dramatic. Either way, it’s always artistic.

We hate posing for photos--how long do family formals take?

Depending on how many combinations of family members you would like us to take photos of, plan on anywhere between 10-20 minutes.

We love group photos! Can you take photos of everyone?

If that is what you would like us to take photos of, we would be glad to. It will be important to let us know during your consultation to plan ahead for the best place and time so it’s a smooth process for your guests during your event.

Have more questions? We’d love to talk to you about what we can do to make your day as stress-free as possible!