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For me, photography is about capturing real life, in real time without interfering with or directing the events that are happening in front of me, whether I’m photographing a wedding or just out and about in the street. I enjoy the unpredictability and the challenges of working in this way. Without direction, I have to rely on skill. experience and my ’eye’ to find interesting pictures.  Sure, there will be times in which you may want formal, traditional photographs but for the rest of the day I like to stay out of the way, unobtrusive and blend into the crowd.

I am a creative and innovative wedding photographer with a fun and outgoing personality.  I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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I recently worked with Chris from East Orlando Photography and he is FABULOUS! Very professional, fun, and knowledgeable. He took beautiful shots of the wedding and reception and I cannot wait to see the final product. I look forward to working with Chris again in the near future.

How do you identify your primary photographic style? I lean more on the photo journalistic side, but work all styles throughout the course of a wedding. I really think of myself as an artist that adapts to the client and situation(s) at hand. Weddings are fast paced and I do what ever I can to capture the moment. With that being said, I prefer the newspaper/reporter type photography and less of the traditional posed, shot list, say “cheese” type of photos. However, most clients want these done at some point during the evening and I am happy to oblige.

Please describe any special techniques you offer: Owning Adobe Photoshop, I can do just about anything. However, for the majority of my images just slight contrast and color tweaks are it. I love black and white photographer. To me, some photos just work better without color. Oh, I never charge for converting a file to B&W, Sepia or back to color. More intense work there may be a slight charge to cover my time.

Which lighting situations do you have experience with? I have worked in a majority of odd lighting situations enough to apply what I learned then to what I am doing now.

Do you have a media preference? Digital all the way...

How many photographers do you work with? Just myself, but I do have someone that could shoot with me if a client was interested in 2 photographers for their event.

Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event? Yes and in extreme circumstances (my car and house blew up, my parachute didnt open so I am in traction, etc), I will work with a local photographer with tons of experience and a similar style that can be bribed to cover for me. So dont worry....

Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one wedding in a day? No, just one wedding a day and weekend.

Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the wedding day? My contract states that I will make every effort to replace myself in the event I physically cannot show up.

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of? 2 cameras, several lenses (from wide to short; from fixed focal to zooms) plus on and off camera lighting, including small portable units and larger "studio" equipment.

Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction? Yes, of course.

Do you charge hourly or full day? Depends on the wedding package you choose.

If hourly, are you available for shooting overtime? If so, how much do you charge for overtime? Yes, I am available for overtime. My rate is cheaper if the hours are paid for in advance and not the day of the wedding.

Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal? Yes, I do ask for a meal break. Essentially when everyone else is eating. I eat fast so that I can go and shoot detail shots while there isnt a whole lot of demand for me. I am not sure that I would go as far as saying that I require the wedding party to provide a meal, but I do ask for one or notice that I will not have one. I can just as easily pack a sandwich.

How many breaks do you usually take throughout the day? Just one during dinner. There isnt much time for breaks in the business. Always a moment to capture.

Do you charge for travel? Within a 45 miles of downtown Orlando, no. Outside of that there is a slight charge to cover the rising cost of gas.

How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing? Normally within 3 weeks, 15 or so images are emailed just a few days after the event. However, I do want to make sure that each image I deliver has my utmost attention so there may be times in which that time frame is not feasible. Whatever the case may be communication is at the heart of my business philosophy and you will know exactly what delays if any are occurring.

In what format are the initial proofs offered? CD-ROM, 4x6 prints in an acid free storage box and on line.

How long can the couple keep the proofs? They are theirs to keep.

Do you retain the copyright for the photos? I retain the full rights to the photos, but give my clients a limited non-commercial, print and share license so that they can post to websites and blogs and reprint photos for themselves and others.

Do you reserve the right to publish the photos? Yes, I always ask for this right in my contract. Certainly negotiable if you are adamant about me not posting to my blog, website or using in a future advertisement.

Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the couple? Yes, low resolution version capable of no larger than 4x6 prints and great to post on line. Clients can purchase the full resolution CD(s) of the images for a nominal fee.

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

What kind of albums do you offer? Affordable to top of the line. Magazine style to leather bound flush mounts.

When will I get the final book? If an album is ordered then it should be in the clients hands in just a couple months. Almost a month of that time is with the print/binding company. During the holiday season, this time can increase.

How long does it take to deliver a book? See above.

Choosing the right photographer is very important. After your wedding, your photographs will be one of the few tangible items from your wedding day. Before signing a contract do a lot of research and hire someone whose work you love and whose personality you get along with.

There are many different styles of photographers and finding one that best fits your individual style can be daunting. Some may be described as soft & romantic, some as fun or even funky and others as classic or contemporary.  Whatever the way they describe themselves, every photographer sees the world differently through their lens.

In the end, always review a potential photographer’s portfolio and be sure that you love the feeling you get by looking at their images. Additionally, ask to see a complete wedding to get a better sense of their style once you have narrowed it down to a few photographers. Finding somebody that you trust to capture your event and to interpret the day is very important. 

Years from now the photographs will help tell your story to other generations/friends and they may be all you have left to really showcase your big event.  Give me a call and I can share more insight rather or not you book me.

Chris Honour
http://EastOrlandoPhotography.com
407-765-7927