Be Photography LLC Featured Vendor 4.8 out of 5.0 4.8/5.0
Photojournalism by ACTUAL Photojournalists!
8616 Castlemill Circle, Nottingham, MD 21236
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Services: PhotographyVideography
Established: 2004
Employees: 6
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About

Be Photography LLC provides the least invasive, editorial still photography and video services to the entire world.  Although we are based in the greater Baltimore area, we regularly provide services between New York City and Washington D.C., and can provide services anywhere else in the world as well. 

Our team has an extensive history in news and editorial coverage, which provides us with the expertise to cover your wedding in the least invasive way.  Our still photography has been published in Harpers Bazzar, Styling Magazine, E!, Seventeen, The National Inquirer, in addition to numerous newspaper outlets worldwide.  Our video team has experience with every major news outlet in the greater DC/Baltimore area and our video editor’s work has been nominated for an Emmy award.

Our packages range to fit all budgets and you can find more information including details about our approach, and a frequently asked questions section on our website, please click the link above to visit our site and then click on weddings! 

If you are not looking for the “traditional wedding photographer” and are considering a vendor with more of a photojournalistic approach – why not choose a team who actually shoots real photojournalism everyday. Unlike much of our competition we don’t only do weddings.  Our lead cameraman’s work can be seen daily on Fox45, and our photographer’s work is published in newspapers and magazines around the world. 

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This photographer is a delight to work with. I will be happy to feature his work on my website as well as promote him to our clients - INTRIGUE - floral design & decor www.intrigue-designs.com
Be Photography is a fantastic company with remarkable talent. I am very pleased with their work. - Having had the opportunity to work with James this past weekend at Chase Court in Baltimore I feel the need to update my endorsement. Not only is his work stunning, but, his style is natural. I will be referring him to our clients on a regular basis. ~ Historic Events ~

Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Our editing process is very important. We retouch every single photo individually, never "batch editing", opening each file individually and correcting for color, sharpness, contrast, skin smoothing, teeth whiteing, and a number of other factors. If you have a pimple, scar, tattoo, etc. that you want removed for the photos, it is no problem. Additionally we use a number of different effects inculding black and white, selective coloring, color infared, black and white infared, and other variations on your photos to give you the best images from your wedding.
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Our team all comes from editorial news coverage. We have expereince in every single lighting condition you can imagine.
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
Considering Canon and Nikon no longer make professional film cameras, we shoot all Digital. Our Video is digital SD.
 
How many photographers do you work with?
Our Photographers work on their own. A second photographer can be purchased but is very rarely needed.
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Our contract has a stipulation for medical injury, but other than that, yes.
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Yes, if time permits.
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes, we belong to a network that includes a number of different vendors we can reach out to, and we have a number of different contacts in the media industry as well
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Our still photographer shoots with 2 Canon professional DSLR's and our Videographer shoots with 2 pro quality SD Digital cameras. Please visit our website for more info about our equipment.
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Typical wedding packages cover 6 hours, then there is an hourly fee if you need additional coverage
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Video and Still photography hourly rates differ - please see our website for more information
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Our downtime is generally when everyone is eating - as Most people dont like to have their picture taken while they are eating!
 
Do you charge for travel?
Yes, each case is evalutated on its own, contact us and tell us where your wedding is. In general, for overnight trips, our travel fees consist of our estimated travel costs.
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Photography - 1-2 weeks. Video will have your DVD done in 3-4 weeks
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Pictures are available online at Pictage first - then the album design process begins
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Purchased proofs are yours. - Proof books come with the exclusive packages, while the basic packaged offer no proof products.
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes - however, a CD is provided with a reproduction release, allowing you to make copies for personal use only.
 
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?
Yes
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
Traditional Matted, and Modern Coffee Table book Style Albums
 
When will the client get the final album?
Turn aroud times depend on how long it takes couples to select their photos, but generally, basic albums are turned around in 3-4 weeks and Exclusive Albums are turned around in 8-10 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions for Videography
Are you a commercial studio or a home-based business?
Home-Based Business
 
What types, such as unedited footage or special effects, of videography do you offer?
You can view a sample of our work at our website. We use multiple cameras, and a variety of angles. Our most popular feature is our 3-5 minute music video, but we offer limited editing footage of the ceremony as well.
 
Describe any special editing services you offer:
Our editor's work has been nominated for an Emmy in News coverage. She uses a variety of skills and techniques in her editing to tell the story of your wedding day
 
Do you have lighting equipment to accommodate a more dimly-lit event?
Yes, however our approach calls for use of external lights only in extreme conditions. Our equipment is capable of extremely lowlight coverage.
 
How many videographers do you work with?
2
 
Does the client get to meet the videographers before the event?
The brides will meet a member of the Staff, but typically our video staff is busy shooting the daily News, Sports coverage, and other local events, and does not meet with each client individually
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes
 
Do you book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Yes
 
Do you have a replacement videographer in case you become unavailable on the event day?
Yes, we belong to a network of vendors whom we can reach out to, and we have a number of contacts in the media industry as well.
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
DVCPro digital video cameras
 
Do you bring backup equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Our downtime is generally when everyone is eating, - as nobody likes to be filmed while they are eating!
 
Do you charge overtime?
Yes
 
Do you give access to your raw footage?
A limited editing ceremony portion of the video is provided, yes.
 
Do you reserve the right to use the video in the future for promotions, contents, etc.?
Yes
 
Is the client involved in the editing process? If so, how much input does the client have in editing?
We ask that the bride and groom give us their song selections that we can incorporate into the video, but the couple is not involved in the editing process other than the selection of the songs that we can mix into the video.
 
How long does it take for the client to get the final video?
3-4 weeks

Additional Questions and Answers
You can find a more detailed frequently asked questions section at our website, and you can also foudn more detailed information about our approach, our team, and package details.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Tips and Advice
The single most important piece of advice for a bride and groom when selecting a photographer or videographer is to simply select a style that suits you best.  Do not be fooled by gimmicks, albums, proof books, special features, etc.  The most important thing to select is a style that you admire.