{"id":2661,"date":"2013-12-17T11:54:38","date_gmt":"2013-12-17T11:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jsanderswed.wpengine.com\/?page_id=2661"},"modified":"2023-09-13T13:52:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T12:52:00","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column2661_1d02b5-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:50px;padding-bottom:50px;}.kadence-column2661_1d02b5-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2661_1d02b5-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2661_1d02b5-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2661_1d02b5-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2661_1d02b5-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2661_1d02b5-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2661_1d02b5-eb{text-align:left;}.kadence-column2661_1d02b5-eb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2661_1d02b5-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2661_1d02b5-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:30px;flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2661_1d02b5-eb{text-align:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2661_1d02b5-eb inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">What to ask your wedding photographer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are all pushed for time. As a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/\"   title=\"wedding photographer\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">wedding photographer<\/a>, believe me, I understand. Here are some helpful <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/portfolio\/\"   title=\"Wedding Photography\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Wedding Photography<\/a> FAQs. Like what happens if it\u2019s hooning down with rain? How long do we get to party with you, and when will we get our mitts on our awesome photos? If you would like to drop me a line with any particular questions ahead of your wedding day then you can email me <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/contact-documentary-london-wedding-photography\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0028-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"hackney documentary wedding photographer\" class=\"wp-image-39672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0028-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0028-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0028-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0028-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0028-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0028-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How would you describe your shooting style?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Suuuper relaxed and low-key. Other than the gentle coordination of family group portraits (if you want them) I am a fly on the wall. This style is generally called reportage or documentary wedding photography. Have a  look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/london-documentary-wedding-photographer-2\/\">MY STYLE<\/a> page for a bit more on Documentary Wedding  Photography.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if the weather is rubbish?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I often ask my couples not to become meteorologists in the run up their  wedding day. I have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/alderley-edge-countryside-wedding-lily-joe\/\">photographed some of my fave weddings<\/a> in sleet and  snow \u2013 proper wellie weather! While a bit of rain can make for  challenging conditions, I always suggest we get stuck in and ignore it,  pop a pretty umbrella and go for a stroll.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Finsbury-Town-Hall-wedding-0051-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"hackney documentary wedding photographer\" class=\"wp-image-39378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Finsbury-Town-Hall-wedding-0051-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Finsbury-Town-Hall-wedding-0051-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Finsbury-Town-Hall-wedding-0051-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Finsbury-Town-Hall-wedding-0051-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Finsbury-Town-Hall-wedding-0051.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/04-2062-page\/stanmore-reportage-wedding-photographer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"hackney documentary wedding photography\" class=\"wp-image-29074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/04-2062-page\/stanmore-reportage-wedding-photographer-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/04-2062-page\/stanmore-reportage-wedding-photographer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/04-2062-page\/stanmore-reportage-wedding-photographer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/04-2062-page\/stanmore-reportage-wedding-photographer-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/04-2062-page\/stanmore-reportage-wedding-photographer.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long is the typical coverage of a wedding?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly,  there is no typical wedding. If I am booked for a full day then I usually arrive an hour and a half before the service to capture imagery of  the bride and her gang getting ready. I often drop in on an Ushers lunch or a pre-wedding drink with the groom and the fellas. I usually stay an hour or so after the first dance but if you want me to stay longer then I am happy to chat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many photos will we receive?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I  deliver around 500 images in a mix of colour and black and white. Your  first look at your wedding images will be on a <a href=\"https:\/\/johnsandersweddings.zenfolio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">password protected  gallery<\/a>.  This Gallery will have 200 or so of my fave images from throughout the day. The full set of images will  follow a week or so later on a USB or download at high resolution \u2013 perfect for getting  your prints done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-39724-pp_gallery\/West-Reservoir-Centre-Wedding-Reception-0020-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"West Reservoir Centre Wedding Reception\" class=\"wp-image-39744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-39724-pp_gallery\/West-Reservoir-Centre-Wedding-Reception-0020-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-39724-pp_gallery\/West-Reservoir-Centre-Wedding-Reception-0020-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-39724-pp_gallery\/West-Reservoir-Centre-Wedding-Reception-0020-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-39724-pp_gallery\/West-Reservoir-Centre-Wedding-Reception-0020-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-39724-pp_gallery\/West-Reservoir-Centre-Wedding-Reception-0020-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-39724-pp_gallery\/West-Reservoir-Centre-Wedding-Reception-0020-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0002-1024x596.jpg\" alt=\"hackney documentary wedding photographer\" class=\"wp-image-39646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0002-1024x596.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0002-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0002-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0002-1536x894.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0002-50x29.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0002.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I shoot group portraits?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Short  answer \u2013 yes. I recommend keeping the family group list to a maximum of 10-15 groups, you don\u2019t want to be away from your own party for too long. Just after confetti is often a good time to get the families done before too many drinks have been consumed and the oldies have wandered off!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you professionally insured?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all true professional photographers I am fully insured for public liability and professional indemnity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is my own dress code?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to blend into a wedding and therefore look quite smart. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0007-1024x751.jpg\" alt=\"london documentary wedding photographer\" class=\"wp-image-39651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0007-1024x751.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0007-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0007-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0007-50x37.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/London-Documentary-Wedding-Photographer0007.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Wardour-Castle-Wiltshire-Wedding-0083-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"hackney documentary wedding photographer\" class=\"wp-image-39632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Wardour-Castle-Wiltshire-Wedding-0083-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Wardour-Castle-Wiltshire-Wedding-0083-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Wardour-Castle-Wiltshire-Wedding-0083-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Wardour-Castle-Wiltshire-Wedding-0083-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Wardour-Castle-Wiltshire-Wedding-0083.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if I get struck down with the lurgy and cannot photograph your wedding?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This\n is an issue that gives ALL wedding photographers the odd moment of \nworry. Firstly, I have never missed a wedding through illness \u2013 NOT \nEVER, NEVER. I would have to be actually hospitalized to miss a wedding \nshoot! But if by chance it happens I do have back up photographers that \nshoot in a similar style to my own that are aware of my wedding dates \nand able to step up if needs be.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do we need to feed you on the day?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes please. It&#8217;s hungry work shooting a wedding. I usually grab a bite during your main course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-gun-pub-wedding-photographer-0067-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"the gun pub wedding photographer\" class=\"wp-image-39541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-gun-pub-wedding-photographer-0067-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-gun-pub-wedding-photographer-0067-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-gun-pub-wedding-photographer-0067-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-gun-pub-wedding-photographer-0067-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-gun-pub-wedding-photographer-0067.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like me to become your Hackney Documentary Wedding Photographer then feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsandersweddings.com\/contact\/\">drop me  line<\/a>..<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2661_a08a65-0a .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2661_a08a65-0a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2661_a08a65-0a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to ask your wedding photographer We are all pushed for time. 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