FAQs

A typical wedding day for me starts with the bridal preparations right through to the first dance and just beyond, whilst covering everything in-between. Some couples have also opted for part-day coverage, such as ceremony-only, or from the ceremony through to the speeches. I am flexible enough to provide as much coverage as you require - I never book more than one wedding a day.

My style of wedding photography blends together a mixture of traditional formal, contemporary natural and candid documentary photography (commonly referred to as ‘reportage’ or ‘journalistic’) to bring together a set of intimate and elegant images to tell the story of your day. I have been noted to have a very calm and friendly manner, putting people at ease to make them look their best. I capture your day with as little interference as possible.

From the posed groups, through the romantic pictures of the couple, to the natural candid pictures of the guests, I ensure that all key parts of the day are captured. I catch-up with my couples around two months before the wedding to chat about their plans for the day, as well as agreeing a list of group photos to take (let's not forget the auntie coming all the way from Australia!). I let my couples guide me on what photos are important to them, and I make sure they get what they require.

It usually takes up to 4 weeks to have your pictures processed and be available to view online; around 2-3 weeks is not uncommon. During busy peak summer months, it may take a little longer, perhaps up to 5-6 weeks.

During a typical full wedding day, I will usually take 2500+ images. Some of these will be duplicates, and others might catch you or your guests not looking quite so great in the moment, so you will usually get a final set of at least 400-600 images, with full post-processing and enhancements of each before delivery. Recently, this number has been more likely up to 1000 images!

I shoot all of my images in colour and convert certain images to black and white where it suits, in the post-processing stage; you then get both a colour, and a black and white version.

Your images are available to view in your online gallery for a minimum of 6 months. Professional quality prints can also be purchased directly from your gallery.

The 1988 Copyright Act assigns the copyright to Jeff Sham Photography. However, you will receive a personal licence agreement with your images, allowing full personal usage, printing and copying rights.

You can order a wedding album any time after the wedding, but discounts are provided should you create, and pay for, an album package before the wedding day.

It takes a few days for me to design a wedding album for you, plus around 7-10 days for production at the lab, so you’ll be looking at around 2 weeks. You have as much control as you wish over which photos appear in your album - most couples prefer me to design their album initially, and then they have the opportunity to "proof" the design and make changes as they see fit.

I do not insist on a meal for the day, but most couples and/or venues will provide a meal or sandwiches which I will gratefully accept, especially if it's a long day!

I am based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, and I do not charge for travel to local weddings (within approx. 30 miles). Anything beyond this, a discretionary travel fee is charged at cost only. I have covered weddings up and down the country from Cornwall to Shropshire! Let me know where you are getting married and I can estimate costs for you.

I have full business insurance which includes cover for professional indemnity and public liability. Certificates can be provided should this be required by your venue.

I have never ever missed a wedding (and don't plan to!), but for your reassurance, being a part of the national Guild of Photographers means I have a network of photographers to call upon should something extraordinary happen.

Current pricing is displayed on my website, along with detailed information on what is included. Pricing is based on the coverage required on the day, which I believe is the fairest way. Please note that a minimum charge may apply to the peak summer Saturdays in June, July and August, equivalent to the current half day rate.

The booking fee is £150 (which is refundable up to one month after the date of booking). This secures your wedding date and I take no more enquiries for your date, so there is no chance of a 'double-booking'. It is deducted from the final balance of your package, which is paid two months before the wedding.

Get in touch to check my availability for your day. If I’m free for your day, we can arrange a call/meeting where we can have a chat about your wedding and perhaps see more of my work; a quote will be provided for your wedding photography. If you are happy to proceed, I will need the rest of your contact details so I can prepare your invoice for the deposit, plus your standard photography contract. Settle the invoice, sign the contract, and you're all set! A receipt will be sent to you for your records.