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FAQs Please Explain - the Add-On Service Credit When is the best time to contact Jerry? How can I schedule an appointment? How do you compare to other photographers... What if Jerry is sick and unable to photograph my wedding? Does the retouching work cost extra? Please explain - Retouching work done at the discretion of Weddings by Jerry |
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Specializing in Capturing the Memories You'll Cherish - truly describes the philosophy of Weddings by Jerry. Photography is much more of an art than a business to me. This is why we take the time to correct for blemishes and distracting elements. Also, to give the best possible service we limit the number of weddings we do each year...we never book more than one wedding per day. Thus on your special day your wedding is our only concern. |
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I have over 20 years experience in wedding photography. I will personally meet with you to discuss your photography needs for your special day. My overall style is a combination of traditional and photojournalist (candids) to capture the best mix of the important moments of your day. I will personally meet with you to discuss your photography needs and answer your questions. You will receive me as your photographer. |
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Please explain the Add-On Services Credit. Instead of assigning a certain album to the standard package we provide an Add-On service credit so that you might chose the prints and albums that you would like. This credit is basically like a gift card which you use to purchase the albums, prints and other services you would like.
The fine print :-) Prices on the Add-on services are guaranteed from the time you book your wedding until your 6 month anniversary. After which time you may use it to purchase items at then current prices, until your 1 year anniversary at which time the credit expires. Add-on credit has no cash value, any unused credit will be forfeited.
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When is the best time to reach Jerry? Either email or phone me. We do our best to answer all emails within 24 hours. If you would like to talk to me via phone early evenings or weekends are the best time to reach me. |
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How can I schedule an appointment? Please either email or call us to schedule an appointment. For the customer's convenience of the couple I meet you at a restaurant or coffee shop close to your home or work (within 30 miles of Racine) |
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We are only available for Saturday and Sunday weddings. We also offer the following holidays Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Please contact us to find out if your date is available. |
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How do you compare to other photographers We understand one size does not fit all. We offer a wide variety of services, and work to tailor your photography coverage to your personal tastes. Do you want lots of candids, no problem, family group photos, we can do that, a special poses you saw in a magazine, just let us know.
Our particular specialty is that we retouch the photos to clean up for blemishes, acne, shine etc. Most wedding photographers either don't do this or charge extra for by the hour for retouching of complexion issues as it is very time consuming. The retouching work (at our discretion) on the photos in your album is included in all our packages at no extra charge.
We aim at offering an exceptional service at a reasonable price. Of course you can find a cheaper photographer, unfortunately the pictures will reflect it. Check for shine, acne, and skin imperfections.
When your day has come and gone, it is the photos that will sustain your memories.
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What if Jerry is sick and unable to photograph my wedding? First of all let me reassure you that I have never missed a wedding. But just in case of unforeseen circumstances...my wife Jilayne has experience photographing weddings and would be able to step in at a moments notice. She also assists me with retouching, designing the website, and creating montage photos. So she is familiar with all steps of production. |
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We shoot digital for several reasons. The quality and versatility of digital is greater than film. Shooting digital enables us to make corrections for complexion issues and distracting elements. Also there are many products that we can offer due to being digital that would not be practical if we were using film. These include specialized photos such as color punches, montages, online gallery and putting your wedding photos on a DVD. |
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We take many more pictures than your package promises to ensure you get the best possible photos. The cutting down process is a very time consuming which most couples just don't have time for. So instead of providing a large number of digital proofs for you to go through, we give you a large number of finished files suitable for printing. We do the editing for you selecting the best images, (i.e. cutting out blinks, poor lighting, bad candids, etc) the large number of files with each package ensures that all the important moments of your day are captured. Therefore instead of having to worry is this a good or bad photo -- you only have to decide if this a photo you want enlarged or in your album.
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All packages include all images "negatives" on a CD, thus reprints do not have to be ordered through us. The bride and groom may make reprints or copy the CD to give to friends and family members so that they may make their own reprints. If it is more convenient you may order reprints through us; a link will be posted on the couple's website for their reprints.
Reprints may be order through us at the following prices. Wallets (2 of the same photo)..........$5.00 4 x 6 ..............................................$5.00 5 x 7..............................................$10.00 8 x 10............................................$25.00 11 x 14...........................................$60.00 16 x 20...........................................$90.00
$50 minimum order if using Add-On services credit $20 minimum order if purchased. |
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Does the retouching work cost extra? Retouching is VERY time consuming. Most wedding photographers either do not offer it, or charge by the hour for it. We would like you to have priceless images at a reasonable cost. Therefore we retouch the photos and albums you receive from us.
Typically included in our standard FREE retouching for prints and albums is the following - basic distracting elements in the background, i.e. exit signs, fire alarms, candles growing out of the bride or groom's head in a formal poses, people in the distant background of location pictures. Also included are corrections for blinks, standard complexion issues i.e. acne, shine, and softening wrinkles.
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Please explain - Retouching work done at the discretion of Weddings by Jerry? At times we receive retouching requests that are overly time consuming or would produce poor results in those cases we may refuse a request or quote a price for that request. The reason we do this is so that you may still receive your photos in a reasonable time, for a reasonable price.
What determines whether or not we are able to correct an element of image depends on the complexity of the image and the number of images to be corrected. The simpler the background and the fewer number of photos to be retouched the more likely it will be "included" with the standard retouching. Please note all the examples on the "Why Choose Us" page were done free of charge. At times removing a requested background element may make the photo look artificial or cartoonish. If this is the case we will recommend not changing it.
When you receive your images if you would like something specific retouched in the prints or albums you will order from us - ask us about it. At this time, we will let you know if it would be included in the free retouching or quote you a price. If you are quoted a price you may use your Add-On service credit to pay for this.
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How do I reserve my wedding date? You fill out a contract and return it with a non-refundable retainer of $350 to retain your wedding day. The balance will be due once week before your wedding date. Once your contract and retainer has been received your wedding date is booked.
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We accept Visa and MasterCard. |
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