Wedding F.A.Q.
What does your baseline package include?
Where are you? Do you travel?
Your investment always includes two photographers and the fully edited high resolution digital files with printing rights. Your final gallery will be delivered to you through a web-link where you'll be able to view and download all of your photographs directly to your computer. Additional items such as albums and engagement sessions can be purchased a la carte.
I live in a little town called Ligonier about an hour outside of Pittsburgh. I love my Burgh based couples and I also travel domestically and internationally a limited number of weddings each year. Please inquire for a custom quote for travel and I’ll pack my bags for you!
How would you describe your photography style?
My style tends to be a mix, depending on both the clients desires and what part of the wedding I am covering. For example, I tend to cover the ceremony as well as the reception with a photojournalistic style. I do formal portraits with a lot of creative input. I use more of an editorial style in photographing all the details. This is something I discuss a lot at meetings. Different clients have different desires in coverage, and I treat each wedding uniquely.
Are you the photographer who will shoot my wedding?
One hundred percent yes. I shoot all of my own bookings unless there would be a dire emergency. A second photographer will be included in your packages as well.
Can I customize a package based on my needs?
Absolutely. Let’s talk about what I can do for you. All my products are a la carte so no need to sweat it on choosing a bundle.
How many weddings do you shoot in a year?
In order for me to offer a high level of personal service to my wedding clients, I limit myself to 25 weddings per year. I love you and I love my job and I plan on keeping it that way.
Do you provide retouching, color adjustment or other corrective services?
Every single image that you receive will have been edited to optimize color, lighting and sharpness. Basic retouching (like blemish removal) can be done where requested.
What's your favorite kind of cereal?
Disclaimer: No one has ever actually asked me this. I'm more of a fruit and yogurt in the morning kind of girl. I also eat unimaginable amounts of peanut butter. With a spoon. Straight from the jar.
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes, I carry full liability insurance. I would be happy to provide documentation should your venue request it.
How often do you have dance parties?
Dance parties happen approximately 4 times a week in the Vogelsang household and you are ALWAYS welcome to stop by and join. In fact, please do!! Unlike the guarantee that you will receive your images in 4-6 weeks, there is no guarantee that anyone will be out of their pajamas or that I will have combed my hair.
Can you recreate photographs that I found on Pinterest or other wedding media outlets?
My goal is to create meaningful and purposeful photographs that withstand the test of current trends. While we are willing to make an effort to honor your requests for specific photographs, we ask you to examine first whether or not those photographs hold true value to you. Are they a true representation of your heart?
Do you do formal family/bridal party photographs?
My goal at every wedding is to create photographs that have emotional appeal. I will certainly make formal family photographs if those are what is important to you. Just remember, that these photographs may take a lot of time and can be stressful for families and couples. Your wedding day goes so quickly and you only have so much time to live it. We would love to learn about who your special guests are so that we can capture them in ways truly honor them.
Can you 'photoshop' me?
I don't believe that photoshop makes anyone more beautiful, instead, it invalidates true beauty and takes away the unique characteristics that make us who we are. Each time that you photoshop someone thinner, smooth out wrinkles, whiten teeth, you are validating the idea that there is something wrong with having those features. I strive to make people feel comfortable in front of my camera, and beyond that, comfortable in their own amazing bodies! If you're not too sure about that, I would be happy to refer you to a retoucher.