What are Associate photographers?
Things flourished for Nicole to the point where we needed to expand instead of turn away amazing couples. Nicole takes a very limited number of weddings per year as she progresses to phase out of weddings and remain in a leadership / editing role. Associate photographers are vetted professionals trained in our style. These associates have worked with us over many years, and were chosen because of their talent, beautiful personalities and the fact that they represent and uphold our style, customer service, and brand values. When an associate shoots your wedding, Nicole and her associate work closely with you/your planner through the planning process and Nicole edits the final images. This ensures that your experience and final images are consistent with our look and philosophy. Everything you see in our portfolio and on social media is a combination of all of our work.
Will I receive digital files?
Yes! All packages and sessions include your images fully culled and edited in our timeless style. You will receive web and print size images (you can print up to poster size if you like!) on a private online gallery for you to download and share with family and friends. We have custom heirloom album options as well as a print atelier for you to order professional quality prints. We even have pre-matted and framed options for you.
Engagement Sessions
Other Commonly Asked Questions
Why are there permit fees for some areas in the mountains?
The government and local municipalities set out their guidelines for what “out of town vendors” are required to have in order to shoot there. These permits fees for wedding packages are pro-rated and we ensure that we are fully licensed to work in specific Alberta National Parks and the Town of Banff/Canmore. We never want to risk our couples being fined on their wedding day or not having a vendor. Though they are an additional expense, they allow couples to have a much larger talent pool of photographers to choose from aside from the limited offerings in these towns.
Do you have backup equipment?
Protecting your images and ensuring you receive quality images is non-negotiable. While equipment can fail, we do come prepared with extra camera bodies, memory cards and other equipment.
Will you have an assistant or second shooter?
Unless a wedding has 300 or more guests, or the couple is getting ready an hour apart from each other it’s not necessary. The number of images you receive will be the same, and in 12+ years of shooting not a single groom reaction has been missed. On occasion, an assistant may be brought along to help carry equipment, set up, and organize during the day. This is typically only for large weddings.
Yes please. No one likes a hangry wedding photographer. In all honesty, being on our feet for many hours during the day, trying not to miss a moment means that it’s difficult to eat lunch. We ask for a meal during dinner service so that we don’t pass out on your wedding day.
Photographers are artists, and all artists value their time and work a little differently. We also offer different options in our packages. Some might edit a portion of the photos, others may edit all of them. Additionally, the add-on’s and extra service you receive before the wedding and afterwards can make a difference. Compromising on budget certainly means you will compromise on either the experience with your photographer in the planning stages or on the wedding day, or worse – be disappointed in the final results. Aside from finding a great style that you love the most important thing is finding a photographer who you really “click” with. (Pun intended).
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