FAQs
WILL YOU TRAVEL TO A DESTINATION WEDDING?
Absolutely. Get us on that plane!
DO YOU PHOTOGRAPH ENGAGEMENTS AND ELOPEMENTS?
Yes, we do shoot engagement and elopement photos. Just like with weddings, we’ll work with you to make sure we get something that feels timeless and unique. And while we love cheese on a plate (especially if there’s charcuterie involved), we avoid it at all costs in our work, so we’ll collaborate with you to create a session that’s authentic to you.
WILL YOU PHOTOGRAPH A REHEARSAL DINNER?
Rehearsal dinners can be tricky to photograph because not even Kate Moss looks good when she’s chewing. We encourage you to invite us to the dinner where we can get the opportunity to meet who is who and limit the photography to speeches, or other important moments, rather than shooting the entire dinner. Again, this gives us a chance to interact with you in person and meet the people who are important to you (aka, the people you want in your pictures).
HOW MANY PHOTOGRAPHERS WILL BE AT MY WEDDING?
All weddings will have a minimum of 2 photographers (+ one assistant.) For engagement sessions and elopements, it’s only Ivy.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?
As photographers we love to shoot with a ton of different gear. Shooting with a variety of cameras, including Canon, Nikon, and Hasselblad and 90’s point and shoots.
Ok, so you want the non-gearhead answer? Classic film cameras and modern digital cameras each have their strengths. We use a combination of the two depending on the venue and the light available. If you are drawn to particular photos we’ve taken please let us know so we can take that into account when creating your imagery in a similar fashion, if circumstances allow.
SHOULD WE DO A FIRST LOOK?
That’s entirely up to you. We tend to think that first looks are a more intimate and relaxed environment for photos. Often, it’s as close as ‘alone time’ as you and your partner are going to get in the middle of a wedding. After the ceremony, your family and friends are excited for you to come and join the party, which can make some couples feel rushed to avoid anxious guests. That said, we’re happy to shoot before or after, whichever is your preference.
WHAT IS YOUR TURNAROUND TIME?
We’ll have all of your digital photos completed within six weeks of your event. Film can sometimes take a little longer.
As soon as they are ready you will receive a link to a hidden website of all your images, where you can download high-res files, share with your family and order prints. All that jazz.
That being said – sneak peeks are a big thing over here and we are big on surprises! (Hint. Hint.)
HOW MUCH DO YOU EDIT?
Because we have a natural or true to life style, we keep editing to a minimum. We want the color to reflect how the day actually looked and felt – rather than create a generic body of work for you that will check a box for what is currently trending. (I’m talking to you Sepia Bride!)
We color correct and make other adjustments as necessary to make sure that everyone, and everything, looks as amazing as possible, but we’re not going to Photoshop anyone into oblivion. Ivy worked as a professional full time retoucher for over 6 years of her photographic career. Therefore, TGC doesn’t utilize premade or purchased “filters” and or “presets” and every file is individually handled on a case per case basis. It’s pretty analogue over here! The treatment of our photos is EVERYTHING! If you have specific questions about his feel free to ask.
DO I HAVE TO ORDER PRINTS THROUGH YOU?
No. Please download your high res files and upload your favorites to your favorite printing service. But we do have a list of printers we trust and love to work with just in case. All are artisans with their craft and produce beautiful, high-quality prints at moderate prices, but remember you can always have your own made as well.
WILL MY WEDDING PHOTOS BE FEATURED IN MAGAZINES AND BLOGS?
While we do have relationships with many top wedding websites and magazines, we can’t guarantee that anything will be covered. We can tell you that editors typically gravitate towards weddings that have a ton of personal and unique details.
INVESTMENT?
We’d love to connect with you about our offerings and what would best suit your needs. 8 hours of coverage with a team of two photographers and an assistant start at 12k. With elopements and micro weddings closer to 6k. Pricing largely depending on the amount of coverage wanted. Feel free to get in touch, and a complete price list will be emailed to you.
