FAQ

Does Piers use an assistant?
From experience, Piers finds working on his own gives him a more intimate interaction with those present.  On occasions when assistance is required with things like holding reflectors to control the light, guests are usually happy to oblige.

How does Piers cope with family group shots at large weddings on his own?
At the pre-wedding consultation, Piers will discuss this part of the day in particular detail.  The key to getting these shots taken swiftly is to plan carefully.  Piers asks clients to nominate a ‘helper’ from their guests.  This helper liaises with Piers to bring the groupings together efficiently.

Are travel and overnight accommodation expenses included where required?
Piers will pay for all overnight expenses in mainland UK.  A small transport charge may be levied, depending on distance.

How long will Piers stay with us on our wedding day?
Depending on distances & timings, Piers may travel the evening before a wedding in order to be available for a prompt start in the morning. He stays until the start of the wedding breakfast or, with extended coverage, into the evening as appropriate. Times are flexible

Does Piers ever photograph more than one wedding a day?
No.

How many photographs does Piers take?
There is no fixed number. He will often take 500+ photographs at a wedding. The quantity taken is dependent upon many factors like the number of locations throughout the day, and the time between the ceremony and the wedding breakfast

What does Piers do about eating on the day?
When commissioned for extended coverage, he is usually either invited to join the guests at the wedding breakfast or offered a bar meal. He will then be able to photograph speeches and cake cutting as they happen.

How many photographs will we get to see?
Most weddings produce between 150 & 250 beautiful images. All of these are seen by the couple in their proof catalogue & on their CD. A private viewing can also be arranged if they feel this would be helpful in making album selections.

How many photographs make a great album?
Most clients choose between 80 and 120 pictures in their album. There is no limit however.

Do I pay more for more pictures in my album?
Each additional image beyond the initial 40 is charged at a flat rate of £20, regardless of size.

Why are additional prints all one price, regardless of size?
What matters most is the overall design of the album, with each image sitting comfortably on its’ page.  Some images may be full, A3 size, whilst others will compliment these as as 2x3 inch prints.

How much can we expect to spend on extra prints?
From the above it follows that an album with 100 images will be an additional £1200. Parents’ albums are also available to order.  Prices depend on size of album.  As a guide, a parents’ album containing 20 images, at 10x8 inches is £250.  At Piers’ discretion, he can offer spread payments over ten months on an interest free basis.

Extra prints in our album seem expensive!
The time, care, and attention, that goes into each image is immense. It is well worth it though. Piers uses only the finest materials and meticulous attention to detail to ensure you and your guests look fantastic.

What camera does Piers use?
Piers uses two Fujifilm S1 professional digital SLR cameras. These cameras allow Piers to work quickly & discreetly in all lighting conditions.

What are the advantages of using digital cameras?
With digital cameras Piers can make use of the extraordinary quality advantage digital photography has over film in low light conditions. Photographing without flash during the ceremony (with permission) and at other times throughout the day allows him to use the natural light creatively.

There are no noisy motordrives winding film, and they have instant facilities to check for blinks etc. Above all the print quality is truly fantastic.

How much digital manipulation goes into our pictures?
Every image is individually assessed for colour and tone correctness. Some images are then ‘tidied’ to some extent before black & white or colour options are created.

Is there an extra charge for this service?
No. All editing is carried out on a complimentary basis. Piers prides himself on the quality of his prints and the total satisfaction of his clients.

How do we get to see our photographs?
Clients are invited to a viewing session at the studio where Piers conducts an edit session for the album images. Choosing the images for the album needs time & consideration. Sometimes a follow-up meeting is arranged. Piers will guide clients through this edit with care to see that the best possible selection is made. There is no additional charge for this service.  Clients also receive a proof catalogue & time-limited CD containing all the images viewed.