frequently asked questions

the experience

we're here to get to know you & your loved ones + the stories behind it all.

as photographers we're a little untraditional & don't just do typical "cheese & grin right at the camera" photos. during our time together we want to pull out the little moments. we want to create an inviting space to allow you to be vulnerable & yourselves. because at the end of the day, your story is unique is to you.

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a few common questions

QUESTION

WAIT, THERE ARE TWO OF YOU?

ANSWER

For the most part, Courtney & Jackson (or us with one of our amazing second shooters) are at every wedding to capture all the different moments happening. If you’re having a smaller session or wedding one of us will be there to keep things intimate. We love catching the big moments, but also the smaller details, guest reactions & quiet pockets of time that all tell your story.

QUESTION

CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR SHOOTING STYLE?

ANSWER

We believe in documenting your day as it unfolds & how it unfolds. Think of us as friendly ninjas in the bushes catching great moments both big & small. If we see that the light isn’t so great or that we can possibly line things up for a great shot during a beautiful moment then we’ll step in to let you know! We’ll also help out when it comes to the formal photos & give you direction to be yourselves during couple’s photos.

QUESTION

DO YOU SHOOT WITH DIGITAL OR FILM GEAR?

ANSWER

Currently our collections are based off of digital photography pricing, but if you’re interested in having some of the day captured through medium format film too definitely let us know!

QUESTION

SPEAKING OF GEAR, WHAT DO YOU USE?

ANSWER

Primarily all of our work is shot with Canon-based gear (not that we prefer it over any other brand, we just chose one we loved & stuck with it!) We also always bring backups but try to be as low-key as possible when we’re moving from location to location throughout the day. We want to keep the sessions about you & not the equipment.

QUESTION

WHEN & HOW WILL WE RECEIVE OUR IMAGES?

ANSWER

Depending on how busy our season is & our travel schedule, no later than 10-12 weeks after your wedding or 4 weeks after your portrait session. All clients receive their hi-res photos on a custom online gallery with direct access to download, share & print directly from their personal gallery URL.

QUESTION

HOW MANY IMAGES DO WE RECEIVE?

ANSWER

Every single wedding & session is different which means everyone receives a different final count of photos. We only handover our best work so each image you receive has received a bit of Photoflood Studio love. An average 8 hour wedding usually produces about ~600 images & a typical engagement session ~150 images.

QUESTION

WHY DO COUPLES TAKE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS?

ANSWER

We love the opportunity to work with the two of you before your big day rolls around! It’s a great chance for you to see how to the two of us work together but also a really good time for us to see how the two of you interact with one another without the stress of a wedding day timeline. This is a chance for us to capture you being you & to have photos of those small everyday or epic adventure moments. We travel for these all the time so don’t hesitate to ask if you would love photos somewhere you’d love to visit!

QUESTION

DO YOU TRAVEL?

ANSWER

Definitely!! We love visiting new places but more importantly we love photographing you in a place & space that you are comfortable in + love. We’re based in San Francisco but have photographed weddings + sessions all over the US & beyond!

QUESTION

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE & HOW DO WE BOOK?

ANSWER

Typically we book about 12 months in advance due to our travel schedules on a first-come-first-served basis. However if you are thinking of doing a destination wedding or session we recommend contacting us as soon as you have a date locked in. To book an available date with us we require a signed contract & a 50% retainer of whichever collection you choose.

QUESTION

WE AREN’T HAVING A TRADITIONAL LOCAL WEDDING, IS THAT SOMETHING YOU’LL PHOTOGRAPH?

ANSWER

Heck yeah! We love intimate weddings, elopements & destination weddings. Every wedding is unique in its own way! Definitely reach out to us to let us know what you have in mind & we can totally help suggest or fall in love with how you’re choosing to celebrate your love.

QUESTION

HOW DO WE BOOK YOU?

ANSWER

Send us an email to let us know you'd love to work with us. Then we send over a contract for you to sign & return with the 50% booking date retainer.

QUESTION

WE ALL KNOW THERE'S A PANDEMIC STILL HAPPENING - ARE YOU GUYS VACCINATED?

ANSWER

Yes, Double Shots + Boosted! We want to keep you & your loved ones safe, as well as our own little family - so we'll keep our distance with masks on indoors + follow any mandatory venue requirements.

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