frequently asked questions
Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page! Here, you'll find answers to all the common questions about your photography experience, from booking your session to what to expect on your special day. We know that planning a wedding or portrait shoot can feel overwhelming, so we’ve put together these helpful details to make the process smooth and stress-free. Whether you're curious about timelines, outfit recommendations, or our editing process, we've got you covered. Dive in and discover everything you need to make your photoshoot truly unforgettable!
Below you will find an extensive list of every possible questionI think you could have for me and if you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to let me know! ♥
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FAQ's
your questions answered
What do we do if it’s raining on our wedding day or engagement session?
Will I get “HIGH” resolution photos?
Can I have the unedited files?
How long will it take before I see my images?
How many photos will we get?
Can you capture in different light settings such as candlelight, sunset, very sunny, night time, inclement weather?
I’ve got a friend who said they’d shoot my wedding for me. Gotta save some money where I can, right?
Will you help me find a location for my portrait session?
Want to hear what past couples say about working with me?
Have you shot at my venue before?
How far in advance should I book a photographer?
Are you insured?
We’re very busy and won’t be able to meet. Are there any other options?
Do you offer a second photographer option?
How do I book my wedding with you?
How far in advance should I book a photographer?
It's best to book your photographer 9-12 months in advance, especially if your wedding is during peak season. Popular dates go fast!
Once you’re ready to move forward, I’ll send you your wedding contract along with an invoice for the non-refundable retainer.
The retainer is $1,000 per service.
So if you book photo + video, the total retainer is $2,000.
This amount goes toward your total balance.
The remaining balance is due 30 days before your wedding day.
Easy and stress-free 💛
The retainer is $1,000 per service.
So if you book photo + video, the total retainer is $2,000.
This amount goes toward your total balance.
The remaining balance is due 30 days before your wedding day.
Easy and stress-free 💛
How do I book my wedding with you?
Yes, I do. A second photographer is available for $1,600 for up to 8 hours as an A-La-Carte option. There is also packages that include a second photographer.
That said, most of my weddings are photographed solo, and that has been my approach for the majority of my career. I come fully prepared and work very intentionally from the moment I arrive until the end of coverage. I focus on capturing every action, reaction, and in-between moment thoughtfully and beautifully. To date, I have never missed a key moment.
I know couples sometimes wonder if one photographer is enough. I want you to feel confident knowing that solo coverage has never meant less coverage for my clients. In fact, it often allows me to be more focused and consistent. I’m very particular about my work and about being in the right place at the right time. Weddings don’t have do-overs, so I photograph every wedding as if it were my own.
There are times when a second photographer makes sense, and some of my packages already include one. I’m always happy to talk through your timeline, locations, and priorities to help you decide what’s best for your day.
That said, most of my weddings are photographed solo, and that has been my approach for the majority of my career. I come fully prepared and work very intentionally from the moment I arrive until the end of coverage. I focus on capturing every action, reaction, and in-between moment thoughtfully and beautifully. To date, I have never missed a key moment.
I know couples sometimes wonder if one photographer is enough. I want you to feel confident knowing that solo coverage has never meant less coverage for my clients. In fact, it often allows me to be more focused and consistent. I’m very particular about my work and about being in the right place at the right time. Weddings don’t have do-overs, so I photograph every wedding as if it were my own.
There are times when a second photographer makes sense, and some of my packages already include one. I’m always happy to talk through your timeline, locations, and priorities to help you decide what’s best for your day.
Do you offer a second photographer option?
I would love to meet with you before your wedding, but I completely understand how busy life can get no worries at all. We can handle everything remotely and make the process easy and flexible for you.
Here are a few great options:
Just let me know what would be most helpful for you, and I’ll gladly accommodate. I’m here to make this easy and stress-free 💛
Here are a few great options:
- If you’d like to see more of my work, I’m happy to share full wedding galleries online.
- If you want to talk through packages and get a feel for my personality, we can schedule a phone call or a Zoom/Skype consultation.
- Another wonderful way to connect before the wedding is through an engagement session. Some packages include it, and some do not but all wedding clients receive a $200 discount on an engagement session if it’s not included in their package.
Just let me know what would be most helpful for you, and I’ll gladly accommodate. I’m here to make this easy and stress-free 💛
We’re very busy and won’t be able to meet. Are there any other options?
Yes, I am! If your venue needs proof of insurance, please allow me a few hours to get that sent over to you.
Are you insured?
I’ve photographed at dozens of venues, so there is a good chance that I have. However, if I have not, I will get to the venue early on the day of and be sure to perform a thorough walk-through to scout out the best photography locations so it’s not done during your allotted coverage time.
Have you shot at my venue before?
You will receive all the best moments from your day.
On average, I deliver about 100 photos per hour of coverage.
A full wedding day usually means around 1,000–1,400 images.
I don’t hold photos back.
I only remove duplicates, test shots, missed focus, or unflattering expressions. This way, every image you receive is sharp, beautiful, and worth keeping.
Every wedding is different.
Busy days with lots of moments often mean more photos.
No matter what, you’ll get a full story of your day start to finish.
On average, I deliver about 100 photos per hour of coverage.
A full wedding day usually means around 1,000–1,400 images.
I don’t hold photos back.
I only remove duplicates, test shots, missed focus, or unflattering expressions. This way, every image you receive is sharp, beautiful, and worth keeping.
Every wedding is different.
Busy days with lots of moments often mean more photos.
No matter what, you’ll get a full story of your day start to finish.
How many photos will we get?
I invite you to read my Google Reviews to see real words from real couples about their experience, their photos, and their wedding day.
Want to hear what past couples say about working with me?
Yes, most certainly! Once you book, I will mail you my welcome package with Engagement Session Style Guide with tips and ideas for your engagement session. One of my biggest engagement session tips when considering locations is not to think too much about what landmarks you want in the background. In many cases I can make something work but I wouldn’t want that to be your primary reason to choose a spot. Instead of a single backdrop, think about the location in terms of an environment or atmosphere (i.e. the feel of the city, or the feel of nature). I, of course, would encourage any location that has some sentimental significance, like it was your first date spot or where you first met.
Will you help me find a location for my portrait session?
Hearing this breaks my heart a little bit. I can’t tell you how many people I know who hate their wedding photos because they had a ‘friend’ do it. This is one of the biggest days of your entire life. You spend months planning, finding the perfect dress, details, colors, flowers, venue, invites, cakes, etc and trust me, you aren’t going to remember the day. Time flies by and years from now it will be a total blur. Why go through all the trouble if you’re not going to have compelling images to remember it by?
I’ve got a friend who said they’d shoot my wedding for me. Gotta save some money where I can, right?
Absolutely. Great photos come down to three things: having the eye, knowing the camera inside and out, and truly understanding light. That’s where I shine.
I always come prepared with professional lighting, which means I can add light when needed. Candlelight, sunset, nighttime, and low-light situations are never a problem.
When it’s very sunny, the key is knowing how to work with the light. I look for shade whenever possible, and if we’re in direct sun, I use smart positioning and angles to create flattering, natural images.
As for weather light rain or cloudy skies won’t stop me. I’ve photographed many weddings in less-than-perfect conditions and still delivered beautiful results. If the rain becomes heavy, we’ll simply move indoors to protect the equipment and keep everything running smoothly.
No matter the lighting or conditions, I’m always prepared and ready to make it work.
I always come prepared with professional lighting, which means I can add light when needed. Candlelight, sunset, nighttime, and low-light situations are never a problem.
When it’s very sunny, the key is knowing how to work with the light. I look for shade whenever possible, and if we’re in direct sun, I use smart positioning and angles to create flattering, natural images.
As for weather light rain or cloudy skies won’t stop me. I’ve photographed many weddings in less-than-perfect conditions and still delivered beautiful results. If the rain becomes heavy, we’ll simply move indoors to protect the equipment and keep everything running smoothly.
No matter the lighting or conditions, I’m always prepared and ready to make it work.
Can you capture in different light settings such as candlelight, sunset, very sunny, night time, inclement weather?
For engagement sessions and bridal portraits, the turnaround time is about two weeks. Once your images are fully edited, they’ll be uploaded to your online gallery, and you’ll receive an email with a download link.
For weddings, the contract states that you will receive your photo and video within 90 days. In reality, it’s almost always much sooner. I deliver as fast as possible because I know how excited you are to see your photos and that’s a top priority for me.
Because every wedding is a little different, I don’t promise an exact number of days, but I encourage you to check my Google reviews, where many clients mention how quickly they received their galleries.
Video does take a bit longer than photos, but it is also typically delivered well before the 90-day mark.
I promise I work hard to get your memories to you as soon as possible.
For weddings, the contract states that you will receive your photo and video within 90 days. In reality, it’s almost always much sooner. I deliver as fast as possible because I know how excited you are to see your photos and that’s a top priority for me.
Because every wedding is a little different, I don’t promise an exact number of days, but I encourage you to check my Google reviews, where many clients mention how quickly they received their galleries.
Video does take a bit longer than photos, but it is also typically delivered well before the 90-day mark.
I promise I work hard to get your memories to you as soon as possible.
How long will it take before I see my images?
Raw images are not usable images at least to a client. Raw images need to be processed in order to create a final image. Part of my job is to process your images, perfect them and create a finished product. Asking your photographer for the RAW files, is like asking your cake vendor for an extra bag of flour, on the side. It’s only a partial ingredient in the overall product and means nothing on it’s own.
Can I have the unedited files?
All my packages include high-resolution, edited images that are not watermarked. You can download them from your gallery and print up to 30×40 or larger with no restrictions.
Will I get “HIGH” resolution photos?
No worries at all! We always have a plan 😊
Light rain, clouds, or mist are totally workable and can actually create beautiful, romantic photos. I come prepared and know how to work in changing weather.
If the rain is heavy, we’ll simply move to a covered or indoor location to protect the equipment and keep everything running smoothly. For engagement sessions, we can also reschedule if the weather isn’t cooperating and it makes sense to do so.
I’ll guide you every step of the way and help make the best call based on the weather, location, and your comfort. No matter what, my goal is to make sure you still get amazing photos and have a stress-free experience 💛
Light rain, clouds, or mist are totally workable and can actually create beautiful, romantic photos. I come prepared and know how to work in changing weather.
If the rain is heavy, we’ll simply move to a covered or indoor location to protect the equipment and keep everything running smoothly. For engagement sessions, we can also reschedule if the weather isn’t cooperating and it makes sense to do so.
I’ll guide you every step of the way and help make the best call based on the weather, location, and your comfort. No matter what, my goal is to make sure you still get amazing photos and have a stress-free experience 💛
What do we do if it’s raining on our wedding day or engagement session?
her work is amazing!
- klaudia & Marcin
We have been working with Bozena on multiple occasions and all I have to say is:
She took our engagement pictures, then our wedding pictures and this year she was with us during the baptism of our son. It feels like she is part of our family! It is so easy to work with Bozena, she’s always smiling, has great ideas and makes the whole process stress free. We wish her all the best and that her carrier grows even bigger.