When you have your car serviced at a garage, what is your expectation?
1) that the work is carried out thoroughly by professionals who know what they are doing. And, who use their knowledge and experience to do the job to a very high standard.
2) That they treat you the customer with due courtesy and respect and offer value for money.
However, it is unlikely that you ever told the garage how they should do the work; which tools are best for the job (and enquired into whether they could actually use the tools properly)... you would simply expect the work to be done to a high standard!
How does this relate...?
... we have been covering weddings for many years now and through this acquired knowledge and experience pretty much know what couples actually want from a wedding photographer. With this knowledge it now seems strange to offer too much choice. To do so, we would be offering you one choice of what you actually want, and several other choices which you may think you want but in reality you don't . The alternatives will normally just be cheaper and obviously offer a far less comprehensive service! (or, unnecessarily expensive)!
Does this mean that you have no input into your wedding photography?
On the contrary, as part of our standard service we will get together and discuss your photographic requirements in great detail. The overall level of service will remain equally comprehensive but you will decide on the specific details e.g. photographic style (formal, informal, etc).
So what does STUDIO 11 actually do?
A fully comprehensive wedding service as standard which includes: - A pre-wedding photo shoot at the studio (this helps the camera shy and makes a lot of difference on your big day).
Professional photographer and an assistant at your wedding (full day and evening coverage).
Proofing session to choose your images for the album (from the hundreds of images taken).
A large professional quality wedding album.
A 24" x 24" canvas print of your favorite photograph.
All your wedding images supplied to you on DVD's - copyright free (print, copy, publish on Facebook etc. for no added charge)!
We will also intruding a digital album book this year (details available soon).
With regard to equipment... we only use the very best in professional quality digital equipment which costs many thousands of pounds (most of our competitors use consumer/amateur equipment).
We optimize each image before printing (many of our competitors don't).
Our albums are of the highest quality and supplied by the best manufacturers.
We only cover a maximum of 12 weddings a year... so we don't get 'wedding fatigued'.
We aim to have your weding album ready within one month of the proofing session (not months or even a year later).
How much does it cost?
There are two prices only: -
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays Mondays:
Price: £1,675.00
Monday to Thursday:
Price: £1,375.00
Job done, everybody happy... and as everything you need is included... there are no hidden extras!
Our prices reflect the care and attention that you will receive and we truly believe that we offer an honest and value for money service.
One last comment: Going back to the garage analogy... although we all have great expectations of professionals, we are all too often very disappointed. At STUDIO 11 photography we are very professional; we use the best professional equipment; we can work efficiently and retain a sense of humour even when the pressure is on; and therefore we don't disappoint!
So... if you would like to ensure that your wedding photographer fully meets with your expectations; you have people working for you who are very professional (and fun and relaxed); that your family and friends enjoy the photography experience too... then please contact us to arrange an informal meeting (please note: no pressure sales tactics are ever employed).
Phew... a lot to read but I hope it was worth it and you now feel better informed!
To see more samples of our work... click here
And when you are ready, please call Perry on 07751 255199 for a meeting.