AUSTIN FILM WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS SERVING TEXAS AND COAST TO COAST

BOTH! I am proud to be a film shooter! It's inherently emotional and captures the way I see wedding days best. In instances where a digital camera performs better (hello crazy dancefloor!) I use it to capture and deliver imagery that creates a seamless gallery. But I’m not afraid to pull out my 35mm point-and-shoot to capture nostalgia after-dark, too! Film images can capture a wider range of highlights and dynamic range, offer smoother tonal transitions, present colors more true to life, exhibit a more attractive grain, and possess an overall more aesthetically-pleasing texture and controlled vibrancy.

DO YOU SHOOT FILM OR DIGITAL?

Unless we discuss otherwise on your consultation, your wedding is with Paige Vaughn as your primary photographer. I do have some opportunities for my associate shooters to cover an event at a different price point to help us serve a wild array of couples.

Will Paige BE present on our wedding day?

Not to brag, but making people feel comfortable is my secret sauce. Not only do I know how to make you look good, I’m an expert at making you feel good, too.

Can you make me feel comfortable in front of the camera?

I work hard to make sure my couples have direction when they need it, and balance that with being a fly-on-the-wall other parts of the day where moments are naturally unfolding. We take our cues from our couples - do you need more hand-holding or do you want us to be a bonus bridesmaid with a camera? We’re the best of both worlds.

Do you pose your couples or are you photojournalistic in style?

Staying on schedule is one of the most important factors of our work. We plan carefully with your wedding planner or coordinator to create a custom minute-by-minute photo timeline for each event. Adhering to our photo timeline ensures that we are able to capture every incredible moment and detail of your celebration in optimal lighting conditions.

How do you ensure that you stay on schedule during the day?

Because of our unique style, couples often ask us to travel for their celebrations! I often travel to shoot weddings, which means our events either require a car ride or an airplane (or two or three) - ask me about that time I flew to India to photograph a wedding ;). I typically arrive 1-2 days before an event to fully scout the venue and location before coverage ever begins, pending on how far the destination is, often several days prior for international events. This time frame allows for any travel delays, and gives us time to get acclimated to the area, including scouting the wedding and shooting locations. During scouting, we often begin taking location and “scene” shots, which help narrate the complete story of your wedding.

Do you travel to shoot weddings?

Engagement sessions are not only important for capturing this special moment in time, but it's also the easiest way to have a relaxing and natural photography experience on your wedding day. You know what to expect and you're comfortable with the process, resulting in stunning, candid wedding photos. I like to think of it as a trial-run! I am more than willing to travel for engagement sessions - I actually love it when our couples ask us to photograph them in a location that means something special to them.

Should I book an engagement session?

We average 75-100 images per hour that we’re shooting. We deliver all photos taken except for duplicates, blinks, test shots, etc. unless it’s a hilarious blooper. We love delivering our client’s photos quickly and easily via an online gallery - with a turnaround of 2-3 weeks for engagements and 6-8 weeks for weddings. You will have the ability to print, share and download your images as much as you want. We believe in freely sharing our work because that is what we would want if we were in your shoes. The final set of images are corrected for color and adjusted for exposure. These images also receive basic retouching, which includes blemish removal, small under-eye touch-up, distracting hair removal and/or slight cropping. Our preference is for all images to look natural and unretouched. Any adjustments we make are minimal, leaving your photographs looking clean, beautiful and representative of your celebration.

How many photos will I receive? How do I receive them? And how long does it take to deliver my final gallery? Are the photos edited?

Usually if you’re having your ceremony and reception in one location with a 20-30 minute ceremony (which is most common) 8 hours is perfect! If you’re having a longer ceremony or having a church wedding/venue reception, usually 10 hours is a safe bet. You can always add additional coverage as we get closer to the big day and we have a good idea of your timeline - no matter how many hours you choose, we will help you make the most of your coverage!

How many hours of photography do I need?

We offer Super 8mm films to our clients, but other than that, we have a list of our trusted video partners that we love working with and that match our client experience style. We’re happy to share this list with you - just let us know!

Do you offer videography?

You’ve got enough on your plate—our thorough and detail oriented approach ensures you’ll have more photos than you could ever need or want, but we do recommend bringing to our attention any special people, planned moments, or unique details you’d like to capture that we might not know to anticipate. We provide a checklist of family photos to help prompt you, and give you space to request special photos with different groups of people, if that’s your jam.

Should I make a "shot list" of my desired photos?

Once we’ve determined your photography needs, we will prepare and send a digital photography contract for your review. Once we receive your contract and the 40 percent retainer, your wedding date is officially booked! The final balance is due 30 days prior to your wedding date.

How do we confirm our wedding date with you?