How do you identify your primary photographic style?
JBP’s photography style is creative and photojournalistic. Janelle’s fresh perspectives and fashion inspired images push the envelope of wedding photography. We do capture your traditional family portraits as well but in a fun, low-key casual way.
Please describe any special techniques you offer:
Please see “Fine Art Process” located under ‘For Brides and Grooms’.
How many photographers do you work with?
I have a small staff of photographers that shoot with me and for me. They are all extremely talented and share my distinct style and vision of wedding photography.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
I am the only main wedding photographer for my company so as long as I am personally available for your date, I would love to be a part of it
In fact I am a part of the entire process, answering any questions you might have, photographing your Engagement or Day After Session (if applicable) and retouching your Wedding Day images for your Album/Parent Albums or Enlargements.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one wedding in a day?
No. Each photographer (myself included) is committed to one event a day.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you or one of your photographers become unavailable on the wedding day?
Yes, if the need should arise, such as a photographer’s illness or emergency, we will do everything in our power to provide another suitable photographer to take the place of the original designated person. If in that time we can not find a suitable person to take the place of the event photographer, Janelle Brooke Photography will return all amounts for services completed by the contract and the client shall would have no further liability with respect to the contracted agreement.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Each photographer on my staff shoot with Canon Digital SLR Full Frame cameras. I personally photograph weddings with (2) 5D Mark IIs (the most amazing camera ever). I also carry a wide variety of lenses: 15mm fisheye, 50mm Macro, 16-35mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm to name a few…
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes! Every photographer is equipped with back-up cameras, lenses, batteries and memory cards.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Janelle Brooke Photography provides full day coverage in all photography packages which includes nine hours of coverage. Although this is usually sufficient, we are able to accommodate additional hours at our contracted overtime fee.
Are you available for shooting overtime? If so, how much do you charge for overtime?
Yes! If the timeline requires it we are available to stay and continue documenting your day. The overtime charge for one photographer, assistant and additional proofs is $300.00 per hour.
Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal?
Yes, as your photographers, we feel it is necessary to provide us with the same hot meal your guests are served. It is a long day and we, as your photographers, do not want to miss something that is happening during your affair to have to go out and get ourselves food.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no charge for travel as long as the event is within the Tri-State area. However, that is not to say that we are not willing to travel as we love destination weddingsFor additional information on this please contact Janelle directly.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Both the online gallery and hardcopy 4×6″ proofs are available approximately 3-5 weeks after the Wedding Date. Please see “The Fine Art Process” to answer questions you might have regarding the editing process.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes! Per Federal Law, Janelle Brooke Photography retains the copyright to every image we take and copyright ownership cannot be sold to any person, for any price. When you purchase a disc of your proofs, you will also receive a written copyright release that gives you permission to use the images for certain purposes, such as making prints or other photo products, posting on a website, or for personal use. The release is specific to the person or persons purchasing the images and cannot be duplicated for others’ use.
Do you provide the digital files to the couple?
Digital files are included with album purchase. If albums are not being purchased they are available for an additional fee.
What kind of albums do you offer?
We offer Traditional Matted Albums, Custom Digital Coffee Table Books and Magazine Style Albums.
How is the Album Design Process handled?
There is a specific method to the album design process- one that is organized and fun. This is where we turn your beautiful wedding day images into your own personal story book through several in house meetings. The first is the initial layout where we sit together with your photos and storyboard the images. We talk about which photos you would like, which ones work well together on a page, which ones don’t, etc. After the final images for the album are chosen, each photo is individually retouched (see ‘Fine Art Process’) and designed into unique custom spreads that make up your Bridal Album. If you have decided not to go with a digital design and prefer the Traditional Matte Album, the photos are still individually retouched and custom printed. Once the 1st design (or prints) are done, we meet for a second time to go over everything thus far. Sometimes there are changes made, sometimes not- it all depends on your unique situation. However, we work to make sure that everyone is happy and nothing is sent to the album company for binding without your approval. Once the album design is approved and sent for binding we generally have the album ready for you to pick up within 6 weeks.
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