Gregersen Photography {Weddings}
Frequently Asked Questions:
STYLE:
What type of photography do you do?
Melissa describes her style as elegant, candid and fun. She works very hard to capture those priceless moments of your “best day ever” in a very non-intrusive way. She focuses on the romance and special moments of the day as it unfolds. Melissa will not make you pose in front of your cake, or interrupt guests while they are eating dinner for a photograph. She prefers to capture them laughing, smiling, dancing and enjoying the day. She offers a great balance of a photojournalistic and classic approach to photographing a wedding. The photojournalistic approach means that she will photograph the day as it unfolds however she does believe that there is a time and place for gorgeous casually posed images of the bride and groom together. Melissa recommends she have at least one hour (or more!) alone with both the bride and groom to create those gorgeous photographs in her wedding gallery.
Do you still take posed family images?
YES! Melissa believes in the family images, and knows that they are going to be cherished for a lifetime by all family members. Melissa works with her couples to make sure that this time frame for the family photographs goes smoothly and quickly for everyone. She does her very best to make these images not be “formal” but fun and enjoyable!
What is the FIRST LOOK?
The “first look” is when the bride and groom see each other BEFORE the wedding ceremony. Melissa loves it when couples chose to do this for many reason.
1. She makes it very romantic and intimate for the couples. She is able able to capture some incredibly emotional images that you just do not get at the ceremony.
2. It allows the couple to spend more time together on the wedding day.
3. It allows Melissa to get more photographs of just the couple.
It is always the couples choose, but Melissa does ask that you truly consider the “first look” option. It is so worth…and not one of Melissa’s couples has regretted this choice, in fact they have ALL said they are so happy they chose the “first look”.
What is the PHOTO BOOTH?
Included in some of Melissa’s collections, or as an “add on”…is the photo booth. This is so fun for couples and their guests once the party gets started. Melissa sets up a black backdrop and guests have a blast getting their picture taken. This is perfect for the group shots of your college friend or family members you did not get family formals with earlier in the day. She also bring some fun props for those that want to get a little crazy. The photo booth is always a huge hit and very popular at wedding receptions!
COVERAGE AND DETAILS:
Is Melissa the only photographer?
Melissa is the sole SIGNATURE photographer, however, she does offer one Collection that one of her assistants will photograph the wedding and all before and after business and editing is handled by Melissa.
Do the Collections include an assistant?
Almost all of the Collections Melissa offers do include an assistant. The assistant’s main job is to make sure Melissa is able to get the best photographs possible during the busy wedding day. The assistant also photographs the ceremony and candid photographs through out the day.
Do you hold dates?
Melissa requires a $1,500 or 50% NON-refundable deposit to officially seal the date for a wedding. It is a first pay first serve basis due to the nature of the business.
Do you have travel fees?
The studio is located in downtown Kalamazoo, MI. If Melissa needs to travel to a wedding there is a .50 cents/mile fee after 120 miles. Melissa is more than willing to offer a custom quote for your destination wedding or any wedding outside of the Kalamazoo area (greater than 120 miles round trip).
When will we see our photographs?
Melissa works very hard to professionally edit a couples’s photographs fast. She knows that couples are very eager to relive their wedding day again through the photographs. This past year, she was able to have all wedding images post online for couples to see within 4 weeks after their wedding. Melissa’s wedding contract has a six week time frame, however she has consistently been able to showcase the images within one month after the wedding.
How much is this going to cost?
Melissa is very dedicated in providing gorgeous photography, albums, and of course customer service. To have Melissa photograph your wedding, her Collections start at $3,300. All Collections include a complimentary engagement session (prints are purchased separately), and a DVD of your beautiful wedding day images.
I have more questions!!
Great! Melissa would love to answer them for you. Please feel free to contact Melissa by clicking here. She would love to chat with you more about your wedding.
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