Do you have insurance?
You bet! 100%. Yep, absolutely!

How many photos will we receive? 
Every wedding is different, so I do not guarantee a certain number, but I always deliver a lot! You should certainly receive 50-100 edited photos for every hour of wedding photography coverage.

Can we select our "second shooter"?
Not at this time, no. But I work with the same few ladies time and time again. They are ALL amazing, professional photographers and own their own businesses. You are in good hands...I will bring along someone great to help document your wedding photos.

Do you only photograph weddings in Colorado?
No way, I love to travel! I have photographed weddings in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Santa Barbara, Wyoming, Kansas, Georgia, South Carolina, and Nebraska. I have also visited and photographed sessions in Arizona, Virginia, St. Louis, Las Vegas and Connecticut for some amazing photography conferences/workshops. My passport is getting dusty...let's go somewhere! My dream location is Santorini, Greece, in case you are looking for an epic destination wedding location ;)

Will you be the actual person photographing our wedding day?
Yep, absolutely! Unless you have chosen ahead of time to work with one of my associate photographers.

We would love to work with your company, but you are out of our budget. Any other options?
Recently I have started offering associate wedding packages. These ladies represent my company and photograph your big day in my place. I do everything else for you! I help you create your wedding day timeline, photograph your Colorado engagement photos (if applicable), and edit all of your wedding day images, so that you can ensure they are consistent with the Plum Pretty brand, that you have grown to love. The associate photographers I work with are amazing, professional photographers too...rest assured you are in good hands! Associate photography packages are 10% off the typical PPP rate!

Will you copy photography ideas off of my Pinterest board?
No, you are hiring me to capture your own, unique "pin-worthy" images. Every wedding is different...the venue, the lighting, the weather, etc. Copying other artists' images doesn't allow me to create my own artistic interpretation of your special wedding day. I do, however, provide a questionnaire prior to the wedding day where you can share some specific requests and "must have shots". 

Do you photograph LGBTQ+ weddings?
Absolutely! Love is love!!

Have you shot at my wedding venue before?
I have shot over 180 weddings, so it's definitely possible. That being said, I am confident shooting at any venue at this point in my career as a Colorado wedding photographer. I will arrive early on your wedding day, to check out the property, scout out some great photo locations, and familiarize myself with the lighting and layout. 

Do you also offer videography services?
No, I do not. But I can happily refer some stellar videographers that I love working with! I have chosen to focus on just one expertise, Colorado wedding photography, so that I can truly excel at that one art for you!

Can I see a full wedding, from start to finish?
I am so proud of my work, and would love to share one (or more) full galleries with you! I want you to love all of the photos from your day, from the preparations, all the way through the grand exit. Sharing a full wedding gallery will give you a great idea of what you can expect when hiring Melissa and the Plum Pretty team.

Do you edit all of the photos? Can you make me look 10 lbs thinner?
Yes, all images in the final gallery are edited in Lightroom and/or Photoshop. All photos are individually edited for color correction, contrast, and tonal adjustments. A minority of the images will be treated as custom art images and include a variety of techniques to create the photographer’s artistic interpretation. Steps taken may include (but are not limited to): realistic retouching such as blemish removal, selective toning of colors, color enhancements, removal of distracting elements, conversion to black and white, etc. The images treated as custom art images are chosen by the photographer. The final images will be an accurate representation of the subjects' true appearances...you are beautiful just the way you are! If you would like more extensive editing on your images, all editing requests must be sent in writing to Plum Pretty Photography for consideration. Additional fees may apply at the rate of $75/hour.

We have a lot of downtime between events on our wedding day. Are you going to charge us for that time?
Yes, that downtime will count against your total purchased hours. Wedding hours must be continuous, as I am not able to book other photography jobs during that downtime. 

Do you back up our images? How do we know they won't get lost?
I sure do! I photograph in a "dual slot" camera. This means that I am recording all images to 2 separate memory cards simultaneously. So even if one card were to become corrupt, get damaged by the rain, or to go missing, your images are still safe and sound on my other memory card. Then, when I get home from your wedding day, I upload my memory cards in at least 2 locations. This way, if one of my external hard drives were to stop working, your images would still be located on the other drive. I have also made a point to not delete the images off my memory cards, until you have received your final gallery. This means I have grown quite the massive collection of memory cards lol!

Will we receive all of the RAW, unedited files?
No, you will not. The final edited images represent my best work as an artist. I take a lot of time to meticulously edit your images so that you receive all the best photos. I kind of view this like you asking your baker for the sugar, flour, and all the other ingredients that went into your wedding cake. You have hired your baker for the finished product, your stunning cake, so you should do the same with your wedding photographer.

Do you offer a discount for off-season or weekday weddings?
No, I do not. No matter the time of year, my workload and hustle for your wedding will be the same. 

What kind of equipment do you use? Do you have backups in case of malfunctions?
I have a ton of high-end, professional equipment. Including Canon 5d mk III and IV bodies, and many L series Canon lenses. Everything from wide angle, to telephoto, to make sure I can get "the shot" in all situations! I have lots of lighting equipment for off-camera flash shots in dark settings too. I always bring numerous memory cards, in case of malfunctions. And I have 3 camera bodies, 7 lenses, and 4 flashes with me at every event!

Do you accept credit cards?
It is 2022 after all, so yes, I absolutely can accept a credit card payment. To avoid credit card fees, however, I do try and obtain a check payment whenever possible. Keeping it old school when I can ;)

What should we wear for our engagement photos?
I suggest you bring a few outfits, usually one that's more casual, and one that's a little dressier. You want yours and your fiancé's outfits to go, without being too matchy. Bright colors are always good, refrain from too much white, busy patterns, large logos or writing. Accessories can be fun too! You want to ensure that the clothing is well fitting while sitting and standing :) Bring sensible shoes for the in between walking, especially for Colorado mountain engagement photos. Check out my small Pinterest board, with some great clothing inspiration, here.