June 7, 2023

FAQ’s Florida, New Jersey, New York & Beyond Wedding Photographer

Blog: Wedding Photography Frequently Asked Questions for Florida, New Jersey & New York Wedding Photographer

Bride & Groom enjoying moments in the sand, Amelia Island Elopement, by Mary Fosky Photography

WHAT MAKES MARY FOSKY PHOTOGRAPHY DIFFERENT FROM OTHER WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS?

Mary Fosky Photography is a full-service boutique studio that specializes in the capture and curation of beautiful moments. The experience Mary Fosky Photography provides is like none other; With an eye for detail, we create an environment that is comfortable in front of a camera by providing prompts and direction. We are inclusive; we will be your advocate, tell your story as it should be told, and allow you to embrace your authentic self. We insist that our clients have fun and be in the moment.

HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?

Our style and photographs are distinct, organic, and emotive, and emulate our clients’ unique characteristics. We LOVE beautiful bright colors, classic black and whites, we search for the best light, enjoy decorative shadows, and our passion is influenced by film. 

WHAT ARE YOUR WEDDING RATES, AND WHY AREN’T THEY POSTED?

Our rates vary by the amount of coverage requested. Other factors include location, travel distance, travel accommodations, and number of photographers needed. Every wedding is unique, and for this reason, Mary Fosky Photography offers a variety of collections. Upon inquiry general rates will be provided and more specifics can be provided during our consultation meeting, phone call, or video chat. On average our clients spend approximately $2,800 to $3,500.

WHERE ARE YOU BASED & WHERE DO YOU TRAVEL?

Mary Fosky Photography is based in Florida and regularly captures couples in Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. MFP also travels wherever their passport will take them!

DO YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS?

Yes, We do, we have many incredibly talented professionals. All of our photographers have been trained to match MFP style and service. 

DO YOU PROVIDE VIDEOGRAPHY?

We can certainly recommend great videographers, we are not them! 

WHAT IS THE MFP BOOKING FEE?

The booking fee for portrait (engagement & family) sessions is 50% of the total session, the wedding booking fee is $700 towards the full session fee. The booking fee is required at booking along with a signed contract and is non-refundable. The non-refundable fee will retain our calendar for the specified date and time, for that reason, we will not book other sessions. Please refer to your contract for more details. 

I RECEIVED A QUOTE A FEW MONTHS AGO, DO YOU STILL HONOR THE PRICE?

To lock in pricing it’s important that you book, contracts are valid for 10 days and pricing is valid for 30 days from the inquiry. We update our pricing every 6 months as the cost of goods/interest rates/seasons/availability/features/services/products/etc. also, change.

DO YOU HOLD WEDDING DATES?

Inquiries are noted on our calendar in pencil (we are old school). The date is only marked booked when the non-refundable booking fee is paid and a contract is signed within 10 days of the contract. If we receive an additional inquiry, we will contact you immediately, and request you respond within 24 hours to complete the booking process, otherwise, the date is marked available. We will offer an associate photographer if Mary Fosky is booked. We don’t mean to sound cutthroat, but as a business, we like to respond to emails immediately. 

HOW MANY PHOTOS CAN I EXPECT TO SEE?

For weddings, clients can expect approximately 75+ images per hour booked. I do not put a limit on the number of images I provided. For portrait and engagement sessions approximately 50+ images, 

ARE THE IMAGES PROVIDED WATERMARKED?

No. Images provided in your Digital Wedding Album will not be watermarked. Promotional or Styled sessions will be watermarked. Vendors will receive watermarked images.

DO YOU OFFER DIGITAL IMAGES? DO WE GET TO KEEP THE RAW FILES?

We provide jpeg files and a print release, which will allow you to print unlimited photos. We do not provide RAW files with wedding galleries, they are the digital equivalent of negatives. RAW images are large unprocessed files recorded by the image sensor of a camera and are not accessible without professional editing software. Mary Fosky Photography retains the copyright to all the images for professional use. RAW files can be purchased separately, please inquire at the time of booking for current RAW file rates. 

HOW LONG ARE THE DIGITAL WEDDING ALBUMS ACTIVE?

Your digital wedding albums are active for 90 days. You will receive three email reminders prior to the album deletion from the site. It’s important to download your images. Please refer to your contract for more details. 

DO YOU EDIT THE PHOTOS? CAN I EDIT THE WEDDING PHOTOS MYSELF OR HAVE A FRIEND DO IT?

Always refer to your contract, as MFP provides jpeg files and a print release, which will allow you to print unlimited photos. We do not provide RAW files with wedding galleries, they are the digital equivalent to negatives. RAW images are large unprocessed files recorded by the image sensor of a camera and are not accessible without professional editing software. The photographer will always retain the copyright to all the images for professional use, per the United States copyright law. RAW files can be purchased separately, please inquire at the time of booking for current RAW file rates. If you would prefer a different look to your wedding images, a different photographer may be able to capture your day best. Our editing style is our signature, we will not change it. We provide a print release, which will allow you to print unlimited photos. Full rights including commercial rights to images can be purchased. Please refer to your contract for additional copyright information. 

WHAT KIND OF GEAR DO YOU USE?

Mary Fosky Photography uses multiple professional-level cameras and professional-level glass! We are always prepared with backup equipment, batteries, and lighting equipment. We always use cameras with dual card slots to ensure that we have a backup of the images we capture during your most important day.

WHAT KIND OF LIGHTING DO YOU USE FOR DARK CEREMONIES OR RECEPTIONS?

We don’t get asked this question enough. We will bring various gear to suit any setting and deliver gorgeous images. We use on and off-camera flash, and or external lights. Let’s discuss your preference for ambiance/lighting for your wedding. Please be sure to check with your venue and or church regarding any lighting rules, i.e. a church may not allow flash, our professional cameras can capture beautiful images in a dimly lit church. 

DO YOU GUARANTEE PHOTOS OF ALL GUESTS?

The simple answer is no. Long answer, as a documentary photographer I will capture the action, the emotion, and the story happening in real-time. We will shadow the couple and their interactions. We will request a detailed list for family portraits, if one is not provided, we will work off a generic list. When family formal portraits are captured, we will ask twice if there are any other photos you would like captured before we move to the next part of the day. If there are specific photos you would like captured, please communicate them to the photographers so we can be intentional to capture them. We highly recommend scheduling a specific time right after the couple enjoys dinner to visit tables. These images can ensure that everyone present at the tables will have their image taken. As a second option, set aside time during the reception for a guest list photo session. We will call people to the dance floor for photos. 

We will do our very best to make rounds but can not search for individuals not present in the reception room. Since we don’t know who is who, we need assistance with that. We will ask people to take their photo while they are seated, if they say no, we do not push. While guests are eating or smoking, we do not take photos of them. We do hover around the couple to try to capture guests saying their goodbyes before they leave the wedding. Before our departure, we will check in with you/ask twice before we leave to see if there are any family or friends that you would like photos with. My photographers and I are always available to you for photos, your guests may grab any one of us to capture an image! 

DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE? CAN YOU PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FOR MY VENUE?

Yes, we do. Please let us know at least 30 days in advance if your venue needs documentation so we may request it. 

WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND?

Mary Fosky is an enthusiastic full-time photographer with over 10 years in the wedding industry. Before becoming a full-time, she studied business at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. For several years she was a weekend warrior; working nights and weekends as a wedding photographer and during the day she held roles as Director of Operations for a wine retailer, Guest Service Manager for a fine dining restaurant, Catering Manager for a polished-casual restaurant, and most recently a Senior Manager for a hospital. Leaving my 9-5 was most difficult as I climbed the corporate ladder and increased my salary. Recently after 8 long years, I was able to pursue my passion and focus on my art. 

DO YOU HAVE A STUDIO OR OFFICE TO MEET YOUR CLIENTS?

Mary and her team work remotely. They have a home office and because they are on-location photographers and do not have a need for a brick-and-mortar location (this could change). We meet clients both virtually and we meet for coffee and sometimes wine. Starbucks, Foxtail, Craft & Common, and New General are our main go-to’s. We earn so many Starbucks stars this way haha! Let’s meet for coffee- our treat! We prefer to capture portraits outdoors because of the background versatility and dynamics of light but am happy to rent a studio for portrait work. The studio rental fee will be added to your session. If you book with friends and family, the studio fee will be divided evenly. 

HOW DO YOU STAY ON TOP OF YOUR CRAFT?

It’s a constant thing! We are always researching new lighting techniques, and workflow improvements, attending photography workshops and conventions, and watching great youtube editing videos. We are currently enrolled in The Wedding School which is for wedding photographers. Mary is also a business student at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. 

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER?

Yes, we love and admire Susan Stripling, Jasmine Star, Perry Vail, Jose Villa, and KT Merry! All amazing business people and talented photographers.

STILL, HAVE QUESTIONS?

We are so happy to chat with you! It’s impossible to compile a list that answers everything and we want you to be fully informed. Complete the Contact form today!

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