How far in advance should I book my wedding date?
Most couples book six months to a year in advance. Dates are available
on a first-come-fist-serve basis. The earlier you book the better
chance you have of obtaining your desired date.RYAN RICHARD:
"Most of our wedding couples book in either January or February. But it's never too late to check!"
Where can I find pricing for your wedding packages and prints?
Contact our studio and we will email you our current package pricing in PDF format. This will also include pricing for reprints and enlargements as well as our engagement session. Other general package information is available on our website.
What locations do you serve?
We serve weddings across New Brunswick. Our studio is located in Durham Bridge (the Fredericton area).
Do you charge for travel?
There is a per-kilometer travel fee for weddings outside the Fredericton area. The fee is listed on our current wedding pricing (available by contacting our studio).
Do you require a retainer? When do we pay the balance?
To book your wedding date, we require a 50% non-refundable retainer based on the price of your wedding package. The balance is then paid in two parts: 25% is due at any time prior to the wedding date, and the other 25% is due upon receipt of the wedding album.
Who will photograph our wedding?
Ryan Richard! All images on this website are by Ryan Richard. You can view a brief biography of Ryan.
What is your wedding photography style?
You can view samples of Ryan Richard's wedding photography in the wedding gallery. The gallery also includes a brief description of Ryan's wedding photography style.RYAN RICHARD:
"While every wedding is unique, I prefer a mix of traditional formal photography and photojournalistic style. This produces an attractive and elegant mix of images for your album and prints."
I want a combination of both color and black & white for my wedding, is
that possible?
All our photographs are captured as high resolution colour images and may be converted and printed in black and white at no additional charge.
What happens if Ryan Richard gets sick or injured?
If Ryan is unable to photograph your wedding, your retainer will be refunded in full. We will also strive to arrange an alternative professional photographer's services to cover your wedding.RYAN RICHARD:
"I have not missed a wedding yet!"
Can you provide two photographers for my wedding?
Multiple photographers are sometimes requested for larger functions, and primarily where many candid images are desired. Upon request, we are able to provide an additional highly skilled photographer. The additional photographer will be billed in addition to our package prices.
Do you require a list of photographs we would like taken?
To ensure that specific persons or groups of people are photographed at your wedding, we strongly recommmend that you prepare a list of all desired photographs and forward it to us prior to your wedding day.
How many hours of wedding photography coverage will I receive on my wedding day?
We strive to achieve premium wedding photography, as such, we do not set minimum or maximum time limits on your wedding coverage. The length of coverage depends on your itinerary. All packages include the same complete coverage which consists of the bride and groom's homes, the wedding ceremony and an additional location following the ceremony.
How long will it take to photograph the wedding pictures following the ceremony?
These images (called "formals") will take approximately 1-2 hours.
Do you photograph the reception or dance?
Packages do not include coverage of the reception or dance, although this coverage is available for an additional fee. In our experience, the vast majority of couples do not select reception or dance images for their album or prints.
How many photographs will you take at the wedding?
Unlike some photogrpahers, we do not have predetermined minimum or maximum quantities. RYAN RICHARD:
"While some photographers may set minimum and maximum quantities of photographs in their wedding packages, this does not allow for capturing all creative opportunities. The promise of large quantities of photographs does not necessarily imply quality and may even lead a photographer to take repetitive and uninspired images. I capture images of your wedding until I feel that all the photographs, as a whole, reflect premium results for your album and print orders."
What type of photography equipment do you use?
Ryan Richard Photography uses professional Canon digital cameras for all weddings.
Will you customize packages to our budget?
We offer several packages to accomodate various budgets. The packages differ only by the type of wedding album and the size and quantity of prints included in the album. All of our packages include the same great wedding coverage and a valuable 1-For-1 matching offer.
Do you provide proofs of our wedding images?
We provide online proofing through our website. This is a convenient way to share your wedding images with friends and family from out of town. Online proofing accounts are available for 30 days form the date of activiation and can be extended for a small fee.
When and how will I have access to my online proofing account?
Your online proofing account is generally ready within 2-4 weeks following the wedding. Following your wedding, your images are reviewd, cropped, professionally colour corrected and formatted for online viewing. You will then be contacted with a username and password to access your proofs online through our website. You then simply click on the "View Proofs Online" link at the top of our website and log into your account to view your proofs.
Who picks the images for our wedding album?
You do! You will have 30 days from the date you receive access to your online proofing account to provide us with a list of your favorite images and the order in which they should appear in your album. You will have the option of colour or black and white and the size of the prints (some albums allow for multiple print sizes). However, due to album dimensions, format and other constraints, we may need to slightly modify your list to ensure the album can be composed properly.
How long does it take for our wedding album to be prepared and returned?
Your album will normally be ready within 4-6 weeks. Once we receive your list of preferred images, we will review it to ensure it is compatible with your album and may contact you to make adjustments. Your professionally colour-corrected images are then retouched according to your instructions. We then transfer your images to a high-definition printing process where they are printed on premium material. Once your prints are returned to our studio, we inspect each one for flaws and construct your album. While time consuming, this process provides for a high quality end product we certainly hope you treasure and enjoy!
What type of albums do you offer?
We only offer the highest quality albums in our wedding packages. These premium albums are used by professional photographers and are not available through retail stores. These albums are substantial in size and are designed to provide an impactful and elegant display for your images. Each album is packaged in its own box for protection and storage.
How do we order prints for ourselves and our family?
Once you receive access to your online proofing account, you will be able to view all your wedding images and their associated image numbers. You can then contact our studio by phone to place your order using these image numbers. We recommend that you place all your friend and family print orders at the same time to take advantage of the 1-For-1 matching offer which is included in your wedding package.
How does your 1-For-1 matching offer work?
When you place your first print order within 30 days of receiving access to your online proofing account, we will match every dollary you spend. This effectively doubles your print order. You get to choose the images and sizes of the extra prints. We recommend that you place your order at the same time as any orders from your family and friends so that you can take full advantage of this offer.
How long does it take for our print order to be processed and returned?
Approximately 4 weeks. Once you place your print order with us, all your images are professionally colour-corrected and may be cropped and retouched according to your instructions. All images are then transferred to a high-definition printing process where they are printed on premium material. Showpiece prints also go through a special backing and coating process. Once your prints are returned to our studio, they are individually inspected to ensure no flaws exist. We also offer a selection of frames for your prints. Your order is then prepared for pick-up or shipping.We do not live near Fredericton, how can we receive our album and prints?
If you are unable to pick-up your order from our studio, we can arrange to have it shipped to you. You will be billed an amount for packing materials and shipping cost. We normally ship with Canada Post.
Who keeps the digital wedding files and copyright?
Ryan Richard Photography maintains copyright ownership as well as ownership of all digital files. We securely preserve your images for future print requirements.
I have viewed my proofs and need help choosing prints and sizes.
Please give us a call or send us an email. We will be happy to assist you.
