Frequently ASKED questions
First, that’s awesome!! Second, contact me to see if I’m available on your wedding date. Once we’ve discussed everything and I receive all the additional info needed for the agreement, you will receive an email link to your contract that you can digitally sign. Your retainer secures my services for your wedding date; payment must be processed at the time of signing by credit card, through an electronic invoice (recommended to secure your date promptly), or by mailing a personal check/certified bank check to the address stated on the contract. The signed contract and retainer must be completed and received to hold and secure your date.
I suggested we hyphenate our last names when my wife and I married. I know, we’re wild and edgy.
Yes, but I like to call mine a “Date Session.” Think of it as an engagement session with a twist—something that feels more like you. It’s all about doing something you genuinely love together, something that reflects who you are as a couple. I’ll just be the third wheel (the chill kind) tagging along for a couple hours. It’s a chance for us to hangout, get you comfy in front of the camera, and build that vibe so you’re totally at ease come wedding day.
Absolutely! I love those short and sweet celebrations at city hall or wherever you decide.
I’m available to travel anywhere throughout New England, across the U.S., and beyond. Most of my weddings are in the Northeast, but I’ve been lucky enough to photograph celebrations as far as Oregon, California, Louisiana… even England and Ireland. Travel fees and accommodations may apply depending on the distance, but I’m always down for an adventure.
Yes, I am fully insured through Hill & Usher. If your wedding venue requires that I provide them with a Certificate of Liability, please let me know at least 30-60 days before the wedding date so I can have one sent to the coordinator at your venue. Regardless of who you hire, make sure they are fully insured.
I always have another camera ready to go in case of any technical failure. My cameras also have dual card slots that automatically duplicate every image I photograph to a second card. In addition, I carry multiple lenses, and other nifty gadgets.
There’s no magic number, but for a full day of coverage, the average delivery is around 500–700 high-res .jpg images, sometimes more! I focus on telling your story fully, so the final count depends on what it takes to do that well. Your photos will be ready for download in your online gallery, which also acts as a handy backup for a limited time. You’ll have full rights for personal use, printing and sharing.
If anything happens to me that’s beyond my control (illness, family emergency, etc.), I have a great network of professional photographers that I can reach out to at a moment’s notice to get coverage for your wedding day. If you request a second photographer to photograph with me for the day, they can take over for me immediately if any emergency arises. Note: All second photographers I work with are professional wedding photographers with a similar style.
One of my favorite (and most important) parts of this work is telling the story of your wedding day in a way that feels real and true to you and your celebration. My goal is to create a unique and original collection of images that reflects who you are and how the day naturally unfolds.
Trying to recreate specific photos by others will get in the way of that story. But hey, how cool would it be if someone ended up pinning your photo for inspiration one day?
That is totally cool, as long as they don’t interfere with me documenting your wedding and as long as another professional photographer or wedding vendor is not taking the photos. If any of your wedding day vendors are interested in using some of the photos, I’ll gladly speak with them. Just send them my way. If you’re interested in having an “Unplugged Ceremony,” just let me know, and we can discuss the pros and cons. But trust me, it’s mostly pros.
Yes, it is! You can also check out my commercial site here: www.joegd.com
