FAQs | Maleny Wedding Photography

Q: Tips on what to ask your photographer

What backup equipment do they have such as spare cameras, memory cards and batteries. Do they know and work with your other vendors. Do they help with creating your timeline to ensure the day flows smoothly. Do they have local knowledge of the light and wow locations near your venue.

Q: What are the essentials I need to book first?

Once you have decided on a date book these services immediately: Chapel/ceremony area, reception venue/catering, wedding celebrant and the professional photographer and videographer.

Q: Ask about your photographer's experience

You may save a lot of money using a student or new part time photographer in the industry. At Maleny Wedding Photography we have been in full time operation since 1998 and have the experience of thousands of weddings and family portraits. Clive is our senior photographer who handles any challenges on the day with speed and diplomacy. He is know for laughing and chatting with everyone to make them relaxed and feel comfortable. Let him know your vibe to make that personal connection.

Q: What questions do I ask my professional wedding photographer?

The first question to ask is are you available on my wedding date? Will you be my photographer on my wedding day? Have you worked at my venue? Do you have an assistant?

Q: What is your cancellation policy?

A full refund of your booking deposit is paid if you cancel within 30 days of booking. After 30 days it becomes non-refundable because we may lose valuable bookings for your wedding date by other couples which causes us financial loss. All monies must be paid 30 days before the wedding date.

Q: What happens if we postpone the wedding?

If there is a family emergency we will move your date to another available date. If we cannot move you to your preferred date a forfeit of $500 is applied. However a complete cancellation will result in the loss of monies paid.

Q: What is a timeline or run sheet?

Our most popular coverage is 5 hours, if it runs over, no problem and no charge. We always recommend working around the golden hour before sunset for those WOW images of the two of you together. 12.45 Bride and bridesmaids getting ready, general photos of bouquet, shoes, dress, hair and makeup. 1.00 Bridal dress on for some stunning shots with mum & bridesmaids. 2.15 Meet with the groom and best man at the accommodation. 3.00 Wedding ceremony 3.30 to 3.45 relax, have a wine and mingle with your guests 3.45 to 4.15pm Casual and formal photos of you with family and friends. 4.15 allow 15 minutes to travel to your special location from the ceremony area. 4.30 to 5.00 photos of the bridal party. 5.00 pm to 5.30 pm Bridal couple only based on a 5.35pm sunset. 5.45 Reception photos of the cake and mock cutting of the cake plus venue set up.

Q: Do we get to keep the Master Files?

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