FAQs
Here are the most common questions asked about my wedding photography services as well as my engagement and portrait photography. If your questions are not answered, please contact me directly at 978.476.1593 or send me an email to SadowskiStudio@gmail.com
General FAQs::
Are you insured? Yes, I am insured. If your wedding reception hall needs proof of insurance, please let me know and I can send them the necessary documents directly to the coordinator's office.
Where do you photograph? My base of operation is the New England, but I am also available for travel nationwide.
Do you travel? Yes! While I regularly photograph all over New England and I am available nationwide.
What is your travel cost? For local weddings, there is no travel cost. If the wedding is more than 40 miles away, the travel cost is usually the cost of gas. If it's further, the travel expense may include the cost of a hotel room and gas.
How long have you been a photographer? I have been a photographer since 1998 where I learned photojournalism from my reporting days. I’ve been a wedding photographer for close to 20 years.
Wedding Photography FAQs::
How much do you charge for weddings? Each wedding is a unique event. I need the details of your wedding day (locations, hours of coverage) to give you an accurate quote. But because every wedding day is unique, custom packages are available. Just reach out to me and we can talk details.
What if things change and my wedding day needs to be postponed? I will work with you to find a new wedding date. I am flexible during this time of crisis.
We’re talking to a lot of photographers, why should we pick you? I’ve been a photographer for 20 years. I learned how to photograph candid/photo journalistic styles from real photo journalists. I started photography back when I was a reporter for a local newspaper.
Look, there are a lot of photographers out there to pick from. I’m not going to say I’m better than this person or that person. There’s a lot of talent out there. I will say this. Look out for the following and think about how many times you heard this one:
I’m a candid photographer. I keep back at a distance and photograph what I see with no interfering. I like to capture the moment
I like candid photos, too. I even promote myself as a candid photographer. But there a time to be invisible and a time to be very, VERY visible. If you have a large family and/or large wedding party, you want your portrait time to go smoothly, fast and painless. After all, there’s a party to rush to. I have a ton of experience with big groups, excited groups, complicated family dynamics.
I use natural light so that may photos look more real
What that usually means is that they don’t have any lights of their own. Look, we live in New England. Summer times are great for light, but what happens when there is no light? We get storms here and in the Fall and Winters, the light is gone really fast. I have plenty of experience with natural light, very little light, BAD light, and even no light whatsoever.
I am not your typical wedding photographer
They are.
I'm not a photographer, I'm a storyteller
Great, I can’t wait to read their book. I’m not a storyteller, I’m a photographer. I’m there to capture your big day as candidly as possible. During portrait time, I photograph family and wedding party as quickly as possible without compromising quality. When it’s time to photograph you and your partner, I make sure we pose shots, but have so much fun that everything is also candid. And then you party.
I’m not telling your story, YOU are. I’m merely taking your story and freezing it… making it timeless.
I make your stories timeless
Hey, wait a minute!!! In all seriousness, I like to tell all my couples this: 30 years from now, if you’re looking through your photos and you remember me, then I have failed as a photographer.
My goal is for you to look at your photos 30 years from now and remember this moment and that moment. “I can’t believe he danced like that” or “Wow, that was a lot of fun.” I want your day to look like how it was in your mind’s eye. No crazy pastel or brown-tone filters. Honest to goodness YOUR day look.
Now, if you want to remember me 5 years from now, go ahead. I can really use the referral.
Are you available? How do I book you? Follow this link to my contact page. Filling out the form and giving me the wedding details is a real big help. Or call me directly at 978.476.1593.
What happens if you get struck by lightning? If I don't get sweet super-powers from the lightning blast, then I have photography colleagues that can jump in and save the day.
Do you do Videography? If you would like a photography/video package, please contact me. I have a team of videographers that I regularly work with.
Engagement / PORTRAIT FAQ::
What should we wear? What should we bring? I try to keep the engagement sessions candid and fun. Dress however you want that best reflects who you are. If you want to bring props, then that's all good. We'll have fun.
Can we bring our dog? You can. However, if you have an excitable or very active dog, please take time before the engagement session to let some energy out. That way, they are not too hyper for photos.