When people contact me, they frequently ask the following questions. If your question is not answered here then please contact me by phone 1-604-907.2724 or e-mail info at sarahbournephotography dot com (sorry for the spelling out of the address – I’m trying to avoid spam).
Do you charge extra for travel and accommodation?
– Not as a rule. I’m happy to travel up to 6 hours from Whistler in any direction before even considering additional travel costs. This means I can get to Kelowna, Vernon, Armstrong, Kamloops etc. For weddings on Vancouver Island or Sunshine Coast there is an additional $450 charge to cover ferry fees and additional travel time.
When will you get to the town where my wedding is taking place?
– The day before. Sometimes late evening, sometimes early enough to meet you the day before your wedding. It depends on the day of the week. For example for Saturday weddings I will travel late Friday evening. For Sundays weddings I have more time on Saturday to get there sooner.
Do you provide a proof album?
- No. Proof albums are a legacy from the days of film: Photographers retained the rights to the photographs and you had to order prints through them. I provide the digital images on disc so that you can print as many photos of whatever size yourself. This is more economical for you.
Can I print from the CD/DVD?
– Yes. I include all of the photographs in full resolution jpegs that you can print from. I also resize all of the images for you to a lower resolution that is easy for e-mail, Facebook and other electronic sharing. The disc will note that you have permission to print – some photo labs insist on this.
How many photographs will I receive?
- For my 8 hour package I will include approximately 300 photographs. For the 6 hour package there will be about 250 images.
When will I receive my photographs?
- I aim to have the ‘Storybook Album’ on-line within a week of your wedding. I will then send the CD/DVD of images to you.
How do I make a reservation?
- The best thing to do is to contact me to ensure that I am available. I will take all the pertinent information – names, addresses, ceremony and reception information etc so that I can prepare a contract. I will send that to you by e-mail. Please return it, signed, with your deposit cheque. I require a $500 deposit on signing. This is non-refundable. Once I have received your signed contract I will also sign it and send a copy to you for your records, together with a receipt for the deposit.
When is the balance payable?
- The balance is payable the week before your wedding. Currently I only accept cheques but will soon add a PayPal button to this web site for easier payment.
I hope that this information is useful but please do not hesitate to contact me if you have other questions.