Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a second photographer with you at every wedding?
Yes, we do (including destination weddings!). Not only does the second wedding photographer help us stay organized, they help with the set up of the more “formal” photos in a timely manner as well as make sure ties are straight, dresses are fluffed and everyone is perfect for the photo. It makes taking the photos go by much smoother (and quicker!) so that you can get back to your guests. And, best of all, they take extra photos. Since the main photographer can’t be everywhere at once (although we try!), it’s great to have a second eye to grab those special moments from a different angle.
Should I like my wedding photographer?
We think it’s extremely important to like your wedding photographer. Not only should you like their work, you should probably like who they are as well. You want someone who is going to work for you on your special day and not just go with their “standard” photographs with the same poses they take at every other wedding they’ve done. Wedding photography is very personal and therefore the photographer you choose should want to get to know you and be someone that you can be around your entire wedding day.
What is required to reserve Megan Hardre Photography for our wedding day?
We request 25% of the total package price as a retainer to hold your wedding date. That means we reserve that date specifically for you, take it off of our “available” list, and don’t double book two weddings on the same day. The other part of the package price is split into payments, with the final half being due 4 weeks before the wedding.
How soon should I reserve my wedding date with you?
As soon as you know you’d like us to photograph your wedding!
I noticed you offer a CD with all my photos on it. What does that mean?
As wedding photographers, we believe that you should have the rights to use all of the images from your wedding day. That means once we finish the final editing of the photos, you’ll receive a CD with the high resolution images on it to make as many copies as you desire and a print release documenting your rights. We can also give you suggestions of places locally that can print your images for you at a higher quality and still save you some money.
How soon after the wedding will my pictures be ready?
We will send you the edited photos 6-8 weeks after the wedding, at the latest. We edit every single photo and make sure the lighting, blemishes and fun artistic edits are added and fixed throughout the collection of wedding photos.
Is your standard package customizable?
Yes! If you’d like to add or subtract wedding albums, hours, prints, engagement sessions, or other features and we’d be more than happy to set up a package that works with the needs of your wedding day.
Will you ever schedule more than one event in a day?
By choice, I will never do more than one wedding a day. I like to be there for the Bride and Groom as long as they need me.
Are you willing to travel to a destination wedding?
Absolutely! The cost can vary depending on the destination, so contact us and we’d love to work something out with you. We have already photographed weddings in California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Colorado, and we look forward to traveling with you anywhere in the world!
Do you have any references?
We absolutely love hearing from the people and families we’ve had the opportunity to work with over the years and we have collected a few testimonials. Click here to check them out. Please don’t hesitate to send us an email letting us know how we make your wedding day special!
What forms of payment do you accept?
We take check, cash and can process credit cards through Paypal.
What now?
Send us an email or give us a call — we’d love to set up a time to meet with you in our studio. We can chat over a cup of coffee, discuss your wedding day, look at sample albums and see if we’re a good fit for you.