FAQ

Timeless. I think wedding photos should avoid being ‘trendy’. These images are meant to fill you with joy and nostalgia and should artfully capture the atmosphere of what it was like to be there. Stylistic preferences can be catered to and we will create a mood board to sort out what YOUR style is but I try to generally stay more or less true to life. Candid photos are the majority of my wedding work.

Aza Grey
Owner / Lead Photographer

info@azagrey.photography

608-514-1756

I discovered photography in the fall of 2021. Since then I have professionally shot concerts, weddings, graduations, school sports, and newborns and I have worked with clients like Cirque du Soleil and MGM. I have had work displayed in over a dozen galleries worldwide and have had work published in several magazines such as Beautica, Dodho, and Snap’d.

I do bring an assistant. This person can also be a second photographer when contracted as such.

The Life Times Photography uniform is a bright white polo with our logo on it, camera harness, black slacks, dress shoes. If you want us to wear black tie attire, we are happy to.

We do not operate our own brick and mortar studio (YET!)

Studio styled shoots can occur in rented studio space or in home with our portable studio equipment

We use 24+ megapixel full-frame mirrorless camera bodies with redundant data capture features and various wide aperture (f/2.8 or less) lenses for better low light performance. If we need to add light to a scene we might use pocket strobes either on or off camera.

While shooting, each camera has 2 cards in it recording redundant copies of each image. After shooting, these are stored in separate locations, with one set always remaining on the lead photographer’s person until they are uploaded to a primary and secondary long term storage device. Finals are stored in your online gallery for a minimum of 1 year, sent to you on at least one physical back up drive, and (hopefully) printed for your to cherish and pass down to future generations.

The short answer is yes. This allows us to identify any challenges or opportunities and prepare better for your big day. However, this is not always possible.

Yes, comprehensively, and we will provide proof of insurance when asked.

My philosophy is to remove any temporary blemishes so don’t sweat if there’s a new pimple on picture day. I tend to preserve permanent features like scars or birthmarks unless directed by the client. I will remove some fly away hair. I often will soften some of the texture in the skin for a smoother magazine ready look. I don’t reshape bodies.

No. Giving the raws jeopardizes my copyright.

Each client has a unique vision and so we give customized quotes. Sessions range from 99-2999 USD. We can set up payment plans and adapt to most budgets.

In general, the non-refundable retainer is 25% of the package total. 50%-75% is usually expected by the shoot date, and 100% before proofs are made available and any deliverable are sent into production.

In general, if you cancel, the retainer is forfeit along with any other costs incurred in services already rendered (travel to scout venue, contractor reservations, etc)

If I need to cancel, I will make my best effort to find a qualified replacement and transfer your retainer to them or i will return all fees to you.

If you receive your photos an you find them unacceptable, all photography related fees will be returned to you but your photos will not be available for you to keep. You will be required to make your social media profiles visible.

Typically I can have a wedding gallery available within 2-4 weeks. Rapid turnaround is available for a fee and can have your photos to you within 24-72 hours after the end of your event.

A 2hr session can include up to two locations and starts at 699 USD

150-300 USD per hour depending on experience of shooter

We start with the session fee, longer sessions will include a certain number of digitals. Then we add any printed materials, drives, photo booths and contractors. We have a 300 mile range from Madison included in sessions that are at least 2 hours. When applicable we will add the cost of travel based on miles or fare costs.

Yes. We offer discounts or teachers, fire fighters, and medical professionals. We are willing to set up longer payment plans to increase affordability when necessary.

I will use directing prompts and work with the individual/couple to create beautiful and organic imagery. Most of the wedding coverage is documentary/candid

Yes. I need to know whats important to you and I will walk you through making sure your shot list is complete. It is important to note that a shot list is not a guarantee. Weddings have an inherent amount of chaos and even our best efforts can be thwarted.

When requested. The rehearsal dinner can be part of your package or an add on. This will be discussed upon request.

If you’re hiring a videographer through us then coordination will be seamless. If you’re hiring an outside videographer we will make our best effort to have at least one in depth consultation with them before the event to make a detailed and cooperative plan.