AVIRA
Questions & answers
What we get asked on every first call, once and in writing.
Before you book
How far in advance should we book?
Most couples book 8–14 months ahead, right after the venue. Summer Thursdays and Fridays go first. Less than three months left? Still ask — we run several crews, and a date that looks taken often isn’t.
How many photographers come to a wedding?
It depends on the wedding and the package, but almost always more than one — nobody can be in both getting-ready rooms at once. On the call we’ll say exactly who and what comes to you.
Do you shoot both stills and video?
Yes, from the same team. That way nobody fights over the same frame at the chuppah, and the photos and the film share one look.
Can we see a complete wedding, not just highlights?
Absolutely, and we recommend asking every photographer for it. Tell us which style or venue interests you and we’ll send a full gallery.
How do we book?
A short call, a written proposal, a simple agreement and a deposit — and your date is held. Details and pricing we discuss on the call, because they depend on what you need. Write to us.
Do you shoot all over the country?
Mostly the centre and the south, but we travel anywhere there’s a good wedding. Here are the places we’ve already shot at.
On the wedding day
What happens in the planning meeting?
A few weeks before the wedding we go through the day: sunset time, when the couple photos happen, whether we go to a location, the family photo list and what matters most to you. You can start on your own in the planner.
How long do couple photos take?
45–60 minutes, in the hour before sunset when the light is best. Leaving for a location adds the drive. The planner shows how it falls on your date.
Do we have to leave for a location?
No. Many venues have enough good corners for couple photos without leaving, and every venue page says whether it’s worth going out. Leaving costs about an hour of the evening.
First look — yes or no?
Yes if good light and a private moment matter to you; no if the first moment should happen in front of everyone at the chuppah. We wrote about it.
How do family photos not take an hour?
A list prepared in advance and one person from each side calling names. Twenty minutes. Build the list here.
What if it rains?
Decide in advance, not that morning: a location with a covered option, an agreement with the getting-ready place to shoot indoors, and one clear umbrella. Rain photos are some of the best. The full plan.
Is there a drone?
Possible, where it’s allowed and at the right moment: during arrivals, not during the vows. We’ll discuss it in the planning meeting.
After the wedding
How long until we get the photos?
Usually about a week. The edited film takes longer, and the short reel arrives first.
How do we receive the photos?
In a private online gallery with an access code, sent on WhatsApp. View, download in full resolution and pass it on to family. Guests can also find it here.
How do we choose photos for the album?
Mark 50–80 photos you love and we build a story of about thirty pages from them. How it works.
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