FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is your style of wedding photography?

  • My style of wedding photography is that of telling a story…your story. I photograph the events of your wedding day as it unfolds, without interference or intrusion. Aside from your posed photos, the vast majority (more than 90%) of my photos are spontaneous, natural and candid.

Do I get to keep my digital negatives?

  • Yes! I offer DVD printing rights on all packages. When you see the phrase “High-resolution photos on DVD with printing rights” that means you will get to keep a selection of your photos based on your specific package.  You will receive your images on a DVD so you can make additional reprints or enlargements any time you want.

What should we wear to our engagement photo session?

  • First of all – BE YOU! That goes for the guys too! I tell all my clients to wear whatever makes them feel the most comfortable. whether that’s jeans and T-shirt, a skirt and blouse, or their favorite dress. Also, wear whatever colors look best on you. Everyone knows his or her best colors. However, please try to avoid wearing white shirts. White washes out everyone’s skin tones.

I have no idea where to take my bridal and engagement portraits. Do you have ideas?

  • Yes. I first find out your style. I want to know the look and feel my clients want for their photos. After that, I can recommend a variety of locations, but in the end, the choice will be yours.

If we hire Photography by KES Weddings to photograph our wedding, will you be the photographer?

  • Yes. When you hire me, you get me. If you want a second photographer for part of the event, please see the following question.

I might want a second photographer for the ceremony and the reception? Do you work with an assistant?

  • Yes. If you want a second photographer to focus on guests at the wedding, I often work with an assistant, but I am always the primary photographer.  Their rate will vary on the length of time you need them.  I do offer one package where a second photographer is part of pricing.  See my pricing page for more information.

Do you photograph weddings outside of Little Rock or in other states?

  • Yes. I most certainly travel outside of central Arkansas. There is no charge for travel on the wedding day within Arkansas. My fee for travel outside of Arkansas will be minimal, mostly to cover the cost of hotel and fuel. Most of my clients have booked me without meeting me first. They trusted the quality of my work they saw on my website.

Do I get any “posed” photos?

  • Of course! While my style of photography is documentary, you certainly get posed photos of both your wedding party and family photos. Parents and grandparents especially love the posed photos.

How soon after you photographed my wedding will I get to view my photos?

  • Your web gallery will be on my website within 2-3 weeks.  Your private gallery will be ready in less than 30 days and will be on-line for one year.

After I order my photos for my wedding album, how long will it take before I receive it?

  • Once you approve your final book design, you will receive your book in less than 30 days.

I don’t see a package that suits exactly what I need. Do you work to create custom packages

  • Absolutely! Call me and we will work to tailor a package specifically for you.

What are your thoughts to my having a family member DJ my wedding versus hiring a professional DJ or a band?

  • Unless your family member is a professional DJ with experience in weddings, I do not recommend this at all.  In most cases, when you have a family member DJ your wedding, they often play *their* music…ie: music from their generation.  And odds are, their taste in music are vastly different than yours.  Nothing kills a reception faster than bad and poorly-timed music.

What happens if you get sick, or have a family emergency and cannot photograph my wedding?

  • If I were to have an emergency, I would do everything in my power to find you a back-up photographer whom I trust fully. If all else fails, you will receive a 100% refund. Thankfully in the last nine years, that has never happened.

What is your background?

  • I am currently a working photojournalist with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, for more than 14 years, which is the largest newspaper in Arkansas. I am a proud member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association: www.wpja.com, where I am an International, Award-Winning photographer. I am also a member of the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers: www.ispwp.com. In 1994, I became a member of the National Press Photographer’s Association: www.nppa.org and I served on their Board of Directors from 2004-2009. I have been documenting weddings since 2001.

Do you photograph more than one wedding a day?

  • NEVER! Once you book a date, it belongs solely to you. I never double-book weddings.

Please call or e-mail Karen for any addition questions you may have
501.607.0090 or karen@kesweddings.com

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