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Frequently Asked Questions

We love your work and we are ready to book? What is the next step?

Fantastic! To reserve your wedding date, I will need a completed contract and a 25% non-refundable deposit. Payments may be split into multiple installments, in accordance with terms outlined in your contract. The remaining balance will be due one week before the wedding.

Will you be the photographer at our wedding?

Yes, I am the main photographer and I will be shooting your wedding. I shoot one wedding per day, which guarantees my presence at your event. A second shooter is also included with your wedding photography package.

What is the timeline for our wedding images?

Your image gallery will typically be available 4-6 weeks after your wedding date.

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How many photos do you typically include and can we print the photos ourselves?

Galleries typically include anywhere between 700 and 900 photos. The exact amount varies from wedding to wedding. Your online gallery will come loaded with fully-edited high resolution images you can print anywhere. You’re also welcome to share your wedding photos on social media as long as you credit Lisa Frechette Photography and link to my website.

When do you charge travel fees?

I typically add travel fees on to any wedding outside of a 60 mile radius from my office location in Coventry, Rhode Island. Fees vary depending on location so please inquire for more details.

How many weddings do you shoot per year?

I shoot no more than 15 weddings per year. I am a mom and a wife, so my time is also spent with my family. However, I strive to devote as much time as possible to provide you with the highest quality images, products and experience, and in doing so, I tend to only accept a limited number of weddings.

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Do you shoot film or digital?

Your wedding photos will primarily be shot in digital format, however, you have the option to request film. I began my photography career shooting film, then transitioned to digital as that medium became fully established and validated in the photography community. I have experience shooting both formats, so it is up to you if you would like a combination of each. However, all of your images are delivered digitally as jpegs in an online gallery.

How do you approach payment?

Once you decide to book your wedding date with me, a 25% retainer fee and signed contract are required to reserve your day. You have two options regarding payment: the balance may be paid in full 2-4 weeks before the wedding date, or I will institute a payment plan in the contract set for three payments in monthly installments beginning three months before your wedding. The final payment will be due two weeks before your wedding date.

Can we pay you on the day of the wedding?

I strongly advise against making your payment(s) on the wedding day. I prefer to handle the business aspects of your wedding separately so I can focus on my job and purpose for the day, and so that you can relax and enjoy the valuable moments that you have to spend with family and friends.

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Do you photograph LGBTQIA couples?

Absolutely!! Love is love.

How long will our wedding gallery be available once our photos are ready?

Wedding galleries are guaranteed online for up to one year after your gallery release date. You will receive a reminder one week before the expiration of your gallery to let you know that it will be going offline. You will be responsible for the care and storage of your files after the one year mark, so please be sure to plan accordingly. You may request to keep your photos online longer for a minimal fee. Please ask for details.

Will you retouch our images if we ask?

To be blunt, I do not retouch images. Your photographs will represent the mood, movement and atmosphere of the day. Your photos will be as real and natural as possible, so I will not retouch your shape, breeze blown hair, laugh lines, or skin color (so please do not get a fake tan before your big day!). Full gallery images are subject to basic editing only, color correction, exposure and cropping.

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How will you dress on my wedding day?

I will be dressed professionally and appropriately for your wedding day. I personally tend to wear cute dress pants and a nice shirt for a wedding day because I feel like pants allow for more movement and freedom. However, if it’s a blazing hot summer day, sometimes a light and airy LBD is a must!

Can my family members take photos alongside of you?

While I would never discourage family members from taking photos on your wedding day, it may be sensible for them to reserve their personal snaps for any time before or after the formal portraits. I have to be respectful of the timeline and would not want anything to impede any amount of progress that needs to be accomplished during this time. That being said, a quick shot here and there is certainly ok :)

Are you fun?

I’ve been told as much. But if you ask my teenage daughters, you may get a different opinion haha. All the professional stuff aside, I definitely think it’s important to laugh and have fun on your wedding day, and I like to think that I’m the type of person that contributes to those good vibes. Plus, I laugh a lot so there’s that too.

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