Question 1

When can we expect to see our photos from our entire Wedding session?

Accepted Answer

Post-production for entire Pre-Wedding, Engagement, Wedding, and Post-Wedding sessions are completed within six weeks after the date of the shoot. If you require the images to be completed prior to six weeks after the date of the shoot, a rush process fee of 10,000 INR will be charged.

Question 2

How many images do you typically deliver from a wedding?

Accepted Answer

We typically deliver anywhere from 200 to 300 images per day. But you never know what surprises will be ready for you.

Question 3

Why do you guys put your logo in small-sized pictures?

Accepted Answer

All images taken by us which are shared on social media need to be identified by copyright and must contain the Fotobar watermark. This is due to an unusually high incidence of images being stolen online by other photographers. If you have images you would like to share via social media and would like them cropped or resized, this can be provided upon request, with a watermark.

Question 4

What is the specification of the album you provide?

Accepted Answer

We design the best customised photobook just for you with the best paper and print so that you get rich colour for your special photos. These books generally contain 80 pages with a maximum of 180 pictures from the edited photos we provide. You can anytime ask us to see different photobook samples to have a look and feel of the type of photobook to be added in the package.

Question 5

How long does it take to get my album?

Accepted Answer

You can expect to receive your album approximately 2 weeks after placing the order. The process before placing the order varies in duration depending on how quickly you respond on images for the album. Some couples complete this within a week or two, others take over a year.

Question 6

What album companies do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We create our own photobooks. However, if you prefer the styles of any other album makers, we would be glad to accommodate your request. Additional fees may apply depending on the printer you choose.

Question 7

Do you provide framing services?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do provide framing services. You can mail your query to info.fotobar@gmail.com with the subject line "Frames".

Question 8

Do you deliver every image you shoot?

Accepted Answer

No. We deliver only a number of edited photos depending on the package. We eliminate duplicate images, test shots, missed focus shots, shots with bad expressions, and other images that may dilute the overall quality. We spend hours doing this on our end so you never have to zoom into each image to find the sharpest focus.

Question 9

What size can we print our photos up to with our full resolution image?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, you can print your photos up to as large as possible without any quality loss. If you would like to print larger than 20 x 30 inches, additional post-production might be required.

Question 10

What rights do I have to the digital prints?

Accepted Answer

You have the right to reprint images whenever you want, wherever you want. However, you may not sell your images for a profit or publish your images for financial benefit without written consent from us.

Question 11

Do you provide the RAW files from my session?

Accepted Answer

We typically do not provide RAW files because we believe in delivering a finished product — we are often shooting with the end post-produced image in mind. However, if you absolutely want your RAW images, we will provide them along with our post-produced JPGs for an additional fee of 10,000 INR.

Question 12

What is your photography style?

Accepted Answer

Fotobar is acclaimed for developing a unique style deeply rooted in wedding photojournalism while influenced by fine-art and fashion photography. We love using creative lighting, unique perspectives, angles, compositions, and artistic post-production to bring out our clients’ personalities and beauty while telling their wedding story.

Question 13

My venue is really dark. How do you handle it?

Accepted Answer

We have shot in the darkest lawns and reception halls, so no need to worry. If the situation allows, we set up additional lighting to ensure bright, crisp pictures. We also shoot on cameras and lenses with superb low-light technology for those circumstances where additional lighting is not possible.

Question 14

Can I see a full event from start to finish before booking?

Accepted Answer

Of course. We pride ourselves on the consistency of our work. We understand all photographers put their best shots on their websites, so it is hard to determine how they perform throughout a full day. That is why we encourage all potential clients to view full events.

Question 15

Do you back up our images? How can we ensure our images will not be lost?

Accepted Answer

We have never lost an image from a wedding. Our backup workflow: we back up to a hard drive after each major event throughout the day, leaving one copy on the cards and one on the external hard drive. After the shoot, we back up the cards to another hard drive. Once images are completed, we upload to an offsite location and burn another copy for our archives. At any given point, there are two copies of the files. After delivery, images remain safe with us for one full year.

Question 16

What happens if your equipment fails on the day?

Accepted Answer

Every photographer carries backup camera bodies, lenses, and flash units to every assignment. Equipment failure has never caused us to miss coverage.

Question 17

Are you insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We carry professional indemnity and equipment insurance. Details available on request at the time of signing your contract.

Question 18

What type of camera and equipment do you use?

Accepted Answer

We use the latest Nikon, Canon, and Sony FX camera systems with fixed aperture lenses, zoom lenses, powerful flash units, and some other tools just for creativity.

Question 19

Do you provide videography services?

Accepted Answer

We provide only cinematic videography. If you want traditional videography, please discuss it separately with us.

Question 20

Have you shot at my venue before?

Accepted Answer

We have shot at hundreds of venues so there is a good chance that we have. If we have not, we will make sure to perform a thorough walkthrough with you prior to your wedding day.

Question 21

Do you do destination weddings?

Accepted Answer

While Fotobar is based out of Delhi, we serve clients all around India and abroad. Our destination wedding packages are simply our standard packages plus the cost of travel and reasonable accommodations. We offer lower rates for South Indian and Christian weddings. Please email info.fotobar@gmail.com with the subject line "Destination Wedding" for details.

Question 22

Do you provide partial day coverage?

Accepted Answer

We provide partial day coverage in limited cases depending on availability. Services start from 30,000 INR per day.

Question 23

I need a Getting Ready shot. How do you capture it?

Accepted Answer

We highly suggest coordinating with your parlour manager when you finalise your booking so we can execute that shot without any limitation. This is also when makeup and hair are fresh. Be sure to give us at least a full hour so we can capture the kind of shots you see in our portfolio.

Question 24

I have downtime between events. Should I get a discount for that?

Accepted Answer

For a variety of reasons, we charge for the time in between events. We are never truly resting during the day — we are backing up images, setting up for the second venue, traveling, taking venue shots, or making up for lost time due to wedding day delays. In many cases, we use that downtime to take you and your partner out for a portrait session.

Question 25

What happens if we go over the contracted amount of time?

Accepted Answer

We understand that not everything goes as planned. We never pack up before the contracted time, and we are not leaving on the dot when time is up. Instead, we will ask whether you would like us to stay. We have dedicated the entire day to your wedding.

Question 26

Why is there a charge for additional coverage?

Accepted Answer

We need to charge for additional coverage primarily because there are additional costs of having the team stay. The lighting assistants and coverage team all require additional compensation.

Question 27

How do I reserve you for my date?

Accepted Answer

All dates are reserved once we receive your signed contract and deposit. We do not accept new clients for your date once it is reserved.

Question 28

If we cancel the wedding, will we receive our deposit back?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no. Deposits are used to reserve your date. Once we have reserved your date we do not accept new clients for that date, so the deposit is non-refundable.

Question 29

If we change our wedding to a different date, can we use our deposit?

Accepted Answer

Yes. However, if rates change from your original date to your new date, the new rates will apply.