Services: Weddings

Many wedding photographers can cost thousands of dollars, work on a tight schedule, and don't allow you to have digital copies of your photographs. Finding the right photographer for your wedding can be incredibly difficult, and it all depends on what you're looking for and what you can afford. If you're planning a small, intimate wedding, I may be the photographer for you. Wedding services are listed a la carte, so you can choose what works for you. Choosing all services will give you a 30% discount on session costs (not including CD and print orders).

Prints and albums are available to you and your family and friends via my store at Printroom, and digital CDs of all photographs are available directly from me. Your gallery can be password-protected upon request, so that only you and the people you allow can view and purchase items from the gallery.

Pre-Wedding Consultation	$50
Pre-Ceremony	$200
Ceremony	$300
Post-Ceremony Group Snapshots	$200
Post-Ceremony Artistic	$450
Reception	$200
Photo CD	$20 ea.
Prints	Available through printroom.com

Details of Services

Pre-Wedding Consultation
I would like to meet and get to know the couple prior to the wedding, in order to get an idea of what you want. At this consultation, we'll discuss the venue, the services you'd like to have, and the prospective cost. This meeting should last about an hour.

Pre-Ceremony
Photos prior to the wedding at the ceremony venue, usually of the bride and her mother, bridesmaids, the groomsmen, et cetera. These can be posed shots or candids. I prefer not to take photographs at the bride's home while she is getting ready. I have done this in the past and have found that there is so much going on that a photographer is very much in the way. There is a lot of stress and the photographer can really add to that. I recommend choosing a friend to take candid shots of people getting ready prior to going to the venue.

Ceremony
Photos of the ceremony itself. Prior to the ceremony I would like to agree on a location that will be my "vantage point". I understand that the ceremony is not all about the photos taken and therefore don't want to be moving around too much. I'd like to be in the way as little as possible.

Post-Ceremony Group Snapshots
Photos of family and friends with the couple. At the consultation, I will request a list of the groups that you'd like----I will need this list prior to the ceremony. This usually involves a lot of photographs being taken in a very short amount of time, all while rounding up large and varied groups of people. I may require an assistant or two to help gather people, and you might want to consider distributing a few copies of the photo list so people know the basics of what's going on and who's up next. I recommend that you block out at least an hour of time (depending on how many photos you want) if you choose this service.

Post-Ceremony Artistic
These are the "showcase" photos, usually of just the couple. I would like to work out some ideas for this session at the consultation----what kind of shots you're looking for, whether you'd like anyone else involved, how much time you'd like it to take. I recommend that you block out at least an hour of time if you choose this service. The photos will suffer if you're rushing from ceremony to reception.

Reception
Photos of the reception following the ceremony: first dances, cake cutting, speeches. It's very difficult to me to photograph receptions in low light. I prefer not to use a flash but will if necessary. At the consultation I would like to know what shots you think are particularly important. I will stay until all of those shots have been taken.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of communication do you prefer?
I strongly prefer communication via e-mail: kaitrankinsphoto@gmail.com. I check my e-mail several times a day. You are more likely to reach me via e-mail than by phone. I can deliver information to you in a clearer manner, all laid out, and gives you a printable version of all arrangements.

Do you have a studio?
I work mostly on location. I will meet you in any location of your choice in the Western Massachusetts / Northern Connecticut area. In special instances you can come to my mini-studio in Wilbraham, Massachusetts.

Do you charge for mileage?
I live in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, and I do not charge when I have to travel under 15 miles. Beyond that, I have small zone charges. Distance calculations are made via Mapquest.

0 - 15 miles: No charge
15 - 30 miles: $15
30 - 45 miles: $30
45+ miles: $45

How do you deal with payment?
I draw up an invoice prior to the session and will share it with you beforehand. I will bring the invoice with me and require payment at the end of the session (check or cash only).

For weddings and events, you can pay me prior to the event in order to take away some of the stress of the day. When so many things are going on it can be incredibly easy to forget.

Prints will not be available at my storefront and CDs will not be sent until payment is received. Prints are handled via credit card at my online store at Printroom, while photo CDs are included in the invoice and mailed to you when ready.

How do I order prints?
I do not handle prints directly and I do not offer paper order forms for prints. You may order a photo CD direct from me (see question below), or you may order professional prints from my store at Printroom. The store offers prints in a variety of styles and sizes and includes mounting and album options. You can also purchase photo memorabilia like mugs and mousepads where available. After Printroom takes and processes the order, your prints will be sent directly to you. You may also return to the Printroom store if you ever need to order more prints.

What's included on a photo CD?
I make photo CDs available to all of my customers. CDs include all of the best takes from the session and are designed largely for electronic distribution. Photos on the CD have a small photo credit tag on the bottom.

If you purchase a CD of all photos, you may print them at any other location of your choice. Some establishments will require a release form; I provide a release form on the CD. Please print it and bring it with you.

If you offer prints on your online store, can I control who views and purchases prints?
Yes. The gallery of your portraits, wedding, or event can be password-protected and made viewable only by those who have the password.

What kind of camera do you use?
I currently use a Nikon D-50 Digital SLR and prefer to use a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF lens. I don't use a large telephoto lens. A large lens adds weight and limits my maneuverability. The lens that I currently use is small, lightweight, and faster than most zoom lenses, and produces crisp, clear images.

What kind of lighting equipment do you use?
Because I work on location, I usually do not supply extra lighting. We will experiment with lighting at the location for the desired effect. The best general lighting is outside, on days that are slightly overcast. I try to work with sunlight and lights that are on location, but if necessary I will make use of my supplemental lighting (3 24x24" softboxes and 1 reflector umbrella, all with low-heat, energy efficient lights). These lights are also used at my home location. For theatre photography, I rely on the lighting design of the production. I never use a flash for theatre photos.

Will you deny a client service?
Yes. In order to produce a quality photograph, there must be a comfortable relationship between subject and photographer. Just as you have the right to choose another photographer, I reserve the right to not take on a client if I feel uncomfortable or mistreated. I will not tolerate rudeness.

Do you have a question that isn't answered here? Please e-mail me.

KRP seeking test models!

I am currently seeking test models to help me with generating promotional material for Kait Rankins Photography. If you live in the Wilbraham area and are interested, please e-mail me (kaitrankinsphoto@gmail.com). We'll set up a session for an hour or so in any location you choose, and we'll play around! I'm looking for people of all ages, couples, groups of 3-4 for fun, low-key portraits in well-lit areas. I am not seeking test models for headshots or solo portraits of girls; I have enough samples on the website.

If I use you as a test model, you'll get a free CD of all photos taken and some of the images may appear on the website on the front page or in sample galleries. If desired, prints can be made available and ordered via the website at Printroom charges.

Welcome to KRP!

Any information that does not fit on the new Printroom storefront for Kait Rankins Photography will go on this blog, including a complete list of prices and services, updates, et cetera.