faqs - Char van Am Photography

FAQ's

DO YOU REQUIRE A RETAINER?

Yesss! I require a 50% non-refundable deposit. Weddings/elopements require a 30% non-refundable deposit down with the remainder due at least 45 days before the day of your wedding. Payment plans available upon request!

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK?

I recommend booking at least 1- 2 months prior for regular shoots, and 6 months- 1 year+ prior to your elopement/wedding. Of course these are general guidelines so please feel free to reach out at any time and we will see when I can fit you in.

Let me just SAY- I have your back and am open to anything! I want this session to represent who you are and what you love. There are so many styles of sessions we could organize, so let’s first chat about your vision- whether this is documenting you in the comfort and familiarity of your home, exploring some place new, or doing something totally out of the box!

I want to book a session, but don’t know where to go or what to do!

WHEN WILL WE RECEIVE OUR PHOTOS?

Depending on time of year, lifestyle sessions will be delivered within 3 weeks, and wedding galleries within 7 weeks, with some sneak peaks beforehand.

WHAT SHOULD I/WE WEAR TO OUR SESSION?

I would love to send you some inspiration!! I have many different Pinterest boards curated depending on what you are after & I’d be more than happy to share!

I always schedule client meetings so I can get to know you two! When covid permits, if you are in the area, I'd love to grab a coffee and go over everything, and just get to know you better. Otherwise, more than happy to make it a zoom date.

Can we meet before our wedding?

I promiseeeee you are more photogenic than you think you are. Treat this photoshoot like a date- whether it’s a portrait, couples or family session! An excuse to show up, look cute & just be YOURSELF. I’ll worry about the rest hehe!

I don't know how to pose for photos/help I'm awkward!

Do you help with planning?

When you book with me, I’m all yours. We are now in a committed relationship LOL! I'm here to work closely with you, offering advice and suggestions throughout the whole planning process-wedding or photoshoot. Maybe you’re looking to take an unconventional and intimate approach to your wedding day, by eloping at your family cottage on the lake, but you aren’t sure where to start! Or maybe you just don't know what your perfect vision looks like. Bottom line, if you need recommendations for vendors or advice on adding other creative elements to make your day stand out, I would be oh so happy to help plan something special, that you’ll remember forever.

Do you travel?

I’d be silllllly to say no. This world has FAR too many places that my heart is dying to explore. I’m open to travel near or far, up or down. Point to it on the map & let's have a chat about what this all entails!