Wedding Photography
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE TURNAROUND TIME FOR MY IMAGES?
Engagement and bridal portraits are completed within 3-7 days. You can expect your wedding day photos back within 1-4 weeks depending on the time of year.
DO I NEED TO SELECT A PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGE RIGHT AWAY?
No, you don't. To reserve your date, please contact me to arrange your deposit of 750. The deposit secures your chosen wedding date and will be credited towards the products and package you decide on as the wedding day approaches. I also require that an agreement form be signed.
HOW ARE THE IMAGES DELIVERED?
The images will be delivered to you via download.
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
I accept cash, check, Venmo or Zelle. Credit cards are accepted however there is a 3.5% fee added to the total of each transaction. This enables the best pricing.
HOW LONG IS THE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION?
The engagement photography session is offered at varying rates depending on the duration of the photoshoot. You have the option of selecting a session lasting either 1 hour (1 outfit) or 1.5 hours (2 outfits). If you choose the session that is 1.5 hours in time length you can elect to go to a secondary location up to 10 miles from the beginning location. An example of this would be starting engagement photos for 45 minutes at Jordan Pines Campground then driving up the way 10 miles to Silver Lake for another 45 minutes of photos in your second outfit.
HOW LONG IS THE BRIDAL PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION?
The bridal photography session is offered at varying rates depending on the duration of the photoshoot. You have the option of selecting a session lasting either 1 hour or 1.5 hours. If you choose the session that is 1.5 hours in time length you can elect to go to a secondary location up to 10 miles from the beginning location.
WHAT IS A BRIDAL SESSION?
Formal portraits of the bride or bride and groom a month or two prior to the wedding day.
CAN THE GROOM PARTICIPATE ON THE BRIDAL SESSION?
Yes, the groom can to participate on the bridal session.
HOW MANY TOTAL IMAGES CAN I EXPECT FROM EACH SESSION AND OR THE WEDDING DAY?
I don't set a strict limit on the number of images I provide to you. Below is an approximate estimate of the number of images you can expect, with a little flexibility.
1 hour engagement session - 70-85 images
1.5 hour engagement session - 85-120 images
1 hour bridal session - 70-85 images
1.5 hour bridal session - 85-120 images
Wedding Day Coverage - I average 70-120 images delivered per hour on your wedding day
CAN I PRINT ON MY OWN?
Yes, you have the ability to print the images on your own. I also offer superior quality printing through me at a great price!
WHAT CAMERA DO YOU USE?
Canon EOS R5. I always carry two of them with me.
“The Canon EOS R5 is one of the new high resolution mirrorless cameras on the market, giving photographers a powerful 45 megapixels to work with, which means 8192 horizontal pixels and 5464 vertical pixels. 45 megapixels.”
WHAT IS THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE?
1. 750 nonrefundable retainer
2. A’ la carte engagement session pricing 1 hour or 1.5 hour payment due on the day of the engagement session (if one is scheduled) + travel if applicable
3. A’ la carte bride/groom session pricing 1 hour or 1.5 hour payment due on the day of the bride/groom session (if one is scheduled) + travel if applicable
4. Final balance is due 10 days before the wedding date
5. Travel fees may apply
Each payment is credited toward the grand total. You will be emailed a receipt after each payment to organize your payment history.
Venmo: @BrandonBurk • You can visit my Linktree url and through there you will see a “$” icon toward the top. The icon should direct you straight to Venmo account when visited from a mobile device. You can also add me on Venmo first then text/email me to confirm it is the correct account. Look for my Burk camera icon logo.
Zelle: Use “Brandon Burk Photography” in the first name field. My phone number associated with my Zelle account is 801-928-0631.
Credit Card: Email, call or text me to notify this is your preferred method of payment. I will put together a invoice where you can pay online. Please note the 3.5% transaction fee.
Please make note of your wedding date in the description of your deposit. Please email, text or call me to notify me the deposit has been made. I will confirm it was successfully received.
DO YOU OFFER THE DIGITAL FILES?
Yes, each session and wedding includes the digital files in high resolution format.
DO YOU CHARGE SALES TAX?
Yes, A Utah State Sales Tax is to be added to the subtotal and is due upon final payment.
DO YOU OFFER WEDDING ALBUMS?
Yes. The Italian Albums are top of the line high quality albums. They are known as a “flush mount” album. The layout is printed directly onto the album page. It is seamless and has no middle gutter. The album is hand crafted by artisans in Italy. Albums include embossing of the couples names on the front cover. A sample can be shown at the engagement or bridal session.
COULD YOU HELP ME UNDERSTAND THE BEST TIMING FOR THE FLOW OF MY WEDDING DAY?
I put together this guideline HERE to help you.
CAN YOU HELP ME FIND A LOCATION FOR MY ENGAGEMENT AND OR BRIDE/GROOM PORTRAIT SESSION?
I have compiled a list of Utah photo locations from Logan to Provo. View at brandonburkphotography.com/photo-locations
• Never more than a single wedding booked on a given day. On your wedding day, my only focus is on you and your guests.
• The images of your wedding are stored on multiple hard drives in two different locations to ensure their long-term safety. Additionally, I utilize a cloud service named “Backblaze” to back up my computer.
• All my photography gear is top-of-the-line, premium quality. I exclusively opt for the best equipment in my photography endeavors. Having high quality reliable gear is important to me.
• Wedding photography is a process that starts well before the wedding and ends well afterwards. I diligently work to be available, whether by telephone, email or text and provide your pre-wedding and post-wedding deliverables in a timely and stress-free manner.
• After each session, you are emailed a download link to a repository of your images in high resolution format.
For pricing information please call, email or use the contact form.
My Preparation:
I am extremely prepared for your wedding day. I have a backup for all of my equipment. I always have two cameras with me. I always photograph and record the digital images simultaneously on two memory cards. I understand that I am a representation of you at your wedding. I always dress in formal attire and present myself professionally. Your wedding day photos are just as important to me as they are to you. I will be observant of all moments occurring to ensure I capture them. Please understand that I am not perfect however, I am dedicated to delivering my very best for the bride, groom, and your families. Your wedding day is not about me, it is about the two of you. I strive to make sure the focus always remains on the two of you on your wedding day. Self-awareness holds significant importance for me in how I represent you. Your wedding day is very important to me.