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DawnMcCarthyPhotography  > FAQ > FAQ


Q. Are you willing to travel to other locations for a photo shoot?

A. Sure I am … depending on the distance there will be a minimum $40.00 charge.

Q. What type of deposit is required?

A. A minimal deposit of $400.00 is required to secure your wedding date on my calendar. Please accept my apologies in advance because I cannot offer refunds on deposits.

Q. How long do I have to pay the remaining balance after my deposit?

A. I normally schedule payments in 3 parts from the date I receive your deposit. So, if you have 6 months before your wedding date then you would be scheduled to make a payment every other month. If you have special circumstances and you need a different arrangement, I am pretty easy to work with…just ask : )

Q. Can we pay with a credit card?

A. Not at this current time.

Q. Can I choose special editing features for my final photos.

A. You bettcha!

Q. If I hired another photographer to photograph my wedding can we still hire you for an engagement session?

A. Certainly. Just as long as there aren’t any contractual obligations with the other photographer.

Q. Can we purchase upgrades after our wedding is over?

A. Absolutely! Before or after is fine by me.

Q. How long will it take for us to get our final wedding album?

A. That depends on how long it takes you to choose your final album photos and what style album you choose. Printing flush mount albums and coffeetable albums take a little longer. On average I will have your album completed and ready for pick up within one month of your final photo approval. Out of area delivery is available based on "actual shipping" costs designated by USPS.

Q. How long will it take for us to see our wedding proofs?

A. I do my absolute best to have them available within eight weeks of your wedding date…editing is an extremely tedious and time-consuming process. Your patience is greatly appreciated!

Q. Will I have a gallery of my own on your web-site for my friends and family to view?

A. You sure will! Password protected.

Q. How long will my gallery stay available?

A. 60 days. I will be happy to extend your gallery for an additional 60 days for a fee of $25.00

Q. Will you photograph our rehearsal party & dinner?

A. Sure! In addition to the wedding package I will photograph your rehearsal for 2 hours for $350.00

Q. Can I purchase additional proof CD's and slideshow DVD's for my parents?

A. Sure you can! There is a $40.00 charge for each additional non-copyrighted version.

Q. What kind of editing is included in my photo package?

A. I normally include several different exposures and creative images along with your traditional color proofs. If you have specific photos that you like and you want to change the color or exposure, I am happy to fulfill any specific request that you may have...within reason.

Q. For your children and family sessions is there an additional charge for large groups?

A. Yes. The session fee includes up to 4 people. If there are more than 4 please add $20.00 per person.

Q. Are you going to put a watermark on my photos?

A. Not on your album photos or your proof cd. I do however, put a watermark on the gallery photos. But people are always free to order any photos that they would like from the web-site. I really keep my prices quite reasonable.

*Terms and prices are subject to change.

This is a brand new gallery with no photos.