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I always recommend for people to choose a photographer you trust and feel a connection with. A photographer's experience and interpersonal skills are crucial factors in finding the perfect match. Below is a list of common questions I receive. If you'd like to learn more about me and my approach to wedding and portrait photography, please don't hesitate to reach out. It would be a privilege to capture some of the most significant milestones in your life.

Rafael Garcia Photography - Destination Wedding and Portrait Photographer based in Central California / Engagement Photo

FAQ

What is your pricing?

Throughout our years of experience, we've come to understand that each celebration is distinct, with its own specific requirements. For this reason, we provide tailored quotes for every wedding, elopement, and portrait session. Our comprehensive wedding collections start at an investment of $3,500, and we'd be delighted to provide you with a personalized outline of your investment once we have a better understanding of your needs. Please reach out to us, and we'll be happy to assist you further.

How do I confirm my wedding date?

Once you’ve selected your date and we’ve determined your collection, we will prepare and send a photography contract for your review. We ask that you return your signed contract within about a week to ensure your date remains available. Once we receive your contract and the 50 percent photography retainer, your wedding date is officially booked. The final balance is due four weeks prior to your wedding date.

Is travel/accomodation includes in your prices?

Travel expenses are not included in our collection prices. As each wedding is unique, we love to learn about your destination and celebration before we discuss travel plans. We then customize a quote based on the location and number of shooting days. We handle all travel arrangements unless specified otherwise.

How many images will we receive?

The images we deliver as proofs and showcase in the online gallery—usually 80-100 per hour of coverage—are carefully curated for content and composition. We include only the highest quality shots from various angles, omitting those with blinking, unflattering expressions, or blur. Before presenting them in the online gallery or as 4.5x6" printed proofs, all final images undergo color corrections and exposure adjustments tailored to your selected collection.

What is your turn around time?

We dedicate ourselves to providing your images with the meticulous attention they deserve during the editing and curation process. As a result, turnaround times for engagement and portrait sessions typically range from 6 to 8 weeks, while wedding images may take 10 to 12 weeks.

What is your approach to capturing the wedding day?

We take a hands-on approach to setting up a wedding day timeline—our goal is to ensure that you have the best natural light for every part of your celebration. We also prefer to help build the timeline together with your planner and designer to give you plenty of time to capture all of your desired portraits and photographs throughout the day with buffers to ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience. Our approach blends art direction, styled detail shots, and candid photojournalistic coverage, resulting in a beautifully balanced portrayal of people, details, and

Should I make a shot list of my desired photos?

Our thorough and detail oriented approach ensures you’ll have more photos than you could ever need or want, but we do recommend bringing to our attention any special people, planned moments, or unique details you’d like to capture that we might not know to anticipate. On your wedding day, please have the rings, dress, shoes, jewelry and any other heirlooms you’d like in the photos in the bridal suite. We will spend the first hour of our coverage shooting your details and final hair/makeup. You can also share any inspiration mood boards you have via Pinterest!

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Rafael Garcia Photography - Destination Wedding and Portrait Photographer based in Central California / Fine Art Photo

Still Have Questions?


Whether you're ready to schedule your session or need further assistance, don't hesitate to contact me today. I'm excited to connect with you and bring your vision to fruition.


As a devoted photographer, my primary goal is to capture moments that authentically tell your unique story.


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