Wedding photography can be pricey - depending on which wedding photographer you book. Weddings in general are expensive, as any bride and groom will know. So your wedding photography package must be as cost-effective as possible. 

James Jagger wedding photography.

James Jagger is an experienced wedding photographer with lots of weddings under his belt. He’s shot brides and grooms from all walks of life and backgrounds. This puts James in a unique position of being able to identify the couple’s wants and needs quickly and then adapt what’s needed to get the job done.

James also has a keen eye for customer service and delivering a package that ensures a happy end result and repeat business. A lot of wedding photography bookings come from referrals and word-of-mouth recommendations. So this is important from a business point of view. But this benefits the client also, as you’ll see. Value add-ons, without any hidden costs.

Some wedding photographers have add-ons you can include for an additional cost. There’s nothing wrong with this but you need to be aware before booking. So it’s worth doing your research beforehand. 

James’ experience has led him to believe that some things shouldn’t be an extra cost. And in fact, this transparency will help your wedding day be a resounding success without any additional strain. 

1. Pre-wedding day shoot.

Where possible James likes to conduct a pre-wedding day shoot with the bride and groom. This gives all parties a chance to meet and greet before the big day - which is extremely important. Knowing where everyone is coming from is essential. There needs to be a connection.

A pre-wedding shoot is also a chance for James and you to experiment with different types of shot and work out what suits you best. Each person is different and certain framing works better than others. The same with light and colours. Plus, brides and grooms will be able to discuss their theme and style and run through some wants and needs. It’ll also give you a chance to decide if everyone clicks with one another. And, of course, you’ll have a professionally shot set of images to own.

2. Highlights reel turned around in 24 hours.

James Jagger is efficient and on the ball with a tight turnaround for all images. After the wedding, it’s understandable the newly married couple want to see their photographs. This is why James works to ensure a highlights reel is ready within 24 hours after the big day.

James doesn’t just click a button and be done. There’s a whole load of post-production work carried out to ensure your wedding pics are tip-top. So getting the highlights reel sorted is a good way to deliver an end product quickly. Having a selection of shots to reminisce over, while waiting for the full portfolio, is unique and a value add-on James is happy to provide.

3. No copyright.

Something newlyweds can miss with wedding photography is copyright. Or rather some wedding photographers keep hold of the copyrighted photographs shot on your wedding day by them. They then charge a fee for any additional formats delivered to the client outside of the original agreed package. This could be jpegs, prints or photo books. 

James doesn’t do this. The copyright for all your wedding images is yours. You’re free to do whatever you please regarding your wedding day photos. Whichever wedding photographer you’re considering it’s worth clarifying the point about copyright though. To not get caught out.

Summing up.

There aren’t any right or wrongs with how wedding photography packages are served to clients. But it’s down to you to know what you’re booking. James Jagger is very open about what he provides but if you are unclear about anything always ask. He’s happy to give you the answer.

Contact James for a wedding photography quote or with any queries here.