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| Below are items included in our Wedding Starter Kit
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| One Photographer |
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Your photographer will be either Dawnelle
or Dan so you'll have no "surprises" on the
day of your wedding. |
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| Three Hours Coverage |
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We begin shooting the moment
we arrive to the very last moment we leave. |
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| Unlimited Exposures |
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We begin shooting the moment
we arrive to the very last moment we leave. |
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| Unlimited Locations |
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Unlimited photography locations
included in the starter kit. |
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| Choice of Color, Black and White,
and Sepia Prints |
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You'll have a choice of color,
black and white, and sepia prints from ALL the exposure
we take and you'll be able to view all these variations
in your personalized web gallery. |
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Color |
Black and White |
Sepia |
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| Personalized Web Photo Gallery |
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Your wedding photos will be
displayed in your own personalized, password protected
web gallery which includes a musical slide show, guest
book, photo chat, and much more. |
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| On-Line Proofing and Ordering |
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We make it simple...no need
to pass around that bulky proof book to your family and
friends. Everyone with the gallery password can easily
log on and purchase prints directly on-line. |
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| Photos Available in 7 Days |
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You will be able to view your photos within
only 7 Days of your event. |
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50¢ 4x6
First Runs (For The Bride/Groom) |
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We
saved the best for last! The bride and groom can purchase
their first order 4x6s for only
50¢ each. This is a great way to build a cost effective wedding
album! |
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| Frequently Asked Questions
Regarding Our Starter Kit |
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One
Photographer |
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| FAQ: |
"I'm
interested in getting two photographers.
Can you accommodate that?" |
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Yes. See the "Add Ons" section for
pricing. |
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| FAQ: |
"I'd
like the second photographer for only a small
part of the day. Is that possible?" |
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The minimum amount of time required for the second
photographer is
3 hours. |
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3 Hours Coverage |
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"I'm
not sure how many hours I need?" |
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Below is our recommendation for an average wedding |
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| Pre-Ceremony |
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Bride and Bridesmaids
Posed and Photojournalistic/Candids |
60 Minutes |
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Groom and Groomsmen
Posed and Photojournalistic/Candids |
30 Minutes |
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Ceremony
Atmosphere (inside and out),
Photojournalistic and Candids as well as
the ceremony itself. |
60 Minutes |
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Post Ceremony
Bride
& Groom, Bridal Party, Family and
Friends. These will be the more formal
group shots. |
60 Minutes |
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| Standard Reception |
240 Minutes (4 Hours) |
| Atmosphere,
Receiving Line, Introductions, Toasts,
Prayer, Dinner, Cake Cutting, First Dance,
Bouquet Toss, Garter Toss, General Dancing. |
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Different Locations
We require drive time PLUS
15 minutes between each location so that
we can pack our equipment and unpack our
equipment at the next location (as well
as scout the new location). The average
wedding usually has three different locations:
getting ready location, ceremony location,
then reception location. The time noted
on the right uses an average 10 minute
drive time between locations and uses our
standard
"Plus 15 minutes". |
75 Minutes |
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| So for an average
wedding, you'll need approximately 9 Hours |
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| FAQ: |
"There
is a time gap between the ceremony and the
reception. Can I start the service hours,
then stop the service hours during the gap,
then restart the service again when the reception
begins?" |
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Our service hours are consecutive hours and therefore
cannot "stop" then "restart".
Any time gaps between events during the day are
charged at our standard hourly rate. |
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Unlimited Exposures |
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| FAQ: |
"How
many pictures can I expect?" |
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This is a difficult question to answer as it
will be based on the number in your bridal party,
the number of different locations, the different
events occurring during your ceremony and reception,
and various other situations. However, on average,
you can expect approximately 80-100 exposures for
each hour of service. For example; 8 hours of service
- 640 to 800 exposures, 4 hours of service - 320
to 400 exposures. |
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Unlimited Locations |
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| FAQ: |
"I
would like photos taken at several different
locations. Is there a charge for this?" |
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No. Unlimited locations are included
in our starter kit. |
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| FAQ: |
"I'm located
in Central, Illinois. Is there a travel fee." |
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Our service area includes a radius
of 30 miles from Lombard, Illinois (60148). Travel
outside our service area is subject to a $2 per
mile travel fee in both directions. For example,
if your wedding will be taking place 50 miles from
Lombard, the travel fees will be charged in this
fashion: |
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| Miles from Lombard, Illinois |
50 |
| Service Area Included |
30 |
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| Miles Over Service Area To Be Charged |
20 |
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| Travel Fee TO Event (20
x $
2.00 ) |
$
40.00 |
| Travel Fee FROM Event
(20 x $
2.00 ) |
$
40.00 |
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| Total Travel Fee: |
$
80.00 |
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We use MapQuest.com to determine
distance. To see if a travel fee will be required
for your wedding, follow the directions below: |
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| Determining Your Distance
From Lombard, IL |
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Click
here to open a new MapQuest
location window |
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Enter the address of the first
location we will be shooting |
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Select "GET DIRECTIONS". |
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The distance in miles will
now be displayed at the bottom of the page.
If less than 30 miles, no travel fee will
be charged. If miles are over 30, continue
to step 4 |
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Subtract
30 from the total number of miles displayed
to get the total number of miles outside
our service area. |
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Multiply the total
number of miles outside our service area
by $
4.00 . The result will be the total travel fees
which will be applied (Using $
4.00 instead of $
2.00 will give you the total amount
of going TO your event AND coming FROM your
event) |
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Choice of Color, Black & White,
Sepia Prints |
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| FAQ: |
"Do
I have to tell you what format I want before
my wedding?" |
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No. We shoot in color and then digitally
produce the black and white and sepia formats from
the color exposures. |
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| FAQ: |
"Do
you provide re-touching or other digital
design work" |
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Yes. Once in our digital darkroom,
we will go through all the exposures to ensure
proper color and light exposure. If additional
re-touching (blemish removal, teeth whitening,
etc) or design (montages, mosaics, etc) are required,
just let us know. Additional re-touching and design
work is charged at our standard hourly rate. |
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Personalized Web Photo Gallery |
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| FAQ: |
"How
long will it take until I can see the photos
on-line" |
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We're quick! Your web gallery will be available
within 7 Days of your event end time. |
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| FAQ: |
"How
long is my web gallery available?" |
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Your web gallery will be available
on-line for
3 months. If additional availability is needed, the
charge is $
20.00 per month. |
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| FAQ: |
"Can
just anyone see my wedding photos on the
web?" |
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No. Your web gallery is password protected and
only available to those who have the password. |
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| FAQ: |
"Is there
a sample of the web gallery that I can see?" |
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Yes. Once you submit a quote request, we will
initiate your personal client communications center
in which you can log in and view 6 complete weddings
we've recently photographed which will show the
web gallery. |
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On-Line Proofing and Ordering |
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| FAQ: |
"What
is the turn around time for receiving my
prints" |
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You will receive your prints in the mail in approximately
3-4 weeks weeks from the date we receive your payment. (If
ordering with a credit card on-line, you can assume
3-4 weeks weeks from the time you submit your order. If paying
with a check, it will be
3-4 weeks weeks from the time we receive your check in the
mail) |
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| FAQ: |
"What
is the shipping and handling fee?" |
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Shipping and handling is charged at a rate of
10% of the order total with a minimum of
$
3.99 and maximum of $
9.99 per order. |
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| FAQ: |
"What
is the sales tax rate for orders?" |
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The sales tax charge is
7.75 % for all product orders. |
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| FAQ: |
"Do
you offer traditional printed proofs" |
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To keep our costs low (and pass the savings on
to you), we do not offer printed proofs. |
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| FAQ: |
"My
grandparents don't have access to a computer.
If I don't have printed proofs...how will
they see my wedding photos?" |
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The bride and groom have the opportunity to print "proof
sheets" from their web gallery. The proof
sheets print 12 photos per page (approximate wallet
sized pictures). This is a very unique offering
we have as we know of no other photographers which
allow individuals to "freely"
print photos. We trust that our clients will only
use them for such purposes as addressed in the
question. All images are copyrighted and cannot
be duplicated unless the high resolution digital
negatives are purchased or have gained expressed
written permission from Loftus Photography. |
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50¢ 4x6
First Runs (For The Bride/Groom) |
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| FAQ: |
"What
if we don't order all the 4x6s we
want on our first order...can we go back
and order more
50¢ 4x6s on next orders?" |
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No. The discount only applies to your first order.
So be sure to order all of the 4x6s you will want
with your first order to take advantage of this
great offer. |
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March
- October Minimums: Saturday events occurring
in the months of April through September require
a minimum of
8 hours of service. |
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