Shooting Stars Photography, ltd

Post Wedding FAQ’s

When to Expect Your Images:

Within 4-6 weeks after your wedding date, your event will be activated:

After the wedding we will download, burn, edit, rotate, crop, adjust & renumber your digital images.

They are then uploaded via FTP & submitted to Pictage in California.

We Categorize, Edit & release your images to activate your event

You are then notified via email when the event is released.

• Your images will appear on Pictage within 4-6 weeks of your wedding.
• PICtage will notify you via email of their availability online.

Proofing Materials:

• Your Proofing materials will be available Three weeks from the release date.
• Your Proofing Products will be shipped to you directly.

Images and Ordering:

• Please start a favorites folder  for your album selections after you event is activated & while you are waiting for your Proofing Products.
• This is very important as we will begin the Album design from this folder.
• The album folder  should contain 75-100 images
• Only images that are pre- purchased, larger than 11x14 or need retouching may be ordered through the studio.
• All other enlargements should be ordered through PICtage.

Retouching & Special Effects:

We provide a range of image retouching services according to your preferences at an additional charge.

 Our services include:

·        reducing or eliminating skin blemishes, shine, or facial scarring Minimum charge $10~

·         eyeglass glare removal; stray hair correction; and teeth whitening: Minimum charge $10~

·        Adding or deleting people places or things. Minimum charge $25~

·         image sharpening, blurring or soft focus & painting effects$10~

·        Spot Coloring $5

• Sepia toning & Black and white conversion are complimentary

Album Selections and Designs:

·        Album Orders must be placed 60 days after the receipt of your proofing Products.

·        Album orders must be submitted on studio order forms.

·        Studio order forms are on the website in the “information section”

• Album drafts may be submitted up to three times for approval.

Photo Selections For the Album :

Please consider your choices carefully. However, you will have opportunity to request up to two draft revisions of your album during the design process at no additional charge.
For design purposes, we plan your album in separate parts, as follows:

First page
The first page of your album sets the opening for the story of your wedding day told in pictures.

Preparation:
Normally, this part of the book includes pictures of the preparations and last-minute behind the scenes activities; some of the most spontaneous and memorable moments of your wedding day.

Ceremony
Usually, this section showcases your wedding ceremony, the most important part of your day.

Formal & Fun Sessions
It used to be that formal portraits were what people thought of when they heard the words "wedding photography". Things have changed, but most couples still like to include some must-have portraits in their wedding album.

Reception
Of course, no wedding is complete without a celebration, and this part of the book usually features photos of you and your guests enjoying your reception.

Final page
Your wedding day marks a new beginning in your life, a book whose last chapter is never finished. Your wedding album should draw to a close with a look forward at your new life together.

General tips
The number of photos used on each page of your album will vary based on the style of the album selected. It is important to give your designer as many options to choose from, for the best possible results. Don’t forget the detail shots from your wedding day. Please make certain you include the number of each picture. When you are sure your forms are completed accurately and completely send it directly to our design team.

Storyboards are a visual reference of how your album will look. They WILL BE CROPPED CENTERED AND HAND ASSEMBLED. Retouching will incur additional charges.

Shipping & Contact information

·        Your contact and shipping info is very important. Many couples fail to alert the studio of their post wedding address.

·        Please include your current address, phone number and email address

·        Shipping charges only apply when you cannot pick up your order and request shipping.

CLOSED:  Sundays, All Major Holidays, the last 2 weeks of August & the last 2 weeks of the year. Consultations by Appointment please call before visiting. .

Due Dates and Delivery times

*Albums are normally completed 120 days from receipt of the approval of the order.

Christmas cut off for Albums: July 1^st & for prints: Oct 31st