FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do we get the negatives and have rights to reprint pictures? Yes, you will receive a set of DVD's containing all your wedding photographs. Along with the DVD's, you are granted the right to have any picture reprinted at any size, anywhere you like, anyway you like. This way you are in control of your wedding photographs and you can enjoy thousands of dollars in savings.

How much do you charge for re-prints and enlargements? Again, Nothing, nada, rien... All packages include all your wedding photographs on a DVD. I will give you the name and address of a very good lab where you can get your photos printed beautifully.

How long will the digital files last? I'm making a point to provide you with the best Archival DVD available. The disc containing your high resolution photographs is guaranteed to last 80 to 100 years.

How many photographs will you take? The number of photographs vary wedding to wedding. within 8 to 10 hours I can shoot up to 2000 photographs, I generally edit your wedding photography down to about 800 to 1000 photographs. The total correlates with the amount of time included with your package and what happens during your wedding day.

Who photographs my wedding? How long are you there? I personally shoots all weddings. Coverage times depend on the package you purchase, but I usually begin when the bride starts getting ready, and finish at the end of the reception.

How would you describe your photography style? My background as a magazine photojournalist gives me a keen eye for subject-unaware, spontaneous, photography. But most couples want portraits and group shots as well. I seek to offer the best of both worlds, and to provide a well-rounded collection of images from your wedding day.

How far in advance are you booked? I have photographed weddings on as little as a week or even a few days notice and as much as two years notice. Dates do book up fast, so if you are getting married during high season, it is best to reserve your date well in advance. I'm available to discuss your wedding photography in Central Florida 352 425 8611 and Tampa Bay 727 216 7646

How do I reserve my date? To reserve your wedding date, I require a signed contract with a deposit. Please contact us to check our availability or request a contract through www.ELLEweddingphotography.com web site or on the phone in Central Florida 352 425 8611 and Tampa Bay 727 216 7646. If time or geography does not permit to meet, and you have not previously received an information packet, I will mail, fax or email you a contract and the information you will need to complete the booking. Please return the signed contract and booking fee as soon as possible to guarantee your wedding day is reserved. I will make and mail you a printed statement, including a detailed invoice for the package you have chosen, along with any additional services or extras you have selected, and a copy of the signed contract. These are for your records.

What is your retainer/deposit fee? Djamel E Ramoul require a deposit to reserve your wedding date. The amount varies depending on the package you choose. It is generally about 25 % of your total balance. Payment can be made with personnel checks, cashier check, PayPal and all major credit cards. If requested, payment plans are also available upon request. We accept the following :

When do we pay the final balance? The final balance is due 1 month before the wedding.It is also at that time time that I will be reviewing your wedding schedule and your group shot list. Any additional features added at the wedding or during processing will be due upon receipt.

How many hours of photography are included in your packages? ELLE wedding Photography have packages with varying levels of coverage. Please refer to our detailed PACKAGE DESCRIPTION for more details.

Do you travel to shoot weddings? I love shooting destination weddings and will travel anywhere in the world to shoot your ceremony. All travel in Florida are often free of charge. All other travel require a fee for travel and hotel.

what type of equipment do you use ? I use a variety of Canon professional equipment for both digital and film work and always cary back up camera and flash. I use the same equipment I shoot with while on assignments for my magazine covers and editorials.

Can you do retouching, or change photos to B&W or sepia? I am skilled in Photoshop and can easily remove blemishes, under-eye lines, or soften the appearance of skin. I shoot all your weddings photographs in color, turning your images black and white or sepia can be done when ordering your prints. Minor enhancements can be done at no additional charge.

Do you design our wedding book? do we have anything to say about the look of our wedding book? You definitively are in control of your wedding book. In your package I included a two 2 hours consultation to review your book and make the necessary changes. I undersatnd that you trust me with my photography talents and my photo editor skills but before I sent your book to be printed I want you to have control on the way your wedding book looks and fells.

How much experience do you have? I have been working as an editorial photographer for over 15 years working for Magazines and News Papers in the USA and in Europe. I also worked as a Photo Editor for several publications. I earned several awards for my photography work.

Recent Awards :

Silver Charlie Best Color Photograph 2009
Gold Addy Best Color Photograph 2009
Gold Best Magazine Cover 2008
Gold Best color photograph 2008
Gold Best Use of Photography 2008
Gold Charlie Best photo essay 2007
Gold Addies Best New Web Site 2006
Gold Charlie Best photo essay 2006
Silver Charlie Best color photo 2006
Florida Magazine Association Photographer of the Year 2005
Gold Addies, Advertising Photography 2005
Gold Charlie Best Black and White Photography 2004
Silver Charlie Best Photo Essay 2004
Gold Charlie Best Photo Illustration 2004
Florida Magazine Association Photographer of the Year 2003
Gold Charlie Best Color Photography 2003