Frequently Asked Questions
The Beginning: Choosing Your Wedding Photographer
Why Choose David Lefebvre as Your Wedding Photographer?
Expertise and Experience
With years of experience in the wedding photography industry, I have honed my skills and understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with capturing weddings, ensuring that every moment is beautifully preserved.
Personalized Approach
I believe that every couple is unique, and so is their love story. I take the time to get to know you and understand your vision, preferences, and style. By building a personal connection, I can tailor my photography to reflect your personality and the essence of your amazing relationship together.
“Thank you so much, David. We’re jealous of anyone else about to be married who gets to experience having you at their wedding as we would do it all over again if we could!”
Creative Approach
Being creative is in my DNA and I use a variety of techniques to create stunning and artistic wedding photographs. From candid moments to breathtaking portraits, I want to capture the essence of your love in every frame.
Attention To Detail
It's the little things that make a difference, and I pay meticulous attention to every detail. From the subtle glances to the laughter-filled celebrations, I capture the nuances that make your wedding day uniquely yours.
Professionalism and Reliability
Your wedding day is incredibly important, and you need a photographer you can rely on. I’m punctual (often a little early) and dedicated to providing a seamless experience. I’ll be there and ready to capture every moment, leaving you free to enjoy your special day together with your friends and family!
The Results
I hope that if you’ve made it this far you feel like my work speaks for itself. I do my best to show off my photography in my couple’s galleries which are filled with memorable, colourful, romantic and exciting photos that tell their love stories in the best way possible.
Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and choosing the right photographer is essential to preserve these precious moments. With me, you can relive the magic of your wedding day through stunning warm and colourful photographs that capture the love, joy, and emotions shared with your partner, family, and friends.
Choosing Your Photographer For Your Big Day Can Be A Challenging Task
Choosing a photographer for your big day can be a challenging task. There are many factors to take into account and the first question should be: is the photographer you are considering for the booking available on that day?
To see my various photography packages and prices please take a look at my Pricing Page. To check if I am available on your wedding day please navigate to my Contact page. You can also email me here and I will typically reply on the same day.
"He was very friendly, nothing was too much trouble and the photos he took for us were amazing - I would highly recommend his services!"
— Gaydeliya & Stephen
Other Factors
> Your wedding day will be intense for you emotionally and you will want to work closely with your photographer throughout the day. Therefore it’s important to find a photographer that you can be comfortable with on a personal level. To help you make a decision I am more than happy to meet for a cup of coffee and a chat 😊 We can meet at a coffee shop, I could visit you if you like or you could visit me. We can communicate via Zoom, telephone, or email if time is an issue. I will answer all of your questions and we can discuss any special requests you might have for yourselves and your guests.
> It is vital that you like the style of photography your photographer practices and that you are happy with the quality of the images. To get an idea of my approach and photography style please visit my Weddings page to see the weddings I have been very fortunate to be a part of.
"David captured such a special day in myself and my husband’s life, our wedding! He did an amazing job and we couldn't be happier with the photos."
— Claire & James
Terms Of The Wedding Agreement
> We will specify the hours of coverage and all the locations I will be required to visit on the day: getting ready location, ceremony location, and reception location.
> Depending on proceedings during the big day I can confidently commit to delivering several digital images per hour of coverage. I do not like to delete good images, so I will deliver all usable photos. The final number will depend on what goes on during the day.
> I will commit to delivering the edited images within 6 weeks from the wedding day. In most cases, I will deliver them a lot sooner.
> The digital images are delivered by:
1. High-resolution images on a USB device
2. Via an elegantly presented online gallery (password protection available upon request).
> If you decide that you would like me to be your photographer, the next step is setting up an agreement that we both sign. Once the agreement is signed and a 30% deposit is paid, the day is considered booked for you. (The remaining 70% can be paid 2 weeks before your big day).
> Your final images will be ‘license-free’, allowing you to share and print as many as you would like to (get those walls and photo albums ready!).
"We would 100% recommend David for wedding photography, you will be in the safest, most professional, friendliest and creative hands!"
— Jasmine & William
More Frequently Asked Questions
We're an awkward and camera-shy couple and we're worried we won't look good!
I hear you, and I understand because I’m the same! When I photograph weddings I love to capture natural moments. No strange posing, no fakery and everyone having a great time.
When I steal you away for your couple of photos, we’ll wander around your venue and laugh and chat about the day so far. It’ll only encourage you to be yourselves and focus on each other. Your couple session will be short, sweet and relaxed. Easy peasy!
If you’re still nervous and fancy a test drive first, why not book a pre-wedding shoot? You can find out all the benefits of a pre-wedding shoot on my Pricing page.
Do you watermark your images?
I never watermark the images I deliver to clients.
Do you bring backup equipment?
Every bit of equipment I own has backup: I use 2 cameras, 5 lenses, countless batteries and memory cards. Once I arrive home, all of the images are copied onto my computer and backed up onto external hard drives as well.
Is there a charge for your travel?
The final agreed sum will include travel and/or overnight expenses if necessary. I am also ready and willing to travel abroad. If the location is based in Buckinghamshire the travel cost will be minimal.
The venue we have booked: have you ever worked there before? Would you be able to meet at the venue to discuss shots with us?
I always aim to visit your venue beforehand, if possible. If it is not too far, we could have our face-to-face meeting at the venue, and at the same time scout some angles and locations for pictures. Or, if it suits you better, I could visit the venue on my own.
What happens if you are unavailable on the day? For example, if you fall ill, do you have standby support?
If for some reason I cannot make it on the day - which has never happened so far - I have a few wedding photographer friends who I can ask to step in.
Can we also request certain shots?
Of course, when and wherever possible (without the risk of injuring myself!) I am always keen to get any shots you desire.
Do you require a meal at the wedding?
I will need to eat at some point and a lot of clients do offer food, ranging from a sandwich in the lobby to a full wedding menu - very generous, as it is expensive. Other clients do not offer any food and that is fine. I can easily bring my food.
Do you work alone? If so are you able to bring another photographer? Would there be an additional charge?
I normally work alone but that is certainly an option if you and your partner would like that. An additional photographer would cost £350 depending on the time they were required and the photo package chosen.
What is your photography style and working style?
My photography style has been described by clients and others as natural, candid and authentic. I like to capture spontaneous moments and real emotions. Of course, I take formal shots as well, like group shots, and the couple's portraits. For couples portraits, I try to evaluate the mood and get people to relax if necessary with a joke, changing poses, locations etc.
In terms of working style: on the day I focus on the wedding exclusively. I am immersed in feeling the energy of the day, tuning in to people's emotions and getting inspired. I love photographing weddings and I rarely take a break. Past clients have commented on my work ethic and commitment. Please have a look through the Kind Words section.
What do you think distinguishes your work from other photographers?
I believe it is the spontaneity in the images that most distinguishes me from other photographers. Also, my commitment to finding great shots at the moment, allows me to deliver images from all corners of the reception, portraits of the guests at the ceremony, etc. Clients have been very grateful in the past for having all kinds of details and moments captured that they had not expected to be photographed.
How would you be dressed on the day?
I normally wear a smart shirt, smart trousers and smart/practical shoes - I need to be comfortable, for such a long day with all types of physical strains 😊
Do you offer a pre-wedding shoot?
Yes, I do! We can arrange a pre-wedding shoot, they are also included in my full-day Diamond photo package. They are great for us to get to know each other and they are always a lot of fun! It’s great practice for your wedding day and it will ease you and your partner into being in front of the camera for the big day.
"David is a great photographer. He has a great way with people and making them feel at ease, very polite and to the point. Very professional and works hard to produce the best photos. He also blends well into the crowd which makes him capture some great natural-looking photos."
— Emily & Callum
I hope that was helpful! If you have any other questions please use the button below to message me.
