Everything you want to ask your wedding photographer
We love it when you ask questions, because that way you’ll have your doubts cleared and have all the time to dream more. Here are some of the frequently asked questions that Studio A answers. Go through the list. And if you feel your question is not here, ask us. We’ll answer and also include it in the list.
About Studio A
Studio A is a boutique wedding photography studio based out of Chennai. Amar Ramesh is the founder of this studio with a mission to create photographs that are a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary style. In the seven years since its inception, Studio A is a brand that has become synonymous with artistic wedding photography. Today, Studio A is a vibrant team of 25 people including photographers, cinematographers, editors, writers and studio managers. Studio A has completed over 350 weddings in India.
Studio A is a member of various international photography associations including WPJA, WPPI, ISPWP and FEARLESS. Our pictures have received international awards too. We are also partners with some of the leaders in this industry including Sony Alpha, Carl Zeiss and Think Tank. You can view Studio A weddings photography and enjoy our wedding films.
Studio A is based in Chennai, but we do weddings all over the world. We’ve been to places like Greece, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Sri Lanka, the USA and more.
Since our knowledge, signature style and turnaround times are inimitable. We don’t want to blow our own trumpet here, but we hear our clients say that we are one of the best in the industry. Studio A has a signature style of photography that has created word of mouth and an image legacy that has become the source for pinterest brides. We are the roadrunner in this business. Simply said – our clients have the shortest anticipation periods to relive their wedding moments.
Hiring Us
Yes, very much for a conversation to begin with. Our availability for your big day entirely depends on our pre-bookings. That’s why it is always wiser to book us in advance so you won’t have a face-palm moment later. You can whatsapp us on +91-72999-22881 to begin a conversation.
NOW is the right time. Time is of essence in our line of work, of course second only to photography. For our door is constantly knocked and we are open for the ones who come first. We take date reservations up to 6 to 12 months in advance.
Yes, Amar would love to shoot your event. But it depends on his availability for he can be at only one place at a time. But fortunately, we have a league of talented photographers personally picked and mentored by Amar Ramesh in Studio A. You can leave the concerns to us and stay on cloud nine. We will make sure you get the best pictures that you can treasure forever.
Simple. You can just book us right here. There are few basic details to be filled and before you know we’ll be knocking in your mailbox with a quote.
That entirely depends on the nature of the event. We have an exclusive photo and video team working independently to cover the event. At the minimum, there is a lead and an associate photographer/videographer. According to the crowd and the number of events, we will decide on the exact number. Rest assured, anyone who is covering your wedding is a trained Studio A brand ambassador and hence professionalism is guaranteed.
If you must know we use the best equipment money can buy. But then you already know that it is not the equipment that makes a good picture but an experienced and creative photographer. More importantly at
Studio A, our experience with several of Murphy’s laws has taught us to always have a plan B.
We do travel to different destinations for assignments.The travel and accommodation cost will be treated as a separate entity, for the price keeps fluctuating based on the dates we book the tickets. Our clients will be required to cover the charges related to travel including:
- travel to and from destination
- cab/ride to wedding destination
- accommodation
We are of the opinion that hiring another team would be counterproductive and a waste of resources. More than one team on the premise will only lead to more chaos. I collaborate with expert traditional photographers whose work I appreciate. Whether your design style is attention to detail or simple elegance, our feedback has been that a sizeable team of photographers invariably spoil the aesthetics of the wedding. We can expand the size of our team to provide you better coverage. We do not provide traditional videography services but alternately we can provide you a long wedding video for 40 minutes. While we work in perfect sync, we continue to remain independent specialised artists too. In short, you are covered.
In the event of change in dates or location, Studio A will try its best to accommodate the client based on the availability. If Studio A is unavailable to shoot on the new dates, then this change will be treated as a cancellation and the cancellation policy will apply.
Services
While a candid photograph is a photograph without creating a posed appearance, our signature style is a blend of candid and creative portraiture. Traditional photographers are known to be very static. Studio A is fluid while looking for the visual story. Behind the lens, our team is constantly looking for different angles, perspectives, moments and expressions. We spend a lot more time and thought on post processing to make the photos a legacy.
Couple portraits, save the date videos, candid photography, wedding films, wedding story book. THere’s also Toodle, which offers creative kids portraits.
We believe that wedding photography does not need LED screens, cranes or any other type of gadget bling. The choice of course is entirely yours. We do however suggest that you work with your venue designers/ décor service providers for the equipment. You can be rest assured that we will be happy to cooperate with them on your big day.
Yes we do pre-wedding and post-wedding shoot. The duration depends on the location you choose and the sessions you decide to have in one/multiple locations. You can view some of our work here.
We prefer early morning and early evenings for a great couple shoot. For the attires, we suggest you plan in advance. We recommend a maximum of three changes in attire, as spending too much time on the number of looks will only lead to lost time.
Pricing
80% upon confirmation and 20% one week before the wedding.
Our assignments start from INR 2.5 lakhs and now that’s just a number off the bat. We don’t have a one-size-fits-all package, for, every wedding is unique and the requirements are different. What we do have is a smart and friendly client manager who will help you in arriving on the best package based upon your needs. The best way to go about this though would be to talk to us so we can give you an estimate based upon exactly what you want.
Absolutely! You can pick and play with what you need. Leave the rest to us.
Memories are priceless and we take utmost care and effort to make sure every moment of your big day is captured. The pictures we produce come as a result of committed hard work and perseverance. For the quality we deliver, we’re sure you won’t bother to negotiate.
Other than the actual travel costs to be borne by the client, there is no other hidden, add-on or surprise costs.
Deliverables
An understanding client relationship manager, friendly photographers, top notch editors and dedicated delivery managers who understand how important your big day is and work sincerely to see that lasting smile on your face – that’s pretty much what you can expect from Studio A. We are a friendly team of passionate people who believe in customer delight and take pride in professionalism.
We create the first draft layout and send it to you as a link. We suggest you consult with all the decision makers and prescribe changes to the album at one go to speed up the process. Within the first three months from sharing, the first three edits will be on us. Post which the edits will be chargeable at INR 10,000 per edit.
The storybook is a 12 inch by 12 inch square handmade album created in Europe. It consists of 120 pictures in 30-35 pages telling the story of the events, the couple and close friends and family.
The traditional albums are 15 inch by 12 inch customized albums created in India. These albums have 150-170 pictures in 30-35 pages consisting of group shots, venue shots and the story of the events.
The Studio shall own the copyright in all the photos/video created and shall have the exclusive right to make reproductions in any manner. We respect your privacy and in case you do not want the work to be published online, a copyright fee of INR 25,000 will be included in the agreement and sole rights will be given to the client.
Roughly 300 pictures per event – candid photography. And, we deliver only the edited images. We carefully curate the best of the entire set, so there is no need to worry about the unedited ones. We have you covered.
Yes! If it wasn’t part of our original contract and we’re available on those dates, we’ll be happy to cover it at an extra price.
We have the best editors in the industry, with years of experience in bringing out the beauty in every moment. We make sure we don’t alter a moment but only augment it to perfection.
First set of deliverables will be sent to you within the first two days and the second set of deliverables will be sent within 2 weeks from the date of shoot. We will send you the design layout of your album within 4 weeks. Upon approval, the album will be delivered to you within 30 days. When it comes to videos, it will take approximately 3-4 weeks from the date of the event.
As a policy, we DO NOT share raw images/ footage. You can be rest assured that the team tries to edit every image that can be edited. The ones that aren’t showing up are because they are entirely unusable. I
Expecting the Unexpected
That hardly happens unless an unavoidable act of nature strikes. If Studio A cannot deliver on the agreement due to a fire, other casualty, strike, act of God, or any other cause beyond the control of the parties, Studio A cannot be held liable. However, if the issue is caused due to the photographer/ cinematographer’s illness/unavailability, then Studio A will substitute with another photographer/ cinematographer/team to shoot the photo/ video.
Sounds weird? But yes, it has happened in the past and we have to be prepared for it too. At the time of signing the contract, the Client will pay a retainer to block our availability to deliver the services agreed upon.
If the client cancels this agreement:
- 60% of the retainer amount shall be applied as cancellation fee if the cancellation is done 6 months prior to the event
- 80% of the retainer amount shall be applied as cancellation fee if the cancellation is done 3 months prior to the event
- The total value of the retainer amount shall be applied as cancellation fee if the cancellation is done within a period of 2 months of the event
Any cancellation must be made in writing via email. Fingers crossed, we hope this doesn’t happen at all.