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General Questions

  • Yes! You have the right to reprint images whenever you want. However, you may not sell your images for profit or publish your images without the written consent of Scott English Photo.

  • No! All the images you receive are clean and watermark free. I want your images to be about YOU, not about your photographer. If you post any pictures to social media, I do require a credit in the description. See details about that in the Social media sharing section below.

  • Absolutely! Although my availability is limited due to shooting weddings and engagements, don’t let that deter you!! Please contact me to check my availability.

  • Every shoot is different. Some may require more time during the shoot, others may require more time editing. It all depends on what you’re looking for. Schedule a call for a custom quote.

  • I am based out of Chandler, Arizona, and can be available for travel throughout North America. Contact me to earn more about my travel package and pricing information.

  • I shoot and edit everything myself. For certain wedding packages I can hire a second photographer if needed, but I will always be your main photographer.

  • Simple answer is: No. Let me explain: I eliminate duplicate images, test images, missed focused shots, pictures with bad expressions, and other images that dilute the overall product delivery.

    I shoot mostly with low apertures which provides that beautifully intimate depth of field with blurry foregrounds and backgrounds, but keep you crisp and clear. That means sometimes the focus can be off a little bit. So, I take a few extra shots to make sure we have the perfect focus, and then select only the ones that are in-focus.

    Also, candid laughs and other emotional moments can yield some unflattering facial expressions. I might snap a few extra photos to make sure I have a great shot with the ideal expression for the moment.

    With my expertise of processing thousands of images each year, I eliminate ones I feel are not necessary to deliver only the best images. On average, I deliver 50-75 images per hour of coverage, and 50-100 images for 2-hour portrait shoots.

  • I accept most major credit cards through secure third party online payments.

  • Your images are delivered through a beautiful online gallery. Through your gallery you can download all your professionally edited high-resolution digital files, mark your favorite photos, purchase prints, and even share your gallery with family and friends.

    I can also deliver the images on a USB drive if requested (some packages include a USB drive, others offer it as an add-on).

  • Not at this time. But there are some really talented videographers around the valley. I can recommend some to contact.

Social Media Sharing

  • Yes! In fact, I encourage it! I think it’s important to be able to share your wedding or engagement pictures on social media, especially without ugly watermarks.

  • Yes. I put my heart and soul into my craft. Because it’s an art form and I am the creator of the art, like most photographers, I own the copywrite to the images (don’t worry, you still get printing and sharing rights). Most people don’t get too wrapped up in this, but it is an important distinction to understand.

    With this in mind, whenever an image is posted on social media it needs to be accompanied with a credit line of ownership somewhere in the description. It only has to be something like: “Photography by Eric O. Ledermann Photography” or “Photo: Eric O. Ledermann Photography.” Or, for certain social platforms, you can include my username: “@ericoledermannphotography.”

    You don’t need to go through and credit me on every single image if it’s a Facebook album. Instead, include a credit or username in the main description of the album. Simply tagging my account in a photo on Facebook or Instagram does not count for textual credit of the image. I realize that it is a cleaner way to “credit” me, but it is not appropriate for full credit.

    Here are the samples for how you should credit me:

    Instagram:

    • I can’t wait to marry my best friend tomorrow!

    Photo: @ericoledermannphotography #longlivemarriage #smithwedding

    • Just got pics back from our photographer and they’re awesome! Thanks @ericoledermannphotography! I love them! #engagementpictures #smithwedding #145daysleft

    Facebook Album Description:

    Just got our wedding pics!

    Photos by Eric O. Ledermann Photography / @ericoledermannphotography www.ericoledermann.com

    • We got our engagement photos! It was so much fun adventuring around Sedona! Thank you @ericoledermannphotography for the beautiful pics! www.ericoledermann.com

  • Yes! In fact, I highly recommend sharing your gallery with family and friends. You can simply copy the gallery link and send it to whomever you’d like. You can also post the link directly to your Facebook wall.

Wedding Questions

Pricing and Booking

  • My wedding packages start at $2,800. From there, you have many options to customize and upgrade your wedding photography package, so don’t hesitate to schedule a call to learn about package details and pricing information.

  • I typically book 6-12 months out, especially for popular wedding season dates. If you are planning a wedding sooner than that, contact me ASAP for my availability. You have to have an official date set in order to book.

  • Yes. A 50% non-refundable reservation fee is required at the contract signing. The reservation fee guarantees that your date is booked exclusively for you.

    An additional 25% is due at least 4 weeks prior to your date, and the final 25% will be due after you receive your final images. This way, you don’t have to worry about me taking your money and skipping town or not delivering your images.

    I’ve found this 50-25-25 arrangement helps us be accountable on both ends.

  • When you have decided you’re ready to book, let me know and I’ll send you a quick questionnaire for the contract. From there, you’ll get an email with an official quote, the contract, and an invoice for payment. Everything is done electronically. Once you approve the quote, sign the contract, and pay the 50% reservation fee, you are booked!

    The process starts with a free, no-obligation call to talk about what you’re looking for, see if we are a good fit for one another, and to talk about package options. Schedule your call to start!

  • Generally no, but this is taken on a case by case basis. Once your wedding is booked, I refuse all other inquiries for that date. By changing the date, that lost business has to be taken into account. If rates change from your original date to your new date, the new rates will apply.

  • In sunny Arizona, wedding season is year round. So, there isn’t much of an “off season.” I also cannot offer discounts because the costs associated with a wedding remain the same regardless of what day of the week. That also means I do not “markup” weekend weddings. I charge the same prices no matter what day or season.

  • I have several package levels, each offering their own customizable options. I try to offer a streamlined process, letting you make the right choices for you according to your budget. What I deliver is this: planning expertise (including a day-of timeline), beautiful digital images, and a professionally designed wedding album (yes, you get a say in the design). From there, you can add other options like an engagement shoot, a bridal shoot, a USB drive with all the photos, etc. You can also take those images and get them printed wherever you’d like, and make whatever products you want with them.

    I also offer top quality prints, albums (included in most packages), and other a la carte items for additional purchase before or after your wedding. Broadly speaking, I try to offer you the freedom to do what you works for you.

  • Yes! I love engagement sessions! Engagement sessions are included in the top wedding packages. If you would like to add an engagement session to the basic package, it can be added as an a la carte item for $400. If you’re looking to do only an engagement session, and not book me for your wedding, I am happy to do that for $450. You can find more info on my Engagements page.

Images and Delivery

  • Turnaround time for our wedding photos is 4-6 weeks after the wedding.

  • The RAW, unedited images are not available for viewing or purchase. Most photographers consider the RAW images as “work product.” The images selected for editing reflect my very high standards, style, and expertise. I’m confident you will love the final images.

  • In most cases you can print your photos up to 20x30 without any quality loss. Canvases can be printed even larger, up to 32x48!

  • I strongly urge you to make at least one copy of the downloaded files when you receive them. I also encourage my couples to get prints made of their favorites as soon as possible.

    However, I typically archive the digital images for several years, barring catastrophic data loss. If you lose your images, contact me and I can make them available for download for a $50 administrative fee.

Style and Quality

  • I pride myself on being a people-oriented photographer. I care deeply about creating authentic images with artistry and depth. I primarily shoot with a true to life, photojournalistic style. When it comes to posed portraits, I work hard to capture flattering and beautiful images. I want my photos to have life and joy. It’s your wedding day for goodness sake! The images and my photographic experience should reflect that joy and enthusiasm.

  • I have shot in relatively dark chapels and reception halls, so no need to worry. If the venue allows, I can set up additional lighting to ensure I get focused and correctly exposed photos.

    However, some worship spaces and venues do not allow flash photography. For that reason I use cameras with superb low-light performance and lenses with low apertures that allow the most amount of light.

    Please check with your venue about their flash photography policy so that there are no surprises on the wedding day.

  • I always include some traditional, posed photos of the wedding party and immediate families. But my style tends to lean towards a more modern and whimsical approach. With this in mind, I may not be the best fit for your needs. I can recommend some other photographers who are more traditional.

    I strongly encourage you to check out my wedding galleries to get an idea of the style of photography I shoot. From there, you can determine if we might be a good fit!

Wedding Day Info

  • All my packages are crafted to include time for formal portraits (typically at least about one to two hours, depending on how many people I’m photographing).

    The exact amount of time you set aside for formal portraits depends on a few factors whether or not you’re doing a first look or whether you want more or less formal group photos. As we figure out your needs and develop a wedding day timeline, we can determine an appropriate photo schedule to suit our needs and time frame.

    Ultimately, it’s about you and your priorities. If you would rather not take formal portraits for 2 to 3 hours … Great! Let me capture you and your wedding party just as you are. Do you want to go to another location for wedding party pics? Awesome! I’ll work with you to figure out the right timing on everything to make that happen!

  • Other than the family formals, I prefer you didn’t. It’s very helpful to know all the important family members and which groups of families you want to be photographed, so providing me with that info is great. But when it comes to the rest of the images, it is actually counter-productive to give me a large number of specific pose requests and will likely result in images that aren’t consistent with the photos you have come to love from my photography.

    “Shot lists” from bridal magazines are a good idea in theory, but please understand that I will already generally capture those images without prompting (first kiss, decorations, cake cutting, bouquet toss, toasts, etc.).

    Additionally, if I am required to copy a large number of pictures from Pinterest or bridal magazines (which were taken by different photographers in different locations, often using professional models) it discourages me from taking images that are meaningful and authentic to you, and it can also stifle creativity and the “magic” that I work hard to capture.

    So using ideas from Pinterest for table settings, wedding themes, outfits, and other details is really wonderful. But that typically doesn’t go well when you lay all of them on your photographer. Here is a great article link that can better explain this idea: “A photographers Perspective on Pinterest.”

  • I understand that not everything goes as planned during a wedding. I never pack up before the contracted time, and moreover, I’m not leaving on the dot when the contracted time is up. Instead, I will ask you when we start to get to the end of your contracted time whether or not you would like to extend. If you would like me to stay, I will charge the rates specified in your contract rounded to the closest 30-minute increment and add it to your final invoice.

  • For a variety of reasons, I have to charge for the time in between events. The fact is, I’m never truly resting during the day, whether setting up lighting for the reception, traveling to a second location, taking venue shots, or making up for lost photo time because of potential wedding day delays. In many cases, I use that “downtime” to prep for whatever the next event will be.

    When we shape your timeline, I may ask for space between events to allow me to move or setup any necessary equipment. But we’ll discuss all of this when as we plan — I don’t want any surprises to stress you out on your wedding if we can help it.

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  • Most caterers offer a “vendor meal” as an option that is less expensive than the plated meals you and your guests will receive. I strongly prefer to be fed when you are fed, not afterward. When we’re eating we’re not our most photogenic selves, so pictures during that time won’t be a top priority. When you’ve finished dinner, I want to be done as well so that I can continue your coverage during the important reception events.

  • My response is both yes and no. You’ve hired me to capture professional photos of your wedding day. So, during certain times (like the ceremony) I encourage you to ask your guests to keep their cameras in their pockets. Professional photos covered with little phone screens all over the place aren’t particularly flattering.

    During the formal portrait sessions, I ask that guests stay in the background and refrain from jumping in front of me or standing right next to me. I need to make sure to get the shots you hired me to get, and it is important to have the eyes of those I’m photographing on my lens so your photos turn out great!

    As for the rest of the rest of the time and during the reception, I say go for it!

  • Rehearsal dinner coverage is optional. If my schedule allows, you can add it to your package. The cost is based on location and availability.

Insurance and Equipment

  • Yes! I am fully insured for liability and for my equipment.

  • Yes! Just forward the venue email to me, and I’ll take it from there!

  • The short answer: I use all professional quality cameras, lenses, and flashes. I am ready for just about any situation (including rain!).

    The long more technical answer:

    Camera: Canon 5D Mark IV

    Canon lenses: 50mm f1.2L, 35mm f1.4 II, 85mm f1.4, 70-200mm f2.8,

    Flash: GODOX Wireless Speedlights and light stands (when needed) with a remote trigger

    I also have a variety of other fun things to get the job done right!

Engagement Session Questions

  • I like to create space for honest and meaningful connection for you. Gone are the days of fake smiling, awkward poses, and rushed photo sessions. I want to see and capture your genuine love for one another. That’s it! Just be you… because you are worthy, just as you are!

    If you love getting your picture taken and wearing fancy clothes, fantastic! I am here for you! If you don’t feel comfortable in front of the camera, and don’t want to make a big deal out of it… no problem! I am here for you!

  • Absolutely! I love traveling and adventuring with couples for their engagement sessions. Do you want to shoot among the beautiful red rocks of Sedona? Let’s do it! Or how about the magical aspen groves of Flagstaff? I love those places! Together we can find some amazing places to make memorable images.

    There are additional fees for travel which vary depending on the situation, but I assure you it is worth every penny! For a quote, schedule a no-obligation call!

  • I totally get it! You are figuring out ways to make everything work within your budget, so reducing the engagement session time seems like a viable solution.

    Unfortunately, through experience, reducing the shoot time makes things really rushed and awkward. Taking your time to be in the moment is crucial because that’s how the “magic” happens. It allows you space to be with the one you love, and gives me the opportunity to try new things, change stuff up, and explore new areas to help you get some fantastic photos. All of those things are important for creating artistic and authentic images that have depth and meaning.

    Mini sessions also don’t allow for any potential hang-ups. If you end up arriving late because of traffic, our mini session turns into a micro session. Or maybe a location isn’t working out like we’d imagined. With the full session, we have time to go with the flow and relocate if needed. Shooting for 1 to 1-1/2 hours seems to be the right amount of time needed to create high quality images.

    A full engagement session also gives us the time we need to get to know each other and for you to get comfortable being in front of the camera, which is very helpful on your wedding day when there’s a lot more going on.

    So with all that said, I don’t offer mini engagement sessions. But I am convinced that the full engagement session is well worth it.

  • I typically deliver 30-40 fully edited images within 4 weeks of the session. You don’t pay “per image.” You pay for the session, which also covers all my post-processing and editing.

    Expedited processing is available starting at $50.

  • I encourage couples to stick with 1-2 outfits. It’s a great way to get a bit of variety, without having to spend half the shoot in the changing room (and, yes, I bring two spacious portable changing rooms for you to use).

    A great way to change things up easily and quickly is with accessories like scarves, hats, coats, sweaters (depending on how hot it is!), and even sunglasses.

  • Think “date attire.”

    For women, long flowy dresses and cute sundresses are great options, or even a fun tulle skirt or a sequined maxi.

    For guys, dress shirts and slacks are always a good choice, possibly mixing it with a sport coat or blazer. Nice jeans can definitely work, too, if that’s your style. But, I encourage you to keep things a little dressier, instead of being too casual. These are photos you may hang on your walls or show off to friends and family.

    When choosing colors, I recommend lighter tones and more muted shades. Avoiding ultra-bright and bold colors helps bring all the attention to your faces and allows the viewer’s eyes to focus on the way you feel about each other.

    The camera loves shades of soft pink and muted blues, mixed with sophisticated light neutrals like heather gray, creams, leather brown, and white. A softer color palette fits beautifully into almost any natural outdoor environment, and especially compliments the desert.

    For men, solid shades of gray or navy are a strong compliment to most women’s outfits, whereas pinstripes or plaid patterns tend to distract.