FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Wedding Photography Standard Package starts at $1,200 30 minute - 1-hour consultation (Extra phone calls or zoom calls can be scheduled if needed) Up to 6 hours of photography coverage 1 photographer and 2 cameras 1-2 locations (100 miles round trip included in price) 300 plus High quality edited images (If more than 300 pictures are available, the remaining will be given to the couple) $200 more per hour (50 High quality edited images per hour) $100 per hour for a 2nd shooter ( The following must be requested more than a month in advance if less than a month rate varies with availability) Wedding/Event photography Individual hour pricing $350 is the first-hour base price with $200 per extra hour for 1 photographer with 2 Cameras. (Shooting with two cameras offers an upgrade in the main camera quality, more coverage, and on-hand redundancy.) Complimentary 1-hour Engagement photography Sessions are included in wedding packages price of $1,600 or more. Standard Wedding Film Starts at $1,200 6 hours of video coverage 1 videographer 4 Cameras ( 3 cameras on tripods and 1 camera on monopod, gimbal, or handheld) ($1,400 Camera Rental Fee) wireless audio lav mics ($100 Value) Highlight Film (3-5 Minutes) ($300 Value) Full edit of Ceremony & Toast ($200 Value) Full edit of reception ($200 Value) Delivery via digital download w/ interactive menu (lifetime access) ($150 per year value) Free 1-3 minute complimentary engagement video All video coverage is shot in 1080p I usually arrive one hour before I start shooting. I do this in case of traffic or roadside emergencies. You are not charged for this hour. Once I start shooting that is when the start time begins. The wedding timeline determines what pictures are captured. Here is a list of proposed moments to be captured on the day of the wedding: Bridal & Groom prep Personal Details Wedding Dress Interior and exterior of ceremony & reception locations Event Details First look Family Portraits Wedding Party Portraits Couple Portraits Ceremony Reception Entrance First Dance Toast/ Speeches Cake Cutting Open Dancing Footage of more moments can be captured upon request Wedding Video add -ons $100 per hour 2nd shooter available($600/6-hour minimum) must be requested more than 1 month in advance $200 more per Hour (Solo videographer) $300 more per hour (2 videographers) $500 Upgrade to 4K (The cameras are switched to a camera system with a $2,800 camera rental fee. Extra media is rented for storage as a typical day shot in 4k will be 1-2 terabytes of data and one year of online backup of final films) $50 1-Blu-ray of Films $50 Films Delivered on USB Drive $200 Raw Video Footage (online back of raw video footage for one year or USB drive mailed to the client upon completion of all films. 1080p raw data 500 GB - 1 terabyte of data. 4K raw data 1-2 Terabytes of data) "Pre and post-wedding day wedding video options can be discussed through a scheduled zoom call or phone call" ONE FREE HOUR to those who sign a contract and make a deposit within a week for first contact ($200-$300 value) TWO FREE HOURS to those who pay the full balance and sign a contract within a week for first contact ($400-$600 value) 2022 weddings: 25% Down Payment 25% Halfway to Wedding Date 50% Due the day of the Wedding If you would like what you see, please visit the gooch media group website. On the website, you can verify availability and view my portfolio. Links for phone calls, zoom calls, and a general questionnaire are on the contact us page of the website. Thanks for considering Gooch Media Group and have a great day.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I send an informal quote based on the information in the inquiry. If there isn't enough information I will ask questions relevant to the inquiry. Right after I will send links. The links I will send will allow potential clients to either schedule a phone call or a zoom call. I will also send a series of links for questionnaires. The questionnaires secure details relative to the event or session. The questionnaire also secures the information needed for a formal proposal. Upon completion of the questionnaire, I will invite my client to an area online. The area online allows me to share brochures, proposals, contracts, and take payments.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I started photography in 2014 at a previous employer. I've gone through hundreds of hours in online training. I've taken well over 30,000 images. I've taken pictures at corporate events, youth events, weddings, real estate, and product photos. I began training with video in 2018 and filmed my first wedding video in the fall of 2020. My video experience started at cooperate events and has expanded to weddings and concerts. I'm also a musician with over 20 years of experience in audio engineering. The combination of experience in different areas joined with a love for people has led me to focus on weddings, celebrations, and music. Connect with me and I will ensure the essence of your event is captured.