FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
For weddings and events, it's always best if you contact us, so we can discuss what you're looking for and create a custom package. All couples are unique - and so are our packages! We discovered that very few couples booked the packages listed on our website, so we offer a starting rate and customize from there. You can add time, photographers, albums, print credits, engagement sessions and more - just ask. And we do work in discounts, the more you add on. Our goal is to make sure you get everything you want while keeping you within budget!
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I've been a Graphic Designer for over 20 years and have always dabbled in photography. I didn't get serious about it until right after my own wedding. I was mostly taking photos of babies and families. But then one day, I looked back at my own wedding photos with new eyes and realized they weren't very good! I was never in love with them - probably why I got so few printed and didn't make an album. But now I know why! I started shooting weddings with the attitude that I wanted to be the photographer that I would hire - and I never wanted another bride and groom to look at their photos and be upset, sad or angry with them!
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Gardner Photography & Design mostly shoots weddings, but we are also available for a variety of events and shoots! We often shoot Bar or Bat Mitzvahs and recently did some corporate holiday parties - where our photo booth was a major hit! We offer many types of portrait sessions, including baby, family, children, maternity, engagement, senior and more. We've even been asked to shoot pets! Lastly, we do some limited corporate work and sell our stock photography at several online sites, including istockphoto.com. Although we mostly shoot weddings/couples, we would love to talk to clients about any of their photography needs!