Question 1

What is your basic collection?

Accepted Answer

All weddings are photographed with passion, honesty and attention to detail no matter the size or destination. Collections are customized to reflect each unique wedding celebration, needs and aesthetic cues and our starting package is created to give you the best possible experience with the highest quality photographs.

Question 2

Will a second photographer be working with you?

Accepted Answer

I will arrive to photograph the bride getting ready with my lighting assistant, who will stay with me through the beginning of the reception. An associate photographer will arrive to document the groom's preparations and then leave after the parent's dances or cake cutting. I love working with my associate photographers, they offer a different perspective that will complete your collection.

Question 3

Will you retouch every image?

Accepted Answer

All of your images receive personal attention and editing, they are color corrected (converted to black &white in some cases), contrast & tone is perfected, & images are cropped if necessary. All test shots, closed eyes, unflattering shots, etc., are discarded. We only retouch the images that are going into your album, and this is included in the album fee.

Question 4

What is your style?

Accepted Answer

I shoot in an honest, emotional, fresh, yet glamorous style, that will be as relevant today as it will be fifty years from now with the understanding that your wedding photography collection is not just about the bride & groom, but the entire family. I am acclaimed for creating an honest, documentary style that captures moments full of personality, with gorgeous lighting & artistic composition.

Question 5

Do you photograph outside of New York and New England?

Accepted Answer

We love destination weddings! We have covered events in India, Cuba, Jamaica, California, Washington DC & Florida, to name a few. Multi day events are one of our specialties. We have current passports and Melani is proficient in Spanish and French & her associates are fluent in Polish and Bulgarian.

Question 6

Will you be unobtrusive?

Accepted Answer

I am constantly moving and hunting for the best moments, most guests won't know I'm there and I'm known for being invisible and completely unobtrusive. The only time I am not ninja like is when I have to work with a videographer that doesn't have years of wedding experience. These videographers often stand in front of the couple during the main moments. I'm happy to recommend a few great ones!

Question 7

Do we have the rights to our images? Can we make prints?

Accepted Answer

You will receive a full set of printable jpgs. MLP will retain the copyright to every image. Your contract licenses you to print the high resolution files for personal use. "License" is different from "Copyright." What it means basically is that, while you have the right to make reproductions for personal use, you do not have the right to sell or transfer the images to a third party.

Question 8

Do you photograph elopements?

Accepted Answer

I LOVE elopements and am thrilled to have the opportunity to document more of them now that governments are limiting wedding guest counts. My coverage maintains social distance - I have always been photographing with a long lens so this is natural to me. I look forward to hearing about your elopement, I am local to Westchester and Fairfield Counties.

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