HBA Photography

  • Relaxed Contemporary Wedding Photography
  • Best Derbyshire Wedding Photographers 2013

Relaxed, Contemporary Photography

Frequently Asked Questions

In safe hands:

After the wedding:

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Wedding Service:

How long does the photography take?
You remain completely in control of the amount of time we spend on photography during the day. We offer a free email consultation with you beforehand to find out exactly how you would like the photography to be planned around your day. We then provide you with a written itinerary of the times we have planned so that you know what to expect and you can let us know of any changes you would like. We would recommend at least 1 hour at your preferred venue for your family photos and your bride and groom ‘romantic’ photos. It usually takes less than one hour but is dependant on the locations available and size of the wedding party.
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How long do you stay during the wedding?
We will be there for as long as you like. Typically we are there from the bride getting ready to the first dance, but if you feel you would like more, or less we will always accommodate your needs.
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How many photos do you take?
We take an almost unlimited amount of photographs, these are then edited to select the best. A typical wedding may produce between 150 & 300 photos for you to choose from depending on the package chosen.
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How many photos do we get?
Please refer to the package descriptions for the amount of prints you will receive. You will also receive 150-300 photos in high resolution on a CD for you to print out or share at your friends and family. The number of photos is dependant on many factors including locations available, time available, weather conditions and the number guests.
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What if we don’t want loads of group photographs?
You are completely in control of the kind of photography you would like for your day, some couples like a selection of group photos, other like us to capture just informal gatherings of guests enjoying the reception, and of course we can do a mixture of both. We can help you plan and guide you on how to avoid a long list of group photos.
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What if I don’t like my photograph being taken?
We often find that the couples who tell us, when we first speak, that they do not generally like their photos being taken, actually enjoy the wedding photography on the day. We have a fun and relaxed approach and are confident of capturing you at your best which helps to put you at ease and enjoy the photography. There is a big difference between having your photo taken by us as professionals as opposed to what you might have experienced with photos taken by friends or family. We also provide you with a range of photos so that there will be plenty of styles and expressions to choose from.
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What are the advantages of digital cameras?
Digital cameras allow us to take almost an unlimited amount of photographs, enabling an even better selection for you to choose from. Digital images also give us more control over quality and allow us to offer you both colour or black and white along with other creative effects for every photo that we take. Having originally photographed weddings on conventional film for years, we switched to digital when we considered that the quality of the final prints from professional digital cameras and printing superseded that of conventional professional film. Digital printing brings every aspect of quality under our control, so we can get consistently great results.
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Are there any disadvantages with digital photography?
In the wrong hands digital images can suffer from poor colour or density, undue digital noise, unnatural sharpening, over or under exposure and loss of detail in the highlights or shadows. By hiring a professional you can have peace of mind that all of these issues will be avoided with the correct exposure, lighting, colour and density calibration and technical experience to achieve stunning results.
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Do you do your own printing?
We control the quality of all the digital files for best colour and tone, with regularly colour calibrated technology. We work closely with a professional photography lab for consistently high quality photographic printing results. The time, care and attention to detail ensures you get great photos. By using a professional lab we ensure that the printed photos have the best chance of long term life without undue fading.
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What digital manipulation do you perform?
We aim to offer you authentic images that are true to the original moment captured. The beauty and flair of our images are achieved in the way we take the original photo – by using the light, location, pose and composition rather than digital tricks.

We ensure that the digital quality controls of colour balance and tonal range are checked and adjusted to get the most pleasing result. Images may sometimes be ‘tidied’ if necessary – which may mean a slight softening of lines or skin blemishes where desirable.

As an additional option, to the original image, we may also present digitally enhanced photographs with artistic effects. At your request, we may also modify images to create a new photo, for example combining people from different photos.
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In safe hands:
Do you carry spare equipment?
Yes, we carry back up cameras and equipment, so that if ever a camera developed a fault we would have a fall back system ready to go.
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What professional insurance do you have?
We carry full public liability insurance.
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How many photographers/musicians do you have working for you?
Myself and my wife work closely together both as photographers and editors. We employ 2 other photographers to undertake work during busy periods. These photographers have been hand selected and undergone a rigorous vetting procedure to ensure that they are of the highest quality and that stylistically everything is consistent.

The same applies with the saxophonist. We have another professional saxophonist who is an expert in the field of wedding music that we have had a 20 year relationship with. We ensure that the same saxophones are used, the same equipment and the exact same music, played in the same order thus giving total consistency across the board.
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After the wedding:
How do we choose our photographs?
We aim to post your wedding photos on our website 4-6 weeks after the wedding. However, we find that the best way is for you to have a high resolution CD of your images for you to look at on the computer and decide which ones you would prefer for your album.
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How long until we see our photos?
We aim to have your photos edited and online within 4-6 weeks of your wedding date. Times may vary depending on the time of year.
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Can our photos be put on the web?
Yes, we can put the photos on our website for remote viewing and for all your guests to see.
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What if we want photos in the future?
We provide you with full copyright to all your images. Be aware of this, as most wedding photographers retain the copyright to the images and you are forced into paying up to £5 per photo after your wedding. With your high resolution CD you are able to take it to any digital lab or pharmacy and have as many pictures printed off as you like. The copyright is limited and doesnt include the right to profit from the resale of photos.
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