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We see you shooting work all over the place. Where exactly are you based?
It’s true, we’re all over the map because we LOVE the travel! We have shooters in San Francisco, LA, San Diego, Portland ME, Seattle, Brooklyn and Upstate NY. Jake and Ash started LOVE + WOLVES CO in Brooklyn in 2011. Now they live in California. Booyah!
Do you travel for weddings?
FUCK…..YES. Traveling for work is one of our favorite things to do in the whole world (get it?). We get goosebumps when a destination inquiry comes in because the potential for adventure is unlimited. So far, we've been to Canada, Morocco, Thailand, Malaysia, India, New Zealand, London, Ireland, Hawaii, The Caribbean + Mexico.
Do you offer custom packages for elopement and destination weddings?
Short answer: yes. All of our packages are customizable for each celebration. Because every event is different and so are peoples’ needs and budgets. We're flexible because it’s the only way to make things work. We have special elopement rates available. Reach out and we'll make something happen just for you :-)
Who’s going to shoot our wedding?
This totally depends on your location, date, budget + style. We have a bunch of talented associates who are ready to party with you. Sometimes we recommend certain associates based on your vibe. We encourage our couples to have a chat/meet/drink a beer/go hang gliding with their photographer to make sure you click (which you will, of course because everyone in our Wolfpack is friggin' awesome). You'll be inside joking and secret handshaking in no-time.
How would you describe your style?
Wow. Where to begin. We would say candid, honest and photojournalistic with a dash of humor + fine art? Fine art photojournalism? Basically, our photos will tell the story of what really happened at your celebration. You'll be able to relive your day again and again and put yourselves back in those moments. When you put our photos together as a narrative they tell a story but they also stand on their own to make singe moment live forever.
Is your shooting style for everyone?
Nope. We strike a balance of being a fly on the wall and an old friend. Here's why: we love to let moments unfold naturally so that they're honest and don’t feel forced. However, to get intimate/beautiful/emotional shots we like to connect with our couples and their guests on a certain level. That means we're going to be interacting with you and your people in a casual manner. If that's not your bag, then neither are we (drops mic and walks out of room).
How many weddings have you shot?
Many many hundreds. Too many to count!
Who does all of your post-processing?
We does. Unlike a lot of photography studios, we do everything in-house. 75% of what we do as a business is behind the scenes sitting at a computer. We tweak every photo one at a time to keep our style and our brand true (and to make them super duper pretty). What else are we supposed to do while we sit and watch reality TV and the kids are finally asleep??
How many photos will we get in the end?
Somewhere between 500 and 1200 finished photos, but it totally depends on the amount of coverage and what kind of day it is. We won’t hold any photos back as long as they’re worth seeing. Our philosophy is just to give you the photos we'd want if it was our own wedding. It's that simple. PLUS you’ll receive every photo in color and B+W. Sweet bonus!
Why do your online galleries have so many photos in them?
Basically, we are confident in our work and our storytelling so we don't have to hide behind really tight edits for our work to appear strong. We bare it all. The more of our work you see, the better you can decide if we're the right team for your day.
Do you photoshop your images?
Nope. We shoot weddings as photojournalists, so we keep your photos authentic. But we do a lot of post-processing to make sure they all look their best. Temperature. Exposure. Shadows. Highlights. And a lot of love.
How will we get the final photos?
Super easy. Every LOVE + WOLVES client gets their own password-protected online gallery and print shop where anyone you share it with can view, share, download + order products. This gallery can also be kept totally private if you don't want to share it. Check out our super dope collections here.
Do we have rights to print our photos?
Of course. You can use our print shop or you can print them on your own. You just can’t sell them for publication or use as stock photos. Because that’s weird….why would you do that?
When will we get our photos?
We know how hard it is to wait! You will receive a preview teaser of 50-100 photos within 2 weeks of your big day. The full delivery will come between 1 month and 3 months. But ALWAYS ASAP. We promise.
Can we get our photos earlier if we ask nicely?
Yes. If you'd like them within 2 weeks we charge a $1000 fee.
Can we have our RAW files?
This is a touchy subject. What our clients are paying for is the finished product. We put a lot of work into our processing and it's a major part of our style. It's probably the reason you like our work so much. If you commissioned a painting, would you ask the artist for all of the sketches, reference material, failures and drafts? Probably not. That being said, if it means so darn much to you, we will charge a fee to hand them over.
What if I lose my photos or didn't download them before you removed them from the server?
Your photos will be available for download for 6 months. After that, we charge a $250 fee to pull them from our archives and re-upload them.
What kind of cameras do you shoot with?
If you can’t tell, why should we? Just kidding, we all shoot Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji etc. It’s a personal personal choice. No matter what, we always use the right tool for the job.
Do you bring backup gear?
We never leave home without it!
Do you shoot film?
Yes. Upon request and depending on your package Jake will shoot Polaroid or 35mm film.
Do you make albums?
Yes and they're quite lovely. We have a range of albums to meet different budgets and styles. Check’em out here.
Do you offer videography?
Yes, indeed. Check out our Video page.
Why should we book the LWCO video team over another?
Our answer is four-fold: 1) our styles are cohesive 2) we know each other + love each other which makes collaborating much easier than with a bunch of randoms 3) we can give you a better deal by booking multiple services 4) less vendors to deal with by keeping it in the family.
Why should we book your beauty team?
Because they’re total badasses. Photo + beauty are two services that really compliment each other well. Our beauty team has the same approach: capture the beauty that’s already there and keep it natural. Whether you’re booking photo/video or not, you should still work with our beauty team. They are wedding gurus and will zen you out on the morning of your big day.
Do you shoot family and group photos?
Indeed! These photos are crucial. If not to you, definitely your family and certainly your Aunt Sheila. We'll work together to make sure they happen in a fun + efficient way.
How do you find your portrait locations?
We put a lot of time and effort into finding the most epic, dope, intimate and beautiful locations for your photos. Sometimes it involves scouting months in advance of your day and other times we’ll just show up early and walk around. We love input, too. This is a collaboration so don’t be shy if you have ideas!
Should we do an engagement shoot?
You don’t have to, but they’re fun and a great way to get to know each other.
Do you have a photobooth?
YES. MOJO the Love Booth is our main squeeze when it comes to robots. Check out what it can do here.
What’s your pricing and how do we get started?
We have may tiers of packages + pricing. Reach out through our inquiry page and we'll work together on your package.
What is required to officially book you?
Once you decide to move forward (yay thank you!) we require a signed agreement and 50% non-refundable deposit. Contracts are handled online. In the past, we've booked as far in advance as 36 months so don’t dilly dally!
How do you handle postponements + cancellations?
We honor deposits for one postponement and we charge a percentage fee of your package to take into account booking fees, labor, holding multiple dates, rate increases etc.
What types of payment do you accept?
Venmo, Apple, Zelle and credit cards (4% fee).
Can we meet you?
We'd love that! We usually start our relationship with a phone call or a Zoom. Then once you've booked us we'll sit down and chat or meet at the engagement shoot.
Do you shoot same sex couples?
Absofuckinglutely. Love is love and it always wins. Enough said. It's a privilege to shoot any type of celebration of love!
Do we need to feed you at our wedding?
Yes, please (it’s in our contract). We'll be fine for lunch on our own, but being on our feet most of the day will work up an appetite. Just tell your venue or caterer that we’ll be there and they’ll help make arrangements.
Do you have business insurance?
Of course! Some venues require it, so just let us know and we’ll be happy to send proof their way. Our insurance is covered by PPA Insurance Solutions via Lockton Affinity LLC, and has liability coverage for up to $2,000,000. Phew!
Will you cry at our wedding?
Most likely. Yes. Probably during the vows. Sorry not sorry!
Who did the illustration work all over your website??
Our incredibly talented friend and fellow gemini Minka Sicklinger. She’s the resident tattoo artist here at LOVE + WOLVES CO. Check out her work here.
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