LOURENS ROSSOUW PHOTOGRAPHY provides you with comprehensive coverage of your Wedding Day from start to finish in a Photo-journalistic style.
I work according to the time schedule as set out in your function sheet plus an hour’s grace, should things run a little bit late.
All the Packages include basic post production editing. You will receive all images in digital format on DVD or USB Flash drive.
My Photographic style can be described as Relaxed, Unposed, Unstaged, Photo-journalistic and Candid. As such it does not include or exclude any specific shots, although I do work alongside a ''hotlist'' of the classic popular shots as itinerary.
I focus first and foremost on capturing interaction between the Bride and Groom followed by interaction between the couple and their guests. Next follows interaction between the guests, and lastly with myself as Photographer.
Working unobtrusively, I try as far as possible to become the all-seeing spectator rather than participator, directing as little as possible to ensure more natural looking photos.
How many photos will I take? As many as is necessary. This is the wonder of shooting digital. I started my Photography career in the Fashion industry, (then shooting on film), and I believe the current advantage of being able to shoot extensively without the limitation of cost, or film running out, has contributed greatly to the much better quality of wedding photography as a rule today.
Also included is a free consultation beforehand, during which we discuss locations to be used, props, times, photographic likes and dislikes, and other special requests.
Please feel free to contact me should you require any further details or customization of packages to suit your needs.
Kind Regards
Riaan Lourens
LOURENS ROSSOUW PHOTOGRAPHY
RUBY PACKAGE
Suggested for weddings up to 100 guests One Photographer.
You receive all the photos taken on the day on DVD disk/s or USB flash drive.
They will be in the following folders:
A – All digital negatives in JPEG format as recorded on Camera.
Where I have shot in RAW format, a JPEG copy will be saved.
B – Roughly 400 photos correctively edited. I.e. If any basic cropping, exposure,
Straightening and Color adjustments need to be done. This is not Photoshop Post
Production, just basic tidying. These will be in smaller folders reflecting the course of
the wedding day i.e. Make-up and Hair, Ceremony, Family Photos, Main Shoot etc.
Photos will be in high resolution (300dpi) and ready for printing.
C – Roughly 60 photos converted to Antique, Sepia, Black and White or
Color Punch depending on photo suitability and your personal preference.
Photos will be in high resolution (300dpi) and ready for printing.
D – Best of the Best – Roughly 20 photos creatively edited to the highest standards.
Photos will be in high resolution (300dpi) and ready for printing.
E – Folder containing duplicates of B, C and D in Low Resolution and ready for
posting on Social Networking Sites, Websites or as E-mail attachments.
SAPPHIRE PACKAGE
Suggested for larger weddings (130 to 150 guests) Two Photographers.
The SAPPHIRE PACKAGE is similar to the RUBY PACKAGE, but geared towards larger weddings or where the Groom and Bride prepare at different locations. The bride can now be photographed simultaneously from the front of the chapel and the back or balcony as she comes walking down the aisle. Similarly, candid shots of guests enjoying cocktails at the reception hall can be covered by one photographer, whilst the other manages the main shoot. Two photographers are also able to offer different viewpoints artistically, and as less moving around are required during the events there is less intrusion.
GOLD PACKAGE or Engagement Shoot
The GOLD PACKAGE is an add-on package to the RUBY PACKAGE and SAPPHIRE PACKAGE. Often called the Engagement shoot, this is a fun, relaxed photo shoot with a fashion twist at a venue of your choice. Ideally this happens a month or two before the actual wedding so as not to put extra stress on the couple to be, who by this time will be VERY busy with all the arrangements of the wedding day. The shoot usually lasts about three hours and you will receive roughly 20 photos creatively and collectively edited to fashion industry standards. You will also receive all other photos taken on the day. The real value in opting for this add-on package lies in the rapport created between you as a couple and myself in the presence of the camera. It helps you to relax in front of the camera and me to see how you translate on camera. Feeling comfortable with me and at ease with being photographed on the actual wedding day definitely results into better photos on the day. Photos will be in high resolution (300dpi) and ready for printing.
EMERALD PACKAGE or Wrecking the Dress
The EMERALD PACKAGE (Wrecking the Dress, Trash the Dress or Rock the Frock) is an add-on package to the RUBY PACKAGE and SAFFIRE PACKAGE. As the name hints this is best done after the actual wedding day! A fairly recent trend of the late 1990’s, this is a lot of fun, although there is symbolic meaning to it too (The wedding ceremony is now over and done, and the dress or suit will never be used again). This kind of shoot has more of a fashion take to it and is intended to produce photography that can be hung in your new home, not only as wedding photos, but as artworks. You don’t want to put your dress through this ordeal? Don’t worry, as it is possible to hire a ‘Stunt Suit’ or ‘Stunt Dress’ for this purpose! I let you decide on exactly how the dress/suit meets its end – think elements; Earth, Wind, Water and even Fire! Apart from all photos taken on the day, you will receive roughly 20 photos creatively edited to fashion industry standards. To really give this shoot an extra edge, a Make-up & Hair Professional is included in the price.
Photos will be in high resolution (300dpi) and ready for printing.
COFFEE TABLE BOOKS
Why not add a professionally designed Coffee Table Album to your chosen Package.
The quality and durability of these books are absolutely incredible, not to mention affordable. Price depends on size and finishes chosen. A free consultation to discuss design, select photos and text, as well as a follow-up consultation before printing is included. Remember that after the wedding day, the photos will be you’re only tangible to remind you of one of the most important days of your life. That is apart from your new husband or wife, and the wonderful gifts of course!
BOOKING FEE
A booking fee of 50% is required at the time of booking, together with a signed contract. Dates are reserved only when this deposit is paid by cash, account deposit or EFT.
BALANCE PAYMENT
The balance is to be made not later than 10(ten) days prior to the wedding day. Payment for additional prints or coffee table books is to be made after the wedding at the time of ordering.