Have you photographed a wedding at our venue before?
With 19yrs experience, there is a good chance that I’ve worked at your Chicago venue before - feel free to ask! Couples love to see photo galleries from their venue. A common follow up question: “What happens if you haven’t worked at our venue before?” The answer: I come prepared! Before your wedding I will scout your space and have portrait ideas ready for your special day. I love finding all best spots in a new space!
Do you ever get tired of being a wedding photographer?
I love shooting weddings and being around people on the happiest day of their lives! Since I've worked so many weddings, I can anticipate the general flow of your wedding and look for the moments and details that make your wedding unique! It's an honor and privilege to witness and document your special day.
What is the turn around time to receive our wedding files?
I work hard to get your wedding files ready as soon as possible! The night of your wedding I post 3 teaser photos on my Instagram to add to post-wedding euphoria. 2-3 weeks after your wedding I post my favorite 60-90 photos on the NAKAI Wedding Photography blog . 1 month after your wedding, all your pictures are posted in a password protected online gallery. 3 months after your wedding your custom USB flash drive is mailed. NOTE: These are the general expectations - I do work hard to over deliver for my couples!
How are our wedding files backed up and secured?
When it comes to wedding files, redundancy is the word. I start by shooting on two memory cards in each camera should one card fail. After the reception, I prefer to park on site so I'm not walking around with expensive camera equipment and your memories at 11pm. Once at home, your wedding photos are backed up to two hard drives and a third copy is stored off site until files are uploaded to the cloud.
What happens if it rains on our wedding day?
In Chicago, we have to be prepared for all weather related scenarios. I do have a few inclement weather suggestions depending on the locations of your venues. Wind speed is also something to consider when photographing near the lakefront or in areas prone to strong gusts of air. It is also helpful to have a hotel or venue with beautiful interior decor as an option for your wedding photos. I have recommended spaces for couples who want to prioritize a photogenic indoor space!
