Frequently Asked Questions


FAQ

What is your photography style?

We like to think of our style as the perfect mix of candid, authentic, emotionally driven, and beautifully elegant photography. We’re all about capturing those spontaneous moments while also creating stunning, elegant shots. Of course, we’ll take those traditional family photos and guide you to get the best angles, but our goal is to keep it natural and fun whenever we can.

Our mission is to capture the true essence of your special day, from the big celebrations to the little details. We’ll also snap those candid portraits of your guests soaking up the good vibes. We want you to look back at these photos years from now and feel all the emotions again. We approach every wedding knowing these images are timeless treasures that will be cherished for generations.

What is your photography background?

I earned my Bachelor's degree in Photography from the Fashion Institute of Technology, and I kicked off my career as a portrait and fashion photographer in the vibrant streets of NYC. Currently, I’m part of the Marketing & Communications team at Marist College in Poughkeepsie. For nearly a decade, I’ve poured my passion into capturing the magic of couples and weddings, transforming beautiful moments into lasting memories.

What are your packages?

You can find our investment packages and all of our services here: nelstudios.com/wedding-packages

Do you have liability insurance?

Yes, we do have liability insurance. We can send you a certificate if your venue requires it.

Where are you based and do you travel?

Our photography studio originated in Mamaroneck, NY, Westchester County. We love to travel—whether within the tri-state area or anywhere across the U.S. Our photo bags are always packed and ready; just let us know when and where to go.

When will we get our photos?

Teaser photos will be sent to you within 72 hours of the wedding. After we edit all the images, you will receive a private online gallery with all your photos. On average, we deliver all photos and videos within 2 months of the wedding date. You can download all high-resolution images and videos from the private online gallery.

What is your image rights policy?

All the photos come with a copyright release for personal use. You can make digital copies, print images, share with family members or friends, and share on social media. You have unlimited rights as long as the images are not being used for commercial use (such as advertisements). We also never watermark our images.

Do you provide photo editing or retouching?

All of our packages come with photo editing already included. This makes sure that all the photos are adjusted for exposure, color and contrast. Your images will already look top notch as photo editing is part of all our wedding packages.

What equipment do you use?

We are Sony digital full-frame shooters and we love every minute of it. I photograph the wedding on two cameras with two distinct lenses so that I can switch back and forth with speed. We also bring a few flashes with us on the wedding day, just in case we need some extra light to make you look your best.

How do you protect my photos?

We shoot on two memory cards simultaneously so that we have an instant back-up in order to protect your photos. We then also copy all the photos to another hard drive once we get back to our photo studio. Our main priority is to keep your photos safe.

When should I book?

Most of our couples book a year in advance. We always recommend you book far in advance so that we can guarantee and secure your date. Once the deposit is paid (35% of the total invoice) the date is officially yours. The remaining amount is due a month before the wedding.

Timeline & wedding day planning?

Timelines make your day flow smoothly, giving your guests, staff, and vendors a general idea of when and where everything will pan out. This guarantees that everyone is on the same page when the big day rolls around. You can always reach out to discuss timelines or any aspect of the wedding planning.

Do you offer albums or prints?

Yes! We offer a service where we design your album for you. You first pick your favorite album from the list below and then we design it specifically for that album. You can be as hands-on or hands-off as you would like during the whole process. You can also choose take on the album design yourself. Here a list of our favorite partners. ALBUMS: artifactuprising.com milkbooks.com zno.com themotionbooks.com PRINTS: whitewall.com printique.com mpix.com

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