How long have you been a photographer?

I have been a full-time wedding photographer since 2006. Previously, I specialized in graphic communications and worked with a diverse group of clients, including MTV, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Architectural Digest, and The New Yorker.

WHERE ARE YOU BASED? Do you travel?

I am primarily based in NJ, but I travel a lot for work. As a photographer, I love to travel because it gives me the opportunity to explore unique locations and meet new people. As of 2024, I have been to 48 states and several countries around the world. My passport is current, and I am TSA Pre✓ and Global Entry approved.

HOW MANY WEDDINGS HAVE YOU PHOTOGRAPHED?

I have photographed more than 650 weddings since 2006, representing more than two million wedding photos. Locations include hotel ballrooms, farms, ranches, beaches, historic properties, country clubs, restaurants, churches, private residences, parks, urban locations, and others.

WHAT ARE YOUR RATES?

The weddings I photograph are very diverse, from intimate courthouse elopements with 10 people to multi-day events with more than 500 guests. Special rates are available for elopements, weddings with less than 25 guests, destination weddings, and more. Please contact me for more information.

WHAT ARE YOUR PAYMENT OPTIONS?

I accept credit card payments through SQUARE, and also accept Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and others.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?

I have a unique, non-intrusive, natural approach that is a blend of photojournalism, fashion, creative portraiture, and editorial photography. My goal is to create exceptional imagery that is natural and fun, not forced or staged, with the underlying objective of documenting your wedding as authentically as possible. 

DO YOU BELONG TO ANY INDUSTRY-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS?

Yes. I am an active member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA), as well as the Artistic Guild (AG|WPJA). I am also a member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?

I use Leica and Canon cameras, professional lights, and high-quality lenses. I process all of my images on Apple computers using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and other professional software. Since quality and excellence are key, I invest in new equipment on a regular basis.

DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE?

Yes. I carry general liability, indemnification, and equipment insurance through Hiscox and the PPA. Please let me know if you need a certificate of insurance.

DO YOU WORK WITH OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS?

Yes. I often work with a talented group of carefully selected photographers who are qualified to work as lead photographers or second photographers. These photographers are based throughout the country.

HOW MANY HOURS DO YOU WORK DURING A WEDDING?

They way I cover a wedding often includes getting-ready preparations, details, bride and groom portraits, ceremony, wedding party group/formal portraits, cocktails, and the reception. This typically amounts to about six to eight hours of photographic coverage, depending on your schedule and budget.

HOW MANY IMAGES WILL WE RECEIVE FROM THE WEDDING?

A typical six to an eight-hour wedding with 150 guests will yield approximately 500-700 edited images. The exact amount of images is relative to the weather, number of guests, schedule, venue, etc.

DO YOU EDIT ALL OF OUR PHOTOS?

Yes. I personally edit every image for color temperature, exposure, shadows, highlights, straightening, sharpening, and overall enhancements. This typically works out to about 500-700 images for a standard wedding.

HOW ARE THE IMAGES DELIVERED?

All of your edited images are delivered via a digital download through Pic-Time.com (with your password), and you will have full usage rights. Every image is fully edited and ready to download, print, share, or use as you wish. All of the images are high-resolution. 

WHEN CAN WE CONTACT YOU WITH ANY QUESTIONS?

I am available from 8 am to 7 pm, every day, unless I am traveling or working on location. I typically answer my emails within a few hours or less. My email is info@williamweststudio.com.