Wedding Photography Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing your wedding photographer is about more than finding photographs you love. You are also choosing someone who will spend a significant part of your wedding day alongside you, work closely with your planner and creative team, manage family photographs efficiently, and know when to offer direction and when to simply let a moment happen.
Here are answers to some of the questions couples and planners ask most often.
About Jenny & Her Photography
How long have you been a wedding photographer?
I have photographed weddings professionally since 2009.
Over the past 15+ years, I have photographed hundreds of celebrations throughout Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, across Texas, and throughout the U.S. That experience allows me to anticipate what is about to happen, work efficiently when timing matters, and adapt quickly when plans change.
How would you describe your wedding photography style?
My approach is rooted in documentary photography, with a mix of candid moments, thoughtful portraits, family photographs, details, and images that capture the celebration’s atmosphere.
Early in my career, I was trained by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalists. That background taught me to observe carefully, anticipate moments, and pay attention to the relationships and interactions happening around me.
I want your photographs to feel natural and polished, but most importantly, I want them to feel specific to your wedding and the people who were there.
Will you give us direction, or is everything candid?
Both.
I step in when direction is helpful, particularly during portraits, family photographs, and situations where light, timing, or location can make a significant difference.
I keep that direction simple and relaxed so you never feel like you are spending your wedding day at a photo shoot.
During the rest of the celebration, I am watching closely and photographing moments as they naturally unfold.
What if we are uncomfortable in front of the camera?
Most of my couples tell me some version of this.
You do not need to know how to pose or what to do with your hands. I will give you enough direction to help you look natural and feel comfortable without making the experience feel overly staged.
My goal is to get you to the point where you stop thinking about the camera.
Planning & Working Together
How do you work with wedding planners?
I work closely with planners before and during the wedding so photography supports the overall flow of the celebration.
Before the wedding, we coordinate timing, locations, family photographs, design details, transportation, and anything else that could affect the photography plan.
On the wedding day, I communicate directly with the planner and creative team, solve problems as they arise, and stay aware of the schedule without placing that responsibility on the couple.
I have tremendous respect for the work that goes into producing a wedding and consider collaboration with the planning and vendor team an important part of my job.
How involved are you in planning the photography timeline?
Very.
Before the wedding, we will meet to discuss your priorities, family, wedding party, venue, design, and the photographs that matter most to you.
I also collaborate with your planner to make sure photography fits naturally into the overall timeline.
Good preparation gives us more freedom on the wedding day. We know when we need to be intentional about photographs and when you can simply enjoy yourself.
Do you photograph family portraits?
Absolutely.
Family photographs are important, and I approach them with the same care as the rest of the wedding.
We create the family portrait list in advance so I can organize those photographs efficiently. My goal is to make this part of the day well managed and as quick as possible so everyone can return to the celebration.
Do you photograph details and wedding design?
Yes.
Your photographs should include the setting and design as well as the people.
I photograph the details that establish the atmosphere of the wedding, including fashion, stationery, florals, tablescapes, ceremony design, reception spaces, and other personal elements you have chosen.
I also work with your planner and creative team when additional time needs to be built into the schedule to properly photograph a space before guests enter.
Wedding Weekends, Ranches & Destinations
Do you photograph full wedding weekends?
Yes. Experiential wedding weekends are a large part of the work I love to photograph.
When a celebration extends across several days, the relationships between guests become an important part of the photographs.
Welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, ranch activities, pool gatherings, cultural celebrations, brunches, and late night events often hold some of the most personal moments of the weekend.
Extending coverage beyond the wedding day also gives me more opportunities to photograph your guests as they settle in, reconnect, and enjoy time together.
Coverage can be designed around the events that matter most to you rather than treating the wedding as a single day.
Do you photograph rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and other wedding weekend events?
Yes.
Rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and other weekend gatherings are often some of the best opportunities for candid photographs. Guests are more relaxed, families are reconnecting, and there is usually more time to photograph the personalities and relationships surrounding you.
Coverage can also include bridal luncheons, golf outings, pickleball tournaments, shooting outings, poolside gatherings, wine tastings, private dinners, cultural celebrations, farewell brunches, and other guest experiences planned throughout the weekend.
These events can be added individually or incorporated into a larger wedding weekend proposal built around your full celebration.
You can view a portfolio of rehearsal dinner and welcome parties HERE
Do you photograph private ranch weddings?
Yes.
I photograph weddings at private ranches, estates, resorts, clubs, hotels, and private properties.
Private ranch weddings often require additional planning around access, transportation, power, lighting, weather, large distances between locations, and overlapping events.
I work closely with your planner ahead of time so the photography team is prepared for the property and schedule.
Do you photograph destination weddings?
Yes.
I am based in Austin and photograph destination weddings throughout the U.S., Europe, and the Caribbean.
I also regularly photograph weddings throughout Texas, including Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.
For destination weddings and multi day celebrations, I create photography coverage around the full schedule of events, travel logistics, locations, and the experience you are creating for your guests.
Photography Team & Specialty Coverage
Do you always work with a second photographer?
Yes. I always work with a second photographer on wedding days. Unless its a small elopement with fewer than 50 guests and it does require a secondary angle.
For larger or more complex celebrations, I scale the photography team based on the needs of the event.
That may mean adding photographers for multiple locations, large guest counts, extensive design details, overlapping events, or broader wedding weekend coverage.
I have worked with photography teams as large as seven people when the scale and logistics of a celebration required it.
Every team is built intentionally. I work with experienced professionals I know and trust and match the size and skill set of the team to the wedding.
How do you decide how large our photography team should be?
The right team depends on the size, schedule, locations, guest count, design, and priorities of the wedding. But mostly, it’s about strategy of putting photographers in different locations at the same time.
A celebration with several venues, multiple cultural events, large design installations, overlapping activities, or a large guest count may benefit from additional photographers or specialists.
I review the plans with you and your planner, then recommend the team that will allow us to photograph the celebration thoroughly without making the photography feel intrusive.
Do you offer drone photography, film, or other specialty coverage?
Yes.
Depending on the wedding, specialty coverage may include drone photography, film photography, additional photographers, or other specialized services.
Rather than trying to personally do everything at once, I build the right team around the needs of the event.
When a specific skill is required, I bring in an experienced professional who specializes in that area. This allows me to stay focused on leading the photography coverage while making sure each part of the experience is handled well.
Drone photography is always dependent on weather, venue rules, airspace restrictions, and local regulations. And is included at no additional charge.
Can you help us decide which photography add-ons we actually need?
Absolutely.
Not every wedding needs every option.
Once I understand your venue, schedule, guest count, design, and plans for the weekend, I can recommend what will actually improve the photography coverage.
That might include additional photographers, rehearsal dinner coverage, welcome party coverage, drone photography, film photography, portrait sessions, or expanded wedding weekend coverage.
My goal is to build a team and coverage plan around your wedding rather than adding services simply because they are available.
Galleries, Editing & Image Delivery
How many wedding photos will we receive?
Every wedding is different, so I do not photograph toward a set number.
You will receive a carefully edited collection that represents the full celebration, including major events, portraits, details, expressions, guest interactions, and the unexpected moments happening around them.
For a traditional wedding day, galleries often contain several hundred finished photographs. Larger weddings and multi-day celebrations naturally result in more images. I generally estimate the average is 50-75 images per shooting hour.
How are our wedding photographs edited?
Every delivered photograph is individually reviewed and edited in my studio.
My editing is clean, refined, and true to the colors and atmosphere of the wedding. I avoid heavy filters and editing treatments that can distract from the people and setting. The goal is consistency across the entire gallery, including changing light, indoor spaces, evening receptions, and difficult weather conditions.
We apply light retouching to your images as needed.
When will we receive our wedding photographs?
You will receive a preview shortly after the wedding so you have photographs to enjoy and share while the complete gallery is being prepared. Generally, I strive to get sneak peeks out to the couple within a week of their wedding.
Your full delivery timeline will be outlined in your proposal and agreement. Turnaround can vary depending on the collection and the amount of coverage included. Most contracts state an approximate 12-15 week turnaround, but we generally aim for 6 weeks. Sometimes its a little longer than six weeks during busy seasons. We put a lot of care and attention into your images.
How do you protect and back up our photographs?
Protecting your photographs is an important part of our workflow.
Professional cameras with redundant recording are used throughout the wedding, and multiple copies of your files are maintained after the event.
Images are backed up locally and off site while your wedding is being edited and prepared for delivery. And we do not write over our cards until the gallery is delivered.
What happens if you become ill or cannot photograph our wedding?
After more than 15 years in the wedding industry, I have a strong professional network and an experienced group of photographers I trust.
In the very unlikely event that an emergency prevented me from photographing your wedding, I would immediately work to provide an experienced replacement, fully brief that photographer on your plans and priorities, and remain involved in the process wherever possible.
Albums & Finished Artwork
Are you a full-service photography studio?
Yes.
Jenny DeMarco Photography is a full service studio, which means the experience does not end when your digital gallery is delivered.
Your photographs are created to be shared digitally, but also to be printed, held, displayed, and enjoyed in your home. After the wedding, we guide you through the final presentation of your images with custom albums, parent albums, fine art prints, custom framing, European acrylics, and artisan wall pieces sourced from makers in the U.S. and Europe.
We handle the process with you, including image selection, album design, sizing, materials, and presentation, so you are not left with hundreds of digital files and another project to complete on your own.
Do you offer wedding albums, wall art, and other finished artwork?
Yes.
Our studio offers custom wedding albums, parent albums, fine art prints, custom framing, European acrylics, and artisan wall pieces.
Our albums are handcrafted using materials such as genuine leather, European linens, and Japanese silk, with photographs printed on archival photographic paper. Wall art can be created in a range of presentations, including classic and modern framing, European acrylics, deckled edge prints, and handcrafted Italian Amalfi pieces.
The goal is not to fill your home with wedding photographs. It is to help you choose the images that deserve a permanent place in your life.
How do we choose what to print after the wedding?
You do not have to figure it out on your own.
After your wedding, we schedule a personal design and ordering session where you can see album materials and finished artwork in person. Your designer will help you narrow down images, determine album layouts, consider appropriate sizes for your home, and create pieces that fit your personal style.
Some couples want one substantial album and parent copies. Others choose a framed photograph, an acrylic piece for a more contemporary space, or a small collection of prints throughout their home.
We guide you through those decisions so the finished pieces feel appropriate for both your photographs and the way you live.
Are digital photographs included?
Yes.
Your wedding collection includes high resolution digital photographs and an online gallery for sharing with family and friends.
The digital files make it easy to enjoy and share your photographs right away. The album and finished artwork complete the experience by giving the images you love most a permanent place beyond the screen.
As a full service studio, we believe both matter.
Pricing & Booking
How much does wedding photography cost?
Wedding photography collections are designed around the amount of coverage, size of the photography team, and the events you would like photographed.
Because weddings and wedding weekends vary considerably, I recommend getting in touch with your date, venue, planner, and a little information about what you are planning.
We will send you the current investment information and can create a custom proposal when your celebration requires something different.
How do we book Jenny DeMarco Photography for our wedding?
Start by completing the contact form with your wedding date, venue, planner if you have one, and a little information about your plans.
After we confirm availability, we can schedule a conversation to learn more about the celebration and what is important to you. I will then recommend the coverage and photography team that make the most sense and prepare your proposal.
Your date is officially reserved once the agreement and required retainer have been completed.
Can our wedding planner contact you directly?
Absolutely.
I am happy to speak with planners during the inquiry process about availability, coverage options, logistics, destination travel, team requirements, or a client’s specific needs.
Once a wedding is booked, I also work directly with the planning team throughout the photography planning process.
Studio Information
Where is your photography studio?
Jenny DeMarco Photography is located at:
4414 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78756
Studio meetings, planning appointments, and album design sessions are available by appointment.
Still Have a Question?
Please get in touch and tell me a little about your wedding, venue, planner, and what you are planning.
We will be happy to help you determine the photography coverage and team that best fit your celebration.
