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Courtney Dale Photography - Wedding Photography

FAQ

WHERE ARE YOU BASED?

A.I’m based in the beautiful suburbs of Somerset West on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa. Although, I'm originally from Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal where I was born and raised. Both mine and my husband's family are there and we will be back regularly to visit them.

DO WE GET DIGITAL FILES?

A.Yes. Every file you’ll receive has gone through an editing process and saved as a high-resolution JPEG which is ready to be shared, downloaded and printed.

CAN WE GET A COPY OF THE RAW PHOTOGRAPHS?

A.No. The final files which you receive have been modified and enhanced (exposure, contrast, composition, colour correction etc.) in Lightroom (Editing Software Program) to reflect my style and finished work.

DO YOU TRAVEL FOR WEDDINGS?

A.Yes, I love exploring our beautiful country and experiencing new things! My packages include a 200km round trip for wedding venues in Cape Town and Durban, but additional travel and accommodation will be quoted on venues further than 140km.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT “SMILE AT THE CAMERA” PHOTOS?

A.Most parents and grandparents desire these photographs and I’d be happy to grab a few posed, smiley photographs during a portrait session or wedding. I however have a documentary style and approach to the day, so naturally this will not be the focus. Typically, clients request that raw, naturally occurring interactions between one another, their family and guests to be captured.

DO YOU INCLUDE BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS IN OUR GALLERY?

A.Yes I do, they are sometimes my favourite, and you'll get the full colour version as well!

DO YOU PRINT OR OFFER ALBUMS?

A.Yes. Options can be discussed according to your requirements.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECEIVE OUR PHOTOGRAPHS?

A.Portrait session photographs are delivered between three - four weeks after the session.

Wedding photographs are delivered between eight – twelve weeks after the wedding date.

HOW DO WE RESERVE YOU FOR OUR WEDDING?

A.It’s as easy as letting me know which package you are interested in, as well as any other extras you might like to include, and I will send you an invoice and contract with all the necessary details. Once I receive proof of payment for your booking fee and a copy of your signed contract, then I secure your date in my calendar!

CAN WE MEET FOR COFFEE PRIOR TO OUR WEDDING?

A.Yes, of course. I look forward to these meetings and to know my clients better. I’ll also never say no to a slice of cake, especially carrot cake, and an ice coffee or milkshake! Although Covid has changed how these meetings usually take place, we can also have a virtual meeting via a Whatsapp Audio or Video Call to discuss your special day further should we not be able to get together in person.


DO YOU REQUIRE MORE INFORMATION OR WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST SOMETHING not mentioned above?

- Feel free to get in touch, it’s as easy as popping me a message and I’ll try my best to accommodate you!