A 20 page full colour brochure is available which details our service, image capturing options, range of albums and prices. Please complete the enquiry form on the contact page and by return you will be sent a copy of the brochure plus a CD containing over 2,000 images taken at weddings during the last few years.

An extensive range of options are offered, enabling couples to choose the package that best suits their requirements.

At Stuart Hay Photography we offer a totally reliable, friendly, professional service which is coupled with a wide range of choice and flexibility in terms of image capturing, previewing, print/image sizes, colour tone, image quantities and album styles. Our service is suitable for register office, civil and church weddings.

The photographic coverage for your wedding includes...

• Individual and group portraits of the bride, her attendants and parents at the family home or venue prior to the wedding ceremony.
• Photographs taken at the register office, venue or church before, during (if permitted) and after the wedding ceremony.
• Photographs taken at the reception including portraits of the bride and bridegroom as well as group photographs of their attendants, families and friends. We normally conclude with a posed photograph of the cutting of the cake which is taken prior to the commencement of the receiving line and wedding breakfast.

Usually the photography commences 1-2 hours prior to the ceremony. The duration of most civil ceremonies is half an hour whereas for church weddings they normally last an hour. The photography after the end of the ceremony usually takes 1½-2 hours to complete. These timings exclude any travelling times that may be necessary. For clients requiring a greater coverage of their special day, we would be happy to quote once their requirements are known.

It is generally accepted that there are 3 main recognised styles of wedding photography:

Traditional Classic Style

These images form the core of most wedding albums and typically include such shots as the traditional family groups and the straightforward portraits of the bride and bridegroom together.

Reportage

The capturing of those "un-posed" informal moments.

Contemporary

Posed, yet very creative images where particular attention is given to the judicious choice of camera angle, lens type, focus point, lighting and the arrangement of the subjects within the composition.

At Stuart Hay Photography we usually combine all 3 recognised styles of photography and are able to adapt our style according to our clients' preferences, subject to the prevailing weather conditions, available light and surroundings.

Sample Images

The attendance fee includes the photographic coverage from approximately 1-2 hours prior to the start of the ceremony up to and including a posed photograph of the cutting of the cake before the commencement of the receiving line and wedding breakfast. Also included is a 5"x4"/5"x5" deluxe preview album or 12"x10" preview book which has a personalised front cover and 2-6 images per page (depending upon subject content). Those couples purchasing an album and who spend a minimum of £1,000.00 on their wedding photography will additionally be supplied with a CD containing a full set of low resolution, non-copyright protected images of the wedding.

Deluxe Preview Album, Preview Book and CD

You may choose to have your photographs captured on film, digitally or using a combination of these media types. We are more than happy to answer any queries you may have regarding image capture and are happy to advise you on the best media to use based upon our wealth of experience and your personal preferences, requirements and expectations.

Film Capture

Between 108-120 photographs are taken and these are printed to 5"x4"/5"x5". The photographs are presented to you in a deluxe preview album which is supplied for you to keep. The images are also available to view and purchase on-line.

Additional rolls of film, above the number allocated, can be supplied, processed and printed to 5"x4"/5"x5". The additional prints produced are included within the preview album.

Preview albums are usually ready for collection/dispatch within 7-14 days of the wedding. The images, which are password protected, are also uploaded onto our website for a period of 3 calendar months from the date of the wedding. This period may be extended by prior arrangement.

Digital Capture

Typically, 150-250 photographs are taken and these are presented to you in a 12"x10" preview book. This has a personalised front cover and between 2-6 images per page (depending upon subject content) and is supplied for you to keep. The images are also available to view and purchase on-line.

Preview books are usually ready for collection/dispatch within 7-14 days of the wedding. The images, which are password protected, are also uploaded onto our website for a period of 3 calendar months from the date of the wedding. This period may be extended by prior arrangement.

Film and Digital Capture

Discerning clients requiring the ultimate image and print quality offered by film, coupled with the spontaneity of digital imaging, may choose to have their photographs captured using both media types. In such cases, the film and digital options detailed above are combined.

Images may be reproduced from both the preview album and preview book. The images are also available to view and purchase on-line. By having their photographs uploaded onto our website, clients may see their images in colour, black and white and sepia.

Deluxe Preview Album, Preview Book and Website

From the preview album and/or the preview book and within one month, clients are invited to select the images that they would like to appear in their main album. The images may be reproduced in colour, black and white or sepia.

In the brochure you will find full details on the range of albums offered:

Classic Collection

A range of 3 entirely different styles of album comprising of conventional photographic prints, leaves and overlays:

• Traditional Post-Bound
• Deluxe Reportage
• Jorgensen

Contemporary Collection

A choice of 2 styles of contemporary "Storybook" album plus a DVD only option:

• DVD
• Bellissimo
• Graphistudio

All albums should contain a minimum of 30 pages of photographs.

Album Images

To book our services for your special day, you will need to complete the Wedding Photography Booking Form (which is enclosed with the brochure) and pay a £150.00 non-returnable deposit. A receipt for the deposit, plus a booking confirmation letter, is sent out by return.

Unlike many of our competitors, at Stuart Hay Photography we do not believe in employing un-qualified or part-time photographers to photograph weddings. All of the photographs are taken personally by proprietor Stuart Hay. Because of this and in order to avoid disappointment, early booking is recommended as we have to work on a first come, first served, basis.

Couples are actively encouraged to visit the studio in order to view the full range of display albums and discuss their particular requirements.

Booking Form