2. What Date is Your Wedding?
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4. Where do you two live?
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Why I'm asking... Since so many of my couples are so far away, this question is important. It affects where we'll do your ENGAGEMENT SHOOT, and of course, where the wedding will be.
🌆 We live in the Charlotte area
🌆 We live in the NC/SC area
✈️ We're stateside, but a good distance away
🌏 We live outside of the U.S.
5. What stage are you two at in the Engagement & Wedding Planning cycle?
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Where are you two in the process?
THIS IS ALL SO NEW — "We literally JUST got engaged within the last 2 weeks! We haven't even done Engagement photos yet, but we're in the market for an Engagement photographer" (Casually Shopping)
RESEARCHING — "We have been engaged for several weeks/months, and already done Engagement photos. But now we're ready to look at options for Wedding Photographers, and we may want to book with you."
ITS COMING ITS COMING — "Our wedding is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER and we need a photographer. Help!"
NEED YOU LIKE YESTERDAY BRO — "We've been looking for months and months, but after seeing your website we're 99% ready to move forward RIGHT NOW. We love what we see."
6. I'm reaching out about details on this type of Package...
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What do you need help with? :)
👉🏾 MY MOST POPULAR PACKAGE! // 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢 + 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 (Extremely popular Package that has both Photo + Video, as well as an Engagement Session included).
💛 𝙀𝙓𝘾𝙇𝙐𝙎𝙄𝙁 PACKAGE // 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢 + 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 + 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗘 + 𝗔𝗥𝗧 + 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 + 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 ("Everything" Package)
🎥 VIDEO ONLY (Full day of VIDEO only)
7. How did you first hear about Robert Burns II Photography & Videography, LLC?
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This question's very important to me! For a few reasons actually:
- It tells me what's working with my marketing efforts
- It helps me help you reward your friends and family who might refer you to me!
- I'm just genuinely curious.
Thanks for sharing. Please let me know what's working in connecting with new brides!
I found you through a GOOGLE search for Charlotte area photographers
I found you through your BLOG -- I read it all the time and love it
I found you through the Best of Charlotte Podcast
I found you through the Best of LKN Podcast
I found you through the Charlotte Ledger Podcast
I found you through INSTAGRAM
A good friend REFERRED me to you
I found you on THUMBTACK
I found you when someone REFERRED YOU BY NAME in a Facebook Group or Facebook post
I found you through THE KNOT
I found you through SOUTHPARK MAGAZINE
8. What draws you to Robert Burns II Photography & Videography?
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I'm always curious as to the strongest reasons that people book our company for weddings.
Your experience / "What draws us to you is that you have 12 years of experienced, photographed 150+ weddings, and pretty much 'have been around the block'. We want someone who this isn't their 1st wedding."
Your art style / "What draws us to you is your photography STYLE: the bold colors, the fact that you aren't overly dark-and-moody, or 'Instagram trendy.' We like what we see.
Your overall value / "What draws us to you is that it seems you have good value for money spent."
Service Offerings / "What draws us to you is the fact that you offer both Photography AND Videography."
Service Offerings / "What draws us to you is the fact that you're a licensed Drone pilot and offer AERIAL coverage."
Team structure / "What draws us to you is the fact that you have a team, offer second shooters as part of your packages, and your team has been working together for many years."
9. What is your total estimated Photography AND Videography budget for your once-in-a-lifetime day?
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BUDGET —— between $5,000 - 6,000 Total —— "The package we have in mind is relatively simple, as far as offerings go — we're looking for something a bit smaller. We know it will come with less prints, albums and VIP delivery time, but we also know it'll be equally awesome."
MODERATE —— between $6,000 - 8,000 Total —— "We're looking for a Photography + Videography package that comes complete with premium add-ons such as a second shooter, custom leather hardback wedding album and more."
GENEROUS —— between $8,000 - 10,000 Total —— "We are interested in a comprehensive collection that includes photography, videography, large wall art, premium leather/linen wedding albums, and more. We know that quality service offerings including all of these items in one comprehensive package generally fall into this price range or higher."
SPLURGE —— between $10,000 - 12,000 Total —— "The package we have in mind is structured like a comprehensive collection, including photography, videography, large wall art, premium leather/linen wedding albums, and more. We have a healthier budget for photo/video and are looking to invest into the experience.
What is your estimated budget for PHOTOGRAPHY-ONLY? Please note that we do not offer any packages under $3,000 for photography. Please also note I don't offer 4-hr or 6-hr packages, as I don't feel in my experience that they're the best service to you as a client. Our packages for full 8-hr days start at $3,500.
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BUDGET —— between $3,500 - 4,000 for PHOTO ALONE ——The package we have in mind is relatively simple, as far as offerings go. We are looking for a more simple SINGLE PHOTOGRAPHER package for 8-10 hours. We realize that for our package to include Custom Artwork, we'd need to invest a bit more.
GENEROUS —— between $4,000 - 5,000 for PHOTO ALONE —— The package we have in mind includes a complimentary session and a second photographer on the wedding day. In this range, we look forward to a premium linen/leather album. We are willing to invest in the experience and know that quality service offerings including items like these generally fall into this price range.
SPLURGE —— between $5,000 - 7,000 for PHOTOGRAPHY, ALBUMS AND ART —— The package we have in mind for sure includes multiple complimentary sessions, large wall art, and the finest/largest premium albums you can offer. We are looking to completely splurge on this experience and pamper ourselves with a once-in-a-lifetime level of engagement, bridal portraits, bridal boudoir, and wedding-day wedding photography experiences.
Payment Preferences
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WE OFFER FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS TO HELP MAKE OUR PACKAGES AFFORDABLE.
WE OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO PAY IN FULL.
Which sounds the most like you two?
PREFER PAY-IN-FULL | "We are most likely to pay for our wedding photography/videography in one lump sum."
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
PREFER PAYMENT PLAN | "We are most likely to pay for our wedding photography/videography across 3-4 payments."
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
10. Have you two booked a wedding venue yet?
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SHARE YOUR ARTISTIC PREFERENCES -- Keep in mind, I do all of these throughout the wedding day. But to know your preferences helps me greatly in giving you MORE of what you ✨❤️ LOVE ❤️✨
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Check only as many as you actually love. There are no wrong answers.... just preferences.
WE PREFER THIS/THESE STYLE(S) OF PHOTOGRAPHY:
LIGHT & AIRY Photography (Bright, sunkissed)
DARK & MOODY Photography (Darker, more emphasized on shadows and mood)
FLASHY (More emphasis on usage of flash, backlighting and lighting perfection in general)
NATURAL LIGHT / GOLDEN HOUR (Typically these photos are taken in the 'ideal light' in that hour before the sun fully sets)
CANDID MOMENTS (Photographer acts more as a 'fly on the wall' and captures moments when people aren't aware)
POSING EMPHASIS (Photographer gives more direction to subjects and draws out natural expressions)
STAGED GROUP SHOTS (Typically seen on Pinterest)
FLAT LAY PHOTOS (Typically seen on Instagram with wedding invites, stamps, brides' heels, jewelry, ribbons,etc. -- require a lot of setup time but I love to do them)
CREATIVE RING SHOTS
PREFER NOT TO ANSWER / We trust you as the professional -- we trust your judgement and love a mix of everything
SIMPLE, CLEAN EDITING STYLE (Most of my work falls into this category as its my own preference)
CREATIVE, TRANSFORMATIVE EDITING (on occassion and at request I do this)
SHARE YOUR VIDEO PREFERENCES
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This will help greatly in designing your custom package. Again, it's all preferences. Which do you prefer?
Check PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY if you don't plan on having a video.
🎥 We prefer the "HIGHLIGHT" STYLE VIDEO — Typically these are between 5 - 10 minutes in length, incorporating all of the exciting parts of the day ....... Drone Footage, the Getting Ready parts, Your Vows, the Kiss, and your reception.
🎥 We prefer the TRADITIONAL CEREMONY VIDEO — Typically, this is a single-camera angle, with filming beginning from the time the officiant and bridal party begins walking down the aisle, until the end of the ceremony.
🎥 We're interested in both the HIGHLIGHT VIDEO and TRADITIONAL VIDEO from our Wedding Day
🎥 We're interested in an ENGAGEMENT TEASER VIDEO - This type of video creates massive excitement leading up to your wedding!
📸 PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY
HEIRLOOM ART KEEPSAKE PREFERENCES - "Please know that our physical keepsakes are HEIRLOOM quality. These are the type of physical media that you will pass down to your children, and will keep in your family for generations. Please know that Prints and Statement Prints can be added on at additional cost to any of our packages.
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Check the boxes for all statements that you AGREE with.
"Having a PHYSICAL ALBUM from our Wedding Day is Extremely Important to us. We are willing to spend more to add this on."
"Having a PHYSICAL ALBUM from our Wedding Day is Not Very Important to us. We would be fine without an album and spending the money elsewhere within our package."
"Having 1 large STATEMENT PRINT from our Wedding Day is Extremely Important to us. We are willing to spend more to add this on."
"Having 1 large STATEMENT PRINT from our Wedding Day is Extremely Important to us -- and more important than many mid-sized prints."
"Having large STATEMENT PRINTS is Not very important to us. We would be fine without prints and spending the money elsewhere within our package."
KEEPSAKES PRESERVE YOUR DAY / "We truly want it all"
"WE JUST WANT THE DIGITALS PLEASE"
12. Are you working with a Professional Wedding Planner (or Day-of Coordinator)?
Just curious. Note that a professional wedding planner can SERIOUSLY help to lighten the load so that you have #lessweddingstress
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No
No, but we'd like recommendations on who would be good for this.
14. SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULT: When's the best time for us three to meet for your Consult Call?
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NOTE: I'm booked solid loading heavy gear into my car on Saturday mornings, and actually shooting weddings every Saturday of the year just about. The best time to speak is generally on a WEEKDAY after work, or a SUNDAY.
This upcoming MON after work (6-8pm slots)
This upcoming TUES after work (6pm - 8pm)
This upcoming WED after work (6pm - 8pm)
This upcoming THURS after work (6pm - 8pm)
This upcoming SUN morning (10am - 11am) or afternoon (2pm - 3pm)
We would prefer to meet via
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ZOOM CALL
PHONE CALL
IN PERSON (Location @ The Giddy Goat in Plaza Midwood)
(If you selected "Phone Call") -- Let me know the best time to call and I'll text you 30 min before, and ring you then.
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📞 15. This is a good phone number for us to be contacted at:
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16. PROMISE ME: "We promise not to Ghost you. 👻 We realize you're a busy professional with a business to run. We won't go missing for weeks, and even if it's not a fit, we'll give you the professional courtesy of letting you know. We agree that not responding is discourteous." 😃
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Of course -- We get it.
Screw you, guy -- that's not important to us! LOL
16. Anything else fun that I should know? 😃 Feel free to share any thoughts here.
Your favorite Ice Cream flavor is also totally appropriate.