Frequently Asked Questions

What is your approach to shooting a wedding?                                                                                                                            I like to think that I am a photographic storyteller. My job as a wedding photographer is to tell your story through beautiful photographs. I hope for your photos to show you exactly how beautiful and special you, your life, and your relationship is right now and hope that they will help you to remember how that feels in the future.  And that is why photography is so important to me, that is what inspires me.                                                                                                   What is your photographic style?                                                                                                                                                     I think my photos give you a better idea than I can explain. If I had to put it into words, it may be best described as a  a mix of photo-journalistic, creative and traditional. I enjoy capturing candid moments along with slowing down to focus on meaningful details and natural looking portraits.                                                                                                                    Where did you learn your photography skills?                                                                                                                              I have had some training both as an undergrad and graduate student and have learned a lot on my own. I have literally spent thousands of hours getting to know the in and outs my photography equipment,  have experimented with various techniques, and most importantly have begun to develop a creative eye that is defining who I am as a photographer. It is an on-going and never ending process that often pushes me to go outside of my comfort zone to be more imaginative. I try my best to shoot the finest photographs possible regardless of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances.  I encourage you to read my about page to find out more.                                                                                                       What cameras do you use?                                                                                                                                                               I use full frame canon DSLR camera bodies & lenses w/ extremely high optical quality to deliver sharp images with great colors.                                                                                                                                                                                                 Do you shoot with an assistant or second photographer?                                                                                            Depending on the size of your event and how much coverage you want, we may shoot with or without a second photographer but I always have an assistant.                                                                                                                                Do you offer wedding albums?                                                                                                                                                        I do. They are pretty awesome. It will be custom-designed by myself and handcrafted by some of the best album companies in the United States.                                                                                                                                                    What is required to book the date?                                                                                                                                                A 50% non-refundable retainer fee and your signature on the contract.                                                                                    How far in advance should I book you?                                                                                                                                           My clients generally book me 6-12 months before their wedding. However, it you are in need of a photographer sooner that still drop me a line at baranmammoth@gmail.com or fill out the form on my contact page.                                                Is an engagement session required?                                                                                                                              Engagement sessions are not mandatory but strongly encouraged. Who wouldn’t want to get away from the busy wedding planning and do a relaxed, fun photo shoot with me? However, if you choose to opt out of your engagement session, there is no cost benefit of doing so.                                                                                                                            How many photos will I get for my wedding day?                                                                                                                  There is no set number, I take as many photos as needed to cover your wedding. You can expect to receive at least one edited photo for every minute I am with you. For an average wedding, I provide 400-600 images. Each photo is individually enhanced and ready for print.                                                                                                                                 How many of these will be in black & white?                                                                                                                                 About 15% of total number of images. I convert them to B&W only if I feel that it enhances the image.                                How long before I see the proofs?                                                                                                                                             Post processing typically takes 4-6 weeks. Proofs will be uploaded onto a password-protected gallery for you and your family to view, prints and other products can be purchased there as well.                                                                              What is the investment I should expect to make?                                                                                                                  Please see my wedding investment page. As I am starting out, I offer various packages to accommodate my clients.           How do I book you for my wedding?                                                                                                                                        Please get in touch with me either emailing me at baranmammoth@gmail.com or by filling out the form on my contact page. Let me know where and when you are getting married. If that date is still open, I would love to meet with you and go over everything we need to talk about.                                                                                                                                 We have a few questions that weren’t answered here.                                                                                                             Ask away at baranmammoth@gmail.com with any questions you might have or call me at 315-794-1972.  I promise I will get back to you as soon as I can. If you’d like, I will be glad to set up a time to meet with you and answer any questions you may have in person.