Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Wedding Photojournalism?

Wedding Photojournalism is a way of capturing all of the important moments of your wedding with very little intrusion. Wedding photojournalists tell the story of your wedding as you see it, capturing the true emotions of the day rather than trying to pose the moment. You will see your wedding day unfold in the images, capturing even the smallest details that you spent so much time planning. Wedding photojournalism allows you to spend your wedding day with family and friends instead of your photographer.

Q. Do you photograph formals portraits also?

Yes. Unless otherwise instructed, we will photograph all of the standard group portraits; wedding party, families, and bride and groom along with any special requests that you might have.

Q. What type of equipment do you use?

A. In early 2000 we started the transition to digital photography. We are currently 100% digital with three Canon professional digital cameras along with Canon's professional series L lenses and flashes. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality photographs and albums available.

Q. Will you be the one photographing our wedding?

A. Yes. We are the primary photographers. In most cases, we will both be photographing your wedding. If we have two weddings booked, we will have an assistant at the wedding who also takes photographs to supplement the photos that we take.

Q. Is black and white photography included along with the color photos?

A. Yes. One of the benefits of digital photography is that any image we take can be printed in color or black and white without a loss in quality like you would get from printing a black and white image from a color negative.

Q. Do we get to keep the proofs and negatives?

A. One of the benefits of shooting digitally is that we can take a large number of images at our weddings at little cost compared to film. Because of the large number of images taken, traditional proofs are not included. Instead, your images are presented on a easy to use program on a CD-ROM for your album and reprint selections. Your images will also be available on your own Internet web site so friends and family around the world will be able to view and order their favorite images. You will also receive CDs with high resolution digital files with most coverage options.

Q. What do you require to reserve a date?

A. A retainer in the amount of one third of your coverage option is required to reserve the date with Chaney Photography along with a signed contract. Additional payments of one-third are due 4 months and 2 weeks prior to your wedding date. The studio is not bound to a date until the required retainer is paid and contract is signed.

Q. How do we contact you?

A. You can email or call to check on availability. In the Fort Wayne area, please call 416-0404. If you are outside the Fort Wayne area, you can reach us at 800 939-0064.