Wedding photo & video FAQs.

From checking your date and meeting artists to hiring your team and receiving your photos and films—here’s what to expect.

Getting started & meetings

From checking your date to making it official.

How does booking with Double Knot work?

Start with your wedding location and date to check availability. Browse photographer and videographer profiles, compare their work and pricing, and book video meetings with your favorites. When you find your people, choose your coverage, sign your agreement, and make your first payment to reserve the booking. Our studio helps with packages, planning, editing, and delivery along the way.

Who will we meet with?

You meet directly with the photographers and videographers you are considering. Use the video meeting to talk about your wedding, ask how they work, and see whether you click. You do not need a separate studio consultation to get started; our studio is available whenever you need help.

Do we have to meet before we hire?

No. If you have found the right fit, you can hire online when you are ready. Meetings are there to help you feel confident in your choice, and meeting someone does not commit you to booking them. You can also meet different artists before deciding.

Does checking availability or booking a meeting hold our date?

No. Your signed agreement and first payment reserve your booking. Availability can change while you are browsing or scheduling meetings, so it helps to start once you know your wedding date and location. If your wedding is coming up soon, check your date and we can help you explore the available options.

Choosing your people

Find artists whose work and approach feel right for you.

Are we choosing the actual person who will photograph or film our wedding?

Yes. The photographer or videographer you select is the lead artist you are booking for that service. You can look through their work and meet them before making your choice. If an emergency affects your selected artist, the studio handles the next steps and communicates with you about replacement coverage.

Why book through Double Knot instead of hiring someone directly?

You choose the people capturing your wedding and get a dedicated studio team behind them. We help shape your package, develop your timeline and shot list, coordinate photo and video coverage, and manage editing and delivery. Your booking agreement is with Double Knot Pictures, so you have one studio to turn to for questions, payments, and support throughout the process.

How do you choose the photographers and videographers on your roster?

We handpick artists whose work, storytelling, and approach to working with couples fit Double Knot's vision. Each person brings their own perspective, so we show individual profiles and portfolios to help you choose someone whose work speaks to you. The studio supports that work with coordinated coverage, editing, and delivery.

How can we tell whether someone is the right fit?

Look beyond a favorite portrait: explore how they capture candid moments, family, ceremonies, and different lighting. In your meeting, talk about the feeling you want, the traditions that matter to you, and how much direction you would like on the day. If you are torn between artists, our studio can help you compare options against your priorities.

What if we are awkward in front of the camera?

You do not need to know how to pose. Tell your artist how you feel and what helps you relax; your meeting is a good place to discuss gentle direction, candid moments, and any photos you are nervous about. We can also help build breathing room into your timeline so portraits feel less rushed.

What if our favorite artist is unavailable, or we do not click?

You can keep browsing and meet other available photographers or videographers. Tell the studio what you liked and what felt missing, and we can help you find another option that suits your style, budget, and date. There is no obligation to hire someone just because you met with them.

Can we see a complete wedding from the photographer we are considering?

Individual portfolios and wedding stories show selected work. Tell the studio which photographer you are considering and ask for a complete wedding example. We can check which galleries are available to share, including examples that help you assess portraits, ceremonies, and reception lighting.

Can we see work in lighting or settings similar to our wedding?

Ask for the examples that will help you decide: indoor ceremonies, evening receptions, a venue like yours, or photographs that reflect your skin tones and family. The studio can check what is available to share. Tell us about meaningful traditions and any specific needs so we can discuss them with the photographer or videographer you are considering.

Can we have posed portraits and candid photographs?

Yes—tell us the balance you want, then compare photographers whose work reflects that preference. Ask how much direction they give during portraits and how they approach the rest of the wedding. Each artist works differently, so use examples and your optional meeting to discuss the approach that feels right for you.

Coverage & budget

Build a package around your day and your priorities.

What's included in a typical package?

Your package specifies your chosen photographer and/or videographer, coverage hours, and deliverables. Photography coverage includes edited photos in an online gallery; video options depend on the films or footage you select. Sessions, additional artists, and other extras are listed separately when added. Our studio supports your planning and manages editing and delivery, and your itemized quote spells out exactly what you are booking.

How much will our wedding photo and video cost?

Your total depends on the artists you choose, coverage hours, photo and/or video services, and selected deliverables or extras. Browse profiles to compare pricing, then review your itemized quote for the full total, including applicable taxes and travel charges. If you have a budget in mind, our studio can help prioritize the moments and deliverables that matter most to you.

Do you offer photo + video bundles?

Yes. You can choose your photographer and videographer separately and bring both services together in one booking. Your quote shows the applicable photo + video discount. Our studio helps coordinate their coverage and manages the selected photos and films, so both teams are working from the same plan.

Can we tailor the package or add engagement photos?

Absolutely. Our studio can help you choose coverage hours, decide whether you need additional artists, and explore engagement sessions and film options. Tell us what you have in mind and we will build a package around your priorities and the available options. Engagement sessions and other extras are included only when listed in your quote.

Can we hire you for just photo or video if we already have the other?

Yes. You can book photography, videography, or both. If you already have a professional covering the other service, let us know so we can coordinate the timeline and coverage with them. Our agreement's exclusivity applies only to the service you book with Double Knot.

Planning & studio support

A dedicated team to help with the details, every step of the way.

Do we need to have the whole wedding planned before reaching out?

No. Your wedding date and location are enough to begin exploring availability. It is okay if you are still working out coverage hours, your timeline, or which films you want. Bring what you know, and our studio can help you develop the rest as your plans take shape.

What does dedicated concierge studio support include?

Adam and the Double Knot studio team are here from your first questions through your finished photos and films. We help with package creation, timeline development, shot lists, family photo groupings, and coordinating your photo and video team. We also handle booking questions, plan changes, editing, and delivery. If you need help figuring something out, reach out; you do not have to manage every detail alone.

Will you work with our wedding planner?

Yes. Share your planner's details and we can coordinate photo and video timing, locations, key moments, and family portraits with them. Your planner leads the overall wedding plan, while our studio helps make sure the photography and videography fit into it.

Can we share a shot list, inspiration, or important traditions?

Please do. Tell us about the people, traditions, details, and moments that are especially meaningful to you. We can help turn those priorities into a practical shot list and organize family photo groupings. Share inspiration early so your artist understands the feeling you want; we will talk through what is realistic within your coverage, locations, and timeline.

Can we change coverage or add hours after booking?

Contact the studio as soon as your plans change. We will check artist availability, talk through the coverage you need, and confirm any added cost and agreement updates before you commit to the change. Additional hours are charged at the rate in your agreement, so it is best to plan for them in advance when possible.

How do we figure out how many coverage hours we need?

Start with the first moment you want covered and the last one you want captured. Include time for portraits, family groups, travel, and setup between locations. If getting ready or a reception exit matters to you, put it on that timeline before choosing hours. Our studio can help you compare coverage options and each artist’s minimum, then confirm the plan in your quote.

Photos & films

What happens after the wedding, from editing to delivery.

Who edits our photos and films?

The Double Knot studio manages editing and final delivery, with your selected photographer or videographer capturing the wedding. Share your preferences and priorities with us during planning so they can inform both coverage and the finished work. You can come to the studio with questions throughout the editing process.

When will we receive our photos and films?

Our standard agreement provides for digital delivery within 75 days after your wedding. Your booking agreement confirms the timing for your selected deliverables and any custom arrangements. The studio manages delivery and is your point of contact for updates. Once your files arrive, download and back them up; our standard media retention period is 6 months from the event date.

Can I choose the music for my highlight reel?

Yes. You can share your music preferences and select a track for your highlight reel. We have a licensed music library and can help you find something that feels right for your story. If you want to share your film online, choose music cleared for that use; a favorite commercial song is not automatically licensed for your wedding film.

What is a Full Day Documentary Edit?

It is a longer edit that lets you revisit the events we captured, such as your ceremony, speeches, and dances, in more detail. A highlight reel is a shorter, curated telling of the day. The documentary edit's scope follows your booked coverage and the events captured, and it is included when selected in your package.

What if we have feedback on the finished work?

Contact the studio with specific notes so we can understand what needs attention and walk you through the available revisions. Your agreement sets the revision terms and any additional costs. Under our standard terms, please report technical or other issues within 14 days of receiving your finished work, so review your delivery promptly.

Can we keep our photos and films private?

Yes. You can ask that your photos and films not be used publicly or for promotion. Let the studio know, preferably in writing before the wedding, so we can record your preference and communicate it to the team. You do not have to agree to public sharing to work with us.

Will our finished photos reflect the editing style shown in the portfolio?

Share specific examples you love before booking and ask the studio which examples best represent the finished work for your package. Individual portfolios can include work from different projects. Our studio manages editing and can talk through color, contrast, and other preferences with you; do not assume every image in a portfolio uses the same editing approach.

Payments & peace of mind

Clear answers about reserving your date and handling changes.

How much is due when we book?

Choose monthly payments with 25% at booking, or pay half at booking and half 14 days before the wedding. If the final payment deadline has arrived, the full amount is due at booking. You will see your payment amounts and dates before you commit. The initial payment and cancellation retainer are different: our standard agreement has a 50% non-refundable retainer, explained in the cancellation answer below.

What happens if we need to cancel?

Contact the studio so we can walk through your booking and the next steps. Under our standard agreement, 50% of the total price is a non-refundable retainer, even if you have only paid the initial 25%. Any unpaid portion of that retainer remains due on cancellation; amounts paid above 50% are refundable. Review your own signed agreement for the terms that apply to your booking and any written amendments.

What if our wedding date changes?

Let the studio know as early as possible so we can check your selected artists' availability for the new date and work through your options. Our standard terms allow payments already made to be applied to a rescheduled date without a rescheduling penalty. Changes to your coverage or package may affect the total, and your signed agreement governs your booking.

What if our photographer or videographer has an emergency?

The studio handles backup coordination and will talk with you about replacement coverage if your artist has an emergency. Our standard agreement also provides that, if Double Knot must terminate for a reasonable cause such as an accident or ill health, you can choose a replacement photographer or videographer or a full refund. Your signed agreement contains the terms that apply to your booking.

Your question is welcome here.

Deciding between artists, working out your timeline, or wondering what coverage you need? Adam and the studio team can help you figure it out.

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