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We will begin by talking through your vision, your timeline and the moments you most want captured. From there, we’ll recommend a coverage window that best suits your day. Most couples find that eight hours offers the perfect balance - long enough to tell your story in full, without feeling rushed.

In some cases, we’ll recommend adding a second photographer to ensure every angle of your day is beautifully covered. This is especially valuable for larger weddings (120+ guests), when wedding parties are getting ready separately, or if your venue layout calls for more coverage.

For a full wedding day, you can expect around 500+ fully edited images (fewer for intimate weddings or smaller celebrations).

A sneak peek gallery will be delivered within a few days of your wedding, followed by your full gallery approximately eight weeks later. All galleries include 12 months of secure cloud storage and a private, password-protected link to share with loved ones.

Capturing your wedding is only half the artistry. Each image is individually edited with care - a process that takes an average of 20+ hours per wedding. This ensures every photograph meets our standard of quality and storytelling before it’s delivered to you.

Absolutely. We encourage you to print your images - your story deserves to be seen. Felt. Remembered. 

You can order professional-grade prints directly through your online gallery, or select a trusted print lab of your own. For longevity, we recommend printing with archival-quality inks and fine art paper.

A great team is the foundation of a beautiful celebration. We’ve been fortunate to work alongside many talented vendors, and upon booking, our couples receive a curated Recommended Vendor List. If you’re looking for something specific, we’re always happy to share a personal recommendation - just reach out.

Yes, absolutely. Once your booking is confirmed, we will help refine your photography timeline to make sure there’s ample time for portraits, travel and all the moments you’ve envisioned - without ever feeling rushed.

We embrace whatever the day brings - rain, shine & everything in between. Some of the most breathtaking images are born from unexpected light and atmosphere. We’ll adapt our approach seamlessly, scouting the best locations and adjusting our timing where needed. If conditions become truly unworkable, we’ll collaborate with you to create an alternate plan that still feels true to the day.

Every image in your final gallery is hand edited by Ali in the Smith + Archer signature style. After thoughtfully culling the collection, each photograph is individually adjusted to ensure the tones, textures and light all flow seamlessly together. You will also receive a carefully balanced mix of colour and black and white imagery.

Light retouching is included, such as the removal of minor distractions or temporary blemishes. However, we don’t alter bodies or apply extensive digital enhancements such as skin smoothing or reshaping.

Our philosophy is simple. To preserve honesty in every frame. Your images are a reflection of how you truly felt, in that moment.

We know how important these moments are. In the lead up to your day, we’ll ask for a list of key groupings so nothing is missed. On the day itself, we move through these with efficiency and direction. 

We do recommend keeping your list to immediate family and those most important to you. This helps ensure you’re not pulled away from the celebration for too long - allowing more time to be present with your guests and for us to capture the natural, candid moments that matter most.