FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What's your photography style?
If we were watching a movie and we were looking for scenes to take screenshots of. That is how I shoot your wedding.
I shoot in a mixture of 3 styles of wedding photography: documentary, editorial, and modern. I am looking at the location, lighting, and what’s happening. I DON’T like to force poses. I like to have your photos as true to the day as I can make it be and If we need to pose, it would likely come from inspos or for any of your portraits.
I am not a traditional wedding photographer, Where your posed portraits are main priority on my shot list. Important? Yes, of course. Don’t get me wrong you want those.
Here is an example in where I may pose you; THE PHOTO below Was an inspo from “Scar Face”. one of my Couples had requested this. I absolutely Love stuff like that!
So if there is any movies, Art pieces, Themes, etc. Let me know, and I can implement it in to your photos!
OFC, I myself am an artist so naturally I create my own original Art that’s not really inspired by others. As I often look at the location, lighting, and what’s happening..
I love to take photos of silhouettes, shadows, and even small details most wouldn’t notice.
The photos below comes from one of the sections of an engagement session. ( This is only like 5 photos from their much bigger gallery! )
I don't know how to pose!
you bum! Nah, I’m playing. So good news, you’re normal. Lol.
Sooo… here’s a little secret on how I go about posing you. I try my best not to pose you. I might say something like, “Okay, let’s play a game…” In which, OFC, you have stuff to do with your hands. The only time I do pose y’all would be for any inspos you may have, or if certain styles require it.
Pretty much all the couples you see on my website or socials are not models, actors, or even trained to pose in photos. So yeah, you will absolutely be fine.
On a similar note, if there is any posing or directing, I avoid any lip contact till the very end of the session/directing. Because I don’t want to make your photos a whole make-out session, it’s weird.
Haha. + This forces me to do much more creative shots, which is awesome for everyone, because we can all agree “cookie cutter” photos are lame. (Personal opinion.)
Also best part every package starts with the Warm-Up Session: a relaxed engagement session months before the wedding. If you don’t love the photos or how it felt, you walk away with your full retainer back.
Will you personally photograph our wedding?
Yes, as of now every aspect is handled by yours truly Juan A. Perez Jr.
I see every Dm, email, and appointment personally. I photograph your wedding, and I edit your photos. (I don’t edit with Ai…) It’s also why my dates are limited: I don’t double book. Once your date is reserved, it’s blocked off from every other couple.
Someone else is involved in only three cases:
- On film days, a videographer at my level or better works alongside me.
- If you add a second photographer, you’ll know exactly who it is before your wedding.
- If an emergency ever kept me from your wedding, you’d hear it from me directly, along with who’s taking my place. They’d be as qualified as me or better.
How long will my pictures take?
You would get a sneak peek of 15+ edited photos within 48 hours and Your full gallery within 6 weeks. All guaranteed in writing: if I’m late, you get $100 back for every week I run over, up to $600.
I’ll keep you updated the whole way, and you’ll have my personal number if you ever want to check in.
How do I receive my pictures?
You will receive a private online gallery, with full print rights.
You will also be getting two versions of your gallery.
1. True to life (color)
2. Black & White (B&W)
BTW, If you want to see a real life example please feel free to ask!
Do you cover video as well?
Yes, I cover video as well. OFC, when it comes to having photo/video, I naturally have another cinematographer or photographer to help me lead on your wedding day.
With all this said, whoever is with me helping document your wedding will be either at my level or better when it comes to shooting.
Your wedding happens only once! Because of that, we can’t afford having inexperienced people leading any important aspect of documenting your wedding.
Where are you based?
McAllen, at the very bottom of Texas.
With that said, I’ve also photographed weddings in Laredo, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas.
Do you travel for weddings or elopements?
Yes, and I’d be honored to. A wedding happens once, and distance shouldn’t keep you from the photographer you want.
Do you charge any travel fees for destination weddings?
Not anywhere in the Valley. Only weddings beyond it, you cover the main travel costs on top of your package: airfare, car costs and place to stay. I cover everything else.
It depends on how much of your day you want covered and whether you want film.
I’ll walk you through every option on a free 30-minute call, and afterward you’ll have everything in writing.