Q&A 

Wedding Q & A

Additional questions? E-mail us at info@champagnephotography.com


What makes Champagne Photography unique?
What should be the criteria for finding the right wedding photographer?
What is your wedding photography rate and reprint prices?
How may I place a print order from a wedding?
Where are you located and do you charge travel fees?
Do you photograph traditional group shots? Should I provide you with a list of important photographs?
Do you use film or shoot digital? What type equipment do you use?
How far advanced are you booked? How do we book you?
Do you photograph other special events and parties?
Do you offer gift certificates?
   
What makes Champagne Photography unique?
  Ed Champagne has specialized in weddings for 25 years and has personally photographed over 700 weddings. Last year alone, he took 12,000 wedding images!

Ed enjoys working with the bride and groom on the wedding day, both as a photographer and someone who can be counted to help the day go smoothly.

Blending in with the crowd and being as unobtrusive as possible, allowing the day to unfold comfortably and as planned is the aim of Champagne Photography.

We also aim for 100% customer satisfaction. If you are not completely satisfied with your finished product, we will do whatever it takes to correct potential problems.
 
 
What should be the criteria for finding the right wedding photographer?
  It is important to choose someone you like and with whom you are completely at ease. You will be spending most of your wedding day with them and the connection you make with the photographer will come through in your images.

You should find an experienced photographer whose work you connect with and love. They should be well versed and adept in their style. We always say that you should love the photographer and their work (and reserve them as soon as possible).
 
 
What is your wedding photography rate and reprint prices?
 

We offer a variety of collections designed to offer you customized options. Please see our Pricing Menu below for detailed information. You may reach us at (802) 865-2804 or ed@champagnephotography.com. We would love to discuss your needs.


Champagne Photography

Wedding Packages Price Menu 2007

 

Art Leather Onyx Albums—A Stylish Step Away from the Traditional

Packages starting at $2,495

  An all black album that is anything but basic. Black is a color that always seems to reflect style. Both current and classic, it makes a definite statement without being overpowering. Onyx’s sleek all black covers, mats and end caps are the perfect backdrop for displaying either black and white or color images. You may customize this album to fit your style.


PACKAGE I—Art Leather Onyx Album

For the busy bride who wants to leave everything to the professional photographer. The complete coverage starts at the bride’s home in the morning and continues on into the reception. We will choreograph your wedding album and have it delivered to you within 5 weeks. Our more than 20 years of experience allows you to have the best possible album crafted by us. 

  • Complete photographic coverage from the home, to the church, and on to the reception. 8 hours of coverage- (additional time available) 
  • 425 – low-resolution images (14 rolls) on personalized CD.
  • Approximately 80 images for family and friends to view online for 60 days. (password protected)
  • Custom 8x10 Art Leather Onyx album consisting of approximately 30-8x10, 20-5x7, and 16-4x5 black & white and color prints designed exclusively by Champagne Photography
  • Custom 5x7 Art Leather Parent Albums:
  • Two parent albums with 18-5x7 prints in each.
  • Wall Portrait:
  • One custom mounted 11x14 print, ready for framing
  • All wedding-negatives included
  • Investment $4,795 


PACKAGE II—Art Leather Onyx Album

  • Complete photographic coverage from the home, to the church, and on to the reception. 8 hours of coverage- (additional time available) 
  • 325– low-resolution images (11 rolls) on personalized CD.
  • Approximately 80 images for family and friends to view online for 60 days. (password protected)
  • Custom 8x10 Art Leather Onyx album consisting of approximately 24-8x10, 16-5x7, and 12-4x5 black & white and color prints designed exclusively by Champagne Photography
  • Wall Portrait: One custom mounted 11x14 print, ready for framing
  • All wedding-negatives included
  • Investment $3,995


PACKAGE III—Art Leather Onyx Album

  • Complete photographic coverage from the home, to the church, and on to the reception. 7 hours of coverage- (additional time available) 
  • 220– low-resolution images (7 rolls) on personalized CD.
  • Custom 8x10 Art Leather Onyx album consisting of 36-8x10 black & white and color prints, designed exclusively by Champagne Photography
  • All wedding-negatives included
  • Investment $3,495


Basic Coverage

  • 5 hours of coverage.
  • 200 low-resolution images (6 rolls) on a CD.
  • All wedding-negatives included
  • Other options availible
  • Investment: $2,495

 

Seldex Albums—Works of Art Unto Themselves

Packages starting at $8,500

  Seldex Albums provide an art book presentation, incorporating unusual and distinctive mat options and custom covers for visual richness that goes beyond anything you’ve ever experienced in an album. These works of art are available in a number of cover materials including genuine leather, wood veneers and modern metal.

  Using his 25 years of experience, Ed Champagne will choose all images for your album, creating an exquisite storybook feel. The finished albums are presented to you within 5 weeks of your wedding. This alleviates the traditional stresses of choosing and designing your own album.

Seldex Platinum Three Days of Celebration

  For the family planning a whole weekend of events surrounding your special day. This package includes three days of coverage (rehearsal dinner, the wedding day, and Sunday brunch).

PLANNING:
In depth wedding consultation and collaboration.

COVERAGE:
Complete 3-day coverage (14 hours), Friday rehearsal, Saturday wedding, and Sunday brunch.

Two photographers—nationally sought after photographer Ed Champagne and his head photographer, ensuring complete weekend coverage.

IMAGE PRESENTATION:
Over 1000 photographs will be taken and a put on personalized CD for sharing with family and friends. These images are low-resolution for your convenience. Delivered 4 weeks after your wedding with the finished album.

ART BOOKS:
Three Seldex albums designed exclusively by Champagne Photography, including approximately 225 color, black & white, and sepia images. Each of your three days of celebration is presented in a separate, bound coffee table book.

  • Four 2.5 x 3.5 inch miniature albums, each holding 20 images, perfect for parents and grandparents to show off.
  • 12 Gift wrapped Folios holding 2 8x10 prints from your wedding great gifts for the wedding party.
  • COMPLIMENTARY EXTRAS:
  • 150 custom archival thank you cards using an image of your choice.
  • Approximately 160 images for family and friends to view online for 90 days. (password protected)
  • All wedding-negatives included
  • Investment: $12,850

 

Seldex Gold Complete Wedding Day Coverage

For the Bride and Groom that want the ultimate wedding day coverage from beginning to end.

COVERAGE:
Starting with the preparations at the inn, and to all the excitement at the reception, this is the ultimate in wedding day coverage.

Two photographers—nationally sought after photographer Ed Champagne and his best photographer, ensuring complete wedding day coverage.

IMAGE PRESENTATION:
Over 600 photographs will be taken and a put on personalized CD for sharing with family and friends. These images are low-resolution for your convenience.

ART BOOKS:
One Seldex bound coffee table album designed exclusively by Champagne Photography including approximately 125 color, black & white, and sepia images.

COMPLIMENTARY EXTRAS:

  • 100 custom archival thank you cards using an image of your choice.
  • Approximately 125 images for family and friends to view online for 90 days. (password protected)
  • All wedding-negatives included
  • Investment: $8,500

 

ENLARGEMENTS

Each color, black & white, or sepia print is delivered with its own protective folder.

  • 8x10 $20
  • 5x7 $14
  • 4x6 $10
  • 4 Wallets $16

DIGITAL CORRECTIVE ART SERVICES

  • Standard retouch $11.00
  • Retouch arms, legs, etc. $11.00
  • Fix tan lines, straps, etc. $11.00
  • Fill in an area $11.00
  • Remove stray hair $11.00
  • Glasses glare removed $11.00
  • Remove eye glass shadows $11.00
  • Remove small objects $11.00
  • Remove braces $20.00
  • Remove large objects $20.00
  • Combine 2 images $100.00+

NOTES ABOUT ORDERS

In order to serve you efficiently, we ask that orders be coordinated by and billed to one person. Album and print orders must be placed within 60 days of release of the previews, or subject to a price increase.

Prices subject to 6% Vermont State Tax

 
 
How may I place a print order from a wedding?
  You may either phone in your reprint order to us using the image numbers at 802.865.2804 or e-mail us at orders@champagnephotography.com. Family and friends of our clients are welcome to place print orders from your wedding.
 
 
Where are you located and do you charge travel fees?
 

We are located at 61 Moss Glen Lane in South Burlington, Vermont.

Directions:

  1. From Interstate 89, take exit 14 E onto Route 2 east.
  2. Continue on Route 2 (Williston Road) for approximately 1/2 mile.
  3. Turn right at the Texaco Station onto Route 116 South (Hinesburg Road).
  4. Continue for 2.1 miles and turn right into Oak Creek Village onto Fox Run Lane.
  5. Turn left onto Oak Creek Drive,
  6. then right onto Mill Pond Lane.
  7. Continue straight for 2/10 mile until stop sign.
  8. Turn left.
  9. Champagne Photography is the first right, a Grey Dutch Colonial. Park in the driveway and enter the office on the side.

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Travel fees are generally included, unless you are more than 15 miles away. Travel fees are one dollar per mile. Outside of 200 miles, overnight accommodations will be necessary. Beyond that, airfare, car rental, and lodging is additional.

 
 
Do you photograph traditional group shots? Should I provide you with a list of important photographs?
  Unless you request otherwise, we do photograph the standard groups of the wedding party, family and bride & groom. It’s an important part of recording your family history at your wedding. But it is just a small portion. We work quickly and can get it done in a short amount of time when it’s well organized. You may wish to designate someone to gather people. We will not go up to pose everyone, just give a little direction if needed.

We do not need a long list of “must have” photographs. But we would like you to specify anything special that you want, which may include you with someone you are especially close to (that is not in the wedding party or immediate family). Of course we like to know about anything unusual or unique to your wedding.

The traditional wedding group shots take approximately 45 min to 1 hour. We like to take those photographs following the ceremony or after the receiving line. Any additional group photographs take an average of about 4 minutes per group.

 
 
Do you use film or shoot digital? What type equipment do you use?
  We use only Kodak professional films and Nikon film camera equipment. Primarily, Ed uses Kodak Portra VC 400 film and uses a Nikon F5 camera coupled with a Nikon Speedlight SB-800 flash. His favorite lenses are the AF Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8 D and AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8 D.

We also always have backup equipment and film on standby in our camera case.
 
 
How far advanced are you booked? How do we book you?
  Certain times of the year book out a year in advance. Also, particular dates are more popular than others. We photograph a select number of weddings a year in order to maintain a high level of service and deliver the photographs in a few short weeks. A retainer fee of $400 will be required to secure your date and will be applied towards your balance. At the time of booking us, we will send you our contract. We accept cash, check, and Visa/MasterCard. The rest of the balance is due 10 days before the wedding.

 
Do you photograph other special events and parties?
  Yes. Call for more details (802) 865-2804 or
e-mail
info@champagnephotography.com
 
 
Do you offer gift certificates?
  Yes, we do. You can purchase a portrait or engagement session or choose a wedding package to give as a gift to the bride and groom. Please call or fill out our Order Form. We will mail you the gift certificate boxed with a ribbon or we can ship directly to whom you wish to give your gift.
 
 
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