Emily Woodrow Photography.

A Blushing Bride 2B Questionnaire

 

Who are you?

I’m Emily Woodrow, a local qualified photographer based in Norfolk and I run a tailor made photography service. I have a fun and creative approach to my work which allows me to catch the vibrancy of people and life on camera. I specialise in a number of areas from weddings to family portraits and offer a truly personalised service to those I work for. I take time to find out exactly what you want out of your photos through a pre-shoot consultation, and then keep in contact up to the day of the shoot.

How did you get into your chosen career?
Since I can remember, I was fascinated by cameras, whether it was me buying disposable cameras with my pocket money or using my Grandad’s Pentax SLR camera.  Recently I was sorting through my old room at my parents house and actually came across a photograph that I had taken at the age of 8 of my pets lined up against a patio wall with a blanket draped over it (as a backdrop).
After school, I followed my heart and took my A levels in Art & Photography (and 2 academic subjects to keep people happy). To learn as many subjects in art as possible, I then spent a year at the College of West Anglia and achieved a distinction in diploma in Art & Design.  I then specialised in Photography at Anglia Ruskin University and received a 2.1 BA Hon’s. 
Straight after graduation, I began my career from photographically documenting my backpacking trip around the world.  It may seem odd to compare photographing an erupting geyser to guests throwing confetti at a newlywed couple but the result of both photographs took the skills of clicking the shutter at the exact moment using the correct camera settings and with the best composition.
After returning to the UK I worked as a Bounty Photographer at the Norwich and Norfolk Hospital and began investing in studio equipment to begin portraiture photography at client’s homes.  During this time I started offering my services as a wedding photographer to close friends which led me to work with other photographers as a second shooter.  Eventually my free photo work and 2^nd shooter days paid off and guests and staff from weddings recommended me to their friends and before I knew it I was doing wedding photography by myself.

 What services do you offer to brides?

I offer a range of services which include:-
A Pre Wedding Photo shoot - (so that you can get used to the camera) and also bring along with you to the wedding for guests to sign. 

 Boudoir Photography - accompanied with a makeup artist/hair stylist.  My colleague Kat will do your hair & makeup so that you are as glamorous and confident as ever! This photo shoot is recommended to take place before a night out so that you can show off your hair and makeover. This could be the start of your hen party and your photograph will make the ideal gift as wedding present to your husband.

The Wedding Packages
I offer a range of wedding packages (below) however I can be as flexible as you desire and would be more than happy to build a bespoke package.
All packages include a Proof Book of all edited photography from your wedding with a Copyright release form to accompany your photographs on a CD.  

Bronze Package
£450 - Copyright of min of 100-150 photos on a CD
Photography of your arrival at the wedding venue (I will be in attendance at the venue 1 hour before the ceremony starts)
The ceremony itself (although please note some venues restrict photography during the service)
Posed portrait/group shots and reportage style shots of guests and surroundings outside the ceremony venue
Photography of your arrival at the reception venue and mock cutting of the cake prior to the start of wedding breakfast.

Silver Package
£550 - Copyright of min 150 - 200 photos on a CD
This service covers all of the above, plus photography until first dance

Gold Package – Bridal Prep or Wedding Reception
£650 - Copyright of min 200 - 250 photos on a CD
This service covers all of the above, plus a choice of photography at the bride’s home two hours before the ceremony begins or to ensure your evening guests are included in your wedding album, photography until 9:30pm


Platinum Package
£800 – Copyright of min 300 – 350 photos on a CD and a Wedding Album
• This service covers everything mentioned above, from the bridal preparation all the way through to the wedding reception finishing around 9:30pm

Wedding Albums & Prints - 10% discount on reprints if ordered within 2 weeks of receiving book.From £50 for a 26 page A4 book and from £35 for a 26 page 7x5 book (plus post and packaging)

6x4 -    £4 – order 15 and receive 1 free
7x5 -    £5 – order 12 and receive 1 free
8x10 - £8 – order 9 and receive 1 free
10x12 - £8 – order 9 and receive 1 free
A3 -      £15 – order 6 and receive 1 free

 

*post and packaging costs will apply
*all photos subject to picture dimensions

 Favourite part of your job?

The best part of the job is capturing the emotions; the groom-to-be attempting to look confident whilst waiting for his bride but completely failing, the proud father walking his little girl down the aisle and holding back his tears and then the bride and grooms moments as their eyes meet for the first time at the altar.

 Any special offers on at present?

I am currently offering a 5% discount to my Gold or Platinum Wedding Package to all 2014 weddings!