FAQs
Q: What are PAINTERLY PORTRAITS?
A: Painterly portraits is a photography finishing style that we have developed to give your photos a fabulous look. This look is very unique and we are the only photography studio in the area who specializes in PAINTERLY PORTRAITS. We photograph you, then we paint your photograph to give it that timeless painterly glow, so when you print it on a big print or canvas, it is truly a magnificent finished product. We offer our painterly portraits with some of our collections or a la carte.
Q: What is the difference between portraits and personal branding sessions?
A: Portrait photography has changed so much now, it has become more vanity fair style photoshoot than the old style portrait sitting. The stunning makeup, the gorgeous hair, the styled cloth, and accessories.. the photoshoots are more like a full magazine experience, like a celebrity style photoshoot.
Personal branding is a contemporary professional business portrait of you, we have a unique style and our brand is unique and flourishing around the world. We start with a modern headshot set then move more toward personal branding and portraits that bring out your personality.
We will discuss your needs and desired style in the consultation. You might be that casual glam Calvin Klein model style or the super glam evening gown or maybe the traditional elegance style… We will discuss your shoot’s expectations and build your experience based on your needs… I personally always try to add a production of that gorgeous timeless vintage woman to each photoshoot. Also, we will discuss what sort of cloth you will bring or if you need help buying or renting gowns, we have a collection of different sizes and colors in our wardrobe too.
Q: How much is the session fee? And what does it include?
A: The session fee is $375 and it includes the consultation, wardrobe consultation and sets preparation, the photoshoot, the reveal, and of course hair and makeup styling.
Q: I know someone who needs this experience and I would love to gift them a photoshoot or more.
A: To gift a person you care for this truly timeless and everlasting gift, contact the studio and we will set it up and mail it to them. Gift Cards are only valid once signed by the studio. go to christinawehbe.com/gift-cards to see how your gift card looks like before it’s validated by the studio.
Q: For weddings, how far in advance should we book a photographer?
A: After securing a venue, hiring a photographer is usually the next on the list, it is typical to try 6-12 months in advance and as soon as you have a date and venue. If you are not the plan it way in advance type, fret not. Check with me for availability.
Q: Will you be photographing the wedding yourself, Christina?
A: Yes, I will be the one photographing your wedding.
Q: What is your background, how long have you been a photographer?
A: I have a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Photography from the Illinois Institute of Arts. I have been photographing weddings for over ten years and loving every couple I photograph. Weddings are full of love, emotions and happy people who make me love what I do even more!
Q: How many photographers are going to be at our wedding?
A: Most of our collections include two photographers. I will be your main lead photographer.
Q: When and where can we view the photos?
A: Two to three weeks after your wedding day, you will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to access your private gallery where your photos will be ready to view and download.
Q: Will we be getting the photos in digital format?
A: Of course! You will be receiving the high resolution edited JPEGs from the wedding, and you will also have a license to print them at your favorite lab or post them online to share your precious moments with the world.
Q: Can we still print them with you and use your professional lab for high-quality prints?
A: Absolutely, right in the online gallery, there are many options and sizes for high-quality prints for your convenience and the photos will ship to your doorsteps. For canvas collections and collage prints, contact me directly so I help you with the design.
Q: Will you edit all the delivered photos?
A: Yes, all the wedding photos you see in the online gallery are edited. They will be color corrected and ready to print. They will not have a watermark and they will not be resized.
Q: Do you travel?
A: I love to travel! Shoot me an email and tell me about your big wedding plans and we will do our best to make it happen.
Q: Cool, We’re ready to book, what’s next?
A: We are happy and honored to be your wedding photographer, once the online contract is signed and the retainer is paid, we’re officially your wedding photographers
Christina Wehbe Studios
(630) 550-7516
christina@christinawehbe.com