Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Shoot Digital or Traditional Film Photography?
I shoot exclusively digital. Not only is digital photography indistinguishable from traditional film, but it also offers a greater amount of flexibility and spontaneity as well as the precise control that a photographer needs. Everything you see in this site was shot digitally.
What Camera Do You Shoot With?
I shoot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21 megapixel full-frame professional camera and an assortment of Canon Professional L series lenses, wireless strobes, and Profoto studio equipment.
Can I Get a Copy of All the Hi-Res Digital Files?
Yes. You can order the Photographic Archive Data DVD set.
How Many Pictures Do You Shoot?
It really depends on your wedding; the number of different events scheduled, the situations that present themselves and the number of guests invited. Typically, for an all day event I capture 2,000 - 3,000 images. I then create an edited selection of between 550 and 750 images.
Do You Do Posed Wedding Shots?
Yes. I will provide you with a shot list so that you can determine which formal shots are important to you. I will then coordinate the time to execute these images.
Are You Insured?
Absolutely. I can provide you with a certificate of liability insurance for you, your reception site, and your wedding site.
What Is Your Payment Policy?
1/3 of the photography fee is due with the signed agreement. The balance of the fee is due the date of your event. Payments for final prints, extra proofs, extra proof magazines, albums, and other products are due in full at time of ordering.
Do You Shoot All Your Booked Weddings?
Yes, when you contract La Foto Bella Wedding Photography you are contracting me, Jesse Ramirez, for my personal professional service. When shooting larger events, another photographer may assist me, but in all cases, I am the principal photographer.
Do you bring back-up equipment?
Yes, I never leave home with out it. I bring a second camera body, multiple flash units, and multiple memory cards.
Do You Travel?
Yes, but additional fees and expenses may apply. Please call or e-mail to discuss.
What About Lighting?
I tend to shoot with available light and add flash when needed. As for the Pop Studio, I bring in a full professional studio photographer's setup that includes multiple studio strobes, light modifiers, stands, and a 9-foot seamless background.
Do I Choose Color or Black & White or Both?
Since I shoot digitally, everything will be captured in color. The conversation to Black & White or even Sepia happens post event date. After I release your Online Album to you, you will have the option of choosing which prints will be Color, Black & White, or Sepia.
Please e-mail me with further questions.