Q: Are you a full-time wedding photographer

A: Yup! Photography is how I make a living. Being full-time is great and it allows me to better serve my clients. I'm not worried about a day job, (I was there, I don't plan on going back) I'm worried about making sure I serve my clients the best I can.

That means if you email me during the day, I will WRITE you back as quick as I can, If you call me, I will do my best to pick up, if I miss your call, you just jumped right to the top of my to do list. I have ample time to edit your photos and deliver them to you in a reasonable amount of time. I can help you make a wedding day timeline that flows perfectly and most importantly I'm here for YOU!

Q: What's your wedding photography style

A: My style is modern with a touch of vintage flare.

I like to take a photojournalist approach during the ceremony and reception, capturing moments as they happen in a unobtrusive manor. 

When creating formal photos, I strive to pose my clients in a modern and elegant way to create timeless photos. 

Q: What gear do you bring with you on a wedding day

A: This is a good one!

I personally use professional NIKON CAMERAS and lenses. I always carry back up gear and I have plenty of professional lighting tools to tackle even the most difficult lighting situation. 

Q: Film or Digital

A: I capture all my weddings on DIGITAL cameras, if time allows I will shoot a roll or two of 35mm film. 

I love to SHOOT FILM for personal projects, and I do run 35to220.com a WEBSITE dedicated to showcasing the best film photography in the world. I find though on wedding days, digital allows me to work as efficiently as possible to create beautiful images for you.

Q:  What type of venues have you photographed weddings at

A: Let's see...

A seaside mansion, cute little hotels, the beach, large WEDDING VENUES, farms, private residences, oh and a rooftop penthouse in New York City just to name a few.

Q: How much should I expect to invest in wedding photography

A: The big question (wait the proposal was the big question wasn't it)?

Complete WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY collections begin at $2,800 and include some pretty awesome stuff.

If you would like to know more, please contact me to schedule a meeting over coffee of drinks. We will get to know each other, hopefully share some laughs, and chat about all WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY options. 

Q: I'm having a small intimate wedding or eloping, do you offer an hourly rate

A: Yup, please contact me for more information if you would only like a few hours of coverage.

Q: I'm getting married out of town, do you do destination weddings

A: Um, YES! I would love to travel with you to photograph your wedding. It could be the next state over, Manhattan, Napa Valley, Aruba, or Paris. If you're having a destination wedding I would love to talk with you!

I love to travel and I want to see the world. Why not capture a couples wedding day while I'm at it :)

Q: Do you work with a second photographer

A: Most of the weddings you see on my site I have captured alone with the help of a none shooting assistant. I do THINK second photographers are great to have, especially for large weddings.

I like to let my couples decided if they would like to add a second photographer for their wedding day vs. including one in my collections.

By not including one, it allows me to keep my prices lower, and gives you the option to choose what's best for you. We can chat about this in detail during our initial meeting over coffee or drinks.

Q: How many photos will I receive after my wedding day

A: It's impossible for me to say something like "You will receive 500 fully edited images after your wedding."

Every wedding is different. For some weddings the whole day is captured in 500 photos and with others 200 photos capture the day perfectly. So it's hard for me to give you an exact number.

What I will say is I average about 30-50 final edited images per coverage hour. 

Q: When will I receive my final edited wedding photos

A: This question is easy! 4-6 weeks

Q: How do I receive my photos

A: All collections include a private online gallery you can share with family and friends and a USB DRIVE containing the final edited photos from your wedding day. 

Q: How can I use my images

A: Who am I to say how you can use your images? I'm not one of those photographers that holds your images hostage. I do retain full copyright on all my photos, but you do get a personal use release allowing you to share your images online, make your own prints, or anything that I can't think of as long as you're not MAKING MONEY off my work.

All I ask for in return is that you don't re-edit the final images and then share them on SOCIAL media ( I take a lot of time and pride in making sure your images are perfect when I deliver them to you). Plus, I always post a few edited images on Facebook from your wedding that you can share all over social media.

Oh, and I would love if you spread the good word about Chris Nachtwey Photography with everyone you know :)

Q: Can I order prints from you

A: If you would like PROFESSIONAL prints from a professional lab, that option is available via your online gallery. My professional prints are beautiful, and shiped directly from my lab to your doorstep.

Some of my larger WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY collections even include my favorite print of all time! The 16x20 thin style float mount GALLERY WRAP.

Imagine a beautiful photo from your wedding day printed on metallic paper (it's so awesome), covered with a protective coating, and has float mounts on the back of it. When this print is hanging on your wall it looks like it's floating! The 16x20 thin style float mount gallery wrap is honestly a work of art and will look great in your living room or office!

I offer a lot PRINT PRODUCTS, ask away when the time to purchase prints comes along!

Q: Do you offer albums

A: I do! I know for a fact that photos are not meant to live on a USB DRIVE forever, they're meant to be printed! What better way to remember your wedding day then a custom made album!

The albums I offer are lay flat, have thick pages, a protective coating on all pages, and a beautiful leather cover. 

Albums are avalialbe a la carte, and there are lots of options. We can chat about those things when you get back from your amazing honeymoon!

Oh, if you purchase my top WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY collection, an album is included!

Q: Can guest take photos at my wedding

A: Heck ya! All I ask is that your guest do not interfere with me or my team when we are capturing your day. I would hate to tell you I don't have an amazing image of you walking down the aisle because a guest jumped right in front of me with their iPhone (that would really stink wouldn't it)?

Unplugged weddings are pretty cool too...just saying :)

Q: Do you offer discounts of any kind

A: Not typical, but hey, never say never right! For making it to the end of the facts page, I will give you 2% off the WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY collection you choose to purchase. Just mention in our meeting that you read to the end of the facts page. That will be our little secret :)