The Orange Turtle Photography Blog - San Diego Wedding and Engagement Photographer

Hi everyone! We really want to thank you for your ongoing support for us! We love producing beautiful, fun and joyous images for couples and families and we are so grateful that we can do what we love! In the face of the growing demands of Orange Turtle Photography, we are raising our prices for 2009 weddings. Doing so will allow us to dedicate more time on the photography art and be able to provide better quality products (images, prints, albums) for our clients. Our 2009 wedding packages will start at $2000 effective August 1st. All wedding and engagement packages will still include high res digital images on DVD. If you want take advantage of our old prices, please book your wedding by 7/31!

Thank you, friends, for your constant encouragement! We look forward to share many many more amazing images, stories and our ever exciting journey with you!

How do you identify your primary photographic style?

Our style is called editorial photography which is primarily what you would find in typical magazines on newstands. It is a combination of photojournalistic and traditional styles. Basically, we do posing and directing so you don’t feel lost. We’ll look for the best backgrounds and most beautiful scenes–in that way we’re traditional. We make it look candid and natural as if we weren’t posing or directing. We won’t interfere in your wedding day–in that way we’re photojournalistic.

Please describe any special techniques you offer:

All of our photographs are post processed with color in mind. We love vibrant color and color is our specialty. Some photographs however do look better in an antique tone or in black and white. We provide those also at our discretion. Who do add textures and vignetting occasionally in order to give the photograph a different feel, but color is our main gig.

Which lighting situations do you have experience with?

We have experience in all sorts of lighting situations. We shoot mainly with prime lenses, alowing us to get the most light out of dark churches. When we shoot in bright direct sunlight, we get the most color and love that those situations also. On overcast days, the sunlight is nice and diffuse, getting rid of harsh shadows and making great portraits.

How many photographers do you work with?

We are a husband and wife team. 2 photographers for every wedding.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?

Yes, unless there is an emergency.

Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one wedding in a day?

Never more than one per day. We do book more than one wedding per weekend.

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?

We bring multiple layers of backup equipment including lenses, camera bodies, flash units, umbrella stands, batteries etc..

Are you available for shooting overtime? If so, how much do you charge for overtime?

Yes, $150 per hour for both photographers.

Do you charge for travel?

Outside of San Diego and Orange County we will charge for travel.

How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?

Typically 1 month.

In what format are the initial proofs offered?

Proofs are offered in an online proofing gallery. DVD with high res photos will be provided later.

How long can the couple keep the proofs?

Online proofing gallery will be available for six months. DVD is yours to keep.