* FAQ *
First of all, let’s begin with answering the most popular question asked by our clients 
Where does the name “Orange Turtle” come from?
I (Cindy) used to have 2 pet turtles during childhood. I loved them so much that I would bring them to church with me…in my purse!! My sunday school teacher must have been so annoyed with me! During high school and college days, I used to go by the name of “Blue Turtle” as my ICQ (online chat) name. I really like the concept of a blue turtle because real turtles aren’t blue. Blue colored turtles exist only in my imaginative world. When we were thinking of a name for our business that would express our colorful and fun loving nature, we decided to take that name but changed the color to orange because we love the color orange!! (Blue just sounds kinda sad now doesn’t it?) Orange really expresses the happy and vibrant California character of our photographs. Yet at the same time, ‘orange turtle’ still conveys the concept of ‘thinking outside of the box” in our imaginative world.
and now onto other technical questions…
How long have you been doing wedding photography?
2 years. 2009 will be our third season of wedding photography.
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. Bottom line - we’ll make you look good.
What types of special techniques do you offer?
All of our photographs are post processed with color in mind. We love vibrant, popping color and color is our specialty (as you can see in our photos). Some photographs, however, do look better in an antique tone or in black and white. We also provide those at our discretion. We 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 direct sunlight, we get the most color and love those situations also. On overcast days, the sunlight is light and diffuse, reducing harsh shadows and making great portraits.
How many photographers do you work with?
2 photographers for every wedding. Cindy and Daniel. When we work together we bring the best out of each other and we love working with each other!
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes, unless there is an emergency in which case a competent photographer will be provided. This is outlined in the photography contract. Your wedding will be taken care of no matter what! No worries!
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, $250 per additional hour for both photographers.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Typically 2 weeks.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Proofs are offered in an online proofing gallery in low res JPEG format. DVD with high res photos in JPEG format will be provided later (~ a month after the wedding).
How long can the couple keep the proofs?
Online proofing gallery will be available for six months. DVD is yours to keep. You have the rights to reproduce the files, create prints, post the photos online for personal (non-commercial) use.
How many photos are delivered?
For a typical 7 hour wedding we deliver between 500-600 photos. For a 2 hour engagement shoot we typically deliver 80-100 photos.
Hope this helps! Feel free to use our contact form for any further questions!
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