FAQ

Can we see pictures of a whole wedding day from start to finish?

Yes! In fact, you should always ask any photographer to show you a full wedding “roll” from start to finish.  Your wedding photographer should be very flexible versatile and able to take great photographs of any situation, person or detail, from wedding party,  to guests, décor, venue, musicians, vehicles and anything and anyone in between!  As one of the best wedding photographers in Alaska, I work fast and efficiently, and I understand the flow of a wedding day very well. You can check out my recent weddings here.

How many pictures do you take?

This is a very common question I get. Here is my take on this: I shoot consistently during your event never missing an emotional moment. I never stop. My cameras as are always on my person and If I deem a shot worth the memory, I take it.  There is a trend  going on to provide couples with thousands of photographs, many of them almost identical as the current camera equipment allows that. I pride myself for being an artist and not just another photographer. Every shot is deliberate and intentional. Every photograph  – a work of art. You will not be flooded with countless identical images. Quantity is never what I go for, and I do not count my shots.  Your event will be documented properly and thoroughly and for the must have’s - we will create a shot list during our consultation.  For the most part, your wedding will be shot in documentary style to ensure authenticity and originality, with some editorial nuances mixed in.

An average 8-hour long wedding will yield about 500- 700 photos.

When will we get our pictures?

Turn-around time is 3-4 weeks which is considerably faster than the industry’s average of 6 to 8 weeks. You will receive your digital images on a personalized flash drive. Your online wedding gallery of your wedding highlights will be live and ready to share  with family and friends within about 4 weeks as well.

Do you edit your images?

All images will go through post processing and will be print-ready upon delivery. I use sophisticated software such as Photoshop and Lightroom to enhance your images in that true Vania Lynd trademark style.

High-end retouching will be allowed on selected images (up to 20). Generally, I do not provide AI or unrealistic photomontage work as this does not align with my philosophy of authentically documenting an event.

What if we have to reschedule our wedding?

In case of a pandemic, act of God, act of nature, or life hardship situation we will work with you if your wedding gets re-scheduled.  Every situation will be discussed individually and there are no guarantees that we will be available on your new wedding date  but will make every effort to accommodate you. If we are NOT available to re-arrange our schedule, this will be considered a cancellation.

What if we have to cancel our wedding?

Cancellations, up to 60 days prior to the event, with half of the total investment refunded may be considered on case-by-case basis. Cancellations within 60 days of the event are not eligible for any refund.

How do we book you?

Booking is easy, after or during the initial consultation a retainer and a signed contract is required to secure the date. Send me a message and we can arrange to get together and talk about everything you need to know to successfully book me as your wedding  photographer.

How much do you charge?

As an award-winning photographer and couple’s favorite on Wedding Wire and the Knot, featured in multiple publications and backed up with 15 + years of experience I am proud to be one of the best wedding photographers in Alaska!

Wedding packages start at $2,950 for 4 hours, with an average initial investment of around $3,750 for a 6-hour coverage. Additional hours can be arranged at $450/hour.

The very popular 1-hour Elopement deal starts at $900 for one location.

Most couples usually invest between $4,500 and $5,500 when including multiple locations and/or extras such as a wedding album, second photographer or travel.

All options will be discussed in detail during the free initial consultation/ guidance session.

What's your payment plan?

I want to make sure you have the peace of mind when booking, so to hold your place for a specific date I require a retainer and a signed wedding contract. The retainer is nonrefundable and is around 1K depending on the package you select. The rest is split  into 4 payments which are due monthly. All balances must be paid in full within 30 days before the event.

Do you charge for travel or multiple locations?

Travel up to 50 miles locally is included. If we need to go further, we will discuss options during our consultation meeting.

What equipment do you use?

I use the best Canon equipment available in the industry, backup included!

Here is the All-Star line-up:

Canon R5 Mark II camera

Canon R6 Mark II camera

Canon RF 28-70 f/2

Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L

Canon 135mm f/2 L

Canon 16-35 mm f/4 L

And a couple Sigma lenses: the 105mm f/2.8 MACRO lens for your rings and 35mm f/1.4 Art lens for those unique out of this world, wide-angle art shots.

Lighting and light modifiers are also included, and we bring them to every wedding.

Do you have liability insurance?

Absolutely! Happy to provide proof and documentation upon request