Frequently Asked Questions (Weddings)
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We get lots of mail and always want to answer your inquiries. That's why we created this FAQ page for the most commonly asked questions. Just click on any question to display the answer inline on the page.
WHAT DOES SAMBAJOY MEAN?
Samba is the most popular Brazilian cultural expression, it’s a dance and a national icon, gathering people together in the same rhythm. Joy is a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. We wanted to have a truly Brazilian word to match our favourite word in English: joy. Sambajoy is a word created by us, like a happy feeling with a soul and rhythm.
IS THERE A BOOKING FEE TO PAY?
There is, Once you confirm you want to book us, we then require a retainer of 50% of your chosen package and our contract signed to secure your wedding date.
DO YOU DO ENGAGEMENT SESSION SEPARATELY?
Yes, I do have a few openings every year.
DO YOU STORAGE OUR DIGITAL FILES?
Absolutely! We will have them in RAW for five years, besides that we secure your backup in three ways: Computer, Raid and Google Drive.
CAN I GET THE RAW FILES?
Unfortunately, no. The edited images are our final product. Imagine that a florist will create you a bouquet and not only deliver some pretty flowers with the arranging. There is no exception for it.
HOW MANY PICTURES WILL I GET?
On average I will deliver between 60-70 photos for each hour of your wedding day.
DO YOU DO OTHER TYPES OF PHOTOGRAPHY?
Yes, I also offer Family Sessions.
DO YOU DO POST-PROCESS EDITING ON OUR PHOTOS?
Yes, Id like to think that the photos that we take are a reflection of your day, and that also goes for the image itself. I “edit” every photo by looking at each one to make sure that the colour & contrast is as consistent as possible, but I edit to maintain the quality & the authenticity of each image.
WHAT ARE YOU LIKE AS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER?
I am friendly, bubbly and warm. I will be close to you and your partner for hours, I am also relaxed and focused.
WHERE MY PHOTOS SHOULD BE TAKEN?
I love hearing your thoughts and share our own ideas about places to take you for photos. I go scouting for every wedding on the week of the event based on what I shared. I always keep an eye looking for hidden gems. Also, I will have all the locations on our Google Maps and we share them with the driver of the day to make it easier, safer and faster. Yep, I think about that too!
WOULD YOU REFERRAL VENDORS?
Yes, absolutely! I have GREAT people that we love working with that includes planners, florists, make-up artists, catering, etc. Also, if we are not available on your wedding date, I will send referrals for you.
HOW MANY HOURS OF COVERAGE WILL WE NEED?
Usually, we suggest arriving at Getting Ready 30 minutes to one hour prior to you get dressed and leave around a couple of songs after the Dance Floor's opening (in case you choose to have that). That would be a good start to calculate how many hours you will need. The hours are consecutively counted.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO HAVE THE BEST EXPERIENCE?
Communicate with me! Share your thoughts and express what you envision with us! I am a kind, and sensitive person, but I do not tolerate abuse of any form (harassment, gaslighting, etc).