Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQs
"How do we book with Miguel?"Booking your wedding or photography session with Miguel is easy! You can fill out a contact form on this website, which will give us all the info about your wedding or photography session, Our studio manager, Adri, will then schedule a consultation with Miguel so you can book your session! For the wedding contact form, click here. For the portrait session contact form, click here.
"Are you insured?"Yes, I am fully insured with both equipment insurance and liability insurance. If your wedding venue requires a certificate of insurance please let us know and our team will take care of it promptly.
"How far in advance should we book?" Generally speaking, it’s always advisable to book with as much time ahead as possible. Miguel’s book fill very quickly, especially during wedding season, and it can be difficult to secure your date if you wait too long. We recommend that once you know when you want to book your wedding or portrait session, you check in with us so you can secure your date!
"Do you work with any make-up artists for portraits/weddings?"South Florida is home to some seriously incredible make-up artists! We have had the pleasure of working with some of those incredible artists, and we love recommending them for your make-up needs! Make sure to inquire with our studio manager, Adri, for our list of recommended MUA’s.
"What is your backup policy for photos?"I only shoot with cameras that have dual memory card slots, so the moment I take a photo it is instantly written to 2 memory cards. In the event of a memory card failure, I have a full backup so no images are lost. Once images are brought back to my studio, they are downloaded to my computer, immediately backed up to my on site backup hard drive, our cloud backup system, and our off site backup hard drive. We always have at least 5 copies of your images.
"Do you help us with posing? I'm not very photogenic."The reality is, most of us aren’t professional models! We don’t know how to pose or how to feel in front of the camera. One of the things I consider a strength of mine is my ability to make couples feel at ease while taking photos. Not only will I instruct you on how to pose to get the best angles or curves for your body, but I’ll also work to capture real, candid emotions and expressions so the photos don’t feel stiff and posed.
Wedding FAQs
"Do you work with a second shooter?"Yes, I do. My wedding team usually consists of a main shooter (Miguel, or associate photographer for the associate wedding packages), a second shooter trained by me in my style of photography, and an assistant who helps with small tasks like holding lights, etc.
"Do you have recommendations on how to schedule a wedding day?" I actually prefer planning out the schedule together. With all the different weddings I’ve experienced, I can help you navigate some of the more difficult parts on your timeline, and together we can figure out a schedule that helps you enjoy the most out of your wedding, while also ensuring that you get all the pictures you wanted!
"Is your wedding coverage consecutive?"Yes, all of the hours of coverage are consecutive. That means if you hired me for 10 hours of coverage I start at 10AM, I would finish at 8PM.
“Do I need to provide dinner?”Yes, I ask that you please provide a meal for myself and my team who are working the wedding that day. We can be sat anywhere, whether it’s a vendor table or at whatever spots were left empty at guest tables. I only ask that we eat while the bride and groom are eating and get sat near the action, so that in case any spontaneous moments happen during the dinner, we’re close by and ready to document it.
"What if the wedding runs late, can I ask you to stay late?"Of course! We don’t schedule any other shoots on wedding days. If you need me to stay some extra time, we can happily accommodate you at my normal hourly rate.
"Do you provide videography services?"Absolutely. I work with a team of talented videographers who can film your special day and deliver a wedding video that you’ll want to watch again and again! Make sure to mention in your wedding inquiry that you want to add videography to your wedding package!
Portrait Session FAQs
"What happens if there is bad weather on the day of my session?"We monitor the weather on the day before your outdoor session, as well as the day of. If less than 30% chance of rain is reported, the session will continue. If more than 30% chance of rain, we recommend rescheduling at no additional cost to our client.
"Is the location fee covered in the cost of the session?"If the location you are choosing for your photoshoot has a private location fee, it is not covered in your session fee. Location fees must be paid prior to the photoshoot to ensure that the location has you scheduled for the day.
"What should I take to my session?"We all know South Florida can get very very hot! We always recommend that you bring a small snack and some water, so that you can keep yourself feeling cool and comfortable during the shoot. Also, any props you want in your photos are always welcome!
Albums/Prints/Turn Around Time FAQs
"How long does it take to get my prints?"Photo prints can take less than a week. Acrylics and wall art in general anywhere from 1-2 weeks. These timeframes are subject to change during any extreme circumstances (such as a pandemic).
"How long does it take to get my album?"Our albums are made from the highest quality materials in Italy, so they can take anywhere from 3 weeks to a month to be delivered.
“How long does it take to deliver a session after the photo shoot?”No one wants to wait forever for a photographer to deliver their work, and we know it! Our studio works hard to get you your photos back fast. We’re proud to say that we can deliver you your session (and even weddings!) in 2-3 weeks after the photos were taken.