FAQ
IS THIS COMPANY LICENSED & INSURED?
Yes. SMP is a fully licensed Florida photography company with professionally trained staff and full liability insurance, meeting even the strictest venue requirements.
WHEN DO I BOOK MY WEDDING ON YOUR CALENDAR?
We highly recommend securing your date as soon as possible. Our calendar fills quickly due to our reputation for exceptional service, extensive experience, and inclusive travel pricing throughout Florida. From South Florida to the Florida Keys, Central, West, and North Florida, we provide seamless coverage without additional travel fees. All bookings operate on a first-come, first-served basis. With our easy, two-step online booking process, couples can reserve their date with confidence from anywhere. Please note, we accept only one wedding or event per date, ensuring that our focus is solely on capturing your day beautifully. To guarantee our availability, we encourage early reservations.
HOW DO I BOOK YOU?
Booking is simple and entirely online. Your Agreement can be completed and signed through the link provided at the bottom of your first introductory email, alongside the Pricing & Investment Guide. The process is quick, intuitive, and designed for convenience for clients anywhere.
WHAT IS YOUR SHOOTING STYLE?
Our photography style can best be described as editorial photojournalism. While traditional photojournalism implies purely unposed “news-style” photography, our approach blends authentic, candid storytelling with refined, artful direction when necessary. We aim to capture your day unobtrusively, preserving genuine moments and emotions, while also applying our creative and commercial expertise to elevate portraits, family formals, and key details. The result is a cohesive, visually compelling narrative that reflects your unique wedding experience.
WHAT IS YOUR EDITING STYLE?
Scribbled Moments Photography's signature photo editing style is distinctively cinematic, bold, and emotionally charged, reflecting our strong focus on storytelling in a timeless and refined method; with artistic expression. We often combine gorgeous ambient, natural light with artificial lighting (like off-camera flash and strobes) to create deep contrasts and highlight subjects with precision. Our editing style merges technical mastery of capturing raw images with emotional storytelling—dramatic lighting, cinematic color grading, and refined detail work define our post-production process, as a whole. Our goal: for you to always be able to look back and enjoy your day years from now and feel those feelings again that you shared during the moments we captured for you.
WE GET PRETTY NERVOUS IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA… WHAT WILL OUR SESSION BE LIKE?
Relax, have fun, and let yourself be present! Our sessions are designed to put you at ease, encouraging natural laughter and genuine interactions. We guide subtly when necessary, ensuring flattering, effortless images that make you feel confident and radiant.
DO YOU WELCOME LGBTQ COUPLES + FAMILIES?
Absolutely. We celebrate love in all its forms and are committed to inclusivity. Every client deserves to have their moments captured beautifully and with care, and we are honored to be part of every love story.
DO I RECEIVE HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES TO KEEP?
Yes. You will receive a full digital download of your edited, high-resolution images. Unlike other studios that may provide low-resolution, watermarked files, our images are yours to print, share, and treasure without limitation.
HOW MANY PHOTOS WILL I GET?
We provide the majority of images captured that meet our artistic standards, ensuring you receive a comprehensive collection of your day. All images are delivered in both our signature color toning and classic black & white.
Mini-sessions are shorter and limited in number but are fully curated and delivered in the same elevated style.
DO YOU PROVIDE 'BLACK & WHITE' PHOTOS, TOO?
Yes. Every photograph is delivered in both color and black & white, offering timeless versatility.
DO YOU PROVIDE UN-WATERMARKED PHOTOS FOR A CLIENT TO DOWNLOAD?
Yes. Your high-resolution images will be delivered without any logos or watermarks, ready for personal printing.
HOW TO YOU DELIVER THE IMAGES TO US?
Images are delivered via a private Online Gallery, which allows for viewing, sharing, downloading, and direct professional printing. Clients also receive a permanent 15% discount code for all prints purchased through the gallery.
DO I HAVE TO CHOSE A WEDDING COLLECTION NOW WHEN I BOOK? … I’M STILL UNDECIDED
No. Booking secures your date and pricing. You may select your preferred collection closer to your wedding date, typically during our consultation three months prior, when we also review your day’s timeline.
DO YOU OFFER VIDEOGRAPHY WITH YOUR COMPANY?
We specialize exclusively in photography to ensure exceptional quality. For videography, we maintain a trusted list of recommended professionals, whom we adore, who focus solely on capturing cinematic motion for your day.
DO YOU SHOOT INTIMATE + SMALLER WEDDINGS?
Yes! We cherish intimate weddings and offer tailored collections for smaller celebrations, capturing your day with the same artistry and attention to detail as larger events.
HAVE YOU SHOT AT MY VENUE BEFORE?
We have photographed at hundreds of Florida venues. If we are unfamiliar with your location, we conduct thorough pre-wedding research and arrive early on your wedding day to scout ideal photography spots.
DO YOU OFFER ANY DISCOUNTS ON WEEKDAY WEDDINGS, SUNDAY WEDDINGS, OR WEDDINGS DURING THE OFF-SEASON?
Our pricing reflects consistent, exceptional service year-round. Due to Florida’s thriving year-round wedding season and fixed operational costs, we do not offer discounts. Our inclusive pricing already accounts for taxes and statewide travel, ensuring excellent value.
WHAT IF OUR CEREMONY IS IN A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE?
We are experienced working in multicultural and multilingual environments. Olga, our owner, is bilingual (English/Spanish), and our team approaches every wedding with cultural sensitivity, research, and attention to ceremony traditions, ensuring we capture every meaningful moment beautifully.
DO YOU BRING BACK-UP CAMERAS & GEAR WITH YOU TO AN EVENT?
Yes. Each photographer arrives with multiple camera bodies, lenses, and backup equipment to guarantee uninterrupted coverage and the highest quality images.
DO YOU BRING YOUR OWN LIGHTING GEAR & STANDS?
Yes! Of course we do! While we are natural light photographers, we do use top-of-the-line Canon External Flash heads mounted on our cameras, and we combine that equipment with soft boxes and light stands. It all depends on our session or event, but our photographers take the time to prepare for your session and event in the best ways possible. We know we can't depend simply on Mother Earth and her Sunlight, or on a hotel room to light a beautiful Bride properly as she's preparing for her BIG DAY.
MY VENUE IS DARK AND BARELY ANY LIGHT... WILL YOU BE ABLE TO PHOTOGRAPH IT?
Yes. We utilize off-camera flash (OCF) techniques and professional lighting to document even the darkest venues while preserving the natural ambiance of your celebration.
PINTEREST VS ART
We encourage Pinterest boards as inspiration but trust our expertise to interpret and elevate your vision. True photography combines art, timing, lighting, and environment—elements that cannot always be replicated exactly. Also, please keep in mind that most wedding content that is absolutely pretty and gorgeous on social media is actually styled shoots - models with a session (no guests attending, no party, no wedding day timelines, staged). Our priority is crafting unique, unforgettable images that reflect your story on your day.
WHEN DO I GET MY PHOTOS ?
Portrait sessions are delivered within 5–14 days, and weddings or events within 3–12 weeks, depending on complexity. Our dedicated editing team applies our Signature Look to ensure consistent, polished results.
ALBUMS, CANVAS, & PRINTS... DO YOU OFFER THEM?
Yes. Each Online Gallery includes professional print services, and clients receive a personal print release for private printing.
HOW WILL YOU KNOW MY WEDDING TIMELINE & DETAILS?
3-4 months before your wedding, we provide a detailed questionnaire to you to finalize the photography timeline and gather all details/elements of your incredible day. From that, we then type up a uniquely curated Timeline PDF for you to review of all our movements for the big day. This ensures every moment, from preparation to reception, is captured seamlessly.
HOW LONG DO MOST TYPICAL WEDDING ELEMENTS TAKE?
It is crucial that you create a timeline for your wedding day, something your wedding planner can assist you with organizing. There should be an estimated start and end time for hair, makeup, reception setup, etc. Within that timeline should include all your photo sessions such as the first look, bridal party photos, and couple’s session. Not sure how much photo time you’ll need for each section of the day?
Groom Getting Ready \\ 40-45 Minutes Minimum
Bride Getting Ready \\ 1.5 Hour Minimum
Ceremony Setup, Metering, + Decor Shots before Guests arrive - ***Photography*** \\ 30 Minutes Minimum
Ceremony Coverage \\ 30 Minutes to 1.5 Hours - depending on traditions
First Look + Couples \\ 45 Minutes Minimum (15 mins for First Look, 30 minutes for Bride/Groom Formals)
Family Formals \\ 20-30 Minutes (depending on groups)
Bridal Party Formals \\ 15-25 Minutes (depending on amount)
Bride + Groom Formals \\ 30+ Minutes
Bride + Groom Room Viewing & Details \\ 10 Minutes
Reception Formalities \\ 60 Minutes minimum
Bride + Groom Sunset Shots \\ 20 minutes
Reception Dancing + Candids \\ 60 Minutes minimum
The Grand Exit @ Reception End \\ photography will need to stay covering the entire reception.
WHAT IS A "FIRST LOOK"?
A first look is an intimate, private moment between the bride and groom before the ceremony. It allows for natural reactions, additional portraits, and more relaxed scheduling for cocktail hour and reception photography.
WHAT TIME SHOULD WE GET MARRIED?
From bridal preparation to the grand exit, we provide guidance on optimal timing for each segment to ensure comprehensive coverage and beautiful storytelling.
HOW LONG WILL HOST THE ONLINE GALLERY?
The Online Galleries are hosted for each client for one (1) month guaranteed. This is a very amazing way to easily share your photographs with family & friends. Simply provide them the link. We do try to keep the Galleries hosted longer than a month, but due to the max storage, we do have to delete the gallery from the server at some point.
WHEN DOES THE SESSION START?
SMP Staff Members value your time and we always make sure to be on time or earlier, preferably, to each Event/Session to make sure we start at the agreed time. As part of our policy, the session time starts when we arrive and are completed in setting up our gear. If our client(s) are fifteen, twenty, thirty, forty, or even an hour late to the session/event, our company is still owed for our time to service you at the time you requested for your session. So, for example, if the session starts at 10:00am, with SMP on time to the Event/Session site, and the client is fifteen minutes late or more to the session, we now only have forty-five minutes or less to work with for posing & capturing (unless you would like to purchase more time for your portrait) and full payment for our time is non-refundable. This is standard policy to prevent client(s) from arriving or being ready 30 minutes to even hours late to an Event/Session at a time they specifically requested us to book for them.
DO YOU USE A "SHOOT LIST" FOR WEDDINGS?
Yes. While each wedding is unique, a shot list ensures we capture all essential moments, from preparations to reception details.
TATTOO REMOVAL?
We offer light retouching but do not remove tattoos digitally. If concealment is desired, we recommend professional makeup or wardrobe solutions prior to the session.
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPANY POLICY
When hired, SMP is your sole hired/contracted photography provider. We kindly request guests avoid obstructing our team to ensure your day is documented professionally and beautifully.
DOES SMP PROVIDE THE RAW MATERIALS?
No. We carefully select and edit images to our artistic standard, ensuring a polished, consistent final product. SMP retains copyright of all images.
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT
Yes. SMP maintains full copyright while granting clients a personal print release for private use only. Any commercial use requires additional licensing and consent.
HOW LONG DO YOU KEEP THE COMPLETED PHOTOS?
We retain completed, edited images for one calendar year after your event. Originals are deleted post-editing, and clients are encouraged to securely back up their images immediately upon delivery.
DO YOU BACK-UP YOUR DIGITAL FILES OF MY SESSION/EVENT?
Yes. All files are securely backed up in three separate locations. Clients are responsible for long-term storage after delivery, and we provide guidance for archiving and safeguarding your memories.
WHAT IS A "UN-PLUGGED WEDDING"?
An "un-plugged wedding" or ceremony is when you ask your guests to put away their cell phones during the ceremony. Yes, I would absolutely suggest an un-plugged ceremony because I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I’ve had someone hang their arm out in the middle of the aisle directly in front of me (or better yet - actually STAND right in front of the camera with no care for the Professional hired) and ruin my shot. You paid good money to have a professional capture these moments, and that’s my job, but in actuality they are ruining your photos, not mine.
In addition, during the ceremony people are too busy on their cell phones playing photographer that they miss the ceremony because they’re not paying attention. I have your best interest in mind. The ceremony is very important -- Let's work together to make sure you get the best of photography during this intimate and important moment.
MINI-SESSIONS & SPECIALS
Occasionally, we provide themed mini-sessions, typically 10–20 minutes in length. Images are fully curated, edited in our Signature Look, and delivered in both color and black & white.