Herve Pelletier Photography

Do you offer "packages,” and can you share a little about pricing? For sure! We work closely with each couple to customize what they ultimately end up with in terms of “deliverables”, including web posting, custom thumb drives, coffee table books, parent books, custom thank you cards, or whatever strikes your fancy. Consider the packages as points of departure from which we can begin our conversation about what you'd like to have as a final product. And don't be shy! If you don't see precisely what you have in mind, let us know, and we'll make it happen. Go to our contact page and request our 2024 Wedding Options information, which provides a complete overview of our packages and rates, and be sure to let us know how you found us! Oh, yeah…pricing for 2024 starts at $3200 for full-day photographic services. Inquire about special rates for small weddings engagements and elopements.

Do you have time restrictions?  We never set artificial time constraints on our wedding coverage. Your wedding is too important for your photographer to be watching the clock, and it's simply not how we do things. We're almost always on the job from prep through a good portion of your reception, and are prepared to work a full 7-8 hour day. By the way, we never double book and try to squeeze in more than one wedding a day, nor do we sub-contract weddings. We occasionally have to turn down work as a result of this approach, but it is the only way we can personally control our quality, and by extension, our clients' satisfaction with our work.

How many wedding images might we expect?  Since we've effectively eliminated most expenses associated with film we tend to shoot more, which normally results in a final "take" (after editing), of somewhere between 500 and 700 images. This varies a bit, depending on the size of the wedding. Still have a thing for film? Read on…

We’re into analog… film… would you consider shooting all or part of our wedding day with film? Sure! I come from a film-only environment - aka pre-digital- and made a gradual transition to digital about 15 years ago. Reach out and let me know if you’d like to consider having me shoot some film as part of your wedding day mix!

Do you shoot video?  Still shooting is my mainstay, but I have been giving consideration to shooting some video and incorporating it as part of our normal wedding day coverage.   I’ve also been playing with some neat ideas for a "hybrid" approach involving stills, video, and voice, so if this is of potential interest to you, let me know when you get in touch via my contact page.

How would you characterize your style?  Documentary photography is my specialty. Discretely "working the edges," of your wedding while always on the hunt for memorable images. That said, I’m mindful too that there are always a certain number of "must-have" formals, so these are always in the mix.  Trust me, while many couples today eschew traditional formal group shots, you can be sure a parent or grandparent will be asking for a few, so why not just include them in the mix and avoid the headache potential down the road? Only takes a few minutes. My goal, simply put, is to provide you with an unforgettable photographic document of your day, one that will remain part of your family for generations to come.

You seem to have a thing for black and white images. What’s up with that? Well, I guess I could attribute it to the fact that I come from a film background, and have developed and printed thousands of rolls and sheets of film. In a digital world where the tendency seems to be uber-trendy, hyper-processed, “filtered” images that bear only a vague resemblance to what we actually see with our own eyes I think it’s nice to let the emotion, love, and elegance of your day shine through, and the occasional black and white image sprinkled into the “keepers” does just that.

Do you offer book and album design services?  Yes. I take great pride in keeping most services related to your wedding in-house, and album and book design is certainly on this list. Let me know what your needs are and I’ll work closely with you to have them met. Care to see a few sample book pages? Email and I’ll send some along.

Is web posting of our wedding photos included in your base fee?  Yes! Included in all packages is a minimum six-month web posting of all edited images from your day. Most weddings are posted on the web within two to three weeks. One attractive aspect of our approach to this issue is that you, your family, guests, etc., are all able to order professional quality prints directly from your personal gallery on our Print Services site, which takes you out of the business of fielding print requests. Handy!

What about reprints and enlargements?  Ordering of reprints and enlargements couldn't be easier. Simply navigate to your personal gallery on our Print Services site, specify print size, run through the checkout and your order should arrive at your door in about 2-3 weeks. Really couldn't be easier, and we think you'll find our pro-quality reprint and enlargement prices to be very reasonable.

Who owns the files?  You do. I never charge a fee for your digital files. After all, it's your wedding, not mine, and I feel strongly that you should not have to pay an additional fee to secure your images. I do ask all of my clients to allow use of their images for promotional purposes; website use or print ads, for example.

Will I get a thumb drive of all the edited images of our wedding?  Certainly. We include a full-resolution thumb drive, in a custom case, of all edited images, at no additional charge.

Do you personally shoot every wedding you book?  Absolutely. I would never book a wedding I can't personally shoot, never book two shoots on one day, and never sub-contract a wedding. In addition, I personally handle all post-production tasks in order to ensure a final product with which everyone will be happy.

Are you available to shoot a destination wedding?  Sure. Though I’m located in the heart of ski country in Vermont for most of the year, I routinely venture into NH, eastern NY western MA, the Cape, and throughout the northeast.  Let me know where you'll be having your wedding and I’ll be there. Travel is never a problem.

Do you work with an assistant?  Generally speaking, yes.. Except for the smallest of weddings - think elopement or a small civil union or wedding with a few close friends - it really helps to have an assistant along to help. Keeps my attention on what I’m trying to accomplish, which is to create memorable images of your wedding day.

My cousin/nephew/college roommate has a new ________ (Nikon, Canon, Lumix, Olympus, IPhone....) and has offered to shoot our wedding. What do you think?  A few thoughts: If your sole objective in considering this approach is to save some $, it's completely understandable. And yes, the latest crop of digital marvels will assist any skilled user in making good pictures. That said, do keep in mind that there's nothing like years of experience in professional image-making to ensure that nothing is missed and that you end up with great pictures, so why stress out your cousin/nephew/college roommate when she should be hanging out enjoying your wedding? The latest crop of cameras and phones are great, but don't "make" images… people do. So let's not let finances be the deciding factor in all of this; everyone deserves great wedding images, and if budget is causing you indigestion, reach out. We can almost always work something out.

What kind of cameras do you use?  I'm always surprised when people ask this, but I guess it's on a "things to ask your photographer" list somewhere out there, so I'll answer it here.  In short, I use pro-caliber gear on all my shoots, and have shifted from Nikon to Fuji for most work. The size, speed, and image quality of all pro cameras these days is really spectacular, and in the right hands great images result. Redundancy is the name of the game, and I always make sure to have backups for my backups.  Your wedding images are really just too important to be derailed by an equipment malfunction, so I’m more than prepared for any contingency that might arise.

How do I arrange payment?  We ask for a non-refundable deposit of $200.00 to hold your date. Once I receive it I’ll send along a copy of my standard agreement, which you can review, sign, and send back. Unless other arrangements are made, the balance is due on or before your wedding day. Reach out to me through the "Contact Us" page for more info.