CONTACT QUESTIONNAIRE

2. What Date is Your Wedding? *

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4. Where do you two live? (And where's the wedding going to be?) *

Why I'm asking... Since so many of my couples are so far away, this question is important. It affects where we'll do your ENGAGEMENT SHOOT, and of course, where the wedding will be.

🌆 We live in the Charlotte area ("Perfect!")

🌆 We live in the NC/SC area ("Great -- just a hop, skip and a jump away")

✈️ We're stateside, but a good distance away ("No where's too far!")

🌏 We live outside of the U.S. ("I love it! Where am I flying to this time?")

5. What stage are you two at in the Engagement & Wedding Planning cycle? *

Where are you two in the process?

THIS IS ALL SO NEW — "We literally JUST got engaged within the last 2 weeks! We haven't even done Engagement photos yet, but we're in the market for an Engagement photographer"

RESEARCHING — "We have been engaged for several weeks/months, and already done Engagement photos. But now we're ready to look at options for Wedding Photographers, and we may want to book with you."

ITS COMING ITS COMING — "Our wedding is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER and we need a photographer. Help!" (I got you!)

NEED YOU LIKE YESTERDAY BRO — "We've been looking for months and months, but after seeing your website we're 99% ready to move forward RIGHT NOW. We love what we see and just need pricing."

6. I'm reaching out about details on this type of Package... *

What do you need help with? :)

👉🏾 MY MOST POPULAR PACKAGE! // 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢 + 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 (Extremely popular Package that has both Photo + Video, as well as an Engagement Session included).

💛 𝙀𝙓𝘾𝙇𝙐𝙎𝙄𝙁 PACKAGE // 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢 + 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 + 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗘 + 𝗔𝗥𝗧 + 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 + 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 (Total Package with Engagement Session, Bridal Session and Wedding all included, both Photo+Video).

🌹 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗟

🎥 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 + 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗘: 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 (No Photography).

📸 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 + 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗘: 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗬 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 (No Videography).

✈️ 𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 (𝗨.𝗦.) 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚

✈️ 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚

📸 WHITE LACE // BRIDAL BOUDOIR SESSION (Photography only)

7. How did you first hear about Robert Burns II Photography & Videography, LLC? *

This question's very important to me! For a few reasons actually: - It tells me what's working with my marketing efforts - It helps me help you reward your friends and family who might refer you to me! - I'm just genuinely curious. Thanks for sharing. Please let me know what's working in connecting with new brides!

I found you through a GOOGLE search for Charlotte area photographers

I found you through your BLOG -- I read it all the time and love it

I found you through THE KNOT

I found you through the BALLANTYNE CONNECTION group on Facebook

I found you when someone REFERRED YOU BY NAME in a Facebook Group or Facebook post

I found you after seeing a FACEBOOK AD

I read a write-up about you in WEDDINGS BY SOUTHPARK Magazine

I found you through SOUTHPARK MAGAZINE

I found you through INSTAGRAM

A good friend REFERRED me to you

I found you on THUMBTACK

I found you through the 8/20 CAROLINA WEDDINGS Bridal Show in Winston Salem

I found you through the 3/19 CAROLINA WEDDING EXPO in Charlotte

Learned about you at a FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS EVENT

8. What draws you to Robert Burns II Photography & Videography? *

I'm always curious as to the strongest reasons that people book our company for weddings.

Your experience / "What draws us to you is that you have 12 years of experienced, photographed 150+ weddings, and pretty much 'have been around the block'. We want someone who this isn't their 1st wedding."

Your art style / "What draws us to you is your photography STYLE: the bold colors, the fact that you aren't overly dark-and-moody, or 'Instagram trendy.' We like what we see.

Your overall value / "What draws us to you is that it seems you have good value for money spent."

Service Offerings / "What draws us to you is the fact that you offer both Photography AND Videography."

Service Offerings / "What draws us to you is the fact that you're a licensed Drone pilot and offer AERIAL coverage."

Team structure / "What draws us to you is the fact that you have a team, offer second shooters as part of your packages, and your team has been working together for many years."

9. What is your estimated budget for having your once-in-a-lifetime Engagement & Wedding experience professionally Photographed + Filmed as part of a WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY PACKAGE? *

In other words, what how much do you plan to spend on both Photo & Video, in total?

BUDGET —— between $5,000 - 6,000 Total —— "The package we have in mind is relatively simple, as far as offerings go — we're looking for something a bit smaller. We know it will come with less prints, albums and VIP delivery time, but we also know it'll be equally awesome."

MODERATE —— between $6,000 - 7,000 Total —— "We're looking for a Photography + Videography package that comes complete with premium add-ons such as a second shooter, custom leather hardback wedding album and more."

GENEROUS —— between $7,000 - 8,000 Total —— "We are interested in a comprehensive collection that includes photography, videography, large wall art, premium leather/linen wedding albums, and more. We know that quality service offerings including all of these items in one comprehensive package generally fall into this price range or higher."

SPLURGE —— between $8,000 - 10,000 Total —— "The package we have in mind is structured like a comprehensive collection, including photography, videography, large wall art, premium leather/linen wedding albums, and more. We have a healthier budget for photo/video and are looking to invest into the experience.

EXTREME SPLURGE —— between $11,000 - 13,000 Total —— "We're planning a wedding that will require a generous budget for photo+video. This might include (but isn't limited to) the following: 1) extremely large (400+ guests), epic international destination weddings, 100% 4K video footage, etc. We are interested in a comprehensive collection that includes photography, videography, large wall art, premium leather/linen wedding albums, expedited delivery, etc."

What is your estimated budget for the PHOTOGRAPHY-ONLY part of your package? Please note that I simply do not offer any packages under $2,700 dollars for photography. Please also note I don't offer 4-hr or 6-hr packages, as I don't feel in my experience that they're the best service to you as a client. My packages start at $3,000.

BUDGET —— between $3,000 - 4,000

BUDGET —— between $3,000 - 4,500 for PHOTO ALONE ——The package we have in mind is relatively simple, as far as offerings go. We are looking for a more simple SINGLE PHOTOGRAPHER package for 8-10 hours. We realize that for our package to include Custom Artwork, we'd need to invest a bit more.

GENEROUS —— between $4,500 - 6,000 for PHOTO ALONE —— The package we have in mind includes a complimentary session and a second photographer on the wedding day. In this range, we look forward to a premium linen/leather album. We are willing to invest in the experience and know that quality service offerings including items like these generally fall into this price range.

SPLURGE —— between $6,000 - 7,500 for PHOTOGRAPHY, ALBUMS AND ART —— The package we have in mind for sure includes multiple complimentary sessions, large wall art, and the finest/largest premium albums you can offer. We are looking to completely splurge on this experience and pamper ourselves with a once-in-a-lifetime level of engagement, bridal portraits, bridal boudoir, and wedding-day wedding photography experiences.

Payment Preferences *

WE OFFER FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS TO HELP MAKE OUR PACKAGES AFFORDABLE. WE OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO PAY IN FULL. Which sounds the most like you two?

PREFER PAY-IN-FULL | "We are most likely to pay for our wedding photography/videography in one lump sum."

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

PREFER PAYMENT PLAN | "We are most likely to pay for our wedding photography/videography across 3-4 payments."

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

SHARE YOUR ARTISTIC PREFERENCES -- Keep in mind, I do all of these throughout the wedding day. But to know your preferences helps me greatly in giving you MORE of what you ✨❤️ LOVE ❤️✨ *

Check only as many as you actually love. There are no wrong answers.... just preferences. WE PREFER THIS/THESE STYLE(S) OF PHOTOGRAPHY:

LIGHT & AIRY Photography (Bright, sunkissed)

DARK & MOODY Photography (Darker, more emphasized on shadows and mood)

FLASHY (More emphasis on usage of flash, backlighting and lighting perfection in general)

NATURAL LIGHT / GOLDEN HOUR (Typically these photos are taken in the 'ideal light' in that hour before the sun fully sets)

CANDID MOMENTS (Photographer acts more as a 'fly on the wall' and captures moments when people aren't aware)

POSING EMPHASIS (Photographer gives more direction to subjects and draws out natural expressions)

STAGED GROUP SHOTS (Typically seen on Pinterest)

FLAT LAY PHOTOS (Typically seen on Instagram with wedding invites, stamps, brides' heels, jewelry, ribbons,etc. -- require a lot of setup time but I love to do them)

CREATIVE RING SHOTS

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER / We trust you as the professional -- we trust your judgement and love a mix of everything

SIMPLE, CLEAN EDITING STYLE (Most of my work falls into this category as its my own preference

CREATIVE, TRANSFORMATIVE EDITING (on occassion and at request I do this)

SHARE YOUR VIDEO PREFERENCES *

This will help greatly in designing your custom package. Again, it's all preferences. Which do you prefer? Check PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY if you don't plan on having a video.

🎥 We prefer the "HIGHLIGHT" STYLE VIDEO — Typically these are between 5 - 10 minutes in length, incorporating all of the exciting parts of the day ....... Drone Footage, the Getting Ready parts, Your Vows, the Kiss, and your reception.

🎥 We prefer the TRADITIONAL CEREMONY VIDEO — Typically, this is a single-camera angle, with filming beginning from the time the officiant and bridal party begins walking down the aisle, until the end of the ceremony.

🎥 We're interested in both the HIGHLIGHT VIDEO and TRADITIONAL VIDEO from our Wedding Day

🎥 We're interested in an ENGAGEMENT TEASER VIDEO - This type of video creates massive excitement leading up to your wedding!

📸 PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY

PHYSICAL KEEPSAKE PREFERENCES *

Check the boxes for all statements that you AGREE with.

"Having a PHYSICAL ALBUM from our Wedding Day is Extremely Important to us"

"Having a PHYSICAL ALBUM from our Wedding Day is Not Very Important to us

"Having 1 large STATEMENT PRINT from our Wedding Day is Extremely Important to us"

"Having 1 large STATEMENT PRINT from our Wedding Day is Extremely Important to us -- and more important than many mid-sized prints"

KEEPSAKES PRESERVE YOUR DAY / "We truly want it all"

12. Are you working with a Professional Wedding Planner (or Day-of Coordinator)?

Just curious. Note that a professional wedding planner can SERIOUSLY help to lighten the load so that you have #lessweddingstress

Yes

No

No, but we'd like recommendations on who would be good for this.

14. SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULT: When's the best time for us three to meet for your Consult Call? *

NOTE: I'm booked solid loading heavy gear into my car on Saturday mornings, and actually shooting weddings every Saturday of the year just about. The best time to speak is generally on a WEEKDAY after work, or a SUNDAY.

This upcoming MON after work (6-8pm slots)

This upcoming TUES after work (6pm - 7pm)

This upcoming WED after work (6pm - 7pm)

This upcoming THURS after work (6pm - 7pm)

This upcoming SUN morning (10am - 11am) or afternoon (2pm - 3pm)

We would prefer to meet via *

ZOOM CALL

PHONE CALL

IN PERSON (Location @ The Giddy Goat in Plaza Midwood)

(If you selected "Phone Call") -- Let me know the best time to call and I'll text you 30 min before, and ring you then.

Hour

Minute

Second

AM PM

16. PROMISE ME: "We promise not to Ghost you. 👻 We realize you're a busy professional with a business to run. We won't go missing for weeks, and even if it's not a fit, we'll give you the professional courtesy of letting you know. We agree that not responding is discourteous." 😃 *

Of course -- We get it.

Screw you, guy -- that's not important to us! LOL