FAQ
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I’m based in Paris and the Netherlands. In winter, I spend 1-2 months in Asia.
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YES and absolutely YES. 80% of my work involves traveling, whether that’s a chateau in Normandy, a luxurious villa in Lake Como, or as far as New York or Thailand. Most of my works are in Italy, France, the Netherlands, and Spain, and I’m ALWAYS ready to travel close and far.
No location is too far. So don’t hesitate to reach out! Unlike someone local to your destination wedding, I’ll bring an open mind and fresh perspectives.
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Gentle directions, calming vibe, eyes for poetic framings, attention to details. This will best summarize how I am on a wedding day.
I’m calm, unobtrusive, and professional. While employing an organic and documentary style to capture candid moments, I offer subtle direction to encourage genuine movement, raw emotion, and a compelling narrative.
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Delicate, poetic and emotive. I blend genuine storytelling with gentle, artful directions.
Imagine a glamorous Italian villa, seen with a tender and subtle eye - I bring a unique perspective of Asian and European influences to every frame.
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You’ve found the right person for this.
Clients often comment on the coming vibe I bring, which helps them feel at ease and natural in front of the camera.
I also take an active role with directions and guidance, in a way that’s inspired by the moment and brings out the genuine movements.
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All weddings are photographed with a combination of film and digital.
Film has been a major part of my creative process for the whole of my career. The way film reacts to light, the texture it creates, and the timeless feel it preserves are non-replicable. I shoot medium-format film cameras (Pentax 645nii and Pentax 67) for a clean, timeless and intentional look.
That said, not all weddings work well with ths medium. Weddings are full of fast-paced moments, which require your photographer to react in a split-second. Digital is my prefered medium for this reason specifically.
Having shot with film & digital simultaneously for nearly 10 years, I’m trained to choose between these 2 mediums that best fits each scene.
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I’m always the main photographer. For longer coverages or weddings with over 80 guests, I offer an option to add a second shooter for an additional fee. My second shooter is always someone I hand-pick and a trustworthy industry professional.
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Yes. I bring back-up equipment to weddings. As the end of each shooting day - before going to bed that is - I back up all images on 2 separate hard-disks and on cloud service.
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Pricings already include travel fees in most cases. I’m based in Paris and Amsterdam, and both cities have the most extensive access to major European destinations, so I’m never more than a few hours away. Because almost all my works are heavily destination-based, I’ve structured my pricing to include these fees so you don’t have to worry about additional charges.
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My packages are tailored to each wedding’s needs. Generally, all packages include full-day coverage, a mix of film and digital shots, fully color-corrected images delivered in high-resolution, and a fine-art album. Packages can be customized with engagement sessions, day-before or day-after coverage, and additional wedding-day hours to fit your needs perfectly.
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Feel free to reach out as soon as you feel we could be the right fit! For weddings, most clients book with me 8-12 months ahead. For preweddings & engagement sessions, generally 3-6 months ahead.
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Absolutely! It’s an important step in our booking process. Before you book, I’ll share a complete gallery similar to your celebration (style of the venue, amount of guests, planning, etc). With a full gallery, you’ll see how I approach each part of the day and make sure we are the right fit for each other.
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After an initial consultation to discuss your vision, a signed contract and 30% retainer payment is required to secure your date. The remaining balance is due 30 days before the wedding date.
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72 hours after the wedding, you’ll receive a sneak peek gallery with a selection of 30-40 highlight photos. These will all be edited images ready to share with your loved ones.
8 weeks after the wedding, you will receive the full gallery with beautifully edited images in a cohesive style.
There’s an option for priority delivery within 3 weeks, so let me know if you want them sooner!
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You will receive a beautifully designed online gallery with private access. This gallery is easily shareable with any friends and family - with the option to hide the images you wish to keep private - and they can download directly too.
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It’s all about quality over quantity here. You can expect to receive around 500 images for 8 hours of coverage. There’s usually more, depending on the planning of the day, the amount of guests, the amount of details. etc.
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Yes, you will have access to download images from the gallery directly. All images are 300 dpi. jpg files suited for printing up to 50x60cm comfortably.
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Yes. Every single image delivered will be carefully selected and hand-edited by me. No AI used! For them to have a good composition, enough details, and variety. Together, as a curated gallery, they represent every single aspect of your wedding to tell a complete story.
Your selection of photos for the album will receive retouching as well for a naturally enhanced look.
“We loved how natural Chymo made us feel throughout our wedding day, and how gentle and patient she was while everything was moving around. The photos really captured many of the moments of the day that we treasure, from getting ready with our family and friends, to reuniting with guests we haven’t seen in years, to the actual ceremony and party.”
I will answer all your questions!