Photojournalist, editorial and fashion.

My purpose is to tell your story with photographs. My style is editorial, similar to photojournalism with the elements of a documentary, but allowing for camera-aware photographs and manipulation of artificial light to enhance the story. There is an element of fashion photography in my style as well, to create stunning bridal portraits and other creative directive style shooting all the while staying true to the moment within that.

After a discover call, select a package that best suits what you need and move forward with a contract and deposit to hold the date. Deposits are ⅓ of your package. Note you can upgrade your package, album and add time at any time.

As soon as you feel comfortable doing so! I can only hold a date with a contract and a retainer. Upon hiring me, your date is secured and you can check it off your to-do list. Typically, couples will book me about one year out from their wedding date, other couples book anywhere from two months or two years from their wedding.

You will receive emails for us to stay on top of all the things. We will talk in detail before appointments get confirmed for hairstylists and transportation to ensure photos are taken with little to no stress!

Yes, I am fully insured. I have professional indemnity insurance along with public liability insurance. I send your venue a copy of my insurance if required.

Knock on wood I will be there because the alternative would mean a rather bleak and unfortunate circumstance! In the event that it should happen, I do have very well trained assistants and associates that can fill my shoes in a pinch. I also belong to a network of professional photography organizations and one thing we do is help each other out in a time of need (like stepping in!).

Payments for weddings can be distributed into three installments of the total package price. The first payment/retainer secures the date. The second installment is due six months before the wedding, and the final third is due two weeks before the wedding.

Upon request, couples have arranged to make monthly payments, which can be made automatically by credit card or bank transfer.

If you should book less than five months out, the payment schedule is adjusted for the shorter timeframe.

All payments for the wedding need to be paid in full before the wedding date. You may purchase custom items after the wedding, such as framed prints, parent albums, and/or your wedding album if you chose A La Carte Pricing.

Travel is billed at $100/hour.  If your wedding requires that accommodations and additional costs to get there, those are to be covered as well.

I am based in the wonderful outlet town of Freeport, Maine, just a short drive from Portland. I regularly travel out of Maine to cover weddings and portraits, including: Boston; Cape Cod; New England; New York City and New York state; New Jersey; Maryland; DC; Virginia; Ohio; Chicago; Los Angeles; and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I am happy to discuss travel to your wedding location.

I shoot with Nikon and have since 1992! I currently use Nikon d850s, and Fuji XT5s. Lenses include:

• 14mm 2.8
• 28mm 2.8
• 35mm 1.4
• 50mm 1.4
• 85mm 1.4
• 105mm1.4
• 14-24mm 2.8
• 28-105 macro
• 28-70 f2.8
• 80-200 f2.8
• 3 Nikon speed light flashes
• off camera flash system
• Godox Flashes
• Tripods, reflectors, and light stands
• Aquatech Underwater Housing

I have extensive experience in film. I own a 35 mm camera, a complete medium format system and a 4x5 view camera. If film interests you please let me know.

Sure do! I have back up gear, cf cards, and batteries with me. I have shot for many years and know that technology can be temperamental, especially when blazing through thousands of images on hot, muggy summer days.

Yes I do! Files are backed up while shooting and again after downloading.

In addition to what is listed in specifically in packages, a set amount of time shooting, an album, wall art and digital files, you also receive two pre-photo planning consultations and two post wedding day photo consultations.

Not a problem. After our initial meeting/conversation, I can recommend a base amount of time for you. Typically that is 8 hours. If need be, you can add more time by the hour and you have the option to add that at any time. Additionally we can create a custom package for you.

You may receive your wedding album as early as 8 weeks after the wedding day. You will receive your wedding album 2-3 weeks after approval. 

On the wedding day my assistant will assist me during group shots, checking off needed shots from the list, placing gear where it will need to be, checking ties, pre setting up flashes in the reception area. During the ceremony they will second shoot for specific shots I've asked them to capture. They also get me water and ginger ale so I stay hydrated!

There are two reasons a second shooter is beneficial:

1. If the groom is getting ready at a separate location and capturing those shots are important to you.

2. If you have a large wedding of 175 guests and over, having an additional shooter allows you to have more candid coverage of all the guests.

Sure do! I believe documenting family members is an important part of the day, and often part of the tradition. I am very comfortable directing people when they need directing and having fun with it at the same time. There are not many times during the wedding day that you will hear me speak up, but family photo time is one of them. I can corral even the craziest of families.

With that said, I would encourage you to not go overboard with a shot list, and stick close to the one I provide you. My philosophy is that it is important to get quality portraits of the special people attending the wedding, but it shouldn’t consume the day and replace interacting with them.

If after our planning consultations we foresee a lengthy shot list because of your family circumstances and needs we will plan accordingly to make it efficient and be a a part of the day as you want it while getting all necessary shots for the greater family picture.

Planning out group shots brings me to the next question….

Why, yes, I am! I do not like to leave the where and when of group shots to a wedding coordinator or the couple, as I have shot hundred of weddings and have seen how many things can transpire on a wedding day. I want the ideal lighting and location, I want relaxed and happy brides and grooms, and I want it to be done efficiently with a realistic time frame! I am not a wedding planner, and I am not trying to replace them EVER! But as I want you to be happy with your photos ensuring all the details that go into family photos are well thought out makes you and I both happier in the end! One thing we don't get back on the wedding day is time, and planning in plenty of it builds higher success rate of happiness and less stress!

This planning can be done with several phone calls/meeting with the bride and/or wedding planner. I am more than happy to do this to ensure a great day and great photos.

Yes I do! For myself, assistant and a second shooter if there is one. Please ask your venue to provide the photographer meals at the same time that you, the bride and groom are fed, this way we do not miss any of the action. 

Absolutely! I do not mind at all that there are other cameras going off at the wedding. If you have any particularly directive people attending the wedding let me know ahead of time! It is important that during the allotted “portrait time” others stand behind me and wait for me to get my shoot so I have all faces looking toward me. When I am with the bride and groom alone though, I prefer to have it be just us (it is one of the few times that couples get to be alone during their wedding day).

You will receive a mix of color and  b/w images from your day. If you particularly love b/w you will receive more than average. I shoot digitally and capture the images in RAW format, which records the most amount of information possible on my professional cameras. I convert the images later in my editing software, enhancing the colors or creating it black & white. I edit the image based on what I  think makes the image the strongest. Some shoots may have more b/w because that is what works for that client and style of shoot. But I produce both color and b/w images for every shoot.

• 1-5 days PREVIEWS. You will 5-10 previews of the day. With permission, I will also post on social media. *
• 2-4 weeks receive your thank you card previews if you have ordered thank you cards

• 4-6 weeks  PHOTO DATE.  We will meet in the studio or on zoom for your photo highlights slideshow, album preview and more!
• 4-6 weeks  ONLINE GALLERY. You will receive a notification that your gallery is ready to view. You may share with your guests when you are ready. Here you will mark your must have for the album
• 6-8 Weeks Finalize Album Meeting 
• 8-10 Weeks Receive Your Beautiful One of a Kind Wedding Album
• 8-10 Weeks Finalize Wall Art if not already complete
• 8-12 Weeks Receive Your Beautiful One of a Wall Art

Expect to receive approximately 600-800 images from your wedding in your online gallery. There isn't an exact number of images you will receive. It depends on the length of the day, the number of guests, and the events of the day.

Images that receive custom retouching include all images in your wedding album and wall art. Additional images can be retouched for an additional cost per image.

High resolution (high res) files are the images you will get to print. The resolution is such that they will print well.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask at any time!

Yes you can make prints for personal use from the high res images. The number of high res images you have to print depends upon the package you chose!

Please do! When using on social media please* tag and credit Sharyn Peavey Photography.

FB: Sharyn.Peavey.Photography

IG #sharynpeaveyphotography, @sharynpeaveyphoto

 *Copyright laws require display of photo credit when published in public arena, such as social media, wedding magazines and the newspaper.