Photographer - Kendra Farris
- Business: Kendra Farris Photography
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky KY
- Experience: 12 Years
- Photography Types: Boudoir, Engagements, Family, Weddings
- Profile: Kendra Farris Photography
- Website: kendrafarrisphotography.com
1. Introduction: What's your story?
Hi, I'm Kendra!
I've been taking photos since I was seven years old. Someone gave me one of those disposable film cameras and I was hooked. At the age of fifteen, I started shadowing, assisting and second shooting weddings. That's when I realized I was also hooked with photographing weddings, because weddings are so full of what I love capturing: life, emotion and unpredictable moments. My first wedding to photograph was in 2015: a small backyard barn wedding in Kentucky (You can find my first wedding somewhere on my blog) since then I have photographed over 200 weddings.
I encourage my clients to be in the moment 1) because it's fun and 2) because it makes for the best photos. I also adore photographing families, boudoir and artists. hire me to take your photos and I'll make sure to capture the best parts of life, so you and your loved ones can look back on the photos forever.
2. How long have you been shooting weddings? How many weddings have you photographed?
I assisted my first wedding at the age of fifteen (a baby, I know) in 2012 and kept assisting, until I photographed my first wedding in 2015. Since then I've been lucky enough to photograph over 200 weddings.
3. How would you describe your photography style?
My style is candid, genuine and full of life. I'd rather the couple spend the day in the moment and have photos of them in the moment then have me spend hours taking stiff, posed photos with them. I've always adored nature and many of my couples involve nature in their photos in some way or another. Some of them elope at Red River Gorge here in Kentucky (if you haven't been, you should go) surrounded by nature, others chose to get married on a family property or have their engagement photos at the local park.
4. How well in advance should couples book their wedding photographer?
I've had couples book me two years before their wedding date and then I've had some book me 5 days before, no joke! Everybody is unique. Once you have a wedding date set in stone, of course it's best go to ahead and book a photographer. However if you're flexible (for example, if you're eloping at the historic courthouse downtown), I can do last minute weddings. Weekends typically book up quickly (especially the fall), but weekdays are usually pretty flexible around here. Wedding season in Kentucky starts in May (sometimes it calms down a bit July & August) then it really picks up September and October. I usually book up on holidays like Christmas Eve and New Years, too.
5. What are the different packages that you offer and which one is your most popular package?
My popular packages are between 5K-10K. Every couple is unique and has different needs and wants for photography. I don't do hourly rates anymore, because I found it boxed me and my clients in. Instead I do a flat day rate and the rate varies on the type of event (for example, a 300 guest wedding at an art museum will run higher than a 20 guest backyard wedding).
6. Are you the wedding photographer who will be shooting on the wedding day? Who else is there in your team?
It'll be me! I don't hire out associates - when you book with me, it's my art, creativity and skill that you're hiring. I do have a few incredible second photographers that I work with as well and one of them will come along if you book one.
7. Do you charge a travel fee? For what distance? What does that cover?
Most of the time I include travel fees in the custom quotes instead of an "add on". I'll always be upfront about costs so there aren't any surprise or hidden charges down the road.
8. Are albums or prints included in your packages?
I do include albums in most of my packages! There's nothing like holding the physical photo in your hand . . . whether that's through an album or a print.
9. How long after the wedding will the couple receive the images? How will they be delivered?
I deliver photos in an online gallery where it's easy to download them to your computer and order prints or products as well. It typically takes me 4 weeks to edit a session and 8 weeks to edit a wedding. I send previews out within the week!
10. What is your cancellation and/or refund policy?
If a wedding is canceled, the deposit and payments made will be non-refundable and future payments may be due depending on how far in advance the wedding is. For more details on my cancellation or refund policy, please ask me directly as every situation is different.
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