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The Company: Bunnell Photography was founded in 2001 to offer top-quality photography throughout New England. With a unique blend of photojournalistic and traditional styles, the company has been recognized as one of the area's premier wedding photographers. Bunnell Photography is pleased to be recommended by the area's finest venues and planning professionals. A core aspect of Bunnell Photography's business philosophy is to offer our clients the rights to their own images. Each portrait and wedding session includes the digital negatives with printing rights. Annually, the company photographs about 70 weddings plus dozens of additional portrait sessions. Owner Kathryn Bunnell is on site for all weddings. Bunnell Photography also employs several talented photographers who act as second shooters at weddings.
About Kathryn Bunnell:
Kathy was born an artist. From a very early age, she expressed herself through drawing, painting, sculpting and photography. She is the stereotypical “lefty” whose passion for art is evident in everything she does.An art scholarship partially based on her photography work helped to fund her collegiate studies. Her beloved 10th birthday present, a Pentax 35mm camera, helped document her journeys along the way. She completed coursework in a variety of artistic mediums. Her oil paintings were featured in the only solo freshman art show of the year at Elms College.Her post-grad employment at WWLP TV22 taught her a lot about lighting subjects, composing images and how to work in high-pressure environments. Further professional experience in event planning gave her a well-rounded wedding background.Kathy's artistic attention turned to event photography as she planned her own nuptials. After meeting with several area photographers, she felt that none of them understood how she wanted her wedding to be documented on camera. Vowing to deliver what she had been looking for in her own search for a wedding photographer, Kathy sought to bring a younger, fresher approach to wedding photography.After interning with other area photographers, Kathy started Bunnell Photography. Her business took off rapidly and she became one of the area's few full-time wedding photographers after only two years in practice. Her old trusty Pentax has long since been replaced by state-of-the-art professional digital cameras and lenses.Bunnell Photography's images have been featured in magazines, reception venues and print ads. Kathryn Bunnell has also been recognized as a Canon Professional shooter.Kathy has had the honor of photographing more than 400 weddings. Her clients love her approachable, down-to-earth demeanor as well as the stunning images she creates.
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Experience The studio has photographed over 400 weddings. This gives us a wide variety of experience with different venues, lighting conditions, and even how to effectively pose different body types. Weddings are our full time business.
Style We balance modern photojournalistic techniques with candid shots and classic traditional images. Because of the variety of photos, your images will never look old or dated. Instead, your photos will reflect the spirit, emotion, and style of your wedding.
Copyrights We provide all clients with a full-resolution DVD of their images, allowing enlargements to be made outside our studio for additional savings
Value Large or small, we have packages to fit most budgets. We will work to customize our photography coverage to fit your budget. Technology We use only the best professional digital equipment for its speed, vibrant colors, and quality. Unlike smaller studios, our equipment is updated every year to gain benefits from the newest technology. Service From the start of your wedding until the end, our photographers are there to provide courteous service as well as a helping hand to make sure your day goes smoothly.
Details We capture every last detail of your wedding. Nothing is overlooked, from details in a bouquet to the beading on your wedding dress, you'll have beautiful images of all the details you've worked so hard to create.
What is included in packages? Every Bunnell Photography package includes digital negatives on DVD and 4x6” proofs in an album. Both the DVD and proofs are the property of the client and do not need to be returned. Proof photos are not stamped with a copyright or otherwise marred so they serve as a beautiful record of your wedding. Packages vary in bridal album styles, parent albums, and additional options. We would be happy to explain the different packages to you.
Can we customize packages? Absolutely! We do not want to “lock you in” to a higher package that includes options you do not desire. We are able to customize our packages to fit exactly what you want to include.
Do you release the copyrights/let us print our own photos? Yes! All our portrait and wedding packages include your full resolution photos on DVD. There are no hidden stipulations; the DVD allows you to print your own photos at a lab of your choice. We do encourage you to choose a professional digital photo lab (and can recommend some for you) but you are free to have your photos processed anywhere you like.Be careful to ensure your wedding photographer will give you full resolution files that do not have a copyright and that they will release the DVD soon after the wedding. Who will be the photographer at my wedding? All weddings (unless otherwise contracted) are photographed by Kathryn Bunnell. All packages except the Budget package include Kathy plus a 2nd photographer. We utilize a handpicked group of photographers as our 2nd shooters. Do I need a 2nd photographer? We highly recommend using a 2nd photographer for weddings over 50 people. Weddings involve a lot of special moments happening in a short amount of time so it is beneficial to have extra coverage. In our experience, two photographers will give you multiple angles during the ceremony, additional use of special lenses, cocktail hour photos while posed photos are being taken, and an additional set of eyes to capture candid photos.All of our packages except the Budget package include two photographers. We do realize it is not always an option for smaller budgets so we offer a solo photographer in our Budget package.
What is your photography style? We find it difficult to describe our style using one of the common buzzwords popular in today's wedding photography. We shoot mostly candids. We do pose family, bridal party, and bride and groom shots but we try to keep those photos as natural as possible. Our proof albums include a good amount of photojournalistic, artistic, and non-traditional images while still including some timeless traditional images. The best way to see our style is to come to look at our albums and see for yourself! Are you obtrusive during the ceremony or reception? Absolutely not. We find that our client's favorite images are often the ones they didn't see us taking. We try to keep to the sides or back of the ceremony so as not to be distracting to you or your guests. We have long zoom lenses to get us up close to the action without being in the middle of your event.During the reception you should barely notice us working. We never interrupt your formal dances, bug guests for posed pictures (unless you request something specific), or pass around business cards.
What is your wedding payment plan? The exact payments depend on the package selected, but the initial deposit is approx. 30% of the contract price. Additional payments are scheduled 6 months before the wedding, 1 month before the wedding, and when photos and albums are received. Other terms may be accommodated upon request.
Do you have backup photographers? We do have a pool of backup photographers. They are our 2nd shooters who assist us regularly at weddings. In the event of an emergency or severe illness, you would receive a photographer who shares our style and way of working. Our backup photographer system has only needed to be used once in over 400 weddings but it is essential that we have the built-in coverage just in case. Do you have backup equipment? Our equipment is regularly updated and professionally maintained. Rarely do we encounter a problem but we do have a full set of backup equipment and lenses onsite at all weddings. In addition, we shoot crucial moments while carrying a 2nd backup camera in case, for example, one camera stops working during the ceremony processional. Have you worked at my venue before? Most likely yes. We have been photographing hundreds of weddings in the area since 2001. Ask and we may be able to show you sample images from your venue. What do you wear to weddings? We dress professionally and conservatively at all weddings. Do you offer a winter wedding discount/weekday wedding discount? We do offer a 25% discount for weddings between Thanksgiving and mid-April. The same discount applies for weddings that take place Monday-Thursday (except holidays).
Do you shoot other types of events, portraits, or commercial photography? Yes, we have experience in shooting a variety of subjects. We would be happy to offer more information on request.
Packages can be customized to fit your exact needs. Prices are for weddings in the Western MA/ Northern CT area. A nominal travel fee may apply for other areas. Prices do not include Massachusetts sales tax of 6.25%. Winter Weddings- ask about our off-season discount.
Prices are valid until 12/31/2010
Budget - $1600 3 hour coverage with 1 photographer 100-200 photos in a proof album Digital negatives on DVD
Basic - $2350 6 hour coverage with 2 photographers 200-400 photos in a proof album Digital negatives on DVD Bridal - $2850 8 hour coverage with 2 photographers, 300-500 photos in a proof album 20 8x10” photos in a leather Gallery album 4 sheets of enlargements Digital negatives on DVD
Family - $3550 8 hour coverage with 2 photographers 300-500 photos in a proof album 24 page Mosaic leather album Two 14 page 4x6” Gallery parent albums Two 11x14 enlargements and five sheets of enlargements Digital negatives on DVD
Deluxe - $4150 8 hour coverage with 2 photographers 500-800 photos in a proof album 24 page 10x10” modern flush mount coffee table album Two 20 page 5x7” Gallery parent albums Three 11x14” enlargements and six sheets of enlargements Engagement photo session on location OR slideshow on DVD Digital negatives on DVD
Modern Deluxe - $4650 8 hour coverage with 2 photographers 500-800 photos in a proof album 24 page 10x10” modern flush mount coffee table album Two 5x5” 24 page flush mount “mini clone” parent albums Proofs posted online for 6 months 16x20” canvas or fine art surface enlargement mounted on mat board Three 11x14” enlargements Ten sheets of enlargements Engagement photo session on location Slideshow on DVD Digital negatives on DVD
Exclusive - $5250 10 hour coverage with 2 photographers 500-800 photos in a proof album Unlimited additional images on DVD 30 page 12x12” modern flush mount coffee table album Two 5x5” 30 page flush mount “mini clone” parent albums Proofs posted online for 1 year 16x20” Gallery Wrap canvas enlargement 16x20” framed signature mat with photo Three 11x14” enlargements Ten sheets of enlargements Engagement photo session on location Slideshow on DVD 100 photo thank-you cards OR 200 reprint credit Digital negatives on DVD
Upgrade/A la carte options Engagement photo session on location +200 Upgrade your Gallery album to a Mosaic album +300 or your Mosaic album to a 10x10” flush mount modern album +200 Parent albums: 14 page 4x6” +200 each, 20 page 5x7” +300 each, 24 page flush mount mini clone +350 16x20” canvas or fine art enlargement mounted on mat board +150, canvas gallery wrap +225 Loose enlargements: +15 per sheet (1 sheet = one 8x10 or two 5x7s), 11x14 +40 Additional hours of coverage +250 each
No words can truly express my gratitude for all you and your assistant did at our wedding. Not only were our photographs beautiful but you captured all of the special moments that went by so fast. I would also like to thank you for helping me “get through” our photos and then DRIVING me in your car! Never thought I would be carsick in the limo on my wedding day! I really appreciate how much you cared and were willing to help. I will continue to recommend you to others. You really are a step above the rest and my heart is thankful to have met you. Brian & Kristina Lynch
We wanted to thank you again for being so fun and easy to work with at our wedding. You really made us feel comfortable even in the formal pictures. You did such a great job that it was no surprise when my maid-of-honor asked for your name when she planned her wedding! I have to add that it was great to see you at her wedding and her pictures are beautiful, too. We are so happy that our friends recommended you, and we love our pictures! Marie & Dale
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