It all seems, too simple?

Actually it is, there's one price and one service. No added extras, prints or anything at all. All the photos taken are put on disk and into an attractive folio and they're all yours to do with as you wish. Print, copy, share!! Plus you'll also get a DVD showreel, set to your own music, an 80 page photobook, and your own web gallery.
 

How many photographs do you take?

As many as we can. It completely depends on the weather, number of guests, time allocated to photography, willingness of guests etc. So anywhere between 200 to 450.
 

Why are you less expensive than other photographers?

Well, we don't do any expensive off-line advertising or attend any wedding fayres, preferring to rely on recommendation and web search. We don't have a studio or shop. By keeping our costs low, we can charge less!! By charging less, we have more weddings, by having more weddings we can charge less ... etc
 

What format are the photographs given to us in?

The photos are shot in RAW, then converted to Digital Negatives (DNG) for future-proofing. They are then processed and converted to high res jpeg files for you. But if you're a whizz in Photoshop then more than happy to give you the original RAW or DNG images, they're yours after all!!
 

Can I get more copies of the CDs?

Yes of course, these are just charged at cost, so another DVD will be £3 and with a folio case £15
 

How long do you keep the photos for?

Howling Basset will archive the wedding photographs on optical media (Archival quality DVD) in two separate locations. Due to the nature of optical media losing integrity over a prolonged period, Howling Basset cannot guarantee the usability of the files in the future. It is the couples responsibility to back-up their wedding photographs.
 

How long do you stay for?

From the bridal preparations through to the first dance!
 

Do you carry back-up equipment?

Yes, we shoot on professional DSLR cameras and use the best quality lenses and carry multiples of anything that could go wrong. Digital allows for greater flexibility than film, and ultimately offers a wider scope for creativity.
 

Do you need to feed us?

Well it would be nice but only if it doesn't incur you any extra costs, it's an expensive enough day as it is.
 

Do you charge for mileage?

Within reason the mileage is included. We do the occasional wedding outside of Kent in Essex, Hampshire, Central London etc and we don't charge anything for the extra mileage.
 

What are the different photographic styles

There are three main styles of wedding photography.

  1. Traditional (Classical) - This the most formal style where the guests are posed and arranged.
  2. Reportage (Documentary) - More creative, natural shots without the photographer being too visible.
  3. Contemporary - A combination of the two above.

Howling Basset fall into the latter, Contemporary, style. Combining the formal setting up of group shots with capturing any spontaneous moments.
 

Why haven't I seen Howling Basset at any wedding fayres

You won't find Howling Basset Wedding Photography at any wedding fayres ... we're just too busy!!!

They also cost a lot to be there and that expense would eventually have to be passed onto the couple. We prefer to use the two main sources: the web and recommendations.
 

Send us your Questions

info@howlingbasset.com | 07875 685923

 

Name & Registered Office: HOWLING BASSET LIMITED
8 Whitebeam Close, Ashford, KENT TN23 3GL | Company No. 05577374

 

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Howling Basset - Philosophy

The ideas behind Howling Basset are simple.
Problem: couples aren't happy with not owning their photographs.
Solution: we hand over all photos to the couple to do with as they wish. Copy, print or share ... they're all yours!

Problem: the price isn't transparent ... "more for a Saturday, extra if more than 2 hours, more if it's a full moon ... etc.
Solution: it's one service at one price, £995.

Problem: there's an extra charge for bridal preparations and to stay for the first dance.
Solution: we cover the whole day, from preparations through to the first dance

Peace of Mind
Howling Basset has full Professional Indemnity Insurance and Public Liability Insurance.
Howling Basset Limited now comprises of several hand-picked and hugely experienced wedding photographers.
On days with multiple weddings, Howling Basset employs another photographer as a standby in case of an emergency.

 

Howling Basset - History

Hi ... I'm Andy Stonier LRPS and the founder of Howling Basset Limited. I've quite literally worked all over the world, from studio work in New York, freelancing for the UK's daily newspapers (News of the World, The Sun and TODAY). An official photographer to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh's 70th Birthday Celebrations at Windsor, official photographer on-board the QE2 to work as a Kodak wedding photographer. Whilst working for National Weddings (which became Kodak) I did many Kent weddings over many seasons. I was brought out of a 2 year break by agreeing to do a few weddings I was recommended for and I enjoyed doing them so much that I decided to set up Howling Basset.

 

 

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