FAQ | Eric Boneske Photography

Do you shoot digital or film?
Both! We spent a TON of time in the darkroom back in college developing our own film by hand. So it’s hard for me to break away from film (especially black and white) completely. The majority of the day will be shot on Canon’s pro digital cameras and lenses, but there are certain times that the tones and grain in film cannot be beat!

Are your packages flexible?
Yes. We have tried to design our pricing in a way that allows you to get exactly what you are hoping for, without getting any services or products that are of no interest to you. We want to fit your needs exactly, so if something doesn’t line up with what you are looking for just let us know, we are happy to work with you!

How do you pronounce your last name?
Very good question! I’ve heard ALL types of variations on Boneske- but the proper pronunciation would probably read something like Beh-nes-kee. It is actually a German name (Von Eske) that was, as legend has it, originally misunderstood at Ellis Island Immigration all those years ago. They recorded it with a ‘B’ and the rest is history.

How do you come up with all of the locations and ideas for your engagement sessions?
This information is TOP SECRET. Once you book with us you’ll find out!

How long have you been a professional photographer?
I got my start in college where I studied art/photography, so I have been shooting for about 13 years. I shot my first wedding, however, about 6 years ago, as more of a favor for a friend than anything else, and shot all film. From there I dabbled on and off with it until about two or three years ago when I made it my full time job. I absolutely love it, and now can’t imagine doing anything else. It’s way too much fun!

What does it mean to be a Lifestyle Photographer?
This is the approach that we use to create the balance of images you see in our portfolios and blog posts. It allows us to capture those introspective and unforced moments throughout the day, along with a strikingly styled portrait of the bride and groom just after the ceremony. It simply means that both the natural and created images are equally important to us!

Do you travel for weddings or engagement sessions?
Yes! We love seeing new places! A number of our weddings and engagement sessions are destination shoots. Just let us know where, and we can give you an idea of what the travel fees would be.

Do you edit the photos that your clients receive?
Yes. All images are edited in Lightroom and Photoshop to make sure the colors are true and vibrant and the white balance is correct. Truthfully, most of what you see on our website and blog is done in camera, without a lot of post processing. We prefer this method for a couple of reasons: a) It means we know exactly what we’re getting when we’re shooting it, and b) we have a sneaking suspicion that some of those heavily or over-edited images you find out there are going to look REALLY outdated in a couple of years. We want our images to always look timeless, and not soooo 2012

What is a Trash the Dress session?
This is something that has recently become popular, and you don’t have to actually ’trash’ your dress. Really, it’s just an excuse to get a little creative and have some fun after the wedding in a fabulous dress that you will (most likely) never ever wear again. We recently had a bride who wanted to go surfing in her dress the day after the wedding, so out we went with waterproof cameras and all, getting some amazingly fun images! (See them here.) It’s not for every bride, but if you’re interested, we’ll have fun making it happen!

How does a Save The Date session differ from an Engagement Session?
Typically a Save The Date session will last about 20-30 minutes. We’ll discuss a few options, but it will be designed to get 2 or 3 great images for you to use with your stationary. An engagement session is a bit more in depth, and will be a little more specific to who you are. Engagement sessions usually can last anywhere from 1-2 hours.

How quickly can we expect to receive our images?
This depends on what time of year your wedding is. If it’s at the begining of the wedding season, you can typically expect anywhere from 3-5 weeks. If your wedding is in the middle or towards the end of the wedding season, the wait may be a little longer, possibly 4-8 weeks. But rest assured, your pictures will be well worth the wait!

What kind of gear do you use?
We shoot Canon digital and film cameras and lenses. Here’s a list of the ever growing gear list:

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