I only do a limited number of weddings per year,
so book early to avoid disappointment.

Contact me for further details and a complete price list.


Andrew Dobell is a member of
The Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers
 

Do you do Formals?
Of course, but I try to keep them snappy and get through them in a timely manner as I also realise that some people dislike being in them.

But I don't want any formals.
That's fine too, it's your wedding after all.

How much is your booking fee?
For the packages, a £500 non-refundable booking fee secures the day, for my other services, it's roughly just under 50% of the total.

Can you hold a date for me, and what's your booking policy?
I'm afraid I don't hold dates and every date is considered open until I have a completed booking form and a booking fee.
The reason being, if I held your date and then called you saying I have someone else interested, would you think that I honestly have another enquiry or would you think I'm trying to pressurise you into the booking? For that reason I feel it's better to consider all dates open until they have been booked and I won't say if someone else is interested in your date or not.

I don’t want you there at the Prep.
No problem, tell me when you want me to start and that’s when I will arrive.

I’m not keen on doing the posed photos of us two.
Although taking the bride and groom off to do these portraits is my favourite part of the day and often what people book me for, if that’s not your thing, then that’s fine we don’t have to do that if you don’t feel comfortable with it.

Do you use an assistant?
I work with an assistant on the vast majority of my weddings as I enjoy the company. I have however completed many weddings alone, and should that be the case for your wedding, rest assured that your coverage will not be affected. You will still get the High quality photos you see throughout my site.

How late do you stay?
I stay until a few songs after the first dance, or until roughly 10pm, whichever comes first. But I always make sure I am happy with my coverage and that you are happy for me to finish as well.

What’s the next step?
Send me an email or call me and we’ll have a meeting to discuss the finer details.

After the meeting, how long do I have to think about it?
I reserve your date for 2 weeks following the meeting, if I get an enquiry in that time, I will call you. After the 2 weeks, the date is considered open again.

I can't get to Surrey for a meeting.
If you live in or near Retford, then we’ll meet in Retford, otherwise, a meeting isn’t strictly necessary and I’m happy to take the booking without meeting you before the big day.

Surrey or Retford?
Although I live in Surrey, I’m originally from Retford in Nottinghamshire with strong family connections there. I’m happy to take wedding bookings in and around the Retford Area so please contact me about what I can do for you. I don't charge a Travel fee for Weddings in Retford.

CD’s and Copyright?
My policy with CD’s is to grant you an indefinite licence that allows you to print and copy the CD and the files upon it to your hearts content. All files I give on the CD are at full resolution and ready for printing.

Are you insured?
Absolutely, I have Professional indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.

Do you have back up equipment?
Yes, I do, I have multiple camera bodies and numerous lenses.

What happens if you're ill?
Unless it's really serious, I'll take some medication and be there on the day.

And if it's really serious?
I know lots of photographers in the area, plus the assistants I often use, so in the unlikely event of a serious illness, I'd ask another photographer to be there on the day who I trust to do a great job. There's no additional charge for this.

Do you do more then one wedding a day?
No, I only do one a day.

Do you visit the venue before the Wedding day?
If it's a venue I have not been to before, and it's not on the other side of the country, then yes, I often do a quick scout of the venue.

Would you be able to meet us at the venue so we can show you what we would like to do there?
Of course I can do a meeting with you both, it's included as part of the packages above anyway. I might even bring the camera to get some photos of you both!


If I haven't answered your question above, then please email me here.