How do I book?

To secure your date I require you to sign a contract and pay a £200 booking fee. The outstanding balance is payable up to 28 days prior to your wedding date. You can call me on 07921828111 or email me at matthewrlesage@gmail.com to chat some more.

What style of photographs will I get?

I will discuss that specifically with you before the big day as your preference is what is important, but I specialise in a natural and candid style of photography that documents the day as it unfolds. There’s always space for formals if you so wish. The photographs themselves can be edited in colour, black and white, sepia and or matt to name a few. All photographs will be digitally enhanced and colour corrected to complement each one individually. But if you want any specific one changed from colour to black and white for example, then just ask, I will be happy to oblige where possible.

How far will you travel?

I am based on the Wirral, in the North West of England, I would be happy to travel to any UK or international destination to be there for your perfect day. For any distance over 50 miles from the Wirral, this would incur an additional cost which would have to be discussed individually according to needs and specific distance, but may include additional mileage costs and/or overnight stays to ensure photography services can commence on the day without issue.

Travelling internationally would mean having to factor in getting to the destination at least one day before the ceremony; this would allow time to cover any unforeseen events which may delay me getting to you.

How long do I have to wait before I get my pictures?

I will aim to get all pictures back to you within 6 - 8 weeks, but this may be longer during busier periods. I do not want to rush the editing process so please bear with me whilst I bring out the very best in all your photos.

How many photos will I receive?

Depending on what happens on the day I aim to provide 500 to 800 fully edited photographs. Summer weddings with longer days often net more photographs than winter ones as people are outside longer and not confined to a smaller area where you will only want so many of everyone talking and drinking.

Will we meet prior to the wedding?

Yes. I aim to meet all couples prior to their big day to discuss what is important to them and what pictures they would like me to capture. Whilst I can never guarantee every photo can be captured on the day, I will do all I can to capture what you wanted me to do so when we originally met. If meeting up prior is made difficult due to distance we can Skype and chat just as easily that way.

What will you wear?

I usually wear all black, so that I do not stand out from how amazing you and your guests will look. I am discreet and unobtrusive in my style and like to blend in to the surroundings. However, if you have a particular dress code you would like me to adhere to, then please discuss this and I will always do my best to accommodate, within reason.

What if your camera breaks?

I have two professional grade cameras that I bring to every wedding, and even a third back up camera, which I learnt everything I know about camera’s on. I have several lenses which I utilise according to the needs on the day, and use flashes to ensure even your twilight wedding is appropriately lit for beautiful photos.

What type of ceremony’s do you cover?

I will, and have photographed all types of Weddings and Civil Ceremonies; small and intimate, or large and flamboyant. I have worked in dark churches, bright summer houses and twilight ceremonies, each of which present their own specific needs to bring out the best in the pictures, and which I will ensure I do for you. I have no specific preference to what type of ceremonies I do, I just love to capture the love two people have for each other on the biggest day of their lives. Each wedding is individual to the couple and I make sure I keep it that way, you wont find me insisting on the same cheesy poses at each wedding.

What locations have you worked in?

I have done weddings in most of the Wirral and surrounding areas ceremonial settings including both beautiful Town Halls on the Wirral, Leasowe Castle, Inglewood Manor, St Andrew’s Church Meols, St Hildeburgh’s Parish Church Hoylake, St George’s Hall Liverpool, St Mary’s Church Eastham, Christ the King Bromborough, Mere Brook House, Brook Mollington Banastre, Ness Gardens and Sheldrakes. With more venues booked up for 2020 including The Boat Museum, Brook Hall and Rossett Hall, that list will continue to grow and I can’t wait.

Are you insured?

Yes I have full public liability and indemnity insurance. Most venues will insist on seeing certificates before I work there, and I am more than happy to oblige and send a copy over.

What is your Privacy Notice?

I am the controller of any data that passes through the website, and I am the only person who will have access to this information; I will not sell or rent your information to any third parties nor will I share your information with third parties for any marketing purposes.

What type of information is collected?

I obtain information through my website in three ways: anonymously, directly and by a third-party.

1. Anonymously: The anonymous information I collect may include your IP address, whether you are using a computer, a tablet or a phone, which country you are located, which website pages are accessed and how long you may spend looking at my website.

2. Directly: The direct information I collect is when you make an enquiry, purchase products or purchase a photographic service. This will be your name, address, phone number and details about your event.

3. Third Party: If you purchase a product or service from me using an online transfer method, HSBC who specialise in the secure online processing of credit/debit card transactions. The only information I receive from the third party are notifications that a transaction has taken place, with the name of the payee, the date and the amount of the transaction.

I will hold your personal information on my systems for as long as is necessary for the relevant activity, or as long as is set out in any relevant contract you hold with me. Any information you provide will be used to:

Carry out any obligations from any contracts that we enter in to. Seek your views or comments on the services I provide. Notify you of any changes to my services.

Who has access to your information?

The only person who has any access to any information which is collected through my website or any other communications is Matt Lesage Photography.

I will not sell or rent your information to any third parties. I will not share your information with third parties for any marketing purposes.

Direct Marketing

I do not generate a newsletter, offer any subscriptions and do not generate bulk or direct mail shots for marketing. If I contact you, it will be about an enquiry you have made or any photographic services we have agreed upon. All communications will be sent directly from me to you.

Security Precautions

When you provide any personal information, I take steps to ensure that it’s treated securely to protect the loss, misuse or alteration of any information. My website is protected with SSL and a secure page a lock icon will appear on your web browser to show that the page is secure.

Any information provided over the internet can never be guaranteed 100% secure. As a result, while I strive to protect your personal information, I cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to me, and you do so at your own risk.

Once I receive your information, I will make my best effort to ensure its security, and where I have given you a password which enables you to access my website galleries, you are responsible for sharing this password.

If you are aged 16 or under‚ please get your parent or guardian’s permission before you provide me with personal information.

Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any aspect of this privacy policy at matthewrlesage@gmail.com

Call: 07921828111

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