The FAQ
Where are you based?
I am based in Utah Valley, but am ALWAYS available to travel! Please look at my "destination discounts" to see if your destination is on the list!
Do you Travel?
I love to travel and would love to travel for you! Experiencing things in a new environment that you want to explore is something that I am more than willing to do with you. All I ask is that you as the client be responsible for the travel fees. However, please look at my "discount destinations" where I will shoot your wedding for FREE as long as you cover the travel expenses!
What am I paying for?
When booking my services, you are not just paying for the time behind the camera, you are also paying for hours of meticulous editing and culling so that I can deliver the best quality photos that I can deliver. All of this is taken into consideration when I set my prices!
How many photos do we get?
Depending on the package you select, you will receive anything from 50 photos, to a couple hundred photos. Details on my "services" page.
Whats your turn around time?
I try to get your images done and edited as quickly as I can! For any regular shoot, you will have your photos back in no more than 2 weeks. For weddings, my turn around time is about 3-6 weeks. If it is going to be any longer, I will inform you!
How do we get our photos?
I will upload your photos to a gallery on my website via email. The public will be able to see several highlighted photos, while you get access to the entire gallery. In the email sent, there will be an access password to see the entire gallery, and a pin you need to enter in order to download.
What should we wear?
I highly recommend wearing neutral colors! I have found that wearing all blacks can become distracting, so light-colored neutrals are best to wear. With my edits, browns, whites, and beiges tend to look very modern, yet timeless that will create photos that last a lifetime.
Can we get our "Raws"?
Raw images are in reference to unedited photos. Part of my job is to sort through all of your photos and decide which ones are artistically pleasing, and deliver to you what I think are the very best photos. I only deliver my best work so because of this, I do not give out any raw or unedited photos. If so desired, all of your raws can be purchased at a price of $200.
Do you retouch photos?
I love to retouch photos, and would be more than willing to retouch yours! Please just let me know beforehand that you're going to want more than the basic retouching, and once I send out your photos, please tell me specifically which ones you would like retouched. Basic retouching done on all all photos you receive. I'm more than willing to work with you to make you feel your most beautiful so please let me know how I can make that happen!
Can you help us with planning?
I will absolutely help with planning! I am here for your special day and would love to make whatever dream you have a reality. By working together, we're able to create the photos you've always dreamed of.
What should we do for an engagement session?
Engagement sessions are special because it is capturing the beginning of your forever love story. It is important to know what kind of aesthetic you and your partner are looking for and what represents the two of you the best. Please have in mind what kind of landscape you would like to shoot in (i.e., rural vs. city), or a significant place that represents you and your love.
How far out do you book?
I generally don't get any inquiries beyond about a 6 month time frame, but I am more than willing to book as far out as you are wanting to with some communication. Please schedule a shoot no less than 2 weeks out from your date, but if it's an emergency, I'm willing to try to work with you!
How do we book you?
I am available for booking through my website under "CONTACT", email (www.mayajbuck@gmail.com), and instagram DM (@mayabuckvisuals).
What is required to Book?
In order to book, I will send you a contract via email that needs to be signed and the required deposit needs to be paid in order to book.
Do you print?
Yes! For an extra $50, I will print 5, 8.5"x11" prints and deliver them to you. A lot of people just go to Walmart to print their photos (which is fine!) but your prints won’t reflect the true image quality of the photos. The color grading might be a little bit off or the resolution so I’ll control the settings from my end, send them to a professional photo lab, and personally sign off and be the last person to see your prints just to make sure they’re printed the way they’re intended to be. Message me and I can send you an example of what the different prints look like next to each other.
I can't wait to meet you!
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utah-based but happy to travel
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mayajbuck@gmail.com