Oahu Dream Weddings

What is a "Certified Professional Photographer"?

Our experienced and award-winning photographer, "Charlie" has earned "Certified Professional Photographer" status awarded by the Professional Photographers of America. 

How can we tell what you show is what we'll get?

As you might imagine,  entire websites have been sold and re-sold to new owners over the years consequently, you never know if what you see is from the actual photographer shooting your photos. Charlie has been our photographer since the start and all of thephotos you on our website is from him. You're gonna get what you see on our website.

Do we get actual paper prints?

No, we do not do prints. Any website that offers prints instead of full-size files is going to charge you extra. Simply, "prints" from a desktop computer printer have little to no value compared to receiving the actual JPEG photo files from which you can make your own prints.

What are Hi-Res JPEG photo files?

They are high resolution JPEG files produced after our custom "RAW" processing. These JPEG files will allow you to make your own high-quality photo prints from the smallest size and up 40x60 and larger possible.

How many photos do we get?

Our package offers a specific amount. You can order (ALL) photos when you book or add more photos after the ceremony. Note: Prices are subject to change without notice.

How many photos do you shoot?

We average 100 or more and definitely more than enough to give a good variety and selection of images to choose from.

Do we select our own photos?

Yes. You will do this using our WebPhotoGallery.

What is a WebPhotoGallery?

This is a personal website for viewing and selecting your photos. It will be uploaded within 1-3 days after the ceremony, most times by the next day. It shows all the photos except, those which we shot for exposure or other tests and/or photos where there is a better selection. We do remove blinks where we can and if there is a better similar shot. The gallery will be available for (30) days and can be remade and re-posted for an additional fee. Each photo will have a copy-protection watermark unless, you pre-order (ALL) the photos and no watermark will be present.

How do we get our photos?

After you've emailed us your selections and paid your Final Service Invoice, we'll upload your photos to our file transfer service. Your photos will be available for download for (30) days thereafter, it can be uploaded again for an additional fee.

How long do you store photos?

We like to store files and ling as we can but, we are only liable to hold your photo files for (30) days after we send out your WebPhotoGallery to make your selections. We are not not an archive service. With that said, we've held photo files a couple of years as hard drive space permits.

Can we get our photos on a USB stick or DVD disk?

Our service prices are specifically for the download of photo files. We've transferred files electronically to clients all over the world without a problem. If you struggle with computers, have a weak internet service, you may need to order a physical method. The media and postage cost will be additional.

Can our family and guests take photos and video?

Yes, we allow guests to take photos and video during the ceremony under the direction of the minister and/or photographer as long as it does not interfere with their assignment. Photography when directed proprietary work is being performed including the license signing, cake, toast, portrait sessions, etc..

Note: Any non-ODWS professional or a person acting as such, will not be allowed to photograph at the ceremony site until, all of our services are completed unless, you have a "minister-only" package.

Can we get different style of photography than on your website?

The style you see is what Charlie does. It's predictable, repeatable, and we do it every time no matter the weather, location, time, or lighting conditions. That's what a "professional" does, get's the job done!

Can we requests shots?

Yes but, know that we require a specific photo coverage to fulfill our contract with you. All photos taken are at the sole discretion of the photographer but, yes.

Can the ceremony or photos be at another spot?

Ceremony and photo spots are selected specifically to allow us to perform the most successful event given the weather, location, and time. We avoid areas with a history of being unsafe or problematic. With that said , we will give you a choice if available.

If we have a ceremony close to sunset, will we get sunset photos?

Yes, as long as it's within the hour of coverage we provide. If you're thinking of sunset, let us know so, we can schedule your ceremony time appropriately. Note: We cannot shoot into the sun and use the sunset as a background for ceremonies, it's just too bright.

How do you work?

We work smartly and efficiently, making our sessions fun and enjoyable. Photos are shot in a logical progression which enables us to get a greater variety of shots. Normally, it's about a half hour for everything but, we do provide up to an hour. 

Do you "fix" and/or "edit" photos?

We process each individual photo to our interpretation of the optimum color balance, contrast, and exposure. We try to remove small distractions, helicopters, planes, birds, and people in the background, if we can. With that said, we do not "fix" or Photoshop photos to get rid of wrinkles, messy hair, blinks, swap heads, remove bandages or tatoo's, make people thinner, or remove large distractions or people from the backgrounds.  That takes a tremendous amount of time not provided for in our prices.

Note: None of the photos on our website have been fixed or "Photoshopped" other than using our normal processing explained above.

Copyright

We'll include a PDF of a copyright release for personal use which allows you to use your photos for making prints and sharing your photos for non-commercial usage. As is normal photography practice, we retain all copyright privileges.