I want SMPD as my photographers! How do I book your services?
Call or email to check our availability for your wedding date. We will arrange a meeting to discuss your interests and ideas to make your wedding unique. One-third of the full balance is due at the time the contract is signed.

The session was so much fun! Now, when will I preview my images?
You should expect to come to a See & Select session within 4 to 6 weeks after your wedding. Portrait See & Select Sessions are usually within 7 to 10 days after your sitting.

I loved the images - I want em' all! When will I receive my album?
Quality takes time! Many of our albums are created in Europe in addition to a lengthy design process. Albums can take up to 3 months depending on the intricacy of design and the type of album being created.

Who is the assistant / second photographer? Why do you require one?
Weddings are a huge photographic undertaking. It's our job not to miss a moment! Assistants and second photographers help make the day run smoothly - carrying lenses, back-up batteries, holding reflectors... They are really the ones to thank!

Are negatives included in my wedding collection? How soon will I get them?
Digital negatives are included with wedding collections. They will be delivered to you approximately 6 months after your wedding date, and after your album order has been completed.

Are there any other fees or charges not included in the package price?
A Virginia State Sales Tax of 5.0% applies to all product & collection purchases. Travel expenses, when applicable are $60 + 1 night in a hotel.

You haven't shot at my reception location before? Will you be able to do it?
Of course! We always "stake out" the location before we shoot. However, we've also shot at many private houses and locations closed to the public.

How far in advance are you booked?
Often we book well over 12 months in advance. Certain times of the year, particularly summer and early autumn, book faster than others. Please call to check availability.

We come see you all the time! Do you offer any client referral incentives?
For our couples who have booked their wedding with us, we offer a $200 cash bonus for every friend you recommend who books with us. Additionally, your friends will receive $200 off their wedding package as well, so make sure to get the word out! Portrait clients will be graciously thanked with special offers and promotions throughout the year.

Do you accept checks?
Yes. We accept national checks only when a valid driver's license number and expiration date are written in the memo line. We must also have a phone number of the authorizing party written on the check. International checks will not be accepted under any condition. Please do not write a check for an amount over the invoice, as it will be voided immediately.

What is Copyright? If I own the negatives, do I also own the Copyright?
Copyright is, literally, the "right to copy" a specific work and copyright is owned solely by the originator of the work from the moment of it's creation. That means that Stephanie Millner Photography & Design owns the exclusive copyright of all the images. While we offer digital negatives to wedding clients, this does not release the copyright. This means that while the images can be reproduced by a quality, professional lab, they are still the sole property of Ms. Millner and her studio. Copyright violation, while often unintentional, is something we take very seriously. Violation includes, but is not limited to, copying images from a website, printing images for publication, scanning and printing images that have not been rightfully purchased, or bringing a CD of released images to a non-pro lab to reproduce. Violation of copyright will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If you know of a store that is illegally copying professional work, please let us know.