What’s your approach on the actual wedding day?
My approach is much different than most wedding photographers. I know that there are many, many good wedding photographers in this area, picture wise. What separates me from the rest is that I am all about the experience of your wedding photography. A quick phone call or text chat is all it takes for me to learn all about your style and plans for your wedding, and to learn about what you want and don’t want.
Do you personally photograph the weddings you book?
Yes. I personally photograph every wedding I book. I do not subcontract other photographers to replace me at weddings. This is crucial to the quality of my photography and the exception customer experience I can provide.
How far in advance do you book?
Normally 12-18 months in advance, but it never hurts to ask!
Do you offer video?
I am not a videographer. Video and photo is as different as cake and flowers. Even if you hire a company that offers both photo and video, you aren’t saving any money by going with one company, as you are still hiring two different individuals. And if they have a price for both that’s “a good deal,” then you’re just paying two people less than their competition which means you’re getting two newbies or lesser quality of each.
What is your pricing?
I quote every wedding separately based on exactly what you want and don’t want. A one hour weekday wedding and an all day weekend wedding are two drastically different things. Contact me for a quote!
Do you have second photographers available?
I no longer find it necessary to have a second photographer present. I am focusing on elopements and intimate weddings of 50-75 guests or less. I can cover it!
What’s your wedding photography style?
Modern, fashionable, fun and artistic are a few words I use to describe my photographic style. But as they say, pictures speak louder than words, so just browse through the photo galleries here on my website in order to see my style first hand.
What is an engagement session?
Soon after you book with me, let’s set a date to make your engagement pictures! These are very laid-back and FUN! We’ll meet at a location of your choice (or I can pick based on your style) and you’ll be dressed casually or all dressed up (or both!) your choice! These photos are often used in Save-The-Date cards and made into prints to hang on your walls. Even if you’ve already had someone take some engagement pictures for you, it’s very very important to have your actual wedding photographer make these pictures for you, too. That way I get to know how you photograph. Learn more about your personal style, and most importantly, I’m not just a stranger on your wedding day. That’s the #1 key for me to capture those real, raw, and emotional moments on your wedding day that you want so much!
What is a bridal session?
The bridal portrait session is basically a dress rehearsal of the wedding day. These are usually made on a separate date prior to the wedding date. For the bride, you’ll be in your wedding dress, veil if you have one, and a bouquet if you choose to bring one. We’ll go to an exciting location of your choice and make some cool pictures! For the Groom, feel free to join! Some couples prefer to have these made on a date before or after the wedding, so that the groom can easily be in them, and you’re not interfering with the hustle and bustle of the wedding day. I am a pro at these and loves making beautiful and artistic bridal portraits!
Do you offer wedding albums?
There are are so many wonderful sources online for you to get these from, that I’m not really getting any orders for albums any more, so I no longer offer them.
How long have a you been in business?
2025 will be my 28th year of being a wedding photographer! During that time, I have photographed over 1,800 weddings and well over 3,000 bridal and engagement portrait sessions! That’s crazy to think about, but I’ve loved every one of them and still look forward to every wedding and photo session I’m blessed to photograph!
What’s the turnaround time for your images?
I will email you a link to your edited photos within 4 to 6 weeks (minimum) from your wedding date. These times can be faster during the “off-season” months of December through March, and a tad longer during peak times (April through November). For portrait sessions, please allow at least two weeks for delivery of your proofs. A rush fee is always available, if needed.
We found someone cheaper. What’s up with that?
Photographers charge what they’re worth. There will ALWAYS be cheaper photographers than me. Why? Because they have less experience, and they deliver lower quality photographs. It’s just that simple. Not trying to sound braggy; I’m just being honest with you. Remember that just like everything else, with wedding photography, you definitely get what you pay for. Don’t narrow down your choice of wedding photographers based on price alone. That is simply the wrong way to find a wedding photographer. Instead, find the photographer whose personality and photographic style clicks with you the most, and then figure out pricing from within that photographer that works for your budget. That’s the correct way to book a wedding photographer!
Can we show you pictures we found on Pinterest?
No need! I’ve spent 28 years developing my own personal style. Couples that hire me do so because they want MY style and MY “eye.” It is illegal for me to to plagiarize other photographer’s work. Anyone can do that. But please trust me to do what I do best, which is my own unique style of documenting the wedding day, as it happens.
Do you bring backup equipment?
Oh yes! NEVER hire a wedding photographer who doesn’t bring at least two cameras and multiple flashes to everything they photograph. If they only have one camera and it fails, they’re screwed, and you won’t get pictures. This is why using a newbie or a “family member with a good camera” is a HORRIBLE idea! I us several professional grade Nikon camera bodies, along with top-of-the-line Nikon lenses. I am very efficient in natural light through the getting ready and ceremony, and I am great at remote flash equipment too, to give your portraits and reception party pictures the “pop” they deserve!
Do you edit the images?
Yes! I personally go through every image taken, by hand, deleting any that don't make the cut, and then for everything else that gets delivered, I individually adjust each image for the best color and lighting. If you’d like certain photos retouched a certain way, I can outsource that to a retouching company for a small fee per image.
Do we get printing rights to our images?
Yes, always! You have full printing rights to your wedding images, and they will be “print-ready” once you receive them all. You can get your own prints made anywhere local to you, or online. But whatever you do, please don’t go to all the time and investment of having your wedding professionally photographed, only to have your final wedding images be printed at the same place you buy socks and pickles. I can direct you to get quality printing places here in Northwest Arkansas, or online if you live outside this area. You can also order high quality prints directly from the website link that I send to you!
So we get the copyright for our wedding pictures?
You have rights to make your own prints and share them anywhere for personal use. You are welcome to post those anywhere online, make your own prints and albums from them etc. If you’d like a commercial license or a complete copyright buyout of your wedding pictures, please contact me for a quote.
Can we purchase prints through you?
Yes! Your online wedding gallery has a shopping cart system for you to purchase actual printed photographs through there. Your family and friends can do that also from wherever they live. These are the highest quality photographs available. Printing options include paper, canvas, metal and more!
How do we book you as our wedding photographer?
Ask for a pricing list and ask for a no-obligation contract to review. It is a four page document with 28 years of blood, sweat and tears poured into it, and it answers a lot of more questions you will have about my wedding photography. Again, no obligation to book with me by asking for a contract.
Anything else you’d like to know? Any other questions? Ready to talk? Email me any time or call or text me at (479) 466-1356.
“The most professional service you could ask for! Jason Hudson take his time to craft your dream photographs! From start to finish you will be so amazed at his work and how easy (and fun) he is to work with. You're marrying the best, so why not use the BEST photographer around!”
- Jennifer and Rick Harvey, Fayetteville, Arkansas