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ABI Photo
2574 Greyling Drive, ABOVE Mission Valley
San Diego, CA 92123
San Diego, CA 92123
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Serving all of Southern CA over 20 years- 1250+ Weddings
Business Description
Serving San Diego for 21 years we have photographed over 1250 wedding. We use the newest Styles of photography including Traditional and Photojournalism together with 2 different photographers on some of our packages. We try to find out what the Brdide & Groom want and their personilities are for the correct style of photography. Everyone is different. Our 4 styles can be molded to suit you.
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Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions
General QuestionsDo you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?
Portrait Photographers
What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
What are your rates?
Do you require a deposit?
What packages do you offer?
How many pictures do you take?
Can I keep the negatives?
What is your photographic style?
Do you provide black and white photography?
Do you use digital or film?
Can I see examples of your work?
How far are you willing to travel?
How quickly will I receive my prints?
What makes you different from other photographers?
Wedding Photographers
What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
What packages do you offer? What are your rates?
Do you require a deposit?
How many pictures do you take?
Can I keep the negatives?
How many weddings have you photographed?
What is your photographic style?
Do you provide black and white photography?
Do you use digital or film?
Can I see examples of your work?
How far are you willing to travel?
How quickly will I receive my prints?
What makes you different from other photographers?
Event Photographers
What are your rates?
Do you require a deposit?
Can I keep the negatives?
What is your photographic style?
How many pictures do you take?
Do you provide black and white photography?
How long does it take you to develop photos?
Do you use digital or film?
Can I see examples of your work?
How far are you willing to travel?
What services do you offer?
What is your photographic style?
What format do you provide your photography in (print, electronic, etc.)?
Can I keep the negatives?
What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
Why should I use your services for my photography needs?
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Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?
If your are not happy with the photos you purchase, we will be happily refund you money. Once you take them out of the studio we cannot be responsible for bends, scratches and scanning issues with copying our images. -
What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
I have been Certified by the Professional Professional Photographers of America. I have served on the local PPA board of Directors for 7 years and have spoken at local and state meetings. I have a membership in the following: PP of America - ( National), (State), and (Local) WPPI ( Wedding and Portrait Photographers International -
What are your rates?
All inclusive packages with a smaller (2-3 hours) coverage and prints start around $1100. Add $400-$800 for an included album. For a complete coverage with photography, photos and album, you can expect to pay $1600 for our smallest complete package. -
Do you require a deposit?
Yes, 50% once we are hired, we do not see anyone else for your date once you have reserved our time for that date. -
What packages do you offer?
basic formats 1.) Hourly labor- (Rate Varies by # of Hours) & Individual Prints 2.)Packages including Time, Prints & Album some include an engagement session and large wall prints. -
How many pictures do you take?
Whatever it takes to do the job. I don't have a limit. It depends on size of the wedding party, family members, cooperation of all these people and if the Bride & Groom value their photographer and his work. IF you feel a photographer is only a neccessary evil.. Please find someone who doesn't care. We Do. -
Can I keep the negatives?
Yes, any photos you purchase from our studio, you will recieve on CD-Rom. You will be able to print the same size and quality provided you take the file to a professional lab we suggest. -
What is your photographic style?
We have 4 styles 1.) Traditional 2.) Photojournalism 3.) Illistrative 4.) Mixed -
Do you provide black and white photography?
Yes, both in traditional and Photojournalism styles. -
Do you use digital or film?
We have had years of experience in both Film and Digital. Our preference is Digital and all your photos are on line for great ordereing within 24 hours of your viewing them. The prints are shipped directly to your guests within 48 hours. All the digital prints are printed on Professional Fuji and Kodak Photographic paper. Film is still an option. -
Can I see examples of your work?
I have several dozen on line at my website ABIphoto .com and then click on the sessions button and use the password CEREMONY -
How far are you willing to travel?
So far the most distant wedding in our history has been in Kenya East Africa. We do weddings throughout the United States and Mexico. .--> Let's GO!!!!! There will be a travel fee. -
How quickly will I receive my prints?
Within 6 business days if on line. Your first in Studio order is discounted over 50%. -
What makes you different from other photographers?
Personality and genuine interest in your specific needs. We are also on the cutting edge of the new Digital Era. We hav been a Digital studio for 4 years now. -
What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
I am certified by the Professional Photographers of America and have been on the local Board of directors for 7 years. I am an invited speaker at 3 national conferences for photographers -
What packages do you offer? What are your rates?
we approach this question from 2 ways... 1.- Hourly labor (Min. of 3 hours) with no minium purchase as far as prints, but they are heavily discounted for the first 30 days. 2. - Six packages ranging form 2-3 hours in time with prints included at $1100. ... up to a complete photogrphy coverage with a double album set with 2 parent albums and wall portraits and ALL of the images for $3900 -
Do you require a deposit?
yes $600 -
How many pictures do you take?
no limit, but generally we will shoot between 200-300 on a small wedding and up to 600-750 on a larger wedding -
Can I keep the negatives?
yes, 30 days after you recieve your album -
How many weddings have you photographed?
1325 weddings -
What is your photographic style?
My Background comes from more traditional Formal and quality wedding photography, but we have added 2 photographers who have a great talent for the Poparazzi, Photojournalism style photography. Together, we can give you 2 very different views of your wedding and most of the time Brides & Grooms are amazed ..... they didn't even know we were there at times. -
Do you provide black and white photography?
yes, as well as sepia tone and spot color. An example would be a B&W photos with Color on the flowers. Water color style is also an option -
Do you use digital or film?
digital ( Film is an Option) -
Can I see examples of your work?
Yes, I insist you do look at our work. We want to know what you want. We have entire weddings for you to see as well as samples of our retouching and Enlargements and prints. We are located above Mission Valley -
How far are you willing to travel?
So far the longest road trip has been to the Mt Kenya Safari Club in Kenya East Africa. We normally do about 20% of our wedding coverage outside of the San Diego area. For weddings out of the state, we have incentives for you to hire us. (WE REALLY love to find new adn exciting locations to photograph, It also give us a chanch to meet with other photograhers in that area for ideas. -
How quickly will I receive my prints?
withn 10-15 business days of your order if prepaid. -
What makes you different from other photographers?
We are on the cutting edge of digital. all you images can be seen the next day ofter the wedding. Additionally, all of your guests can see the images 48 hours after you do if you like. They can order directly from the lab on line. Turnaround time is about 72 hours for reprints on line. -
What are your rates?
rates vary between $75/ hr to $125/hr -
Do you require a deposit?
a Retainer to hold the date is required -
Can I keep the negatives?
Yes, original files are availiable for a small additiional fee. -
What is your photographic style?
Photojournalistic, Candid, but I also have a background in Portraiture -
How many pictures do you take?
there is no limit, but usually between 50 - 75 images/ hr -
Do you provide black and white photography?
Yes, If we know ahead, that is your desire we will photograph your event slightly differently, You can just do it with Photoshop, but you get better results if you photograph it correctlly in the beginning. -
How long does it take you to develop photos?
We can print photos on site in 2-3 minutes, Normally they are ready for viewing within 48 hours. -
Do you use digital or film?
Digital using Canon Professional cameras, However Film is still an option for those who want it. -
Can I see examples of your work?
Yes. I have hundreds of samples on line and thousands of completed events and prints here in the studio. We are located above Mission Valley -
How far are you willing to travel?
3500 miles -
What services do you offer?
On site printing, Event planning, Corporate, Headshots, small and Large Group photos. Advertising and PR shots. -
What is your photographic style?
Professional photography, yet showing people having a good time and enjoying the event. I like to keep images in focus a straight. I usually don't get artsy with your guests. -
What format do you provide your photography in (print, electronic, etc.)?
Prints on Photopaper, or Digital j-peg format on a CD or DVD depending on your requirements -
Can I keep the negatives?
Yes , you get file copies of event images on a CD rom -
What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
I am Certified by the PPA and have taken courses at Brooks Instute in Santa Barbara as well as take continuing education. -
Why should I use your services for my photography needs?
You will love the fact that I have years of experience and it will show. I am on the refferal list for over 20 hotels here in the San Diego area
Customer Reviews
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Submitted on: 01/04/2005
I would recommend Dennis Way Photography in the San Diego area for anyone for any occasion. He is professional, but likes to have fun and brings out every part of the portrait setting and brings it... …
I would recommend Dennis Way Photography in the San Diego area for anyone for any occasion. He is professional, but likes to have fun and brings out every part of the portrait setting and brings it... …
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