FAQS

We are located in Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita.

Yes, all over the globe. Travel fees would apply to weddings outside of Puerto Vallarta and Paris.

Yes. In this case the fee would be passed onto the client.

Yes, upon the clients request. We usually spend 10-15 minutes immediately after the ceremony to photograph the bride’s and groom’s family. We may also photograph traditional bridal party groupings.

We tell the story of each wedding with a mix of creative portraiture and photo-journalism. This focus allows us to capture realistic moments with lasting impressions which are treasured by our clients forever.

Yes. Our packages, and photo sessions, include fully processed High-Resolution jpeg’s. We will also provide a DVD that is allowing our clients to make their own prints.

No. There is no branding or marking on the High Resolution files. However, our brand logo Julien Leveau appears on a set of lower resolution images which we provide for distribution on social networks.

We shoot everything in color and convert images to black and white during our editing process. We also use proprietary editing techniques for toning and special effects. If an image is delivered in black and white, it is permanently black and white because once a photo is shot in film mode it is not possible to change it back to color.

No.

We require a non-refundable 20% retainer fee to reserve a date. The 80% remainder is due in cash on or before the date of your event.

We will take bookings for weddings up to 18 months in advance of the wedding date.

the number of hours involved in the photo shoots
the package(s) you select
the A-La-Carte item(s), if any

We only accept cash, PayPal, or bank transfer payments. (Clients are responsible for the 4% commission payable to PayPal).

We only accept cash, PayPal, or bank transfer payments.

Our turn-around time is 8-12 weeks.

Not necessarily. More than 90% of our clients book online without meeting us prior to their wedding day.

No but we can recommend you a few videographs that meet our quality standards.

We require a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the ceremony commencing. This enables us to document the location, photography any casual guests hanging out, and if allowed, entering the ‘getting ready’ suite to photograph a few reactions or emotions of your friends and family members. We may also photograph memorable items, details or anything that helps build the environment and the moments from which life happens. This could include photographing the wedding party in an interesting landscape and/or architectural backdrop.

We shoot wherever we can, and in some cases, may not be shooting images in front of the guests. We prefer to stay in close proximity to the reception area to make the best us of our time.

We require a minimum of 30-45 minutes to photograph the bride and groom and capture images of the reception set-up before guests arrive.

Yes. If the time taken is beyond the time allotted in the contract, an hourly rate will apply. Julien would welcome the opportunity to tell more of your story.

Yes, unless we are told otherwise. Typically, we spend no more than 10-15 minutes immediately after the ceremony to photograph the immediate families of the bride and groom. In addition, we can photograph impromptu formal groupings of the bridal parties.

When you book us for full coverage - yes. You'll be surprised how crazy hard we're going to work for you on your day, feeding us is in your best interest to ensure that we are staying fueled for chasing the remainder moments of your day! We ask that you have something simple (a sandwich and bottle of water are great) prepared at the same time you'll be eating, if it's easier to just include us in your meal plan, we're happy to sit with your guests, but certainly don't require. We use to find accommodations with your wedding planner.

No. We work on a consecutive time basis only. Let’s discuss how we can work together and use our time to benefit both of us.

No. Our packages include digital negatives so you can easily create prints of your choice. You have the option of ordering from us a special edition Wedding Album, more info buy clicking here.

No. It wouldn’t be fair to other couples who paid full price.

Yes. Our aim is to consistently deliver the most complete story we can with the images we shoot. We work to deliver approximately 40 - 50 images per hour. Our intention is to ‘under promise and over deliver’.

We're always happy to add additional items to your package at any time - just let us know.

A session is booked for 1 ½ hours.

The Marietas Island session takes 3 1/2 hours.

The Marietas Island ‘Trash the Dress’ session includes a boat rental from Punta de Mita to Marietas that may let you watch the whales. (You are responsible for transportation to Punta de Mita unless you make other arrangements with us).

The time changes throughout the year due to high and low tides. We will inform you of the time to arrive well in advance.

Definitely. Lace floating in crystal clear water gives amazing effects when photographed. Besides, we can make use of the veil before it gets wet.


Your dress have more chance to be trashed the night of the wedding than it will be in the ocean. If you prefer we can shoot in a rustic, anti-bridal environment and the results will still be exotic.
Some of our clients actually do buy different dresses for the shoot. We can discuss this prior to you making a decision you are comfortable with.

We will design an attractive, conceptual album based on a chronological storyline of your wedding day.

It is not necessary for you to select the photos as the selection is part of the edition process that we realize for you.

After we create the Wedding Album, we will send you a link including the design and a comment field for any changes you wish. Two revisions are included in the price and Wedding Albums take 1 - 2 weeks to complete or revise.

Yes. Additional pages can be added by 10.

We send our book to be printed in New York, US.

Please visit this article for more information about our Coffee table Book.

3 - 6 weeks from the time you approve your design.

Of course, you can order as many copies as you want.