FAQ
Here are some questions I get asked very often. If you don’t find your answer just drop me a line!
For the Story Of Your Wedding you I would typically create about 25 sketches on average for a 6 hours session package: about 10 sketches on location and additional ones from photos I take (it can vary depending on how complicated the sketches are various other factors). Please see my prices for more info.
For Guest Portraits it really depends on the style and the situation, it’s usually between 5 – 12 minutes per face. I am happy to advice what would be suitable for your guests and what is realistic.
For All Day bookings you get 15 sketches unless we agree otherwise (some on the day and some after) and as many guest portraits as I can do in the remaining time (depends on how many sketches I do on the day).
For the Story Of Your Wedding I don’t need much space, I have everything I need on me (literally) and I move around, although it’s important for me to be able to sit down every now and then, which helps me to maintain my energy and concentration. If you would like a sketch display for your guests at the venue, I will need a suitable sheltered or indoor space where I can place my display trellis or a frame. The sketches can be displayed in a different way as well, depending on what’s the best for the venue and the style of your wedding. We can talk about the details later and decide on the best solution.
For Guest Portraits I need somewhere to sit and have the guests I am drawing sit in front of me unless I paint them from photos I take, in which case I just need one chair, but I can bring my own. The space should be well lit but not in a direct sunlight outdoors, a parasol or something similar is enough.
I don’t do accept many bookings that are further than 2.5 hours journey (by car), but please do contact me to see if I am able to cover your location, it might be possible, particularly for central London venues as I can get there by train.
Please note that for venues further away I only accept bookings of 6 hours or more.
I don’t travel abroad.
I sketch whatever you would like me to sketch. I can do any part of your wedding, depending on the situation it can be done live or from photos. Some sketches will usually be done from photos after the wedding as well, for the parts that happen too quickly or for anything that happens after I leave. I always set up a meeting beforehand to talk about your preferences and answer any questions, so you will be able to tell me what you would like.
Yes, I do, please find more information on my guest portraits page
For a ceremony sketch I don’t require a shelter but for portraits I do, for example a parasol or a marquee. Sitting in a direct sunlight for a portrait session is not suitable for a number of reasons.
No, never. Everything is always free-hand drawn. No tracing.
It’s not a requirement as such, but it’s always welcome and appreciated, specially for longer bookings – it’s a long day (and I am usually there an hour early as well!). I don’t have any special dietary requirements.
I started doing wedding sketching in 2018, but I have been drawing and painting for most of my life, from portraits to landscape, painting both from life and from photos.
Yes, I do and will provide a copy for your venue, of course (if they don’t have it already).
Yes, I would even say full time plus, as I am working most of the weekends and I am not very good at taking days off during the week! 🙂
