Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about booking, service areas, customization, and packages.

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Yes — LightCharming serves events across NY & NJ, including NYC, Brooklyn, and surrounding areas.
Weekends fill quickly, so booking 2–4 weeks ahead is recommended, and earlier for peak wedding and graduation season.
Start a booking through our online booking wizard, choose your package and add-ons, review the agreement, and submit a digital signature. We'll follow up to confirm.
Yes — use the “Get a Quote” page if you'd like pricing and details before committing to a full booking request.
Yes, and bundling both saves you $100 off your total.
Your event date, start time, guest count, event location, and event type. Package and add-on selection happen right in the booking flow.
Not until you receive confirmation from LightCharming. A booking request starts the reservation process, but availability is confirmed after review.
Photobooth packages start at $249 for the Essentials Booth and go up to $649 for the Premium Booth Experience, depending on hours and features.
Pricing depends on the type of session — portraits start at $149, events at $299, weddings at $799, and commercial shoots at $149.
Each package lists its included hours, sessions or photo counts, backdrop or location, and delivery method. Full details are on each pricing page.
Travel fees, extra hours, and any add-ons (like albums, prints, or rush delivery) are billed separately from the base package price.
Yes — our bundle discount takes $100 off when you book both services for the same event.
Occasionally. If you have a promo code, enter it during the review step of booking and it will apply automatically if valid.
Yes — request a quote and describe what you need, and we'll put together a custom estimate.
Options range from ceremony-only coverage up to a full 8-hour luxury day, including edited photos, an online gallery, and — on the two larger tiers — complimentary photobooth hours.
The Classic Wedding package includes 1 complimentary photobooth hour, and Luxury Wedding includes 2. Photobooth can also be added to any package or booked separately.
Yes — Second Photographer is a $400 add-on, useful for capturing getting-ready moments and reception coverage at the same time.
Yes, albums are a $149 add-on for any wedding package.
As early as possible — wedding dates, especially weekend dates in peak season, should be booked months ahead when you can.
Yes — let us know your full timeline and venue details when you book or request a quote so we can plan coverage accordingly.
Sessions run 1–3 hours depending on the package, with time built in for outfit changes on the Signature and Premium tiers.
Between 10 and 35+ fully edited images depending on the package, delivered through a private online gallery.
Signature and Premium packages include 1–2 outdoor locations. Studio sessions are available separately.
We're happy to help with outfit guidance during booking — bringing a couple of outfit options is common on the Signature and Premium tiers.
Standard delivery is within about a week of your session, with rush delivery (48–72 hours) available as an add-on.
Yes — portrait packages work well for both. See our dedicated Graduation Photography page for cap-and-gown specific info.
Yes — we cover activations, conferences, holiday parties, and other company events using our event photography packages.
Yes, we can provide a formal quote and invoice for company billing. Mention this when you request a quote.
Yes — for multi-day coverage or a larger scope than our standard packages, request a quote with your event details.
Yes — custom branding is a $149 photobooth add-on, and is commonly paired with corporate event photography.
Standard delivery is about a week; rush delivery (48–72 hours) is available for time-sensitive needs.
Yes — delivered images are cleared for your business's own marketing and social use as part of your package.
Essentials is 2 hours with digital photos and a standard backdrop. Deluxe adds unlimited sessions, a DSLR camera, and instant sharing. Premium adds custom branding, a premium backdrop, and an on-site attendant.
Yes — props, backdrops, and branding can all be tailored to your event's theme or company.
On Deluxe and Premium, booth sessions are unlimited for the full duration of your coverage.
Prints are a $99 add-on. Without it, photos are delivered digitally through instant sharing and an online gallery.
An optional $119 add-on — a guestbook where printed photos and messages from guests are collected in one keepsake.
An on-site attendant is included with the Premium Booth Experience, and can help troubleshoot and keep the line moving.
We recommend adding extra hours during booking if you think you'll need them, but reach out and we'll do our best to accommodate day-of requests based on availability.
After your booking request is confirmed, we'll follow up with payment details and any deposit required to secure your date.
Yes — a deposit is required to reserve your date. The exact amount is confirmed on your quote or booking confirmation.
Deposits are non-refundable, as outlined in the booking agreement — they go toward securing your date on our calendar.
Balance due timing is confirmed with your booking. Reach out if you have questions about your specific invoice.
Payment details, including accepted methods, are shared once your booking is confirmed.
Yes — add-ons like extra hours, prints, or albums can be added after booking. Just reach out and we'll send an updated invoice.
Yes — we serve events across NY & NJ, including NYC and Brooklyn.
No — travel fees are separate and vary by distance from our base in Northern NJ.
It depends on the distance and logistics of your event location — this is confirmed as part of your quote or booking.
Any parking, tolls, or access fees specific to your venue may factor into your travel fee — let us know about your venue when booking.
Reach out with your event location and details — we're happy to discuss options outside our standard service area.
Edited photos are delivered through a private online gallery or download link.
Standard delivery is within about a week. Rush delivery (48–72 hours) is available as an add-on for photography.
LightCharming retains copyright of all images. Clients receive personal-use rights to download, share, and print their delivered photos.
Personal use is included with every package. Commercial use, resale, or third-party advertising use requires written permission unless it's included in your package.
Delivered galleries include the fully edited selections from your session, not the full set of raw, unedited files.
Reach out if you need to know your gallery's specific availability window — we're happy to confirm timing for your delivery.
Reach out as soon as possible. As outlined in the booking agreement, deposits are non-refundable since they secure your date on our calendar.
In many cases, yes — contact us as early as possible and we'll do our best to move your booking to a new date, subject to availability.
We'll contact you immediately to discuss rescheduling or other options.
Cancellation specifics depend on how far out you are from your event date — reach out and we'll walk through your options.
Yes — contact us and we'll help adjust your package or add-ons where possible before your event date.
We'll work with you to reschedule for a day with better conditions — outdoor sessions depend on safe, workable weather.
Indoor events and photobooth setups are generally unaffected by weather, since they don't depend on outdoor conditions.
We'll adapt on the day to cover your ceremony and reception safely, and can help plan indoor backup shots in advance if you share your venue's contingency plan.
Yes — we keep an eye on conditions leading up to outdoor sessions and will reach out if a reschedule looks necessary.
Weather-related rescheduling is handled case by case — reach out as soon as you're aware of a concern so we can find a solution together.
Deluxe and Premium photobooth packages use a professional DSLR camera, and photography sessions are shot on professional-grade camera equipment.
Yes — we come prepared with backup gear so a single equipment issue doesn't interrupt your coverage.
For photobooth setups, having access to a power outlet near the booth location is helpful — let us know your venue layout when booking.
A clear area for the booth, backdrop, and a small line of guests works best — reach out with your venue's layout if you're not sure it'll fit.
Yes — photobooth and photography setups include appropriate lighting equipment for the environment.

Still have questions? Email info@lightcharming.com.

Judley - LightCharming

Meet Judley

Hi, I’m Judley — the creative behind LightCharming Photography & Photobooth. Based in New Jersey and serving NY & NJ, I specialize in weddings, private events, and modern photobooth experiences designed to create timeless memories.

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