Miami | South Florida | Budapest

By Appointment

Phone: 954-494-9292 -

Email:  studio@AndreaMate.com

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As a former model, Andrea’s experiences on one side of the camera has proved to be invaluable as a professional photographer with a particularly strong eye for details including lighting, composition, background, clothing, makeup, helping clients relax, and capturing the right shots. Andrea also specializes in beauty photo retouching and photo editing.

Andrea is a warm-hearted, sincere individual who loves her family, friends and life. In her travels, Andrea has had the good fortune of meeting people from different cultures around the globe. She has an amazing ability to connect with people; is easy to work with and would love to meet you!

Please click on the menu links below for more information related to your interest including FAQs and pricing. You may also email Andrea at studio@andreamate.com or contact her at 954-494-9292 to discuss your needs.

Atlanta | Miami | South Florida

Available for domestic and international travel

Prices for portrait photography run a wide range. Andrea is dedicated to providing high quality photography and services to her clients. She customizes each shoot to individual needs and ensures details such as lighting, camera set-up, background, composition, etc. are perfectly balanced for each client. Andrea utilizes expensive, professional photography equipment and shoots in RAW format which provides the highest original image quality.

Following each portrait or headshot session, the work does not stop there. Andrea reviews each digital negative individually; and spends up to several hours to edit, optimize, color refine, and convert to print formats. Andrea also has a unique ability connecting with clients and helping them to relax in front of the camera. As a former model, she has exceptional strengths in posing and techniques to bring out the best in a client’s look, and can provide tips for hair, makeup, clothing and jewelry. Andrea also specializes in beauty retouching, photo editing and creative image design.

How should I prepare?

Please be aware that little details you may normally not think about may become evident in your portrait session.

Ladies, please ensure your nails and hair are photography ready day of the shoot. Ensure that any unwanted facial hair is removed at least 2 days prior, particularly if waxing. Unless you are striving to achieve a particular look, generally lighter, more natural make-up works best. Make-up that you may wear out for the evening should be applied lighter for studio shots. Bring powder with you to reduce any unnecessary shine.

Gentlemen, your hair and nails should be groomed in advance. Be careful not to cut yourself shaving the morning of the shoot. If your skin tends to shine, wash your face about an hour before the shoot, but avoid any products that may cause redness.

Please feel free to consult with Andrea prior to your scheduled shoot with regards to the look you would like to achieve, makeup, clothes and other preparation. Andrea works with talented makeup artists and hair stylists. Please feel free to contact Andrea for inquiries or scheduling. One important last tip for the day of the shoot: just relax and have fun!

What should I wear?

The answer varies by portrait session and what image or aspect of your personality you are trying to capture.

Generally solid color clothes work best. Try to avoid bold stripes, checks, and prints. Be sure to take the time to lay out your favorite outfits and see how they look next to each other. Ensure that they do not clash or look faded, or are missing any critically located buttons. For group shots or family photos, choose clothing with similar colors or neutral tones and avoid having one person with extremely bright clothing when compared to the rest of the group.

The answer varies by portrait session and what image or aspect of your personality you are trying to capture.

For best results, clothes should be wrinkle-free. For studio shots, it’s a good idea to bring the clothes on a hanger to change into. When in doubt, feel free to bring some options for Andrea to help you with your selection. With regards to jewelry, feel free to bring different options to compliment your look, but generally should be unobtrusive.

What type of camera equipment do you use?

Andrea has heavily invested in professional equipment and continues to invest to keep up to date. Currently her base equipment includes: Canon 1D Mark IV; Canon 5D Mark II; Canon f/2.8 24-70 mm lens; Canon f/2.8 70-200 mm lens; Canon f/1.2L 50 mm lens; Sigma f/2.8 105 mm lens, 3 Canon 580 EX II Speedlites, Gary Fong Lightsphere; plenty of back up batteries and a half dozen Profoto lights.

What is the quality difference between your online prints and what I can have printed myself?

Very different! High quality photography begins with the photographer, equipment, photography session, post-production optimization and preparation, and ends with a professional lab to ensure the highest quality reproduction. Andrea uses a professional lab that is available only to professional photographers. They provide high quality paper, processes, many gorgeous options such as fine art prints, and have the capabilities and equipment to reproduce the colors and images as Andrea created. These professional labs are also not available to the general public.

Andrea provides you with the convenience to view your images from your photography session online and ability to order directly from the professional lab she has a relationship with. If you elect to purchase high resolution images with print rights and decide to print your own, please DO NOT use your local drugstore or supermarket chain for your prints! There is a significant degradation in reproduction quality!

How soon will proofs and prints be available?

You will be available to view your images in a private online gallery generally within 2-5 business days following your photography session. Please let Andrea know in advance if you need them sooner. Prints are shipped out directly by the Professional Lab usually within 1-2 business days of receiving an order. Specialty prints may take a few additional business days. Shipping options include ground service (3-5 days) or overnight next business day afternoon delivery.

What other services do you provide?

Photography is considered a work of art and a copyright is a form of legal protection for photographers and other artists. Photographers have the exclusive right to produce, display or sell their images or authorize others to do so. It’s this ownership of their art that keeps them in business. For this reason, many photographers require their clients to order prints and albums through them or charge a fee for print rights.

What are your wedding photography packages and why are they different?

Andrea provides professional, wedding, portrait, and boudoir photography services and also specializes in beauty retouching, photo editing and creative image design. Please click on the respective links below to view samples of her work or for additional information.

There are many factors in selecting a wedding photographer. Three of the most important to consider are the photographer’s quality and style, personality, and price. Andrea is dedicated to providing high quality wedding photography and service to her clients. She provides a blend of artistic and photojournalistic styles with just the right amount of traditional to include portraits, which many clients prefer for large prints and framing. Photojournalistic requires a great sense of timing and composition as the wedding day events unfold. When viewing a photographer’s portfolio, try to imagine yourself in the images; do they seem to fit your personal taste? Is the photography clean and crisp or are they noisy or flat?

With regards to personality, Andrea has an exceptional ability to connect with clients, get along with the client’s family and friends, and quickly establish a high comfort level which is critical for high quality wedding photography. She is straightforward, honest, funny, easy to work with, and has had the benefit of working with and meeting people from different cultures around the world. Feel free to contact Andrea to discuss your wedding day needs and suggested approaches.

Prices for wedding photographers run a wide range. Andrea utilizes expensive professional photography equipment, shoots in RAW format which provides the highest original image quality, then reviews each digital negative; edits, optimizes and color refines each individually and converts to print formats. What this means in a nutshell is that Andrea is dedicated to providing the highest quality images and service to all her clients. Following a wedding day, Andrea typically buries herself in 40-60+ hours in post-wedding day work.

What wedding photography style do you provide to most clients?

Andrea shoots primarily photojournalistic style pre-ceremony while the bride and groom are getting ready and during the ceremony, artisitic and traditional portraits post-ceremony, and a blend of all during the reception. Traditional portraits provide rich lighting, details and colors that many clients prefer for large prints and framing, while photojournalistic helps to capture the natural emotions and candid moments of wedding day events; also suitable for framing or for story telling in an album.

How many coverage hours do I need?

Wedding photography coverage needs varies by the couple and key factors to look at include the start and end times for both the ceremony and reception; whether or not you would like coverage of the bride and groom getting ready; locations; and allowance for ample travel time. A good way to estimate this is to start at the end or last song of the reception and work your way backwards. If you would like coverage getting ready, depending upon where and when you are getting hair and makeup done, getting dressed; location and travel time to the ceremony, etc – you may need to allocate 2 to 5 hours prior to the ceremony for pre-ceremony coverage. Generally, couples request anywhere from 6 to10 hours of coverage, while most couples on average opt for 8 to 10 hours when including pre-ceremony photography. Coverage for Andrea starts when she is scheduled to arrive at the first location and when she leaves the last location.

What type of camera equipment do you use?

Andrea has heavily invested in professional equipment and continues to invest to keep up to date. Currently her base equipment includes: Canon 1D Mark IV; Canon 5D Mark II; Canon f/2.8 24-70 mm lens; Canon f/2.8 70-200 mm lens; Canon f/1.2L 50 mm lens; Sigma f/2.8 105 mm lens, 3 Canon 580 EX II Speedlites, Gary Fong Lightsphere; plenty of back up batteries and a half dozen Profoto lights.

Why do your packages include a 2nd photographer and what are the benefits?

There are many advantages and benefits to having two photographers at your wedding. First, Andrea will always be your principal photographer. For example, pre-ceremony when the bride and groom are getting ready separately, Andrea will photograph the bride, while the 2nd photographer will shoot the groom. Additionally, 2 photographers will shoot all aspects of your wedding from different locations and angles to ensure all your best images and special moments are captured. Andrea includes a 2nd wedding photographer with all her packages with coverage starting at 6 hours and above.

What are copyrights and who owns it?

Photography is considered a work of art and a copyright is a form of legal protection for photographers and other artists. Photographers have the exclusive right to produce, display or sell their images or authorize others to do so. It’s this ownership of their art that keeps them in business. For this reason, many photographers require their clients to order prints and albums through them or charge a fee for print rights.

Unlike many wedding photographers, Andrea includes personal use and print rights with all her wedding packages. This gives her clients the flexibility and option to order high quality prints online from a professional lab that Andrea uses or the option for clients to have their own prints made. By including personal use and print rights with all her wedding packages, Andrea helps newlyweds to avoid discovering cost surprises and limitations after the wedding. However, it is important to know that there is a very significant difference in print quality with consumer printing options compared to those of a professional lab, and Andrea strongly advises against it.

What is the difference between your online prints and what I can print myself?

Very different! Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. Your wedding photography should be considered an investment and your images, prints and albums are keepsake items. Andrea uses a professional lab that is available only to professional photographers. They provide high quality paper, processes, many gorgeous options such as fine art prints, and have the capabilities and equipment to reproduce the colors and images as Andrea created. These professional labs are also not available to the general public. Andrea provides you with the ease and convenience to view your images from your wedding online and provides you with the option to order directly from the professional lab she has a relationship with. If you decide to print your own, please DO NOT use your local drugstore or supermarket chain for your prints! There is a significant difference in reproduction quality!

What are your wedding photography packages and why are they different?

Andrea wants to provide you with the highest quality photography, full service wedding day coverage possible and offers simplified pricing to make it less confusing and to provide you with the greatest flexibility while keeping your costs down. Her packages start at 6 or 8 hours coverage and provide you with the personal use and print rights to give you flexibility to order prints online from the professional photographer’s lab Andrea uses or to have your own prints made. Most packages include beautiful custom leather albums, printed on professional photographic paper, flushmounted, and all made in Italy! She also provides you with an album or print credit with each package that can be used towards prints, albums, additional album pages, parent books, thank you cards and other photography products. You may also elect to use this towards additional wedding photography coverage. You can add on � la carte options to any of the packages or Andrea can provide additional easy customized options based on your needs. Please click on the Weddings link below > Prices for simplified pricing and package information.

How soon will our proofs be available after the wedding?

You will be available to view your proofs in a private online gallery generally within 2-4 weeks following your wedding.

How soon will prints be available?

Prints will be available for ordering within 2-4 weeks after your wedding when your private online gallery is ready for viewing. Prints are shipped out directly by the Professional Lab usually within 1-2 business days of receiving the order. Specialty prints may take a few additional business days. Shipping options include ground service (3-5 days) or overnight next business day afternoon delivery.

How soon will albums be available?

Depending upon the particular album chosen, albums generally take 8 -14 weeks upon receiving the order.

What other services do you provide?

Andrea provides professional wedding, portrait, and boudoir photography services and also specializes in beauty retouching, photo editing and creative image design. Please click on the respective links below to view samples of her work or for additional information.