How do you
identify your primary photographic style?
Shooting weddings with a combination of Traditional portraits and photojournalism. Many brides do NOT want to be in front of the camera all day, posed shots are kept to a minimum with the primary focus being on capturing everything as it happens with candids using a photojournalistic approach. |
Please describe
any special techniques you offer:
I offer Hand-coloring, retouching, mounting and prints on canvas. All Color prints can also be ordered in Sepia or Black and White. |
Which lighting
situations do you have experience with?
I have experience working in every lighting situation imaginable. Years of experience allows me to know how to accommodate in even the most difficult lighting situations. |
Do you have a
media preference?
I shoot film, have all images converted to digital. Prefer Film as I have worked with it successfully for 24 years. |
How many
photographers do you work with?
I am the primary shooter at each function working with an assistant who can shoot if necessary to cover a different location or angle. |
Do you
guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes |
Do you
sometimes book yourself for more than one wedding in a day?
No |
Do you have a
replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on
the wedding day?
In an emergency I hire a local photographer who is also very good with a similar technique, style, and personality to mine. |
What kind of
equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Primary camera, back up camera, several lenses ( fast lens for low light situation ) flashes ( 2 ) ..tripod, ( etc etc .. too much to list really ) |
Do you bring
back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Absolutely |
Do you charge
hourly or full day?
I offer complete packages so there are NO surprises in the end . |
If hourly, are
you available for shooting overtime? If so, how much do you
charge for overtime?
If overtime is required (Wedding Packages include a certain number of hours ) I am always available to work overtime as no other function is ever booked in the same day. Hourly rate is $75.00 per hour. If I am working an additonal half hour over the normal number of hours, there is NO charge. |
Do you require
a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party
provide your meal?
Yes, I normally do request a break for dinner ( while the bride and guests are eating ) and the dinner is usually provided . |
How many breaks
do you usually take throughout the day?
Dinner is the only scheduled break. |
Do you charge
for travel?
After 40 miles each way there is a travel charge. I will drive up to 80 miles per event at no additional cost. |
How soon after
the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
4-6 weeks depending on season.. off season can be done in as little as 2-3 weeks. |
In what format
are the initial proofs offered?
Initial proofs are offered in 4 x 6" prints in an album.. ( This is included in each package ) All images are also loaded to the web for viewing with a password that can be shared with family and friends. |
How long can
the couple keep the proofs?
Permanently. |
Do you retain
the copyright for the photos?
Yes
|
Do you reserve
the right to publish the photos?
I reserve the right to use the photographs for marketing. I do normally ask my couples if they mind , however. |
Do you provide
the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the
negatives) to the couple?
The 2nd January after their wedding date they may request the negatives along with the high resolution CD |
Will images be
available for viewing on an online gallery?
Yes |
What kind of
albums do you offer?
Traditional and Coffee Table Style albums |
When will I get
the final book?
4-6 weeks after the couple submit their selections |
It is important to me to be in touch with my clients throughout the entire process. Once I have received a contract and your date is held, you will be sent newsletters 3 times between the time you have booked and the time you are married. This allows for a constant flow of communication between myself and clients making them feel as if they are always able to contact me without my being " too busy " for them.
Wedding Collections can be customized to meet the specific needs of my clients. Everyone is individual and therefore it can be expected everyone does not want the specific contents of a " set Collection " of photographs.
I offer referral credits to my clients. If you are already booked with me for your own wedding and you do refer a friend, family member, coworker, etc .. you should remember to tell them to tell me this if they come to me and decide to have me photograph their wedding. You will receive a credit of $100 toward an upgrade in your own collection , an additional parent’s album , reprints, etc ..
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