How would you identify your photographic style?
I do not label my style. Each wedding is shot based on the personality of the couple.
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Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Selective coloring, cross processing, sepia, black and white, color, special effects and borders.
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Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All lighting situations. Have even shot formals at night.
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Is your media preference film or digital?
I only shoot film.
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How many photographers do you work with?
Depending on your package, it's either just me or myself and another photographer.
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Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes.
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Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one wedding in a day? Weekend?
Never. I only shoot one wedding per day...4 weddings per month max.
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Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the wedding day?
Yes, I will profice a replacement photographer of equal or better skill and I will edit all the images so that you still get my style and editing expertise.
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What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
2 Canon professional digital cameras, a laptop, 2 external flashes, multiple lenses, multiple memory cards, batteries.
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Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes, 2 of everything.
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Do you charge hourly or full day?
Full day but hours can be added on to packages if more coverage is required.
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If hourly, are you available for shooting overtime? If so, how much do you charge for overtime?
$145 per hour.
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Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal?
Yes. If I will be shooting for 8 or more hours, I do require a meal.
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How many breaks do you usually take throughout the day?
Just a meal break during the dinner portion of the reception or whenever time allows.
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Do you charge for travel?
Only out of state (not Philadelphia)
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How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
50 images go live online 2 days after the event. Full set of proofs is ready in 2 weeks.
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In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Website and Proof Magazine.
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How long can the couple keep the proofs?
Proof Magazine is yours to keep.
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Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes.
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Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes unless an agreement is come to.
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Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the couple?
Yes, the unretouched images are provided on a DVD.
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Will images be available for viewing on an online gallery?
Yes.
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What kind of albums do you offer?
Magazine style coffee table books. Variety to choose from.
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When will I get the final book?
4 weeks after you've given final approval of the layout.
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How long does it take to deliver a book?
4 weeks to print and then the book is overnighted to you or you can pick it up.
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Yes, there are a few things you can substitute or omit and there are add ons you can select.
For all packages 1/3 of the package total is due to reserve your date. Balance is due 30 days prior to wedding.