What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism
What do your packages include?
Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, High Resolution Images, Prints
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Selective coloring, cross processing, sepia, black and white, color, special effects and borders.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All lighting situations. Have even shot formals at night.
Is your media preference film or digital?
I only shoot film.
How many photographers do you work with?
Depending on your package, it's either just me or myself and another photographer.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never. I only shoot one wedding per day...4 weddings per month max.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
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.
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.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes, 2 of everything.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Full day but hours can be added on to packages if more coverage is required.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
$145 per hour.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Just a meal break during the dinner portion of the reception or whenever time allows.
Do you charge for travel?
Only out of state (not Philadelphia)
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.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Website and Proof Magazine.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Proof Magazine is yours to keep.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes unless an agreement is come to.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes, the unretouched images are provided on a DVD.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Magazine style coffee table books. Variety to choose from.
When will the client get the final album?
4 weeks after you've given final approval of the layout.