Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I am experienced in retouching, hand coloring, photo shop effects, graphic design, and black and white photography.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I have experience with all lighting situations.
Is your media preference film or digital?
digital
How many photographers do you work with?
I work independently but can hire a second shooter if you like
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I may be booked for more than one wedding in a weekend but I never do more than one wedding per day.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
I bring a pro-grade pistol grip tripod/monopod, camera bracket, external flash equipment, extra lenses, and a ladder
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes
Do you charge hourly or full day?
I have both day and hourly rates available
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
I charge $200/hour for overtime
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
I usually take one very short break to eat
Do you charge for travel?
Yes - if outside the DC/Baltimore Metro area
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Proofs will be ready for online viewing within 1-2 weeks
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Proofs are posted online and password protected
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Proofs will be available online for up to a year
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
No, there is a shared copyright for photos if digital negatives are purchased
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
No, there is a shared copyright if digital negatives are purchased
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes, there is an additional fee for digital negatives
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes, they are password protected
What kind of albums do you offer?
Coffee table style storybook albums, printed in archival inks
When will the client get the final album?
The final book will be delivered 2-3 months from the actual event