How would you identify your photographic style?
My style is photojournalistic for the majority of the day with creative portraits that concentrate on having fun and being you - never stiff and contrived.
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Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I am very experienced in retouching and enhancements. There is no extra charge for different color treatments or most enhancements.
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Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Being a wedding photographer means being prepared to photograph in any and all lighting situations, however I do strive to find or create the most flattering light when at all possible.
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Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
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How many photographers do you work with?
Typically it is myself and a second photographer, however smaller weddings may choose to hire just me or very large weddings may opt to add a third photographer and/or an assistant.
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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, ever more than one a day and typically I won't book more than one in a weekend. I want each of my clients to receive the attention the deserve and never to feel like a number.
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Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the wedding day?
Yes- I am part of a very large network of photographers and we back one another up in the event of emergencies.
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What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
3-4 digital SLR cameras, 3-4 flashes, professional grade lenses to cover wide to telephoto ranges and every thing in between, excessive amounts of batteries and memory cards, a big bag full of goodies and even things I may never even use! =)
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Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes - and back-ups to the back-ups too!
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Do you charge hourly or full day?
Typically couples hire me for the day but occasionally I get requests to cover a few hours for a back yard wedding or very small affair.
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If hourly, are you available for shooting overtime? If so, how much do you charge for overtime?
Overtime is available at $300 per hour for 2 photographers
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Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal?
Yes, for any event over 8 hours, I do require that a meal is provided for myself and any photographer or assistant.
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How many breaks do you usually take throughout the day?
We take a break just long enough to eat and bathroom breaks as needed. Your day doesn't stop and neither do we!
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Do you charge for travel?
Only if the wedding is taking place more than 90 minutes (reasonable) driving time from New Windsor, NY or Fairfield, CT.
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How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Two weeks or less
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In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Password protected online gallery. Printed proofs (unmarked) are available at an additional cost.
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How long can the couple keep the proofs?
If printed proofs are purchased, they are yours to keep. Online proofs are available for 6 months.
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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
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Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the couple?
Yes
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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?
Flush mount, matted, fine art and coffee table books
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When will I get the final book?
Approximately 8-10 weeks from the time your order is finalized.
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