Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Because we still offer Black and White film, we can also still offer exquisite fiber prints. This is a printing technique used by great artists, like Ansel Adams and Herb Ritts. Nothing before or since creates such incredible Black & White prints. We also offer extensive Photoshop capabilities on film or digital images, custom album design; canvas, watercolor and metallic paper prints; sepia toned images and much more!
Additionally, Nathaniel spent a semester in Europe studying assemblage, which is like photographic collage. His wedding assemblage pieces are truly works of art!!
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
We have worked in every lighting situation you can image ~ from bright noon-time sun, to sunrise light, to overcast days, rainstorms, snow, fog, candlelight ~ everything! We've worked in dark nightclubs and sun drenched fields of flowers. And we have equipment to handle it all, from on-camera flashes and reflectors to full studio lighting kits.
Is your media preference film or digital?
We shoot digital cameras, but offer film if you prefer it. We have years of professional experience and training in both.
How many photographers do you work with?
Just the two of us. Always. If you a planning a larger event, we can hire an additional photojournalist to document the day with us. There are several we have worked with before we keep on-call.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
We only book one event per weekend. It's how we stay fresh for each new wedding.
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?
We use Nikon cameras, flashes and lenses.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
We charge by packages starting at $2,500 and up from there.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Overtime is $300 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 one in an average wedding. So we can eat.
Do you charge for travel?
If the wedding is beyond the Baltimore/Frederick/DC/Annapolis area, yes. We have recently done weddings in Virginia Beach VA, Asheville NC, Nashville TN, Lousiville KY, Miami FL and Costa Rica for couples from the Baltimore area.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
about 3 weeks
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
We give every bride both proofs and a viewing website with at least 400 photos, depending on her package
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever!
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
We have a shared copyright agreement so couples can make their own prints if they wish.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
All packages come with digital negatives on Archival Gold non-corrosive disc media.
Will images be available for viewing online?
All of them!
What kind of albums do you offer?
Linen, leather and glossy coffee table books; Wooden, silk, leather and hand-made paper traditional albums and boxes
When will the client get the final album?
Varies with book selected.