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Services: Photography
Established: 1989
Employees: 2

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About

Our style is engaged, intimate, candid journalism. After twenty years we still take what we do personally, and do everything possible to make sure that you have the best experience of your wedding. Our approach is to catch the moments of expression that occur naturally when you are engaged with your partner and those whom you have invited to witness and support your lifelong commitment. This can’t be set up or faked. What we want to accomplish with our photography is for you to be present to your relationship and love for each other and for your family and friends.

Then, we design the album with you, coming from our experience of your event that we were privileged to share. Like a violinmaker with his craft, we can’t delegate this to anyone else. The connection with you results in a creation that comes out of our relationship and not a formula.

We love what we do, and feel our approach is a natural expression of our commitment to contribute and be of service.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
All photos can be reproduced in color, black and white and sepia. Selective coloring of portions of black and white images is also available.
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
There is no light type that we can't shoot in. Very low light can produce somewhat difused images but when you see them, if the moment is important and flash would be intrusive, you will love them.
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
We are exclusivly digital. Every way it is better than film. Even B&W.
 
How many photographers do you work with?
Two of us, and we are the owners, photographers, and designers.
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
We will both be there.
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
We book only one wedding a weekend.
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes we have several. We have never had to use them.
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Many cameras and lighting gear.
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Full day.
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
N/A and for very short events we are $500.00 per hour.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
1
 
Do you charge for travel?
Over 50 miles. Lodging is needed for out of state events.
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
3 weeks
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Image journal and CD. Web is available.
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever.
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
No, they belong to the couple.
 
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
We request the right to use them for promotion. You can refuse.
 
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes.
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
They can be.
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
Matted and flush.
 
When will the client get the final album?
3 months or less after ordering it.

Tips and Advice
Tips... well it is your day so don’t take any stuff from your vendors. If you want something ask, be firm, don’t ever put up with "well it is just not done" or "the pictures just take that long" This is a day that you should be being moved, feeling lucky, having fun, and being loved. You don’t need to spend a long time to have what most people really want which is a great images, artisticly done, that catch you being yourself with the people who are closest to you. If you are spending more than an hour staring down a camera someone is trying to make a still life of you.You know, bride as object not subject. This is not a bad idea with flowers but humans are animated beings and the images should reflect that. Well that is my two cents, good luck on your planning and by all means, have fun!