What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Photojournalism, Portraiture
What do your packages include?
Proof CD of All Images
Do you have liability insurance?
No
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I do image editing. I will remove wedding day blemishes, along with minor scars and scratches. I can also do selective color, vignetting, softening, etc.
Is your media preference film or digital?
I shoot all digital.
How many photographers do you work with?
I usually have an assistant.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
As stated in my agreement, only an emergency would keep me from your event. In that case, it is up to me to find you a replacement.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I never shoot more than one wedding a day.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I will do my best to find you a replacement.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Digital cameras, memory cards, reflector, step ladder, filters, flashes, etc.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Up to 8 hours is the starting point for event coverage. That is presently $400. By the hour, is $100 per hour
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
If things go over the specified time, it is $100 per hour.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
I only take a break if the group wants me to or nothing is happening
Do you charge for travel?
Yes, if the event is more than 50 miles away from my location.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Two weeks.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
CD-ROM and website
How long can the client keep the proofs?
They are theirs to keep.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
I retain the copyright of the original images.
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?
If purchased
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
Legacy albums, DVD presentations, books, collages
When will the client get the final album?
4 to 6 weeks.