What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture, Traditional / Posed
What do your packages include?
Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images, Matted Prints, Negatives, Prints, Proof CD of All Images, Video Montage
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Digital retouching. Any image can be black and white, color, or sepia.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Having photographed over 400 weddings, I am skilled in dealing with any lighting situation. We arrive for each wedding equipped to handle any scenario.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital.
How many photographers do you work with?
Myself and another photographer will photograph your wedding. I have 3 amazing photographers that work for me at this time.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Absolutely!
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never more than one wedding per day. I want to be fresh and ready to pump out some great photographs for you. I only do 2 weddings per weekend.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Tons.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Top of the line Canon equipment plus backups of everything.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Hourly. We typically offer a 6, 7, or 8 hour coverage.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes, we're available for overtime.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
One 5 minute break fuel up on some food.
Do you charge for travel?
Yes, but it's very minimal just to cover my gas and pay for second photographer's time.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Online within 2 weeks. Gallery/Proof Books take 6 weeks. Fine Art Albums take 3 months.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Online and cd-rom for everyone. Proofs in addition if in your package.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Online for 3 months. This can be extended for a small fee.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
All clients receive the copyright to the photos.
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?
Yes.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Only the best. We offer proof books, coffee table style books, parent albums, and more.
When will the client get the final album?
It depends on which book you choose. Anywhere from 2-3 months.