Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Customized B&W, Sepia, etc. Every print is hand corrected and finished for the best possible output.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All of the above. :) From direct sunlight to pitch black, candlelit, overcast, broken sunlight to gymnasiums & concerts, I've had the opportunity to work with a wide array of lighting situations.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
How many photographers do you work with?
I typically work alone but have a list of available assistant and 2nd shooters to call upon should your wedding require it.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never in one day. I may book two in a weekend as long as the first wedding is not a long day. I want to be fresh, alert and excited for your wedding day.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes, I maintain a list of several professional photographers in the area that can act as my backup should something unforseen arise.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Minimum of 3 cameras, 4 flashes, 6 lenses, enough memory for 5000 shots on multiple cards and batteries to power the cameras and flashes for over 24 hours of continuous shooting.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Both
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
I am available for overtime but will always get client approval before doing so. My overtime rate is $250 per hour.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
One 15 minute break to eat taken when the Bride & Groom are eating.
Do you charge for travel?
Yes for weddings outside my local area (Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, FV & Chapel Hill are local).
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Generally within 1-2 weeks for website proofs
Generally 3-4 weeks for printed proofbook.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Website
How long can the client keep the proofs?
For proofbooks the photos are yours to keep. For website proofing the gallery stays up for a minimum of 3 months.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes but will offer copyright to the couple at an additional charge if desired (Printing rights are automatically granted. Copyright ownership refers to full ownership of the photos meaning I cannot use them on my website without permission).
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes - for website/blog use.
Any editorial or commericial use outside of the above uses will require an explicit approval (signed) by the couple.
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?
Finao, Graphi Studio, Kiss
When will the client get the final album?
Generally the album design process takes 4-8 weeks. After that, the order can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks to be delivered from the album company.
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