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, Proof CD of All Images
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I include Infrared images with all my packages, as well as a variety of special effects that expensive computer programs can offer.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I was trained in film, which gives me an advantage over many others. 4 years of intensive training means I know how to shoot in low light, indoors with no flash, on camera flash, studio lighting etc. After all the word photography means "Painting with light"!
Is your media preference film or digital?
A mix of both, I still find it hard after all these years to give up my Nikon F5. I do have some very rare film, which for those of you who are interested please inquire.
How many photographers do you work with?
Currently I have one trusted photojournalist assistant.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Guaranteed ! I cannot remember how many weddings I have shot, not just for myself but for other studios across the U.S. I always show up, and on time.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never more than one per day. I never did and never will. I pride myself on my work ethic, I am never distracted thinking about another job on the same day.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Through the membership services of the Professional Photographers of America-yes I do, as well as local professionals contacts.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
All 3 digital cameras, 2 flash units, more than enough power for all equipment, an array of lens including super wide, wide ,medium zoom and my film camera.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
I also bring 2 studio lights with battery power, if the power ever goes out in a power failure (again).
Do you charge hourly or full day?
My new all inclusive package is 8 full hours. If needed I am available for extra time.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes, $99.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Little or none, I eat fast.
Do you charge for travel?
Not for local, but yes for national and International.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
My turn around can be as little as 3-5 days. It depends on how busy the labs are, during peek wedding season it can be a little longer.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Website 1st, then printed proof book.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
If they pay for the proof book then as long as they wish. Otherwise 2-3 weeks max.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes! Of course WE own the rights.
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?
Once again if they are willing to pay for the service they can.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes indeed they will.
What kind of albums do you offer?
See www.collages.net and www.pictage.com for an unbelievable array of photo albums, I work with both company's.
When will the client get the final album?
When you make final approval for the printers it takes about 4 weeks from that moment in time.
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