Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Sepia, black and white, selective coloring, custom DVD slideshows with music
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All lighting
Is your media preference film or digital?
All digital
How many photographers do you work with?
Self
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
No
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I do not take more than one wedding per weekend so I'm always available.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Packages based on hours needed, prints, coffee table book
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes, $100/hour
Do you charge for travel?
Over 30 miles, yes.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
1 week
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
CD
How long can the client keep the proofs?
CD is client's to keep
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
The client pays for the photos so they belong to the client. I do retain the right to use my copies.
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?
Coffee table book
When will the client get the final album?
Usually 4-6 weeks