Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I provide color and black and white images
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Love working with natural lighting. Always use a bounce flash indoor to create a softer more full light.
Is your media preference film or digital?
I shoot digital.
How many photographers do you work with?
I usually work alone, but for large weddings I have two other photographers that work with me.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
I am at every event, unless prior arrangements have been made and approved by the bride.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I book one wedding a weekend.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I have two replacement photographers in the event of an emergency.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
I bring two digital cameras, lenses, and flashes. If the bride desires on-sight back drop and lighting, I bring that as well.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes -- always!
Do you charge hourly or full day?
1/2 day and full day
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
I don't take scheduled breaks. I go with the flow of the event.
Do you charge for travel?
It would be based on a per case basis.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Within one week.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
CD-ROM and contact sheets
How long can the client keep the proofs?
I include the cost of the CD-ROM and all those pictures in my pricing. The CD is the brides to keep.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes
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?
I provide digital files