What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism
What do your packages include?
Albums, High Resolution Images
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Black & White conversion; retouching; canvas prints; custom framing; and more.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Mixed lighting, indoor lighting, evening lighting, natural lighting, outdoor lighting and daytime lighting.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital.
How many photographers do you work with?
Typically two or more, depending on the couple's needs.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes; when you book me, I am your photographer.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
No. We do not regularly book multiple events during any 48-hour period.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes. We have a fabulous team, and outside resources, for just such a case. However, we've yet to need to use our backup resources.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Professional Canon equipment for cameras and lenses; Quantum system flashes for lighting.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Hourly.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes; $500 overtime rate on the day of the event.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Typically one 15-20 minute break to eat.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel included within Southern California.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Often sooner than our quoted 4-6 week turn around for your wedding photographs.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Online slide show, then online with a private website for the couple, their friends and family.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Online proofs are available for three months. If print proofs are included in your package they are forever yours.
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?
Yes, included in all of our wedding packages.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Eco-Friendly matted, leather and flushmount style albums are available.
When will the client get the final album?
Typically 6-8 weeks after the design is approved.