Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I offer color, black-and-white, and sepia toning.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Having photographed more than 5000 newspaper photo assignments, I have experience shooting in every imaginable lighting situation from bright sunlight to candlelight and fireworks. While I prefer to shoot available light when possible, I bring lighting equipment for situations where available light is not appropriate.
Is your media preference film or digital?
I prefer to shoot digital because it allows for greater control and flexibility. I will shoot film (with an associated fee) if requested.
How many photographers do you work with?
I work with a second shooter/assistant.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
I am the sole primary photographer for all weddings booked through cbrownphoto. If you hire me, I will photograph your wedding (barring serious illness or accident). A second photographer/assistant is also included with all standard packages.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
No. I photograph one wedding per weekend.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I have a network of photographers to draw upon if for some reason I am unable to photograph on a wedding day.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Three Canon digital camera bodies, four Canon lenses that open to wide apertures, three flash units, light stands, tripods, etc.
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. $250 an hour.
Do you charge for travel?
I charge for travel more than 100 miles from my home near Emory in Atlanta.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Proofs are available online within two weeks of the wedding.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Web gallery.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes. I provide a CD or DVD with all images (reproducible for personal use) to be delivered on first anniversary.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.
What kind of albums do you offer?
I offer hardcover Asuka Book coffee table books as well as more traditional leather flush mount albums in various sizes.
When will the client get the final album?
The first draft of an album design will be available within one month of the wedding.