Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
We are experienced with all of the different lighting situations we might encounter on a wedding day from candlelit ceremonies to bright, sunny days.
Is your media preference film or digital?
All of our weddings are photographed digitally. Film is available upon request for an additional fee.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes!
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I will only photograph one wedding per day. In order to give my clients both the highest level of customer service, and best possible quality in their photographs, I will photograph at the most only 2 weddings per weekend.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes, I belong to an emergency network of photographers that will be ready to step in in case of an emergency on the day of the wedding.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
We bring multiple camera bodies, lenses, and flashes.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes!
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Full day event coverage is included in all of our packages.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel fees for destination weddings (or weddings requiring overnight stays) are not included in our packages. Fees vary depending on the destination and length of stay required. Please inquire for more details!
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
The online gallery is available approximately 3 - 4 weeks after the wedding date.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
All of our packages include 300 4x6 proofs as well as a complete set of all of the photographs on a CD.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
The proofs are yours to keep.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Our studio retains the copyright of the photos, but included in our packages is a copyright release form giving the bride and groom permission to print their wedding photos.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
A model release is included in all of our contracts granting us permission to publish the photos. However, we also do not want to do anything our clients are not comfortable with. We will be happy to strike out the model release if necessary.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
The high-resolution files are included in all of our packages.
Will images be available for viewing online?
The wedding photos will be available on a password protected online gallery for 90 days.
What kind of albums do you offer?
We currently offer fine art albums by La-Vie Albums, Cypress Fine Art Albums and a variety of different magazine style albums.