Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Watercolor, Sepia, Diffused glow, intense b&w images
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All areas of lighting.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
How many photographers do you work with?
I am the main photographer and I have 3 assistant photographers.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes, I am at every wedding I book.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I only book one event per day. I feel as though I should give my complete attention to each bride.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes, I have a lead assistant that has been with me for 3 years.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
3 High resolution digital cameras, 8 lenses, 2 flash attachments, 30 sets of batteries and memory cards to hold 3500 images.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes
Do you charge hourly or full day?
My packages are designed around hourly coverage or complete day coverage.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
I do offer extra coverage at $35 per hour.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Just one to eat dinner.
Do you charge for travel?
I charge a small fee for traveling more than 40 miles from my home base. The fee's range from $50-$200 depending on the distance and lodging.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
You will have a small gallery for viewing around 4 weeks after the event. The wedding images will be complete in about 3 monts.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
All images are either printed at 4x6 proofs or given on a disk with copyright release.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Only if you choose a package that does not contain a disk. All 4x6 images are copyright protected.
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 with my larger wedding packages.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
Flush mount digital albums.
When will the client get the final album?
Depending on when you choose the images to be put into the book. It can take 2-4 months.