Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Of course we offer color, b&w, sepia and b&w enhanced with color.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
We have dealt with many forms of lighting from softlight, candlelight, overcast, haze, and of course dim light using no flash.
Is your media preference film or digital?
We love both film and digital but our preference for weddings is definitely digital. We're able to offer our clients so much more by shooting digitally.
How many photographers do you work with?
There is only the two of us, a husband and wife team. One focuses on the bride while the other focuses on the groom. We believe the day is important to both the bride & groom.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes! You do not need to worry about that.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
We will sometimes book two events on one weekend i.e. a friday and a sunday wedding. However, we will never book more than one event on the same day. It is your day, it belongs to you!
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes, we have a network of photographers who have the same quality and style of photography that in case of an emergency we can call upon.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Between the two of us, we bring 4 complete camera sets. This includes: 4 DSLRs (Nikon D200s), 8 lenses, 4 flash units, lightspheres, over 20 gigs of memory, etc. We come prepared for any situation.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes, 4 complete camera sets.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
We offer packages, which are broken down by hours. If a package is not necessary you can build your own with hrs and ala carte items.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Usually if overtime was required it would be an additional $200 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 the one dinner break. With having two photographers, other than the dinner break, there is always coverage.
Do you charge for travel?
We include 60 miles (one way) for travel. Anything over 60 miles would be $1.00 per mile.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Anywhere from 4-8 weeks the photographs are completed and online to view. They are not proofs but enhanced, finished prints. Depending how many weddings are in front of yours, it may be sooner.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
The prints are viewable online, you also have the option of receiving all the finished prints plus a photo CD.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
The prints are yours to keep! With the rights to reproduce them! We believe it is your wedding so you should have all the memories.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes, however we release the reproduction rights to you for personal use.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes, We have been on the cover of the News Journal "Celebration" Issue many times so you never know if you will end up on the cover.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes, You receive all the prints (in high resolution) on a photo CD. This is a large format so you would end up with approx 2-3 CDs.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes, all the images will be available online for viewing. There is no time limit for you to view your gallery.
What kind of albums do you offer?
We over engraved albums which hold just the 4x6 prints, tradional elegant renaissance albums with prints & mats, we also offer the most popular custom designed coffee table books!
When will the client get the final album?
Well, that would depend on you. How fast you can choose which prints you would like to have in the extra albums.