What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Photojournalism, Portraiture
What do your packages include?
Albums, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images, Proof CD of All Images
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Hand-coloring, desaturation techniques and Black and Whites.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I love natural lighting, but will use fill flash to compliment any situation.
Is your media preference film or digital?
All professional digital.
How many photographers do you work with?
I usually work alone, so that I can make sure the integrity of my style is intact.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Every time.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never more than one a day, or 2 per weekend.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
2 Professional E.O.S. Canon camera bodies and 3 pro lenses. 2 Flash units and MANY batteries!!
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
I have 4 packages with hours that vary, starting with 5 hours.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Negotiable.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Varies depending on the venue. I don't get winded easily.
Do you charge for travel?
Negotiable.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Usually within 3 to 4 days.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Online proofing at Collages.net for all of my clients.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Online Proofing for 60 days
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes, but the Copyright will be ashred with my clients.
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?
All full sized files and a Copyright form are provided to the couple after the wedding.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.
What kind of albums do you offer?
10x10 Custom Layout panoramic Lay-Flat albums, as well as an assortment of Coffee table books to choose from.
When will the client get the final album?
This all depends on if the couple want to choose the photos that go into the layouts or if they want me to get creative. My books/Albums take about a week to create, print and bind.