Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I personally post-process, edit, and retouch each digital image from the wedding day. I offer a mix of color and black and white images - and again, I defer to the couple's preference.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All kinds of natural light, dimly lit indoor venues, etc.
Is your media preference film or digital?
99% digital with the occasional use of old film cameras, fisheye cameras, etc. just for fun when the situation allows.
How many photographers do you work with?
None.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes, absolutely. If you hire me, you get me.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I would never book more than one wedding in a day. If you book me for a day, you have me to yourselves for that day.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Since I shoot in a mostly photojournalistic style, I am on the move a lot. Therefore, I do not bring big lights, light stands, reflectors, etc. I have two DSLRs, flashes, a number of different lenses, memory cards, etc.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes, of course. At least two DSLRs, two flashes, redundant lenses, etc.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Full day
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
One, just the meal break. The rest of the time I am working.
Do you charge for travel?
No, the first 90 minutes of travel are free.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Generally 2-3 weeks
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Private online gallery and 4x6 prints.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
As long as they want.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes. I give the couple the right to reproduce all images for non-commercial uses.
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. I provide a DVD with all the high-res, retouched JPGs.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.