Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Firefly Portraiture offers full and complete digital retouching and art work. Most of the digital work is done in house but, occasionally more complex work will be outsourced to another professional graphic designer.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I specialize in using existing light because, this offers my clients a more complimentary light for all skin tones. But during weddings at night flash is sometimes necessary.
Is your media preference film or digital?
I work in both digital and film. I choose the appropriate tool for the task.
How many photographers do you work with?
I am usually the only photographer but, will use an assistant for larger weddings or upon request from client.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I only book one wedding per day. I accept weddings for Monday through Saturday.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
I do bring back up equiptment to every event.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
My packaging system works on an hourly basis. Beginning at 5 hours.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Over time is also available for $225.00 per hour.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
I only take a break for meals, typically one.
Do you charge for travel?
Forty-five minutes to the location and 45 minutes from the location is included in the package price. So, any travel time over an hour and a half is an additional $$65.00 per half hour.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Proofs are availble to view in slide show form at the gallery three weeks after the wedding. At this time, a design layout will also be presented for your album at the end of the slide show.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
The proofs are also available to view and purchase online at collages.net.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
A proof DVD may be used for up to 15 days.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes, I do retain the copyright. If a couple wants to purchase a cd of their final images they may have a letter that gives them permission to reproduce, but not a transfer of copyright.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Firefly Portraiture offers magzine style albums from Asukabook and Art Leather Albums.
When will the client get the final album?
The final book will be ready 7 to 8 weeks after the wedding.