Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I color correct each and every image so that your proof book is a finished proof book becoming an album. I do many artistic enhancements on selected images throughout your wedding collection.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I use mostly natural lighting with little or no flash. When flash is used it is only for a fill light. I have worked in all lighting situations.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
How many photographers do you work with?
Depends on the size and style of the wedding.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I only book one wedding per day.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes, I have several photographers that I network with which are of the same quality and style.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Several digital canera's and many lenses and Several Flash units.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Always!
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Full day always with unlimited coverage time.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Only a dinner break, but if something is going on I will make sure it is captured.
Do you charge for travel?
Yes.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
2-4 weeks.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Web Site, then in a Hard cover bound book.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
All proofs are included in every package.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes, with written permission from the couple.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
You can purchase the digital files.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Storybook albums.
When will the client get the final album?
6-12 weeks after you approve your album design.