How would you identify your photographic style?
We shoot in a mix of traditional and photojournalistic styles.
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Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
We offer hand-coloring, sepia toning, black and whites, retouching, sliming (we can make you thinner!), colorizing, gallery art pieces, canvas wraps, holiday and thank you cards.
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Is your media preference film or digital?
We are 100% digital.
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How many photographers do you work with?
There are 2 of us shooting at every wedding. Norman has over 40 years of shooting experience and Lauren has 6.
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Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes. We are the photographers and owners of the company.
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Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one wedding in a day? Weekend?
We never book more than one wedding per day.
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Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the wedding day?
We have never missed an event. EVER. Ask us about the wedding at the Walters Art Museum...
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What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
We carry backups for every piece of equipment we bring. We also carry an extensive emergency bag, filled with all sorts of things to "save the day!"
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Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Of course!
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Do you charge hourly or full day?
We have several flexible packages to choose from starting from $1000 to $6000.
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If hourly, are you available for shooting overtime? If so, how much do you charge for overtime?
Yes. We charge $250 per additional hour.
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Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal?
We do ask the the wedding party provide us with a meal, we normally eat where there is space ;)
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How many breaks do you usually take throughout the day?
Just the one for the main meal, however we eat in shifts. No one really likes pictures of themselves eating anyhow...
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How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
2-3 weeks, online.
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In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Low Resolution (400x600px) Proof DVDs are provided 4-6 weeks after the event.
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How long can the couple keep the proofs?
You may keep the proofs indefinitely.
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Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
We do, unless you purchase our Platinum Package which includes all rights to the images. The cost is $6000.
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Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes. In our contract, we reserve the right to publish all photos unless stated otherwise.
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Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the couple?
Our Platinum Package includes all digital negatives and rights to the images. The cost is $6000.
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Will images be available for viewing on an online gallery?
Yes through a partnership with Collages.net
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What kind of albums do you offer?
MANY! Flush Mounted, Story Books, Press Printed Hard Cover Coffee Table Books, DVD's, etc.
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When will I get the final book?
Approximately 12-14 weeks after you order the album.
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We take anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 pictures at any given wedding. We typically hand over 500+ photos, depending on the amount of hours photographed. Trust me, you will be overwhelmed by the number of images to view!