Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Warm, romantic touch of Photoshop post processing individually treated with care.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
harsh summer Southern California sunlight, extremely dim church lighting, painted ceilings that cannot be bounced, overcast days, dim indoor lighting
Is your media preference film or digital?
fully digital
How many photographers do you work with?
Usually work with 1 assistant or by myself in smaller weddings. On larger events I work with 1 other photographer + assistant
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Absolutely guarantee my personal presence. I do not double book, nor do I hand my assignments off to assistants.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I do not double book, ever on the same day. On very rare occasions I may work both Saturday and Sunday.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I do have a list of comparable photographers whose work are proved to replace me in case of emergencies.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
2 digital professional Nikon bodies, 80-200 F/2.8 portrait/telephoto lens, 50 mm F/1.4 prime, 105mm F/2.8 macro lens, 16-50 F/2.8 mid range zoom lens, 10.5mm F/2.8 fisheye lens, multiple Nikon flash heads, different bouncers and light modifiers, light reflectors, carbon fiber tripod, shutter release cable, remote triggers, etc.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
I have redundant equipment in case of emergencies of malfunction
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Typically packages cover a limited amount of hours, but top end packages cover the entire day.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
additional O/T shooting is rated at $100/hr, with processing charges included.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
I do not schedule breaks for myself during wedding days.
Do you charge for travel?
Additional destination charges may be applicable if wedding is held over 100 miles away from studio.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
usually initial screening is ready within the first week. Online review for all pictures are usually available by the 3rd week.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
website & CDROM available. Contact sheets are offered optionally
How long can the client keep the proofs?
proofs are client's to keep
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
yes I do retain copyright for the images
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
yes I do retain publication rights to the photos
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
I do provide copies of the digital negatives, quantity depends on different levels of packages.
Will images be available for viewing online?
yes, images will be available for viewing on an online gallery, proofs and prints will also be offered online for friends & relatives to order.
What kind of albums do you offer?
coffee table book style entry-level albums, to flush mount leather wrapped high-end albums.
When will the client get the final album?
book will be delivered as soon as I receive the final product and examined for quality control.