What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture, Traditional / Posed
What do your packages include?
Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images, Prints, Proof CD of All Images
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I offer enhancements and retouching free of charge. That means I will remove acne and other blemishes. I also do selective color (b&w with some color), color tones, vignettes, etc. I like to play with the contrast level of b&w. There are so many shades of gray...
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Yes. I started out as a studio photographer; however, I wanted to branch out. So I used what I already knew and applied it to outdoor and indoor shoots (combined with lots of reading, research, and practice). Both natural and artificial light are familiar to me.
Is your media preference film or digital?
I shoot with a Canon 50D SLR camera. What does this mean to you? It is a top of the line digital camera that produces high resolution images that are easy to enlarge when needed. It has 15.1 Megapixels, extremely advanced image stabilization (for shooting motion), and can vividly capture everything from traditional portraiture to speeding cars!
How many photographers do you work with?
It will be one photographer. If you have any concerns about that, please let us know, and we will bring a trusted assistant for the day of your wedding. There will be a fee for the extra person's time, as well as extra cost for their travel and lodging if it is needed.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
ABSOLUTELY!!!
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Not at all. We block off two days for you that nobody else will get ~ the rehearsal dinner and the day of the ceremony itself. Our time is completely yours!
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I have developed a list of backup photographers in my area as well as in some other popular areas of the US. I am a tough cookie, though, and very committed to my work. I haven't needed it yet and hope to never need it. :)
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
I will bring my camera with a bag of different pieces of equipment I will need. Depending on the light of the location, I may also bring a reflector and some extra lighting equipment, but I tend to favor natural light. It is the most romantic. :)
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Your deposit covers us being present for your rehearsal dinner and the entire day of your wedding. I don't believe in charging by the hour ~ a wedding is a wedding, no matter how long.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Only what is necessary... I do not smoke, and can wait until there is an appropriate time for anything else.
Do you charge for travel?
I will travel 20 miles from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, free of charge. Anywhere within 200 miles you will be charged for the cost of gas to drive and lodging if necessary. If you have a wedding located outside of driving range, you will be requested to purchase the plane ticket and lodging. Don't worry, though, coach is fine and we'll help you find the cheapest options available. Often times I will know people I can stay with in the area, so you may not always need to cover lodging if that is an option.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
As all photographers do, I own the copyright to the portraits. HOWEVER, I offer CDs with a copyright release form in my wedding packages so that you can do whatever you would like with your portraits.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes. We are set up with a password protected online gallery for the viewing needs of you and your family.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Custom lay flat or scrapbook style albums are included in different sizes in all of my collections. They start at 20 pages long, but you will not be charged for extra pages if they are needed. There are additional fees if you wish to substitute them for a flush mount album.
When will the client get the final album?
Creating the layout of each page takes time to do correctly, so we approximate that it will take 2-4 weeks for you to receive yours once we have had the initial discussion of your preferences.
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