What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Photojournalism
What do your packages include?
Digital Files, High Resolution Images, Prints
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
We never just shoot and hand over your images. They're skillfully edited and color adjusted (b/w or sepia toning) for a beautiful collection of images with a professional and artistic presentation.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
John is our principal photographer he has 20 years experience in photography, he is also a director of photography (D.P.) and lighting director on commercials. His lighting experience is extensive. His travels have put his talents to the test under many different conditions. Please read his bio at our About page.
Is your media preference film or digital?
In the past John used strictly film he stayed loyal to this medium in the
first few years of the digital boom, he finally made his transition to digital when he photographed a wedding in India. This was an intense 3 day event with many different rituals, lit only by firelight. It was then that he fully appreciated the range of capture that digital was able to perceive. With film many of the images would have just been too dark but because of the advancements in digital technology all of the images were there in their rich beauty. Digital has come a long way and if you have an experienced photographer that understands both film and digital you can rest assured that your imagery will have the beauty of film with the range of capture using digital. It is by far the way to go, it was not an easy sell for a photographer that started with film but digital eventually proved its worthiness.
How many photographers do you work with?
We typically have 2 cameras at every wedding we photograph. Colette will most often take second camera when the days beauty schedule permits. We also have a select pool of photographers that meet our high standards of gracious personal manner and professionalism as well as artistic and technical ability (of course)
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes, we are the principal artists.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never in the same day. Very rarely do we take 2 weddings in the same weekend! It all depends on the logistics and timing. We like a happy work flow as much as our clients do! Our reputation depends on it.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes, absolutely.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Absolutely without fail!
Do you charge hourly or full day?
We tailor our packages to suit the wishes of the bride and groom.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Dinner is usually our only true break, a wedding is constantly moving for us and we do not have much time to sit back and relax, we are "on" or we may miss out. With this said we are very aware to stay unobtrusive.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.