Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
We hand process each image toning to my artistic style. We do about 40% B&W.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
W work in all lighting situations. I prefer available/natural light, but when lighting is flat or not quite enough, we use off camera lighting to enhance our artistry.
Is your media preference film or digital?
We are 100% digital.
How many photographers do you work with?
Laura always works with an assitant who second shoots the guys as well as the ceremony. During the reception and sometimes during group shots the assitant becomes responsible for lighting.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes, Laura or assigned photographer on contract will photograph the wedding unless a unforseen emergency occurs.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
While Laura may have more than one wedding in a weekend, I will only photograph one event per day.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
In the event of a unforeseen major emergency, such as a act of God, accident, car failure on the to way to venue, illness or event that require Laura (main photographer) or her immediate family to be in a life threatening status, In His Grace will make every attempt to find a suitable professional to cover your special day and maintains working relationships with several photographers, however with the schedules of other photographers there is no guarantee that a replacement will be found. If that is the case, In His Grace Photography is limited to the refund of the final price in this contract.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Laura always carries back up equiptment. Her bag includes, 3 cameras, 3 flashes, extra cords, a monopod, batteries and chargers, and backup pocket wizards or and off camera flash cords. Laura also has headsets so that she and her assitant can communicate throughout the day.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes( answered above)
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Full day for weekends and hourly for small intimate weekday weddings.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Overtime is $400.00 and hour.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
We break for mealtime alone.
Do you charge for travel?
Up to 150 miles is covered. Destination wedding are custom priced.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Because we go though and extensive editing process, proofs can take up to 6 weeks to appear online.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Personal Permission to print DVD, Soft back volumes books, and website viewing.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Books are to keep, website viewing for 1 year.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes, In His Grace reatains the copyright to the photos. Clients do have permission to print.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes, digital negatives are provided but are permission to print for bride and groom alone. Permissions for others to print can be bought.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Queensberry, Gallery Art Books, and Highlight Books.