Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I utilize a complete range of subject enhancement techniques, both at the time of subject capture and in post-processing.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital primarily, but will employ film usage as appropriate for the occasion or for special effects.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
My services are in-studio for formal portraits or for sittings at a location of your choosing. I do not book wedding events.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
I have complete redundancy for all of my systems. You will not experience any downtime due to equipment failure.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
My rates are package based, so there are no time constraints to producing your InnerGlow image.
Do you charge for travel?
If travel is required beyond the Washington, DC metro area, an additional cost will be added to the package price.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Proofs are available within one week of your sitting.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Proofs are viewable in a private on-line gallery on my website. They can also be available on CD-ROM.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
On-line proofs may be viewed up to one-year after the sitting. CD-ROM proofs may be retained indefinitely.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes; for promotional use.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Low resolution files for computer gallery and social networking websites (FaceBook, MySpace, etc.) are provided as part of each purchased package.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Except for select photos used for promotional purposes, only proofs are displayed in a private gallery on my website. The customer may display any purchased images in any gallery of their choosing
When will the client get the final album?
Usually within 2-3 weeks of the sitting.