James Roy Fine Art Photography 4.8 out of 5.0 4.8/5.0
Weddings As Fine Art
14201 Oakpointe Dr., Laurel, MD 20707
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Services: Photography
Established: 1996
Employees: 1
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About
Known for his exquisite fine art approach to wedding photography, James Roy envisions each wedding as a masterpiece, an unfolding mosaic of photographic gems waiting to be discovered. He combines both storytelling and classical portraiture to paint personalized images of an artistic, spontaneous and natural quality. His vision is truly unique. His work draws you into the soul of each wedding experience by making the ordinary extraordinary ... because no two weddings are the same.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture, Traditional / Posed
 
What do your packages include?
Albums, Digital Files, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images, Prints, Thank You Cards
 
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
 
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I can perform all of the computer tricks such as colorizing a BW print. I still use a traditional dark room. So, I offer museum quality, hand printed BW enlargements. I also like to print on fine art water color or canvas media.
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All types. A good wedding photographer must be able to handle every type of lighting situation. Therefore, it is imperative to hire someone with a lot of experience.
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
I still shoot film. However, I also offer 100% digital coverage.
 
How many photographers do you work with?
Usually I work alone. For an additional price, I can provide additional shooters.
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
I am the primary shooter.
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Sometimes I do book multiple weddings on the same day.
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
As a member of the Maryland Professional Photographer's Association, I have access to over 100 of the best wedding photographers in the State of Maryland.
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
A lot. I have at least 5 - 6 cameras, tons of extra lenses and flash. You can never have too much back up gear!!!
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
More than you can imagine.
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Half, full and hourly.
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Over time is $300/hour.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
As many as neccessary. Usually, the longest break is when I eat dinner.
 
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included if the event is within 1 hour of the greater Washington DC / Baltimore metro areas.
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Two to three weeks.
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
4"x 6" prints
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
They are included.
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes.
 
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes. I need to continue marketing myself, and photos are the best way to do this.
 
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes.
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes, for an additional fee.
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
Traditional, magazine style, coffee table book, fine art.
 
When will the client get the final album?
Around 1 - 2 months after you place the order.

Tips and Advice
The most important advise I have, is to hire a seasoned professional photographer who's primary work is weddings. Shooting weddings is perhaps the most difficult type of photography. You must be good at many things, and work under severe conditions and under severe time limitations. You are taking a huge risk by hiring someone who is not a professional wedding photographer with at least 5 years of wedding experience.