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, Matted Prints, Prints, Thank You Cards, Video Montage
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Color tinting, black & white, sepia, art prints, albums, and canvas prints
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I have experience with all types of lighting situations. After almost 10 years of full time wedding photography, I have seen every type of lighting situation possible.
Is your media preference film or digital?
I am 100% digital and wouldn?t have it any other way! The images are superior and it allows for much more creative control of each image.
How many photographers do you work with?
I always bring a 2nd shooter to make sure we capture all of the details from several different angles.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes, I do.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I never book more than one wedding per day. Occasionally we will book two weddings in one weekend but it is rare.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
A substitute photographer of high qualifications will be dispatched by Janice Trowbridge Photography to photograph your wedding in the event of an unexpected illness. However, I will still do all of the editing and album design.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
I prefer Canon camera bodies and lenses. I bring 4 camera bodies and 6 to 8 different lenses to cover every situation. I also bring Quantum Qflashes and battery packs for superior lighting quality.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes, we have probably too much back up equipment.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
We offer several packages so you can decide what you need.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
If you want to extend a package, it is $250 for each additional hour
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
We usually don't take scheduled breaks during the day. We go with the flow of the wedding so we don't miss a thing.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not charge for travel within 50 miles of Cypress, CA. If your wedding is farther than that, you will pay for the travel expenses (airfare, hotel, gas or whatever the travel entails).
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
You will see your images within three weeks of your wedding during the off season (November to March) and within four to six weeks during peak season (April to October).
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
You will have your online proofs within 3 to 6 weeks (see above). If your package includes a proof book, you will receive it two weeks after they are online. If your package includes the negatives, you will receive the disks a week after they are online.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
I will be the copyright holder. However, you will get full use rights to all of the images which means you may print, upload, or share the images as you choose to.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
I do reserve the right to publish images online or in albums but I usually will ask your permission first.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes, the packages give full details and options.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes, they can be seen at www.Pictage.com
What kind of albums do you offer?
I use Renaissance Albums but am open to using other album companies if you have a certain type you really like.
When will the client get the final album?
Once I have your image choices, I design the album, post it online and send you a printed copy so you can approve the final design. The album company usually takes around 12 weeks to build the album. It may take a little longer during busy holiday seasons.