Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
black and white editing as well as cross processesing which causes the colors to really pop.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
all
Is your media preference film or digital?
digital
How many photographers do you work with?
2 other than myself
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
yes
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
no
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
yes
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
professional Canon equipment and an alien bee light for formals if they are taken inside and there is a need for an extra light.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
yes
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Full day
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Just for the meal and maybe one quick trip to the bathroom :).
Do you charge for travel?
Depends, sometimes we will do a trade for services meaning if it is a location that we can take a family vacation then we will ask that the airfare and room be provided for one day before, during and after the wedding. Otherwise yes there would be a charge for the wedding.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
6-8 weeks.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
we don't offer proofs we give you all the edited digital files generally between 400-600 photos
How long can the client keep the proofs?
no proofs see above
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
yes but we give you permission to make unlimited ammount of prints.
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
Will images be available for viewing online?
yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
Coffee table albums, wide variety
When will the client get the final album?
Depends on the style you choose it could be a month up to 2 months after approving design.