Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I use many different special techniques to make the pictures 'pop'. Each picture is different and there's no one special technique for every picture.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
overcast, bright daylight, dance lights, softlights, candlelight
Is your media preference film or digital?
I use digital only
How many photographers do you work with?
1-2
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Definitely!
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
definitely not the same day. but I do book myself 2 weddings for a weekend, Saturday and Sunday.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I will try my very best to find one
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
2 cameras, all of the lenses that I have, any lighting kits that I need for the wedding depends if it's a day or evening wedding...and myself!
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
I will have at least 2 cameras and 3 CF cards with me at all time.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
hourly
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes, each additional hour is $150
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Just one
Do you charge for travel?
I do charge a travel fee if the wedding requires more than 1 hour of driving time
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Usually within 2 weeks
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
DVD-ROM
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever!
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes
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?
Digitial files on DVD-ROM
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes, I do compose a 'wedding hightlights' onto the web
example: http://jcho.photobiz.com/slideshowbiz
What kind of albums do you offer?
Any kind of album that are available in the U.S., but I usually offer flush mount magazine style album in many different style
When will the client get the final album?
Usually within 3 months after my clients chose the pictures