Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Black & white, antique, sepia, b&w with color.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
From the most direct sun to the darkest outdoor reception.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital (RAW & JPG)
How many photographers do you work with?
Only my wife.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Absolutely. I started and finished shooting a short wedding when my wifes water broke. With her full support of course ;-)
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Not on the same day unless one is early in the morning and one is late afternoon or evening. This only happens once or twice a year.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Absolutely.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Nikon D300's, SB900 flash (2), SB800 flash, Nikon D200 (back up camera), Turbo battery, loads of cards and AA batteries
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Nikon D200, SB800 flash, cards, batteries, chargers.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
We offer various packages to accommodate most needs. If a client has a special request, we are always open to new ideas.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
In the event we go into overtime, we charge $250.00 per hour. Everything is clearly stated in our contract.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
We will stop during dinner, however, if a moment arises, we push our plate aside and go capture it.
Do you charge for travel?
Not in most cases.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
This varies by season with the average being two to six weeks. Turning out photos inside of a few days is not our style as we spend quality time with each photo. If a client does have a specific deadline, we can usually make it happen with advance notice.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Password protected web gallery, 4x6 prints, high resolution disc and USB thumb drive (8GB).
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. Often we will let our clients know where we are using an image so they can enjoy the experience of seeing it publicly displayed.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes. With full print rights in most cases.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes. We also include a second disc which features an easy to use photo gallery for every day viewing. This saves our clients from having to use their high resolution disc when they want to share their memories.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Asuka Books, Destiny & Legend albums, Tuscania leather album.
When will the client get the final album?
Within three to four weeks of selecting your images barring any manufacturing delays.