Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I offer an array of image treatments.
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?
2-3
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?
Canon 5D Full frame sensor with varoius high quality lenses and flash
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Back up everything...its a must have!
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Both , depending on the clients needs
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Overtime is on a case by case basis
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
2-3 5 minute breaks
Do you charge for travel?
Yesthere is a fuel charge if the drive is over 30 miles one way
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
within 14 days
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
website
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
for promotion only
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
yes, on DVD
Will images be available for viewing online?
yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
my speciality is coffee table styled books, but I can offer many services for displaying the images
When will the client get the final album?
normally within 30 days, but it could run up to 60 days.