Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I shoot digital color photographs and convert a handful of images to a warm black & white to help create a more timeless appeal to the day.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I studied 'flash' photography as an independent study when I was studying photography so I'm well-equiped to shoot with artificial light but also do most of my environmental portraits in ambient/natural light. I also have an in-home studio and understand shooting with exclusively artifical light.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital only
How many photographers do you work with?
I always bring an assistant or 2nd shooter
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Short of some casualty, strike, act of
God, or other cause beyond my control, including hospitalization, I'll be the one shooting your wedding.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I am a part-time wedding and portrait photographer by choice so I do not shoot more than 2 weddings a month.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I have access to a network of several equally talented photographers
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
2 camera bodies, 4 lenses, 2 flashes, battery pack, and about 50 lbs of equipment.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes, see above
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, am available to shoot overtime on short notice. My hourly rate is published in my package pricing.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
A short 15 minute break to eat when everyone else is eating
Do you charge for travel?
Beyond 50 miles from my studio
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
3-5 weeks
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Proof magazine
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
I give a DVD of hi-res images upon delivery of the wedding album or at the one year anniversary if no album package is purchased.
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, for 6 months
What kind of albums do you offer?
This varies but generally GraphiStudio, Willowbook, Seldex, Cypress and/or Asuka. Both digital flush mounted albums as well as traditional matted ones.
When will the client get the final album?
About 6 weeks after you have finalized your favorite picks for your album