What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism
What do your packages include?
Albums, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
My style is clean, stylish, and timeless so I try to stay away from gimmicks like hand coloring. However, I do use different tones such as Black and White, and Sepia Toning.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
My specialty is natural light, but I disguise camera lighting to look like natural lighting occasionally.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital, but I have a penchant for the look of film.
How many photographers do you work with?
Typically one, however I will almost always have an assistant and I have a second shooter at many of my weddings.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes. I love getting to know my clients on personal level and finding out exactly what they want. I love telling the story through my images, and then designing the album myself... No templates.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I would never book an event, portrait session, or even a meeting on the day of a wedding. Occasionally I will have more than one wedding in a weekend.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I have numerous photographers of the same caliber that will step in if there was a catastrophic emergency. And I will do the same for them.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Several cameras, 7 or 8 lenses, several lights, tripod, and a light stand
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Everything is backed up... Memory cards, cameras, lenses, and of course the images are backed up to 3 times
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?
Of course, I feel the more time photographing your event, the better. My rate is $150 per half hour.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
A fed photographer is a more creative and productive photographer
Do you charge for travel?
It depends on the distance
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
2 - 3 weeks. Never longer.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Online Event
How long can the client keep the proofs?
3 months
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?
Yes
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
I offer silk, suede, and leather storybook albums that are of the highest quality available anywhere. Designs are custom made to fit the style of the client and their wedding, no templates. The pages are flush mounted on to premium paper. Click the link to see more details on my website.
http://justindemutiisphotography.com/main.php#Services/Wedding%20Albums/
When will the client get the final album?
The design of the album should take 3-4 weeks, and my album company will takes about 3-4 to print, bind, and ship the albums.