What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture, Traditional / Posed
What do your packages include?
Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, High Resolution Images, Prints
Do you have liability insurance?
No
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Having an extensive background in Photoshop, I offer everything from simple Black and Whites and composites to HDR or any effect you can imagine.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I am prepared for any lighting situation, but love to use available light when possible.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
How many photographers do you work with?
I always bring a second photographer with me. He is my fiance, and the only second photographer I work with. I feel having another photographer provides better coverage and more variety.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never more than one wedding a day. Maybe two in a weekend.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes. If there is a literally "last minute" emergency, worst case scenario, you would still have my second photographer.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
I usually bring four cameras with me on a wedding with a wide variety of lenses.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Full day.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
If the day runs longer than expected, it's simply no problem.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
What's a break? I generally don't take breaks except for dinner, or if the Bride needs a break.
Do you charge for travel?
Only if it's over an hour drive.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
A couple weeks.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
website gallery, 4x6 proofs available for purchase
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?
For purchase.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Coffee Table Books, Digital Flush Albums, or simple Proof Books.
When will the client get the final album?
Depends on how long it takes the couple to review photos. 6-8 weeks after order placement.