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Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
You can view some of the techniques that we use at our website or in the portfolio on this page. We also custom design wedding albums that include your special portraits.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
We have experience in all kinds of lighting situations.
Is your media preference film or digital?
We use Nikon SLR Ditial Cameras.
How many photographers do you work with?
There are usually two photographers at every wedding we are priviledged to be chosen for.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes, unless by some sickness or act of God. We do have other photographers so that if something should happen there is a backup plan.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
No, we definately do not book anything else on the day of your wedding. The whole day is yours.
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?
We bring digital cameras (including a backup), at least 10 gigs of memory for each photographer, flash units, stools, backgrounds, etc.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
yes
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Our packages are based on the hours that you want us there, but they also include many hours of work before the event (we visit the reception site and the ceremony site days before hand). It also includes many hours of post production work (retouching, enhancing, designing, creating a piece of art).
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
We are avaliable for overtime because it is your day. Prices vary depending on your choices during your consultation.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
One.
Do you charge for travel?
If the wedding is further than 40 miles away we have to charge for travel. Our prices are so affordable we can not afford to pay for travel as well.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
I try to put some proofs up within 2 weeks after the wedding and then all proofs are usually avaliable to be viewed on my website within 2 to 2 1/2 months after the wedding.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Proofs are available to be viewed on our website.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
When the couple purchases a package from us it usually includes a CD with the images and the copyright release.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes we get your permission to use the photos on our website, for advertising, etc
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes, we provide a professional CD with your images and the copyright release.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes, they are availabe to be veiwed on our website. If you want them to be password protected we can provide that service for you as well.
What kind of albums do you offer?
We offer custom designed lay flat book bound albums. Our publisher only sells to professional photographers.
When will the client get the final album?
You choose some of your faviorite photos to be used in the album. Then it takes us about 2 weeks to design the album. You then preview the album. It takes about a week to make any changes that are required. Then we send it to our publisher. It takes them at least 2 weeks to process.
Tips and Advice
There are a couple of peices of information we have learned throughout the years and the many weddings we have been priviledged to be included.  One is that you should taste the food you are ordering for your reception before you make your decision. A bride that I worked with chose "Beef tips" which ended up being hamburger, it was seasoned like meatloaf, so the guests got a little meatloaf. It wasn't horrible, but it defiately wasn't what she was expecting. If she had asked to do a tasting she could have avoided this problem. Most catering places are more than happy to do a tasting, but you will probably have to ask. Another tip is if you decide to have a sit down meal and give your guests choices of food make your place cards different colors depending on the food they choose. Also, instead of spending all the time to make a seating chart set the place cards on a table as your guest enter the reception area they can pick up their card and sit where they want. It is really helpful to have a designated person on the special day to help you with whatever you need. You never know when your going to need someone to run out and get something you have forgotten. The weddings that I have been a part of that has had a "lady in waiting" or whatever you want to call her have run more smoothly because they have had this person.
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