Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I offer practically everything, when it comes to artistic enhancements- color tinting, selective color, zoom, sepia, black & white, teeth whitening, etc....
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Outdoors, indoors, natural light, flash with soft light, candlelight, overcast etc. Every wedding is different, so I have to work in all lighting situations!
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
How many photographers do you work with?
One to Two
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!
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?
3 Professional Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras, 2 external flashes, 14-24GB of memory, tri-pod, ladder, external lighting when needed, umbrella lighting...everything depends on the type & location of the wedding
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes- Malfunctions do happen- Lucky for back-ups!
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Both- depends on what the client prefers.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
I am if time allows for breaks- no set schedule...depends on the wedding.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Only when able, I never want to miss a moment!
Do you charge for travel?
Depends on the distance
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Within 2 days, my clients get view a preview on my blog. 2 Weeks after, my clients get to enjoy a slideshow to music of appx 40 images on my website. Completed online proofs are usually available 4-6 weeks after the event
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Online & Proof Books(included in my packages)- nice to have as memory preview of all your images.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Online proofs are available for appx 6 mos. and the proof books are for them to keep.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes, but clients are free to post photos online freely or whatever ever they choose-credit is appreciated.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes, with a signed release.
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 I customize an online slideshow as well-always archived on my site and available for viewing. Slideshows can be embed into a personal website for the couple too.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Many- magazine, coffee table, bound - by Pictage, Azuka, PictoBooks, BlendedMotion.
When will the client get the final album?
5-6 weeks from order depending choice of book- few have a turnaround time of 12 weeks.