Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Multi-Media Movies, Hand-crafted Albums, Canvas Prints, Black&White, Sepia, Hand tinting, Retouching, ect.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All lighting situations, I had extensive training at CDIA @ Boston University.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
How many photographers do you work with?
2-3
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Absolutely
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
No
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?
2 cameras, flashes, studio lighting and backgrounds (just incase) plus lots of extras
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Absolutely
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Either
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes, apx $125 per hour
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
maybe bathroom breaks but thats all
Do you charge for travel?
yes
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
apx 2 weeks
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
website proofing, and/or cd-rom, proof book
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?
only with permission
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
I do offer them for sale.
Will images be available for viewing online?
yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
All kinds....whatever your preference
When will the client get the final album?
usually about 6 months