Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Whatever you request ..let's be creative together.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
A variety, however what makes Life's Joyful Expressions a bit unique is that we bring portable studio lighting to give all those beautiful formals and special pictures that extra pop. It's subtle but it makes such a difference. Night time settings are never a problem and are often dramatic with just the right lighting!
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital.
How many photographers do you work with?
2 others.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes. Once a deposit has been received, your day is booked and I am there. All day. All night. I stay until you leave!
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. I have multiple backups to pull from.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
I bring my main camera and a variety of lenses. I also bring backup equipment (extra cameras, lenses, lighting, controllers, etc). There is never a need for you to worry.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
I bring my main camera and a variety of lenses. I also bring backup equipment (extra cameras, lenses, lighting, controllers, etc). There is never a need for you to worry.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
My rate is for the entire day.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
No worries about this - there is no overtime. We are there until you tell us to leave.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Well, everybody has to tinkle right?
Do you charge for travel?
Not unless it's a couple hours drive or staying overnight.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Typically 2 weeks all pictures are corrected and burned to DVD. I give the bride and groom the option to view the proofs online or to wait until the dvd's arrive. Proof books are usually ready within a week of that.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
With every package are all the digital files with thumbnails provided to faster browsing. In the album package (or it can be purchased as an add-on) is a proof book with usually 9 pictures to a page. The proof books run around 150-200 pages.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes, so I can use them for my blog or website. But the couple also retains copyrights.
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?
GraphiStudio or ZookBinders Wedding Albums; Proof Albums with ALL photos.
When will the client get the final album?
Varies; With input from the bride and groom things can always get sped up.