Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
black and white, soft focus, black and white with a hint of color, sepia, and anything else you can think, just ask.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
outdoors and indoor
Is your media preference film or digital?
digital
How many photographers do you work with?
just me, I do have an asst that comes with me to handle file downloads to my laptop and such.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
I don't book unless I can make it, if by some chance I can't make it I'll try and give you as much notice as I can for you to find another photographer or I can call my back up photographer if you'd like. Haven't had to yet though!
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I will book two in a day, IF i'm only being used for two hours or less at each event.
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?
digital camera, extra memory cars, extra batteries, battery charger, laptop, tri pod, flash, extra lens, and reflectors but I usually don't need them.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
I don't have a back up camera.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
hourly
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
yes, I charge $75 after 4 hours of time.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
just the meal break
Do you charge for travel?
not in swfl, if out of the area yes.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
I don't deal with proofs, I edit all your photos and give them to you. You keep all that I take, no picking and choosing.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
All your images come on a cd(s) and you get all your rights, I just ask for portfolio rights
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
only portfolio rights
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
portfolio rights
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?
no
What kind of albums do you offer?
none