Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
just a little TLC to make your images look their best.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I have experience and equipment to handle all lighting and weather situations.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital.
How many photographers do you work with?
I work with one assistant and a 2nd photographer.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
No. I only book one wedding per day/weekend.
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?
Two cameras with over 20 gigs of memory cards. Multiple lenses, flashes, light diffusers, umbrellas, light stands, accessories and alleve ;)
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes. I bring backup cameras, lenses, flashes, batteries, and memory cards
Do you charge hourly or full day?
My packages have varying hourly coverage options.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
$200 per hour.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Just one.... to eat.
Do you charge for travel?
I don't charge for travel in the Greater Seattle Area.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Approximately three weeks.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Website.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
The proofs are available online for three months.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
I do retain copyright but do give a print release with high-resolution files.
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?
I offer a variety of albums from digital press printed albums and flush mount albums to traditional matted albums.
When will the client get the final album?
Approximately six weeks after the album design has been approved.