What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture, Traditional / Posed
What do your packages include?
Albums, Digital Files, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Any lighting situation and will work with whatever is avaliable
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital all the way
How many photographers do you work with?
2 almost always, but depends on the size of the wedding. More shooters (or fewer) can be requested too.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes, and I have network of photographer friends that I can contact in emergencies.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I never book more than one wedding or event in a day so I can give my utmost attention to the client. I seldom (if ever) book more than one event in a weekend.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes I have network of photographer friends that I can contact in emergencies.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
I am a Canon shooter and will bring the necessary (as well as backups) camera bodies, flashes, lighting systems, lenses on the day of.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
I want to be there to experience the entire day so I currently do full day coverages for my clients from getting ready to ceremony to the end of the reception.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
None because I personally don't want to miss any exciting moment! But maybe I will I stretch my legs out from time to time from standing too long.
Do you charge for travel?
This is usually included in the package but for longer distances I may charge extra calculating from our immediate locale which could be the Bay Area or Sacramento area.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes I do and clients have usage rights to their photos too
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?
Yup, its all yours.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes and this done through Pictage.com
What kind of albums do you offer?
i am constantly simplifying my business and offerings/products so its best just to contact me about this
When will the client get the final album?
Anywhere from 3 to 6 months depending on how many times the album needs to revised