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How would you identify your photographic style? When I photograph a wedding, portrait session, or event, I prefer to take a more relaxed, natural, artistic, and photojournalistic approach. I find that allowing moments to happen naturally, and then capturing those moments produces a far better outcome.

Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning? I am very meticulous in my post production techniques. I sort through every single photo and correct for contrast, color, and lighting. I also use discretion to enhance many photos in Photoshop using B/W, Sepia, and a variety of artistic effects.

Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations? I have experience with a variety of lighting situations such as low light, candle light, direct sunlight, overcast and cloudy outdoor light. My preference is always to use the natural light, but I do use flash when the natural light is not sufficient.

Is your media preference film or digital? Digital!

Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one wedding in a day? Weekend? I only book 1 wedding per day.

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of? I bring 2 cameras, multiple lenses, flash with bouncers, extra batteries, battery chargers, and many CF memory cards

Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal? Yes. There are many options. The first is to allow me to take a break from your event to feed myself. The second is to provide a "vendor meal", available at most reception venues. The third is to assign me a seat at a table to eat with the other guests, (this is my favorite option since it gives me an opportunity to connect with your guests, which creates more relaxed photos of them.(

Do you charge for travel? Yes, for any wedding or event 100+ miles outside Chicago or 100+ miles outside Rockford. Various travel charges apply.

How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing? Usually about 2-4 weeks.

In what format are the initial proofs offered? All proofs are viewable online.

How long can the couple keep the proofs? The proofs are viewable online for 90 days. The Digital Negatives are yours to keep!

Do you reserve the right to publish the photos? Yes. I reserve the right to use the photos for advertisement or sample purposes. (As stated in the wedding contract)

Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the couple? Digital Negatives in the form of a Data DVD are included in every wedding package at no extra charge.

Will images be available for viewing on an online gallery? Yes. I always create an online gallery of my favorite photos.

Want to make your Wedding more "Green"?  Here’s some helpful links and advice to do so:

wedding dress and attire
the easiest an most eco-friendly choice is to re-use a gown already worn. buying vintage, renting, or wearing your mother’s dress is a great way to be environmentally friendly and can be cost conscious, too. or, purchase a once-worn or sample gown from Brides Against Breast Cancer which donates the proceeds to help women with breast cancer. if having a new dress is important to you, consider earth friendly fabrics such as hemp, organic cotton, linen, tencel and silk Check out the options for wedding gowns in natural and eco friendly fabrics at: Conscious Clothing

invitations
eco-friendly tree-free or 100% recycled paper options: http://greatgreenwedding.weddingwindow.com/

rings
now, you can buy jewelry made from recycled precious metals and stones. and don’t forget the possibilities of transforming vintage pieces into radiantly recycled classics. http://www.nodirtygold.org/

flowers
choosing a florist where organically grown, in-season, local flowers are used can be a much better earth friendly choice. this will remove the need for long-distance transportation. http://www.organicbouquet.com/

centerpieces
table decor can take the form of small perenials or baby bushes that can later by planted by your guests. or if you’d prefer a vessel for the center of your table to hold sea shells or colorful rocks, consider vases made from recycled glass or a bamboo bowl, due to renewable tendencies. http://www.vivaterra.com/

favors
one of the more obvious eco-friendly wedding favor ideas for couples is to give something organic. there are many options if you want to give small trees, seeds, bulbs or plants. http://www.arborday.org/shopping/gifttrees/weddings.cfm

for more information on these and other ideas to make your wedding as green and eco-friendly as possible, visit: http://www.greatgreenwedding.com