Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Each photo is gone over to make sure it is edited and perfected before final print.
Is your media preference film or digital?
I use all digital; Canon body with a variety lenses.
How many photographers do you work with?
I have a second shooter at every wedding.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
When you hire me, I will be the one shooting your wedding.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
By choice, I will never do more than one wedding a day. I like to be there for the Bride and Groom for as long as they need me.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I do have a replacement photographer if I do become unavailable, however I do everything in my power to make sure I am there.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
My main camera, back-up camera, a second shooter, lenses, tripod etc...
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes, I do. Always!
Do you charge hourly or full day?
I give packages to fit my clients needs. Since every wedding is different, it would make sense that the bride and groom will have different needs. If you don't see something on my package list you want, let me know! I will do my best to see how we can add that in.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
None... the wedding doesn't stop so neither do I.
Do you charge for travel?
Yes, I do. However, I work with the bride and groom to come up with something reasonable depending on the location. I don't just have a flat fee.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
The entire album and edited photos are handed over to the couple 4-6 weeks after the wedding.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Website.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
I give the copyright to my clients and they also have proof available on the web for 9 months.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
The copyright belongs to the client.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes, I do.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
I provide the digital files to the couple. They are fully edited and high resolution.
Will images be available for viewing online?
I create a flash website with the photos in a slide show format for the couple to send to their family and friends for at least 3 months.
What kind of albums do you offer?
I offer two types of albums. One a more general album that comes with my first package and a coffee table album that comes with the second and third packages; with package 3 the client gets 2 albums.
When will the client get the final album?
4-6 weeks after the wedding with my standard album.
6-8 weeks with the coffee table album.