Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I'm very proficient with Photoshop CS3 and offer a wide range of speciality photos including sepia, antique look, and collages.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I work in all kinds of lighting.
Is your media preference film or digital?
I work only in digital.
How many photographers do you work with?
I work with another photographer who is a second shooter. That way we never miss a special moment that happens during the day!
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
I'm always at your wedding all day.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I only book one wedding a weekend that way I'm preparing for yours only during the week and my mind is only on your wedding the whole time.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I do have another photographer who is available should I need a replacement.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
I have a couple of cameras, flashes, diffusers, and a ton of memory cards!
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
I do have backup equipment.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
I charge for the full day.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Only a meal break and maybe a short 5 minute restroom break.
Do you charge for travel?
I do charge for traveling. The amount depends on the location of if overnight stay is required.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Your proofs are ready to review about 4-5 weeks after your event.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
The proofs are offered for viewing on my website in a slideshow format or a personal viewing session in my office.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Part of all my packages is a high resolution CD of all your proofs for you to keep.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
I retain the copyrights for the photos but do put on the CD a release form for personal use only.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes, I do reserve the right to publish the photos.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Part of all my packages is a high resolution CD of all your proofs for you to keep.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes, the images can be viewed by anyone you designate on an online gallery. You will receive a username and password to access.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Coffee table magazine style, flush mount styles and traditional leather albums
When will the client get the final album?
Usually 4-6 weeks