Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Hand-tinting, sepia, B&W, re-touching, special effects.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All types.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
How many photographers do you work with?
Just myself.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Usually 1 per day.
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?
Canon 5D.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Hourly.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes, $100/hour.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Just for a meal.
Do you charge for travel?
If it is out of town.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
3-4 weeks.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
On line, proof book, DVD. Depending on the package purchased.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
No.
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?
Proof books, parent albums, library bound matted albums and flushmount albums.
When will the client get the final album?
4-12 weeks, depending on the book.