Mike Buscher Photography 4.8 out of 5.0 4.9/5.0
Wedding Photojournalism. Pure. Simple.
1808 Fieldbrook Lane, Mt. Airy, MD 21771
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Business Info
Services: PhotographyVideography
Established: 2004
Employees: 3
Accepts:

 
About
Unobtrusive, untraditional, coverage of your wedding day. We specialize in photojournalism, capturing the moments that matter while allowing the focus to remain on you. Wedding photojournalism. Pure. Simple.

Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Photojournalism
 
What do your packages include?
Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images, Prints, Proof CD of All Images
 
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
 
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
100 percent digital photography, all images toned and ready for printing, retouching upon request in some situations
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
 
How many photographers do you work with?
Depends on package, two are available
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes, unless client books my associate
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never more than one per day. Sometimes more than one per weekend.
 
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 gear, several lenses
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Full day
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes, $150/hr
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Just a quick break to grab a meal. I do this while my clients are eating their meal
 
Do you charge for travel?
Only if location is over 100 miles from Baltimore
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Online proofs are generally available in 5 to 7 business days
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Initial proofs are online at www.pictage.com. A proof book is available a few weeks later.
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes, for promotional purposes. Client may also have rights depending on package
 
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, depending on package
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
Queensberry
 
When will the client get the final album?
Approximately 6 weeks after you approve the final design

Frequently Asked Questions for Videography
Are you a commercial studio or a home-based business?
home studio
 
What types, such as unedited footage or special effects, of videography do you offer?
Unedited, tightly edited, one camera
 
Do you have lighting equipment to accommodate a more dimly-lit event?
Yes
 
How many videographers do you work with?
Two
 
Does the client get to meet the videographers before the event?
Yes
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
The videographer contracted will be at the event
 
Do you book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
No
 
Do you have a replacement videographer in case you become unavailable on the event day?
Yes
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Camera, lights
 
Do you bring backup equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Just a quick break to grab a meal. I do this while clients are eating their meal
 
Do you charge overtime?
Yes. $150/hr
 
Do you give access to your raw footage?
Upon request
 
Do you reserve the right to use the video in the future for promotions, contents, etc.?
Yes
 
Is the client involved in the editing process? If so, how much input does the client have in editing?
Bride has some say but is not present during editing
 
How long does it take for the client to get the final video?
6 weeks to 4 months depending on workload

Additional Questions and Answers
Do you have a secondary website where I can view more of your photojournalism and documentary work? Yes. www.mikebuscher.com