Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Black & White, sepia, vintage photo effects, spot coloring.
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?
Currently there is just Erricka, however we are training two additional photographers.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Only one wedding is scheduled per day, for the photographer.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Should something happen that I am unavailable for the wedding day, a replacement will be found.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
There are packages available, or I can be hired at an hourly rate.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
There is no such thing as overtime. I will continue to shoot as long as the couple needs me.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
The only break I take is the drive from the Ceremony to the Reception.
Do you charge for travel?
This will depend on the package chosen.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Online proofs will be available within one week of the wedding. In order to keep cost down, I do not print proofs. If the couple does not have internet access, photos can be viewed in our office on a laptop.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Website
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Online proofs will be viewable for up to 6 months.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes, but a release can be given with purchase of a image disk.
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?
Some packages include a disk for the couple to print their own photos. If not included in package, option is available for the couple to purchase a disk.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
Traditional or Photobooks.
When will the client get the final album?
Albums are not available to the couple until the balance is paid in full. Once balance is paid, the couple's traditional album will be ready within one week of placing order. If couple decides to have photos in photobook, once the order is placed, the photobook is available in 2-3 weeks.