Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I offer black & white and sepia images as well as some more artistic edits. Retouching is also available.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
A little bit of everything from bright outdoor weddings to dimly lit churches to outdoor receptions after dark.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
How many photographers do you work with?
All packages include a second photographer.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never more than one wedding per day.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
In the case of a true emergency, I network with several local photographers.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
A bunch. Enough to cover everything plus extras.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Absolutely
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Both. It depends on the clients
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
As few as possible.
Do you charge for travel?
Yes, I charge a travel fee for distances over 75 miles from zip code 37996.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
2-3 weeks
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
A password protected online gallery and a proofbook
How long can the client keep the proofs?
The proofbook is your forever, and the online gallery stays up for 6 months.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes. If you purchase the disc (or choose a package with it included), you receive a reproduction release for personal use.
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, they are available both in packages and a la carte.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.
What kind of albums do you offer?
I offer high quality flush mount albums.
When will the client get the final album?
It varies. You first have to approve the album design and choose any images you want in it. It then takes 6-8 weeks on average. Late fall through New Years has a bit longer turnaround time.
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