Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
In an album, I like a mix of photos techniques and Ideas combined with creativity.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I have designed a lighting technique of my own where I remove the shadows and create highlights to make the photos look more like three dimentions.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital.
How many photographers do you work with?
Two
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
100%
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never, events that I deal with is once in a life time and I am not taking any chances (it sounds like a sales speech, but it is true :-) )
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Absolutely, it is must.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Two camera bodies and 3-4 lenses and tons of lighting equipment.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Always do.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
I custom design packages according to your requirement(s) and the budget.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
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What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
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Do you charge for travel?
yes.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
3-4 weeks.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
custom packages.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
custom packages.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
yes.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
yes, but I do respect the privecy.
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?
custom package.
When will the client get the final album?
3-4 weeks.