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Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism
What do your packages include?
Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, 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?
Sepia, b/w and colorization. We also do the metallic and pearlescent papers and prints.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All lighting situations. And as far as flash, I prefer to use natural light whenever possible.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
How many photographers do you work with?
5
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes, unless I actually booked 2 in one day and that is highly unusual. I develop relationships with my brides and I very much WANT to be there and have my hands all over it.It's personal to me as well.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Rarely. I have one coming up that I had to do as a favor, but 99.99 this never happens.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Absolutely.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Lots and lots. Backups on everything.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
YES
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Both.. there is a minimum on hourly though. Three hours.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes. $100.00 an hour over time.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
I hardly ever take one. But if I do, they are very short.
Do you charge for travel?
Yes, in most cases.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
I ask for 3 to 4 weeks. usually sooner though.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Web site and CD/DVD
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
yes, for my website only.
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?
Hard copy customized glossy cover and Graphi Studio.
When will the client get the final album?
2 months after wedding if all goes as planned.
Tips and Advice
I always ask my brides and their mom to make a shot list for me. I ask that any pairings such as divorced parents who do not want to be put together be noted or any other uncomfortable situations so that hurt feelings may be avoided.
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