How would you identify your photographic style?
Definitely photo journalistic with some traditional.
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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.
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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.
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Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
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How many photographers do you work with?
5
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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.
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Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one wedding in a day? Weekend?
Rarely. I have one coming up that I had to do as a favor, but 99.99 this never happens.
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Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the wedding day?
Absolutely.
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What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Lots and lots. Backups on everything.
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Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
YES
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Do you charge hourly or full day?
Both.. there is a minimum on hourly though. Three hours.
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If hourly, are you available for shooting overtime? If so, how much do you charge for overtime?
Yes. $100.00 an hour over time.
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Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal?
No, I do not "require", but it's nice to have one to stay fresh and alert!. This is very physically demanding and any photographer will tell you they are human and need a break and a quick bite. So, I appreciate whenever offered.I find my work improves after a break if I am exhausted.
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How many breaks do you usually take throughout the day?
I hardly ever take one. But if I do, they are very short.
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Do you charge for travel?
Yes, in most cases.
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How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
I ask for 3 to 4 weeks. usually sooner though.
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In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Web site and CD/DVD
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How long can the couple keep the proofs?
Forever
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Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
yes, for my website only.
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Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
yes
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Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the couple?
yes
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Will images be available for viewing on an online gallery?
yes
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What kind of albums do you offer?
Hard copy customized glossy cover and Graphi Studio.
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When will I get the final book?
2 months after wedding if all goes as planned.
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How long does it take to deliver a book?
not long once it is put together.
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