What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Photojournalism
What do your packages include?
Albums, Digital Files
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Is your media preference film or digital?
100% digital
How many photographers do you work with?
1-2
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
yes
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
No, another photographer may be covering another event, but the same photographer is never booked for more then one event per day.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
yes
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Canon's fast shooting cameras, lenses, and one flash.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
yes
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Full day coverage is included in all of our packages except the lowest, which includes 6 hours of coverage.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Since we contract for all day, it is not necessary.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
People do not usually like to have their pictures taken during meals so while everyone else is eating, I will eat as well. Client should provide meal.
Do you charge for travel?
Yes depending on the package purchased, a travel waiver can be purchased or is included. We do not charge travel for any Northern California location.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Our contract states one month, we try to have them sooner.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
online.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
yes.
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, if ordered as part of a package or an A la Carte item.
Will images be available for viewing online?
yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
Italian hand made leather bound deluxe die cut albums.
When will the client get the final album?
yes