Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I offer color, black and white, sepia, spot color, collages and many other options, like filters and screens!
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All of them. As a photojournalist, I learned to shoot in all types of light! and as a wedding photographer, that has come in handy on more then one occasion! I also use studio lights for the traditional photo shoot! and combine it with natural lighting in and out of the church!
Is your media preference film or digital?
digital
How many photographers do you work with?
One. Photographers like a good cook, too many tend to get in each others way.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never, I do not feel that anyone would get the attention they deserve on their wedding if I had to be at two places at once!
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?
I bring 3 to 4 camera setups. I shoot with 2 and have two as backup.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Always. and Backup for my backup!
Do you charge hourly or full day?
by the package!
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
1, sometimes a short break between the wedding and the reception.
Do you charge for travel?
depending on the location, yes.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Photos are online within a week of the wedding.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
online
How long can the client keep the proofs?
once they purchase what they want, they have them within 2-3 weeks, and they are theirs to keep
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
yes, but I sell it as well
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
yes, but if the bride and groom do not wish them to be used in advertising, it is not a problem, I shoot enough weddings that I am not depndant on any one wedding for advertising.
Will images be available for viewing online?
yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
several, it is up to each bride and groom and family member.
When will the client get the final album?
within 4 weeks of the time it is ordered by the bride/groom