Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I am a lover of the black & white images -- they are timeless and beautiful, and I always make sure they have a lot of POP! I also adore some cross-processing which has a modern and vintage look -- mixed together!
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I can work in any situation for lighting -- sunny, shade, overcast, dark rooms where artificial light is required. It is my job to document the location, and preserve the ambiance of the room!
Is your media preference film or digital?
I am 100% digital -- there are many more things you can do with digital than I ever could with film!
How many photographers do you work with?
I work as the sole photographer of Peters Photography, but will occasionally hire an assistant to help me for larger weddings.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
I do -- and if some emergency was to arrive, I have a back-up of many local talented photographers.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
No -- I am a one-wedding per weekend girl!
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
See above!
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
I bring 3 cameras, and two of everything else...
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
See above!
Do you charge hourly or full day?
I am a full day for weddings. You do not want to be checking your watch on one of the most important days for your and your fiance!
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
n/a
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Just the meal break
Do you charge for travel?
Yes -- if it is over 2 hours away from my offices in Olathe!
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Approximately 2 weeks.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Contact sheets (if included in the package), online private gallery, and CD of images (also if included in the package).
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever -- they are theirs to keep!
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
If they purchase the CD of images, they can take that disk and have images printed wherever they would like.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes I do.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
If they include it in their package!
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
Flush mount/leather bound albums -- they are gorgeous!
When will the client get the final album?
Once the final design is approved, it takes approx. 5-6 weeks for production.