What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Photojournalism, Portraiture
What do your packages include?
Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, High Resolution Images, Video Montage
Do you have liability insurance?
No
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I do offer Post Processing, Color, Black and White, Sepia and I could add some textures. I prefer to edit the pictures to what my clients prefer.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Yes, because LIGHTING can be, sometime, challenging, I put myself out there to experience it and learn from it.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
How many photographers do you work with?
Currently, I work alone. But I would LOVE the opportunity to work next to another Photographer. I am willing to be OPEN minded to learn new things.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
YES, indeed. I absolutely LOVE Weddings. If you meet with me, I will be the one shooting the Wedding.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
NO, I only allow ONE Wedding per Weekend, so that I can give my undivided attention to the work that comes AFTER shooting all day.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Well, I do a have a couple of Photographer Friends, and I hope that I could ask them to fill in for me, IF needed.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
My camera, a back up camera, a few lens: Macro for close shots, Wide Angle and a telephoto lens. Flash [s] and a tripod.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes I do
Do you charge hourly or full day?
I charge FULL day
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?
I don't take any breaks...I make sure that I am well rested the night before. I don't like to put my camera down, for one second.
Do you charge for travel?
NO, I do not charge for travel at the moment. I have not yet been offered to fly outside of Orange County.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
7 to 10 days I can get the Proofs ready for viewing.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
I currently offer them on a CD or DVD slideshow.
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, I provide the EDITED images on a CD
Will images be available for viewing online?
Unfortunately, I do not have an online gallery at the moment. Once I have that arranged, then YES I will offer it.
When will the client get the final album?
Putting a Wedding Album together, depending how big the Wedding is, give or take within 6 months. I do not like to rush on my work.