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Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
All edited images which go online are artfully mastered to bring out the best quality of each picture.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I have 10 years working as a photojournalist and foreign correspondent for magazines and newspapers around the world. From Iraq war, Latin America, New York and Oregon I have photographer in most any situation you can fathom.(and I'm always called back)
Is your media preference film or digital?
I shoot digital with all professional Canon equipment
How many photographers do you work with?
As a story teller I prefer to work alone although for large weddings I may incorporate an assistant.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
yes unless I die.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never. your wedding gets my full attention.
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?
already mentioned
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
yes
Do you charge hourly or full day?
I charge by the job. Most professionals as myself have abolished hourly work.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Your complete wedding is always photographed.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
What a question. I don't think I really take breaks but if I had to go to the restroom I might be gone for a few minutes. Otherwise I'm there I don't want to miss anything!
Do you charge for travel?
Yes and it depends where
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Images are online within 2 weeks after the day
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Online proofing unless you request a paper proof book
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
It is written in our constitution that the copyright stays with the author of the work. As a professional the copyright of all my work stays with me. You will have everything that you could possibly want except publishing the images for profit.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
yes. if a bridal magazine or another appropriate media would like to publish I will talk to the media about it.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
When the album or photo book is ordered the couple can have limited use rights of the files for family and friends. Images can be used online at no more than 72 dpi and should have my name attached to them as the author of the art.
Will images be available for viewing online?
yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
Several including leather, acrylic more
When will the client get the final album?
After you order
Additional Questions and Answers
As a professional when I am your wedding photographer my goal is that you are happy and I do everything in my power to make sure all things go flawlessly. I believe you are hiring me for your wedding day because you trust my artisitic ability and believe in my professionalism. I adherre to the highest standards of ethics and take my wrok very seriously. I am also lighthearted and love to have fun at the thing that I love. I live, breath and smell my work. It takes all of my senses to make a good photograph. I don't use a system because I feel that each person is unique and is a work of art in the making. Feel free to call me about any questions you have.
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