Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I offer black and white, sepia tone, soft focus, and color splash at no additional charge.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All lighting situations.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes, unless otherwise noted/discussed within the contract.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Not typically.
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 30-D, Quantum T4D Flash system....etc....etc....
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
YES!
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Either.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes, $100.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
I just break during the wedding party's meal....but I am still available to photograph events during dinner.
Do you charge for travel?
Only if the travel to the first location and/or from the last location is over an hour (travel during the day is included within the option).
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
A low-resolution CD will be mailed within 7 days.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
All options include a low-resolution proof CD as well as all of the images being placed on an Online-Gallery. Some options also include a high resolution DVD.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
The CD is yours to keep.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes, however, if a high resolution DVD is purchased, a copyright release is provided.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes, unless the couple declines.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
It is an option.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes, free of charge.
What kind of albums do you offer?
The bridal albums are all custom, library bound, digital style albums with many layouts to choose from.
When will the client get the final album?
Within 4 weeks of the album order being placed.