Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Each image is edited by hand from RAW files and the color and cropping is corrected.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I use top of the line Canon cameras and lenses for an advantage in low light. I also have radio operate strobes that I use at certain venues.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital.
How many photographers do you work with?
I photographed ALL of my weddings and I use 4 different second shooters for those weddings.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes! Not only will I be at the event, but I will photograph it from start to finish.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I do not book more than one wedding a day. I sometimes book more than one wedding a week, but I only do that for family and friends.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes! My two best friends are photographers. I am also very active in the photography community.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Lots and lots.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes! I bring back up gear to every wedding and my second shooters have gear.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
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 usually take a meal break for about 10 minutes and couple of short bathroom breaks. I work VERY hard at weddings. I am not a smoker so you do not have to worry about me taking long smoke breaks with guests.
Do you charge for travel?
Yes. Rates are on my site.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
I promise proofs will be finished in 2 months. They are usually done in 3 weeks.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Website and Paper proofs
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
I retain the right to use them online and in print, but the bride and groom may print as many of the photos as they choose from the disc I provide.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
I provide digital negatives.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes, and friends may order prints at cost - 19 cents from the online galleries.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Flush mount.
When will the client get the final album?
About 8 weeks after the design is approved.