What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Traditional / Posed
What do your packages include?
Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, High Resolution Images, Prints, Proof CD of All Images, Video Montage
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Anything is possible.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Master the lighting. Balance what your are given with what you bring.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital
How many photographers do you work with?
4 associates
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
No
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?
Nikon D300 bodies, lenses, lots o lights with softboxes, battery supply, laptop, flat screen monitor.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
of course
Do you charge hourly or full day?
full day
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
driving from one location to another.
Do you charge for travel?
depends
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
3 days
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
website, proof book, dvd production with music
How long can the client keep the proofs?
proof books are theirs to keep.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes, unless specifically purchased. Usually costs $500 extra
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?
see above
Will images be available for viewing online?
yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
Library bound matte/print albums. Very classy. Other styles can be arranged.
When will the client get the final album?
Typically 1 month after you choose which images go in it.