What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture
What do your packages include?
Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images, Matted Prints, Prints, Proof CD of All Images, Thank You Cards, Video Montage
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
We offer many different alternative process image treatments and these are everchanging as our style and direction evolves and changes.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All- every pro wedding photographer should. Our main goal in making great images is finding great light... and/or great moments.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital!!
How many photographers do you work with?
We always shoot with a second, and sometimes a third photographer.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
There are two photographers at our studio and you always know when booking who you are hiring.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never two on the same day. Two is our max per weekend.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I have never missed a wedding but have many, many friends that are pro wedding shooters- we all cover each other's back.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
We bring three to six cameras, four to five flashes, enough memory cards to shoot three weddings... you gotta back-up the back-up!
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Of course, as should all pros.
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?
We try to get the right amount of coverage while creating your package. If we need to stay a little later than planned- no worries. We have never charged overtime- no "nickel and diming" here!
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
One, during dinner and at that time we're downloading images for a slideshow.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel outside the Southern California area is at cost- hotel and airfare.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Usually one week unless it's a really busy weekend- two weeks max.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Initial proofs are posted online (click 'yours' on the website) but we also offer proofs on CD and proof books.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Always. But we grant rights to reproduce for personal use when the digital negatives are purchased.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes, unless otherwise agreed upon.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Many manufacturers of flush-mount books: Zookbinders, Leather Craftsman, Graphistudio, Couture Book, PictoBooks
When will the client get the final album?
The layout is done within a month of us receiving your image choices or the go-ahead to choose them for you. Upon approval the books come in 2-8 weeks, depending on the manufacturer you choose.