Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I offer a pretty good knowledge base of Photoshop so I can do a lot. I work with brides to decide on the look they want.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Yes. I prefer natural light over studio.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Rarely.
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?
Portable studio system taken to client's home or location.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Of course.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Both. See my "Services" page in my website for full pricing.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
As many as the bride needs for a personalized photo session.
Do you charge for travel?
Out of area, yes.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Within 72 hours proofs are up on my secure online viewing system.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
low res jpeg
How long can the client keep the proofs?
30 days online viewing
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Upon agreement with client.
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?
Currently, a hardbound 8 x 10 customized book.