Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Hand coloring, black & white, sepia (antique), unique tints, and retouching. Infa red photography. You can google "infa red photography" for examples. This is very trendy among high end photographers.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Experience in all lighting conditions. A photographer always prefers natural light, but a good photographer can shoot at night while capturing the surrounding illumination. (he/she should know how to set speed settings since night photography shoots at a faster speed) Same can be said about softlight, overcast (which is actually prefered to bright sunlight) , and other conditions mentioned.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Capable with all
How many photographers do you work with?
Sole Proprietor and employes two photographers
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?
I've never missed a wedding, but am prepared if it happens
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Two-three cameras, three lens's, filters, the usual.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Customized be it one hour or all day
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
After 8 hours it is $500.00 an hour
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Only one if time permits
Do you charge for travel?
If it's out of state
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Within 1 week
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
High res jpeg on disk. Online photoshare
How long can the client keep the proofs?
They own them
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
I give a copy release, but retain the copywrite
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?
A complete file, but not negatives
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
Digitial coffee table books, flushmount, albums
When will the client get the final album?
3-4 weeks