Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
All special effects such as partial colorization, black and white, sepia, motion blurs, and soft focus are done at no extra charge in albums and a minimum of 50 photos will be enhanced for you to preview.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I am an expert with all lighting situations, bright sunlight, natural light, inside, windowed areas.
Is your media preference film or digital?
100% digital
How many photographers do you work with?
My daughter Kim and I work together as a team, providing two camera angles and both the male and fermale perspecitive.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes, when you book us, you get us!
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Only one wedding. We concentrate on your wedding!
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?
4 cameras, 4 strobes, several lenses, including wide angle, tripods, extra lights, extra batteries, extra memory cards
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes, we both have a full set of back-up equipment.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
All our packages included 8-9 hours, providing a full day's coverage.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes, $125 per hour.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
None, except a short one during the reception to eat.
Do you charge for travel?
Not for the tri-state (RI, MA, CT) area.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
2 weeks
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Online viewing as well as a CD-ROM
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes, but we provide a copyright release for a quantity of the couple's choice, depending on the chosen package.
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?
Yes, as described above.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes, on our website for three months.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Custom designed panoramic story book albums and matted art albums
When will the client get the final album?
8-12 weeks after you appove the story board.