Visual Poetry 5.0 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
Fenton, MI 48430
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Services: Photography

 
About
Modern. Innovative. Journalistic. Emotional. Spontaneous. Edgy. Fashionable. True. Timeless.
Based out of Michigan and servicing the globe!

http://www.jenkniivila.com
http://jenkniivilablog.com
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Listed on www.brides.com
Print add drops end of December '09 in the METRO DETROIT BRIDE magazine!


Packages begin at $1500
We offer a wide range of premium albums and professional prints.
An engagement session is ALWAYS included at no additional charge!

A few FAQ to help you get to know us a little better..

what will you be like on my wedding day?
unobtrusive. i am always respectful, friendly and polite. i always dress for the occassion so rest assured, i wont show up in a pair of jeans. i make it a point to get to know the bride and groom before the ceremony so everyone is comfortable behind my camera. 

are you willing to travel?
absolutely! i am available world wide and love all opportunities to travel! ask me about it.

do you retouch or edit your photographs?
yes - and it's all included in your package cost! I have artistic editing capabilities as well as skin corrections and color enhancements.

digital or film?
i shoot using a digital SLR camera and enjoy it's benefits such as being able to take an unlimited amount of photographs without having to potentially miss a special moment while changing a roll of film. another reason i've decided to be digital are the endless editing possibilities and being able to give you your photographs sooner for weighing out the developing process.

how long will it take to see the final results?
i typically have your online proofing gallery up within eight weeks. in many instances they are finished much sooner, depending on conditions. your print orders can take up to four weeks and your album orders up to fourteen weeks. the time it takes to physically snap the photographs is a small comparison to the time it takes to produce your final results. images must be uploaded, edited and resized which can often take more than 20 hours!

what is a digital image/negative?
a digital negative or what i like to call a 'digineg' are high resolution, retouched images provided in jpeg format on a dvdr disk. your disk is personalized and delivered to you in a keepsake case. it is illegal to reproduce any of your images without the purchase of your digital images/negatives.

i welcome ALL questions and if yours wasn't covered in this excerpt, please don't hesitate to contact me.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
textures, touchups, special effects, conversions
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
all
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
digital
 
How many photographers do you work with?
typically it's me and one other second shooter.
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
yes
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
never! i give each bride and groom the attention they deserve.
 
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?
camera and back-up camera, a variety of lenses, two flash units, sometimes a tripod, reflector
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
i always bring a back up camera as well as carry many lenses!
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
i have a base rate which covers 4hrs and each additional hour is a la carte
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
absolutely! $200 each additional hour
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
even when i eat i'm not on break - if i see something worth capturing i'll leave my plate to get it.
 
Do you charge for travel?
yes.
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
an estimated 4 weeks for the online proofing gallery.
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
first they are all put up on my website under a password protected flash proofing gallery. second, all packages include all 4x6 print proofs in a keepsake box.
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
they're online for 90 days. the print proofs they keep forever.
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
yes.
 
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
must be approved by myself.
 
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?
the coolest kind around! i have hundreds of cover options! ask if you'd like meet in person so i can show you some samples.
 
When will the client get the final album?
we have a process for all albums - they are designed first and require the bride & grooms approval before i send it to be printed/constructed. so this would depend on the situation.

Tips and Advice

Your wedding dress will end up in a box in the garage. The flowers will wilt and die within a few days. The cake will be gone in ten minutes. The one and only thing that will keep your wedding memories alive is your photographs. Work with someone you are comfortable with, someone with a style you appreciate, someone with experience.

WEDDING DAY ADVICE
Allow 1-2 hours between the ceremony and the reception for photographs. In this time frame, we will do the family, bridal party and bride & groom portraits. It's fantastic if we're able to travel to multiple locations to ensure a nice, diverse collection of portraits.
Assign a family member NOT in your wedding party to help rally family and bridal party for formals. Don't put the stress on you. You want to consider someone who knows everyone's name and that is comfortable speaking in front of large groups.