Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
all shots are post processed for color correction, white balance, contrast as well as other imaging processes that allow me to produce the finest quality of image. Most images are available in color and black & white
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I have experience with all lighting situations. I bring my own off camera lighting equipment to assist with portraits and reception shots.
Is your media preference film or digital?
I shoot entirely digital.
How many photographers do you work with?
I typically shoot alone but have access to second shooters/assistants should the client request it.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
I am always the primary photographer!
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never!
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes! I work with other trusted and well respected photographers in the area who can provide backup in the case of emergency. And by emergency I mean that I am in the hospital!
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
I bring my cameras/tripods/memory cards/batteries/flashes/lightstands/off camera lighting gear/mouthwash/hand sanitizer!
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Always!
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Typically my packages are all day!
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
I typically shoot all day but can customize any package to hourly if need be.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
I break long enough to change memory cards, lenses, batteries. So basically when I say I shoot all day, I shoot all day with minimal interruption.
Do you charge for travel?
Within 50 miles of St. Louis I do not charge for milage. Outside of that I will charge for milage at the current fed milage reimbursement rate.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Depending on when the wedding takes place (time of year) will often dictate how busy I am. After a wedding takes place I try to get the full edited versions up on my site within a week.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
All images are displayed on my site in a password protected gallery.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
see above
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
I always retain the copyright to my photos. However with some packages I do release the complete set of photos on cd/dvd for the couple to keep
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
I reserve the right to publish the photos, however photos that are used for my promotion will be always be used in good taste.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
With certain packages, the couple will receive the digital files.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.
What kind of albums do you offer?
I offer both coffee table style and traditional matted albums (prints behind a custom frame on a page).
When will the client get the final album?
Depending on how soon the couple selects the photos for the album will determine when the book will be completed. Typically it can take anywhere from 4-6 weeks to for the album company to complete a book.
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