Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Selected photos are altered to black and white or sepia, depending on the subject matter.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I am familiar with all lighting situations and come prepared to photograph in any conditions.
Is your media preference film or digital?
I am 100% digital which allows my turnaround time to be 1-2 weeks, not 1-2 months.
How many photographers do you work with?
I am the primary photographer on all weddings. A second photographer is included in all packages to capture additional coverage.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Like I mentioned above, I am the primary photographer on all weddings.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I only cover one wedding a day.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I have a network of photographers that I can contact in case of emergency. However, with two photographers always at every event, if one of us becomes ill, there is still another for "backup"
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Digital cameras, flash equipment, props and sometimes a ladder depending on the event.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes, we always have 4-5 cameras at every event.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Rates begin at 6 hours and are charged hourly beyond that.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
$300/hour which includes both photographers to stay one additional hour.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Does driving from one location to the next count?
Do you charge for travel?
Anything beyond 60 miles of Napa CA
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
1-2 weeks.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Online proofing.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Yes
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes
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?
Files are available after one year.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
Several. Please see site.
When will the client get the final album?
4-8 weeks after you finalize your order.