The Photography Studio
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10100 Pine Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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301-674-6966
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Business Info
Services: Photography
Established: 1982
Employees: 2
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About
I have been a photographer since I was 14 years old. I started out shooting sports and news. I shot my first wedding at 16, and have been shooting ever since. I like a journalistist approach, if I get to choose. However, i pride myself in giving my clients what THEY WANT, not necessarily what I think they should have. In 1993 my wife Penny began shooting with me, and we have been a great team ever since. We shoot differently, and our clients have not been disappointed. Contact us to learn more about our services and styles, and most importantly how we can customize our services just for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
We don't really do special techniques...... I did an internship once and the photographer i was working with DRILLED into me, "if you want a good photograph, take a good photograph - It's just too expensive, and inconsistant to rely on post production for quality" That said, i will crop or adjust color in an image. I prefer to let your beauty come out. Not show you how good i am with different software.
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Lightning is a BLAST! I enjoy all differnt types a lighting. Look at my portfolio and you will see, Soft lights, rain, clouds, direct sunlight, night time, candlelight, studio light, you name it....
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
I shoot both. Especially for weddings, film gives church and porttraits a warmth, not found in digital.
 
How many photographers do you work with?
Usually 2 (me and my wife), however, i used up to 4 for a very large wedding once.
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Of cource i will be there. I am the one you want, not one of my clones.
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I will only shoot 1 wedding per day. 99% of the time it's an all day affair anyway.
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I will offer you someone else at no fee to you if I get ill, or die. Otherwise you will receive your money back
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
That dependson what you want from me. at a minimum 4 digital camera, and a medium format film camera
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
YES
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
a combination. We agree on the price based on our estimate of want you want. anything the 2nd hour over on is billed hourly - rate desided in advance.
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
See above
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
either me or my wife is basicly shooting all the time, as long as something is happening.
 
Do you charge for travel?
Expenses only
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
I provide 3 DVD's of the event set to the music of your choice usually within 10 days
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
dvd and web
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
they are yours. Do with them what you want.
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
ALWAYS
 
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes - unless negociated before hand.
 
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
for a fee
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
no
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
custom albums
 
When will the client get the final album?
usually takes about 3 weeks

Tips and Advice
Make sure whoever you select for your photographer is someone you like, and can talk with. And that he/she is flexible. Weddings rarely go as planned.....