What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism
What do your packages include?
Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images, Negatives, Proof CD of All Images
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
On top of being a professional photographer, I am also a licensed graphic designer. You will not find this with most wedding photographers. I design all of my albums with skill and expertise, and offer the highest quality photo editing. (I color correct and enhance all images, also changing select pictures to black and white in order to create a more dramatic and emotional image.) We offer the highest quality albums in the industry.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
As a photojournalist, I've experienced a variety of situations and am able to "roll with it" no matter the challenge. I love to shoot available light whenever possible. You will rarely see me using flash.
Is your media preference film or digital?
I shoot all digital in order to produce the maximum exposures possible, being able to capture every moment, and allow for digital editing to make your images truly "pop".
How many photographers do you work with?
I have a few very talented assistants.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Absolutely!
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never. I put every ounce of my energy into each and every wedding I shoot. I would never dream of doing two in a day.
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?
Two digital SLR cameras, a few lenses, lots of memory cards, backup batteries, my laptop, a second shooter, maybe props, light reflectors....
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Absolutely.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Packages start at $1,100. All packages include at least 6 hours of coverage and 300 enhanced digital negatives on CD.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
I charge $100/hr no matter how many hours.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
I typically only take one short meal break all day. I never want to miss an important moment!
Do you charge for travel?
only for weddings far outside the greater Washington, DC, Metro area.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Proofs are usually ready within the week.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
All packages include online proofing and print purchasing.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes, I reserve the sole right to publish Happy Heart Photography, LLC photographs. Clients are given reprint copyright which allows them to may make individual prints for friends and family, and to post online as long as written credit is given to Happy Heart Photography, LLC.
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. Free online viewing is included in all of the packages we offer.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Forbeyon albums are each custom designed and are the coolest albums you will ever hold in your hands! Far and above all of their competiton, and offered at ridiculously low prices.
When will the client get the final album?
I usually spend one-two weeks designing your custom album. I then send the digital files to the album company who takes 2-4 weeks to print & bind them. You will have your album in hand within one-two months of your wedding.
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