Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
All my wedding portfolios include many shots appropriately retouched with various techniques such as B&W, sepia, duotones, etc. Any shots that cry out for treatment are rendered in the gallery in all versions.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All types including natural/available, on camera strobe, studio, etc. I provide fully portable studio lighting equipment to all weddings, ensuring the best light in any situation.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital only.
How many photographers do you work with?
Myself
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes, all weddings booked through BG Pictures are photographed by me only, to ensure the highest standard of quality.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never! For every hour I am on-site, I spend at least another developing. I devote my time and attention to only one event per day, usually only one per weekend.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I do have qualified replacements in such an emergency, however the situation has never occurred.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Two camera bodies, multiple flashes, studio lighting, portable power, a selection of lenses and backup equipment - everything needed to capture the shot!
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Absolutely! If it can go wrong, it will - backups are a must. Everything from batteries to cables to cameras.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Most clients book hourly, however I do have multiple packages including all day coverage available.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes, at the end of the booked session, the bride is asked if she would like me to continue. Overtime is booked at the straight rate that was booked.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
None.
Do you charge for travel?
Only 50+ miles outside the Tampa Bay area.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Within 1-2 weeks the online proof album is up for viewing and hard copy proofs are available for pickup, if ordered.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
My online proof gallery is provided free of charge in high resolution format.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Online proofs will remain on my website for at least 180 days.
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes I retain full copyright. Purchase of the full resolution digital jpg files is available with a Right to Reproduce form.
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
I reserve the right to use any shots for my own business marketing only.
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Low resolution digital files are available free of charge. Full resolution files are available for purchase.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Within 1-2 weeks the online proof album is up for viewing.
What kind of albums do you offer?
Custom Leather albums. Go to my website, in the clients section and use password 'book' for examples.
When will the client get the final album?
Albums are available within 2 months of initial order and final approval by the bride.