Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I personally hand correct each image for color, retouching, and we offer special sepia toning, black and white and a range of other special requests.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
We can get a fabulous picture no matter how low the light is or how bright. Everything with us is just right. We have experience with all of them. The trick is to be able to light for everything while still keeping the ambiance of the moment. We can do that.
Is your media preference film or digital?
We shoot digital
How many photographers do you work with?
We have 3 on staff for your needs
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
No
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?
Each photographer has two cameras and one back up
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes
Do you charge hourly or full day?
hourly
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes, the normal hourly rate
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
only to eat a few bites
Do you charge for travel?
It depends on the distance of travel
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
4 weeks
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
website
How long can the client keep the proofs?
as long as they want
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
yes, but the bride and groom own the rights - they may print as many as they would like on their own without my permission
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes, in our portfolio, if we do anything else, we must first ask your permission
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
yes, a CD with every image
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
Coffee Table Books
When will the client get the final album?
We supply an online proofing system for you and you can approve it there, once it's approved, it takes 6 weeks to deliver