Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I am very meticulous in my post production techniques. I sort through every single photo and correct for contrast, color, and lighting. I also use discretion to enhance many photos in Photoshop using B/W, Sepia, and a variety of artistic effects.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I have experience with a variety of lighting situations such as low light, candle light, direct sunlight, overcast and cloudy outdoor light. My preference is always to use the natural light, but I do use flash when the natural light is not sufficient.
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital!
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I only book 1 wedding per day.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
I bring 2 cameras, multiple lenses, flash with bouncers, extra batteries, battery chargers, and many CF memory cards
Do you charge for travel?
Yes, for any wedding or event 100+ miles outside Chicago or 100+ miles outside Rockford. Various travel charges apply.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Usually about 2-4 weeks.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
All proofs are viewable online.
How long can the client keep the proofs?
The proofs are viewable online for 90 days. The Digital Negatives are yours to keep!
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes. I reserve the right to use the photos for advertisement or sample purposes. (As stated in the wedding contract)
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Digital Negatives in the form of a Data DVD are included in every wedding package at no extra charge.
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes. I always create an online gallery of my favorite photos.