Frequently Asked Questions ~ Weddings
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How many hours will you work?
I book only one wedding a day and thus don't count
the hours. Every wedding is a unique story and I work together
with the couple to plan how to best utilize my skills.
Typically, I'm shooting between 6-8 hours. I arrive a couple
of hours before the ceremony and I will continue into the
reception hours.
How do I book you for my wedding?
A wedding will be considered booked when a
completed contract, and a $500 retainer, is accepted. After
which, I will create an event online and be in contact as
your wedding approaches.
When do we pay you?
The full payment, less the retainer, is due no
later than the wedding day. Upon request, credit cards can
be accepted.
Will you travel?
Most definitely. I'll go anywhere. Travel outside of a 50-mile
radius of Traverse City, Michigan will be charged travel
expenses dependent on the destination. Travel of more than
2.5 hours from Traverse City will be billed for overnight
lodging. If airfare is required, the final price will include
the cost of travel.
What if you get sick?
There is no guarantee in life and I take many precautions
during the wedding season to ensure that I don't miss a day.
I do have a network of photographers whom I'm in contact
with and I will make every effort to find a suitable replacement
to cover your wedding. In the extremely unlikely event that
I am unable to cover your wedding due to events beyond my
control, and I cannot find a replacement, I will refund all
money exchanged to that point.
How many pictures will you take during my wedding?
I don't count. My goal is to make every image I take the
best image I've ever taken. For a typical wedding, I will
shoot around 700 photos. I will then edit the day down to
ensure the highest quality images will be presented to you.
I eliminate the repetitive, miss-fires and actions shots
that didn't quite get captured. In the end, over 45o images
are hosted on my Pictage studio.
How do I view my photos online?
I use Pictage
as my online studio. This allows for online
viewing and ordering. Pictage offers tremendous creative
possibilities in terms of quality as well as products. You
and your family/guests can order professional & custom
prints, fine art cards, several types of albums and additional
products.
Can I keep
the negatives/originals?
Yes, a CD or DVD of the event is included in the price and
will be sent to the bride and groom 8 months after the wedding
day.
If I have those files, can I make my own prints instead
of ordering from you?
Yes, a personal usage release will accompany the originals.
However I can not guarantee any prints not made from my professional
studio.
Can we tell you what photos to take?
I do not work from a list. After booking the date, I will
sit down with the couple and discuss what they envision for
the coverage of their wedding. I will want to know any special
relationships and how the events will unfold. I do not plan
on staging events or directing action. If the couple plan
a wedding full of events that they want to participate in,
then the beautiful and interesting images will present themselves.
Do you take group shots ?
I will take group shots upon request. The best time for this
is after the wedding and before the reception. These are
not the traditional posed formals. Also, between the ceremony
and the reception I suggest that the bride and groom take
15 to 30 minutes alone (with me in tow), away from the crowd
and doing something they want to do and reflects their personality.
Do you shoot black and white, color, or both?
The advantage of shooting digital is that any photo can
be printed black and white. I will convert some images to
B&W, but you have a choice when ordering through Pictage
for any image being black & white.
What equipment do you use?
I shoot with a Nikon D2X and a D200. I have a back-up F100
film camera. I mix up my lenses, but typically have a 17-55mm
f2.8 on one camera and either a 105mm f2.8 or 70-200mm f2.8
on the other.
Wedding
Coverage & Cost
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- Unlimited shooting on your wedding day
- Online
hosting of images for easy viewing & ordering
- 4x6 Proof
- CD containing high-resolution
files of all hosted images
- online web design
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