FAQ's (16 entries)

• What is the photo booth?
  The photo booth that I offer with a couple of my packages and as an a la carte option is a fun addition for your reception. My setup works just like ...
• What is your photography style?
  I am a photojournalist with seven years of newspaper experience. I love capturing events as they happen so that when you look at the photos they will tell you the story ...
• Do you provide digital files in your packages?
  All my packages come with just about every photo I take, color corrected and ready to print at your favorite photo lab. I also give you each photo in color and ...
• Can we make prints wherever we want with the DVD's? How big can we print the photos?
  Yes! You can use the DVD's to make reprints at any photo lab you wish. Just bring a copy of your contract with you when you make the prints or call ...
• How soon after the wedding will i get the DVD's?
  I typically post your weddings photos online and mail the DVD's within 6 weeks of the wedding date. However, this can fluctuate depending on how busy I am.
• When will I get my wedding album(s)?
  If an album comes with your package, you will receive the book within a month of choosing the photos you want in the book.
• What kind of albums do you offer?
  I offer 15 x 11 and 11 x 9 hardback coffee table style books. The ink and paper are archival and will not fade over time.
• Why do you prefer to do the wedding portraits before the ceremony?
  For several reasons, but mainly because once the ceremony is over, all you, your bridal party and family have to worry about is having fun at the reception! When photos are ...
• Which lighting situations do you have experience with?
  Thanks to my many years as a newspaper photographer, I have learned to photograph in any lighting situation. I also have professional studio lights to brighten the darkest of locations.
• Do you charge for travel?
  After 60 miles from Bellingham I do charge .50 per mile.
• Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
  I retain all the rights to the photos I or my assistants take at your wedding. However, you have all the rights to make as many prints as you wish. All ...
• Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
  I do reserve the right to use the photos in advertising purposes such as my website and promotional material. This is included in my contract.
• Will images be available for viewing with an online gallery?
  Yes.
• What kind of cameras do you use? Do you have backups?
  I use only top of the line Nikon digital camera bodies and lenses. My primary camera body is a Nikon D3. I have two backup digital camera bodies and backups for ...
• Do you work with an assistant?
  I sometimes work with an assistant but most of the time I don't. I never had an assistant while working for newspapers so I'm more used to working without one then ...
• Do you work with a second shooter?
  My packages don't come with a second photographer but you have the option of hiring one at a reasonable rate. You can see the rates here.