"Undoubtedly you have many important
questions and concerns regarding your big day. Hopefully
this section will help answer many of your concerns! The following
questions are typically the most commonly asked - as noted by
ask.com" -David
1. What’s your primary
style? Posed and formal, relaxed,
photo-journalistic, creative, artistic, candid, traditional?
Hopefully after taking a look at my
gallery you will conclude that I have a style that captures
all of these aspects. I find most
couples want a wide variety of styles and images captured
on their wedding day. While I do feel I have a strength capturing
formal posed and relaxed shots...I really enjoy the journalistic
side the most...usually I find my favorite shots are the ones
that just happen and are not planned.
2. Do you shoot in color or
black and white? Or both?
Do you shoot in a digital format that can create both color
and b/w versions of the same picture?
In 2006 I bid farewell to film and made the switch to Professional
digital. Shooting Digital now enables me to provide Color,
Black and White and Sepia of each and every shot to my clients.
3. What kind of input can we
have on the direction
of the shots? Can we give you a shot list to work from?
I always welcome ideas from my clients!
Usually I will meet the bride and groom at a coffee shop and
we will discuss style and art and plan out a custom fit for
the personality of the couple.
4. Are you the wedding photographer who will actually
take our pictures? If not, can we meet the person who will
be?
I am your Boy! For my higher end packages
I bring a secondary professional photographer with me...usually
this is my amazing wife. Just between you and me I think she
is a better photographer than myself...some of my favorite
shots on this site were shot by her!
5. Can we meet any assistants
who will also be our taking pictures?
Of course! I am very proud of my secondary
photographers and would be happy to introduce you to them
before your wedding day.
6. How many times have you worked
specifically
as a wedding photographer? How many were similar
to the size and formality of our wedding?
I have been a photographer for over
10 years and in that time I have shot a large variety of weddings
from the very big to the very small and from very formal to
laid back. I am well equipped and ready to capture your day!
7. How many other events will
you also
photograph that weekend?
Of course...that really depends on the weekend. From the moment
of the booking I am in communication with the bride and groom
and I am always well prepared. I also never shoot more than
1 wedding a day so rest assured you will have my full attention.
8. What kind of equipment will
you bring with you?
How intrusive will lighting, tripods, other equipment or assistants
be?
I shoot with a Canon 30d and use a wide
variety of professional lenses, with zoom and wide angle being
my favorite. I also prefer natural light for posed shots.
During the ceremony you will never notice me, I am like a
magical stealth ninja...I never get in the way and am never
intrusive but still capture every moment of your event!
9. Do you develop your own film?
No. I usually spend about 40 hours in pre-development and
then use talented local printers.
10.
Can we buy the negatives from you?
No you cannot, the negatives are automatically
yours as part of your package! I do not horde your precious
photos for myself...I will make you a high resolution disc
of your ready-to-print photographs which will be yours to
keep forever!
Now that you have asked
these questions of me there are several questions you’ll
want to ask yourself:
1. Do I like this person? Do
I get along with them
or get a good feeling from them?
2. Do I like their work as a wedding photographer?
Is it well lit, focused, well framed? Looking at their books,
do I feel like I have a good feeling for the wedding?
I always encourage potential clients
to meet with me and then decide if I am the photographer for
them. I am not a salesman and I never pressure! Everyone has
a different eye and a different style. The best way to decide
if I am the photographer for you is to meet and then talk
amongst yourself. I hope to meet with you soon! -David
