FAQs
Q:Have you been published or won any awards?
A:My work has been Featured in several times in Metro Detroit Bride Magazine and I’ve won the following awards:
- TheKnot.com “2012 Best of Weddings: Photography”
- Weddingwire.com “2012 Bride’s Choice Award”
- TheKnot.com “2011 Best of Weddings: Photography”
- Weddingwire.com “2011 Bride’s Choice Award”
Q: How long have you done this? etc
A: Started shooting weddings professionally in 2002. I’m a PPA member, I’m insured and I LOVE doing this.
Q: Are you the person who will actually take our pictures?
A: Yes. Myself, and if your package includes one or more additional photographers.
Q: How many pictures do you take at a wedding?
A: Varies at every wedding but is between 1000-4000.
Q: How many of the pictures you take will we actually get?
A: I personally go through and pick the best. You’ll end up with between 500-1500 final touched-up images: Online, in your Thumbnail Book and on your disc.
Q: “Between 500-1500 final images…” Sounds like a really big range, why?
A: How long you hire me for and whether or not you’ve selected the 2 photographers option makes a big difference.
Q: When do we get to see them online? and where?
A: I’ll have the photos done within 6-8 weeks after the wedding date. Your photos will be displayed for 90 days on enjoyphotos.com.
Q: Can we get the brand of album we want?
A: I can get any album on the market. Prices might be different than the albums covered on this site.
Q: What kind of equipment will you bring with you?
A: We bring 5 Canon Cameras, a dozen lenses and lighting to handle any situation.
Q: How do you make your photos look like they do?
A: The “Vintage” coloring is done in post but most of the “look” is done in-camera. The blur in some images is from special “tilt-shift” lenses and not done in photoshop.
Q: Do you develop your own film?
A: We’re 100% digital, no film, but we do all the editing. Your prints are made at a professional color lab.
Q: Do you shoot alone?
A: I offer packages that include an assistant shooting along with me.
Q: What kind of cameras do you use?
A: We use Canon, professional digital cameras (1D and 5D models) and an assortment of genuine Canon “L” lenses.
Q: Do you shoot in color or black and white? Or both?
A: With digital all images are shot in color, but we make images B/W, vintage or anything at your request. No extra charge for special coloring.
Q: Can we hear from some of your previous clients?
A: Checkout my reviews on weddingwire.com and weddingchannel.com
Q: What kind of input can we have on our photography? Can we give you a list?
A: You can make your own list of requests if you wish. We always do our best to cover everything whether or not you submit a list.
Q: Can you setup & run a photo booth at the reception?
A: Yes. Although you might like shutterbooth better.
Q: Would we own the copyright to the photos?
A: All wedding clients receive a disc of digital images for personal use only. The client is required to include a “by line” with any photos they publish on the internet, facebook, blog, magazine or newspaper etc. The only acceptable non-credited use would be for private display in the client’s own home.