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What Kind of Camera Equipment do you use?
As Far as cameras go, I use Canon products. I have two full frame cameras and one cropped camera. Full frame
cameras are professional cameras. The have a much larger sensor to capture more realistic colors and images.
Primary Camera is 21.2 Megapixels (5616 x 3744 resolution) 15 - 20 MB per JPG and up to 120 MB TIF
Secondary Camera is 12.8 Megapixels (4368 x 2912 resolution) 5 - 10 MB per JPG and up to 75 MB TIF
In comparison, HD video has a resolution of 1920×1080. My main camera has 3x higher resolution!
I only use pro Canon L series lenses as well. These lenses have premium glass and life like quality. They are not
the ones you can just go and buy at stores like "Best Buy".
I also have every camera outfitted with the best Canon speedlites you can buy. These flashes offer many more
possibilities than any "pop up" flash. "Red eye" is non-existent with speedlites.
I have $15,000 in camera equipment that I bring to weddings. I am not a amatuer with a DSLR from Wal-Mart.
Why do you use DVD's instead of CD-ROM's?
I use DVD's because of space limitations with CD-ROM's. A CD holds 700MB, a DVD holds 4,400MB. My pictures
are very large in size. A CD may hold 5 TIF files or 35 JPG's. A DVD may hold 35 TIF files or 220 JPGs! Some of
my wedding clients receive as many as 20 DVD's from their wedding. If I were to put that on CD's, it would take
over 120 CD's!
What are TIF's? What are RAW files?
Everything I shoot through my cameras are in RAW. Raw files are a raw image. A raw image has to be
transformed into either a JPG or a TIF file before most computers or printers can view them. It is kinda like the
film days and when you had to develop them. I go through every image and make sure the white balance and
exposure is correct in all of them.
TIF files are an uncompressed image. They retain all the actual data information from the moment it was shot.
These are really helpful for people that use "photoshop" or want to make very large prints. You can make 4 foot
poster size prints with these, and not loose any image detail.
JPG files are most common and can be read by any device. They are a compressed image. Every time you open a
JPG and re-save the file, you loose detail. Over time they can deteriorate.
I offer TIF and RAW files at small extra charge in all my packages. Every package comes with Large (actual size)
JPG's. JPG's are good to print 18"x24" with ZERO loss of detail.
Do you offer prints in a package?
I do not offer prints in any of my packages anymore. By popular demand, I started giving the images on a disc.
In todays world so many more people benefit having the images on a disc. You can print, email, post, Facebook,
Etc. the ones you want! I can do printing myself, up to 13 x 19 in. But for larger orders I do use a online lab, like
the ones I have on my link page. I use them due to cost. For example, It cost me about $4 to print a 8 x 10
picture, after the cost of paper and ink. I can have a lab do it for as little as $.99! It's hard to compete with that,
thats why "old fashion" photographers who charge $25 for a 8 x 10 are going out of business everywhere! I can
put together albums or "proof books" for clients. I basically only charge for the cost, plus shipping. No Nickel and
diming! If you need help using the online lab services, I am more than happy to help!
Do you include a release with the photos?
Every package comes with both a hard copy of a release to the photos. This is needed if you went to a store to
print images. Most print shops can tell that a professional camera was used to make the picture and usually ask
to see a release from the photographer. Although none of the images have a watermark on them, they still have
my camera data in the (properties) of a image. Most pro's can see it.
How do you reserve a date for a wedding?
To reserve a date for a wedding, I typically ask for 50% down. I do this due to the fact that there is only so
many Saturdays in the calendar year, so time is limited! The other 50% is due on the day of the wedding. If you
don't think you can make a down payment, please contact me. I have and will work with people to do a payment
plan.
What is "All day" mean for weddings?
It typically means 10am to 10pm. I have found after taking around 300 dancing/reception shots, that most of my
customers have been well documented. If you do need more time, I can arrange something.
How long does it take to receive my pictures?
Typically for wedding pictures, it takes 2 - 3 weeks. That varies depending on the time of year and workflow.
Senior pictures takes about 1 week. Events, such as family reunions, about 1 - 2 weeks.
Do you have a studio?
I work out of my home. I have "portable" studio equipment that I can take "on location". I do have a couple of
10 foot wide canvas and few solid color muslin backdrops that I use for senior pictures and engagement photos. I
do have professional Bowens studio strobe flashes and soft boxes. Since most of my business is "on location"
(i.e. Weddings or senior pictures) , I can not offer you a hundred different backgrounds like wal-mart can.
Who is your second photographer?
Generally my wife is my second/back up photographer. She has been doing this with me for a couple of years
now. She has all the know how, and knows what I look for in an image. With our team, you get a lot of images!
What Kind of Camera Equipment do you use?
As Far as cameras go, I use Canon products. I have two full frame cameras and one cropped camera. Full frame
cameras are professional cameras. The have a much larger sensor to capture more realistic colors and images.
Primary Camera is 21.2 Megapixels (5616 x 3744 resolution) 15 - 20 MB per JPG and up to 120 MB TIF
Secondary Camera is 12.8 Megapixels (4368 x 2912 resolution) 5 - 10 MB per JPG and up to 75 MB TIF
In comparison, HD video has a resolution of 1920×1080. My main camera has 3x higher resolution!
I only use pro Canon L series lenses as well. These lenses have premium glass and life like quality. They are not
the ones you can just go and buy at stores like "Best Buy".
I also have every camera outfitted with the best Canon speedlites you can buy. These flashes offer many more
possibilities than any "pop up" flash. "Red eye" is non-existent with speedlites.
I have $15,000 in camera equipment that I bring to weddings. I am not a amatuer with a DSLR from Wal-Mart.
Why do you use DVD's instead of CD-ROM's?
I use DVD's because of space limitations with CD-ROM's. A CD holds 700MB, a DVD holds 4,400MB. My pictures
are very large in size. A CD may hold 5 TIF files or 35 JPG's. A DVD may hold 35 TIF files or 220 JPGs! Some of
my wedding clients receive as many as 20 DVD's from their wedding. If I were to put that on CD's, it would take
over 120 CD's!
What are TIF's? What are RAW files?
Everything I shoot through my cameras are in RAW. Raw files are a raw image. A raw image has to be
transformed into either a JPG or a TIF file before most computers or printers can view them. It is kinda like the
film days and when you had to develop them. I go through every image and make sure the white balance and
exposure is correct in all of them.
TIF files are an uncompressed image. They retain all the actual data information from the moment it was shot.
These are really helpful for people that use "photoshop" or want to make very large prints. You can make 4 foot
poster size prints with these, and not loose any image detail.
JPG files are most common and can be read by any device. They are a compressed image. Every time you open a
JPG and re-save the file, you loose detail. Over time they can deteriorate.
I offer TIF and RAW files at small extra charge in all my packages. Every package comes with Large (actual size)
JPG's. JPG's are good to print 18"x24" with ZERO loss of detail.
Do you offer prints in a package?
I do not offer prints in any of my packages anymore. By popular demand, I started giving the images on a disc.
In todays world so many more people benefit having the images on a disc. You can print, email, post, Facebook,
Etc. the ones you want! I can do printing myself, up to 13 x 19 in. But for larger orders I do use a online lab, like
the ones I have on my link page. I use them due to cost. For example, It cost me about $4 to print a 8 x 10
picture, after the cost of paper and ink. I can have a lab do it for as little as $.99! It's hard to compete with that,
thats why "old fashion" photographers who charge $25 for a 8 x 10 are going out of business everywhere! I can
put together albums or "proof books" for clients. I basically only charge for the cost, plus shipping. No Nickel and
diming! If you need help using the online lab services, I am more than happy to help!
Do you include a release with the photos?
Every package comes with both a hard copy of a release to the photos. This is needed if you went to a store to
print images. Most print shops can tell that a professional camera was used to make the picture and usually ask
to see a release from the photographer. Although none of the images have a watermark on them, they still have
my camera data in the (properties) of a image. Most pro's can see it.
How do you reserve a date for a wedding?
To reserve a date for a wedding, I typically ask for 50% down. I do this due to the fact that there is only so
many Saturdays in the calendar year, so time is limited! The other 50% is due on the day of the wedding. If you
don't think you can make a down payment, please contact me. I have and will work with people to do a payment
plan.
What is "All day" mean for weddings?
It typically means 10am to 10pm. I have found after taking around 300 dancing/reception shots, that most of my
customers have been well documented. If you do need more time, I can arrange something.
How long does it take to receive my pictures?
Typically for wedding pictures, it takes 2 - 3 weeks. That varies depending on the time of year and workflow.
Senior pictures takes about 1 week. Events, such as family reunions, about 1 - 2 weeks.
Do you have a studio?
I work out of my home. I have "portable" studio equipment that I can take "on location". I do have a couple of
10 foot wide canvas and few solid color muslin backdrops that I use for senior pictures and engagement photos. I
do have professional Bowens studio strobe flashes and soft boxes. Since most of my business is "on location"
(i.e. Weddings or senior pictures) , I can not offer you a hundred different backgrounds like wal-mart can.
Who is your second photographer?
Generally my wife is my second/back up photographer. She has been doing this with me for a couple of years
now. She has all the know how, and knows what I look for in an image. With our team, you get a lot of images!
We are booking for the 2010 season! Dates all ready reserved for 2010: May - 1st, 15th, 22nd & 29th June - 12th, 19th, 25th & 26th July - 3rd, 4th, 10th 17th, 24th & 31st August - 7th, 21st & 28th September - 4th, 18th & 25th. October - 2nd November - 6th Dates all ready reserved for 2011: April - 23rd July - 2nd & 30th September - 10th |
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