Photography Details

How do you identify your primary photographic style? Photojournalism, artistic, documentary

Please describe any special techniques you offer: 100 percent digital photography, all images toned and ready for printing, retouching upon request in some situations

Which lighting situations do you have experience with? All

Do you have a media preference? Digital

How many photographers do you work with? Depends on package, two are available

Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event? Yes, unless client books my associate

Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one wedding in a day? Never more than one per day. Sometimes more than one per weekend.

Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the wedding day? Yes

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of? Canon gear, several lenses

Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction? Yes

Do you charge hourly or full day? Full day

If hourly, are you available for shooting overtime? If so, how much do you charge for overtime? Yes, $150/hr

Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal? Yes

How many breaks do you usually take throughout the day? Just a quick break to grab a meal. I do this while my clients are eating their meal

Do you charge for travel? Only if location is over 100 miles from Baltimore

How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing? Online proofs are generally available in 5 to 7 business days

In what format are the initial proofs offered? Initial proofs are online at www.pictage.com. A proof book is available a few weeks later.

How long can the couple keep the proofs? Forever

Do you retain the copyright for the photos? Yes, for promotional purposes. Client may also have rights depending on package

Do you reserve the right to publish the photos? Yes

Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the couple? Yes, depending on package

Will images be available for viewing on an online gallery? Yes

What kind of albums do you offer? Queensberry

When will I get the final book? Approximately 6 weeks after you approve the final design

How long does it take to deliver a book? Approximately 6 weeks after you approve the final design

Videography Details

How do you identify your style? Documentary, artistic

Are you a commercial studio or home-based business? home studio

Which types of videography do you offer? Unedited, tightly edited, one camera

Do you have lighting equipment to accomodate a more dimly-lit event? Yes

Does the bride get to meet the videographers before the wedding? Yes

How many videographers do you work with? Two

Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event? The videographer contracted will be at the event

Do you book yourself for more than one wedding in a day? Weekend? No

Do you have a replacement videographer in case you become unavailable on the wedding day? Yes

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of? Camera, lights

Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction? Yes

Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal? Yes

How many breaks do you usually take throughout the day? Just a quick break to grab a meal. I do this while clients are eating their meal

Do you charge overtime? Yes. $150/hr

Do you give access to your raw footage? Upon request

Do you reserve the right to use a video in the future for promotions, contests, etc.? Yes

Is the bride involved in the editing process? If so, how much input does the bride have in editing? Bride has some say but is not present during editing

How long does it take for the bride to get the video? 6 weeks to 4 months depending on workload

Additional Questions and Answers
Do you have a secondary website where I can view more of your photojournalism and documentary work? Yes. www.mikebuscher.com