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Frequently
Asked Questions
Hopefully these
questions asked by others will help to answer any questions you may have.
General Questions:
Where are
you located and how far will you travel ?
I currently work out my home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and will travel to most
places within the Susquehanna Valley. Including Lancaster, York, Dauphin,
Adams, Perry, Chester Counties and others. Mileage exceeding 60 miles
round trip the day of the wedding will be billed at 30 cents per mile.
What kind
of training, schooling or experience do you have?
My interest in
photography really began when I was young. Catching Jimmy "Superfly"
Snooka performing the "Superfly" off the top ropes with my red, Kodak
Disc camera was my first photographic achievement (You're probably too
young). Later, I took every photography class I could in High School
followed by a BFA in applied media arts from Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania. I had the great privilege of interning with a fantastic
commercial photographer in Erie, PA and eventually ended up back in the
Lancaster area. I did some work for Fly Magazine which consisted of
restaurant interiors and music concerts including Kiss, Linkin Park and
Poison. In 2001 I had a gallery showing titled Same Places which included
a collection of landscape and nature prints. The first wedding
I photographed was in 1998 and have photographed an average of 15 a year since
then.
Do you
work alone or with another photographer or assistant ?
For the past few years I
have photographed the majority of weddings by myself. I found that it is easier
and more convenient at times to be on my own. If I thought help would be needed
for any wedding day an assistant would be arranged.
What kind
of camera due you use - 35mm, medium format or digital ?
At this time I've
been using digital capture for most of my wedding work. Occasionally
medium format color film might be used and scanned or Black and White film if
requested. 35mm
film is only used for certain special effects or Infrared photography .
What do
you consider your style of photography - tradition, candid, photo-journalistic,
etc ?
I like to consider
myself a documentary photographer or a story teller. Simply documenting your day as it
unfolds with as few interruptions as possible. I will also take any traditional photographs normally
included, such as bride and groom, wedding party and family portraits and of
course the cutting of the cake, bouquet toss, dancing, etc. Not to mention
any additional ideas you may have.
Do you
offer any packages without Art Leather Albums ?
Yes. I offer
Budget Plans for those who prefer to create their own album or feel that a
"proof" album is all that they need. Starting in 2009 I have
also added the option of just receiving your photographs on cd/dvd and giving
credit for unneeded "proof"albums.
Can I make
prints from the cd/dvd that I receive?
Along with your
disc you will receive a letter releasing every image for reproduction and
personal use. Each file will also be large enough (high resolution) to
print just about any size you desire.
Do you use
real Black & White film ?
Yes, and every roll
is developed and hand printed by me.
Do you
only take a predetermined number of photographs at every wedding?
No. While
attending Edinboro University of Pennsylvania I was taught the idea that film
was cheap
and if you shoot a million images your bound to get one or two good ones.
If you still have any questions or would like to request a pricelist please e-mail me using the link below. If your requesting a pricelist please include your wedding date in your message. Thank you.
