Going on first photog appt!!!

what the packages include.
how many photographers you will have.
how long will they be with you the day of..
is there an engagement shoot (if you want one)

those were the questions i asked.

someone just posted this! you can thank snowcutie!

'I found a list of a ton of questions someone posted....I updated it so it didn't have her hall in there etc. You obv don't need to ask all of these...but it's good to go through some of these things in your head when looking at the websites too since im sure some of the answers to these questions are on there. HTH

Do you shoot digital or film
How many cameras do you use
Do you bring any backup equipment? What will you do if you are sick and unable to shoot the wedding?

Photos/Negatives/Film
How many exposures will you take at my wedding? Is there a limit on the number of exposures or your time?
What is the size of the proofs? Do I get to keep all of them?
Do you get the negatives? When? Is there a fee?
How long will you keep the negatives?
Do I get the hi-res files? Check the size/resolution of the files or ask what's the biggest image size ull be able to print from the files.
Do you shoot in black & white, color or both?
If you shoot with a digital camera will the prints be of archival quality?
If you shoot with black and white fillm, do you do your own developing?
How soon after I place my order will the photos be ready?

Albums
Who exactly will be photographing my wedding?
Make sure the albums u look at match the photographer u will be using
Can I meet with them?
Can I see a complete album from one wedding you/he/she photographed? In particular, look for ones for your hall.
Do you have examples of pictures taken in low-light conditions - i.e. candlelit ceremony
Cas I see the album that comes with my packages?
Ca I see a proof book from a recent wedding you/the photographer did?
How many pages in parent album
Are album pages acid-free/archival quality?
Do we have choice of album, page & border styles?
What is the cost of additional albums or pages?

Philosophy/Experience
Do you bring an assistant or additonal photographer? Who will shoot the actual pictures?
Describe to me your philosophy and approach to wedding photography.
Do you prefer photojournalism, candids, or portraits
What is the balance between posed and candid shots?
Are you familiar with the RH? If not, will you be willing to come an look at it?
Have you worked in multi-room settings before? How do you work in this kind of environment?
Have you worked at weddings with videographers (maybe mention yours)?
How will you dress for the wedding?
Will you work off a prepared shot list? What is your typical shooting schedule?
Do you know good places at our site to shoot?

Fees
Do you charge additional fees for travel time?
What deposits are required, by when and in what form?
What's the cost of additional hours?
Are there any additional charges?
Do you have liability insurance?
Do you guarantee your work - what if we're not satisfied?
What is your cancellation or postponement policy?
Can you please provide me with 3 references to contact?'

here's some more, I'm sure there are a few repeating questions and some of them are just plain ridiculous. I have no idea what diffused lighting is

How many photos will you take?
At home?
At Church?
At setting?
At hall?

How many proofs?
How many hours is your service?
How many photographers?/Assistants?
Are you the photographer?/Who are the photographers? - can we see their work?
How do you typically dress for a wedding?
Do you bring backup equipment?
Do you visit the ceremony/reception sites prior to the wedding?
Do you have liability insurance?

What percentage of your photographs are color and/or black & white?
Do you use sepia tone? Is there extra cost?
How many images per album?
Does the album cost outside the package or is it inclusive?
What is included in your packages?
Are parent albums available?
Photojournalistic style?
Portrait style?
Editorial style?
Do you use diffused lighting & soft focus?

Will you give us the proofs & negatives?
CD with file images for DIGITAL cameras
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Do you use proofs?
When will I get my proofs?
When will I get my album?
What packages do you offer?
What is the cost for a parent album?
How many wallet images will you give us? (not TY cards)
How many 8x10 images will you give us?
What type of albums do you provide?
What are the different photos available in a package?
Can we build our own package?
What is the cost for reprints?

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Posted by Collweenie21

LOL too funny! Who are you going to see?

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Jorg Windau Photography in Manahattan