Q.
How soon should I book my wedding date on your schedule?
A. We recommend that you reserve your date as soon
as
possible so that we can ensure that we can accommodate your event.
Q.
What type of equipment do you use?
A. We use a professional grade digital camera, and
external lighting when necessary. Photos can be "touched up"
if necessary and blemishes and imperfections can be removed if requested.
35mm professional film photography is still available
if requested.
Q.
Do you have any pictures of rings or cakes?
A. Yes, please see our portfolio.
Q.
What's the maximum number of miles you will drive before charging mileage?
A. 15 one way.
Q.
Is there a deposit required?
A. Yes, a 50% deposit is required in order to reserve
our services. This can be paid with either cash, a check or money order
made payable to Traci Gould. The balance of the packages are due the
week before a wedding, or on the day of a regular photo session.
Q.
Do you use a lot of flash in your camera?
A. Yes, if necessary. Natural lighting is best.
Q.
In case something goes wrong, do you carry backup equipment?
A. Yes.
Q.
Do you charge more for Black and White?
A. No, although if there are multiple requests for
enhanced photos or partial color, or extreme touch up during a single
session or wedding there may be a service charge.
Q.
Do you use an assistant?
A. Sometimes, if there is a need.
Q.
Can you take digital photographs?
A. Yes, of course.
Q.
When 35mm photography is requested, what type of film do you use?
A. We use Professional Color and High Definition film
available only to professional photographers.
Q.
Can you print my photos on glossy paper?
A. Yes, if requested although we prefer a matte finish
on all photos.
Q.
How will you and the other photographer's dress at my wedding?
A. We will dress professionally in dress pants and
either a blouse or dress shirt and tie. In extreme heat or cold we will
dress professsionally but still comfortably.
Q.
Can color pictures be made into Black and White?
A. Yes. Also in partial color and sepia tones.
Q.
Can you print my pictures in Sepia (brown-tone)?
A. Yes, however, there is a $1.00 charge per photograph.
Q.
Can we request special request shots?
A. Yes, of course.
Q.
Can we change the packages?
A. You can only change the sizes of the photos in the
package.
For example: Exchange one 8x10 for two 5x7's.
Q.
Do you accept lists of photographs that we want?
A. Yes, of course. We prefer to have them before a
big event, such as a wedding to have time to review the list and plan,
so that nothing important is overlooked.
Q.
What time of day should we plan our wedding for the best photos?
A. If the photographs are outdoor, late afternoon works
the best due to shadows and squinting. If the photographs are
indoor, anytime is fine.