Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Yes, our packages include color enhancements on images.

Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Yes.

Do you have liability insurance?
Yes.

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
This depends on what type of shots the clients are looking for, we have professional equipment, strobes, flashes, softbox, backdrop stand etc. Our studio is located downtown Guelph.

Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes, we have back-up cameras, back-up batteries, and backups for our backups!

Do you charge hourly or full day?
We have several packages to choose from and also offer custom package quotes.

Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes, if the day runs later, or at the request of the clients, we will stay for extra time at $150.00 an hour for the two of us. Which includes extra shots as well.

What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
This depends on if the clients are going to be feeding us, it is not necessary, we just need to know a head of time so we can plan accordingly. We do take the occasional bathroom break.

Do you charge for travel?
Yes, we charge for travel to some locations.

How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
We provide the proofs for weddings and events 4-6 weeks after the event, depending on the package details.
Portrait sessions, 2-3 weeks depending on the package details.
For corporate and business photography we can work in a time line with the initial quotes.

In what format are the initial proofs offered?
We provide our proofs in our online proofing and ordering gallery, which is included in our package pricing. We find this a more economical and earth friendly way to save trees by not producing proofing prints and proof books. If clients would like a proof book, we can order these if it is requested, and work the cost into the custom packages.

Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes, we retain the copyright for portfolio and promotional purposes. Our CD's that can be purchased (prices varying depending on package) separately, and are printing rights granted.

Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes, we reserve the right to publish the photos for promotional and portfolio purposes.

Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
We have CD's of high-resolution images available for purchase separate from the packages (prices varying depending on package).

Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes, this is how we do our proofing.

What kind of albums do you offer?
We offer for purchase flush mount, hard cover, soft cover of various pages, sizes and finishes.

Why Hire A Professional?

In 50 years, all that you’ll have left from your wedding day is your memories, and your pictures. Your office archives, family portraits, events all but a photograph to look at.
CD’s won’t last forever, your Wal-Mart printouts won’t either.  Professionals work with other professional companies to make sure what you are getting is quality. Professional prints will last.

We hear often from couples, we had our cousin, uncle, friend shoot our wedding, portrait, corporate event. It only cost us pennies, we got all of the images on disk.
No offence to your sister-in-law, but they’re no professional. Is their studio separate from their home, or did they shoot you in their basement/garage? Can you see the ambient light around them or are they surrounded with dark, filled with flash? Are they under exposed or over exposed? Sharp focus? Optimal composition?

Professional photographers, will offer options and explore different styles, and lighting. They’ll have different lenses and backup cameras. They’ll have professional equipment like but not limited to; light stands, sandbags, soft boxes, strobes, wireless/wired flashes, umbrellas, reflectors etc. They’ll work; they’ll pose and put you in different lighting situations for optimal results.

A professional photography camera is not a new present, entry level SLR. Yeah that rebel or 3000 is nice, but it's no professional tool. Sure it will snap a picture, but can it capture a moment?  Can it light properly? Will it focus properly? Professionals will use higher end equipment, have an artistic eye, and be able to communicate with you how to pose, change position for a more creative and artistic image. They are quick thinkers and know their equipment inside out, solving problems on the fly and are ready for any weather or lighting condition that may arise. They’ll not only focus on the subject, but the whole picture.

A professional will get to know you, will meet with you and find out what your needs are and what you are all about. They’re not afraid to tell you, sure we’ll shoot this image your way, then we’ll shoot it our way, and then we’ll have more options to choose from! They’re not afraid to say, no either.

If you ask a professional photographer how fast their lens is, you may have to sit down and listen to them explain in passionate dialogue, a history of their favourite lenses and why they love them, what they do, and how this would benefit you and your low lighting needs.

The professional photographer doesn’t just stop after the picture is taken, they will correct and utilize their own editing style to the photographs they take. They’ll use up to date software and techniques and editing equipment. They’ll produce for you amazing images with great quality.

This is their business, this is what they do.

I’ll leave you with these thoughts, and educational points. In hopes have answered for you, why hire a professional photographer?

Print Prices and Booking Information

A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to hold a date. The balance is due at the pre-wedding meeting or on the day of service.

We can accept only cash and cheques for deposit and package payments.
Deposit cheques must clear before we confirm your date.
Cheque payments for the balance must clear before images are placed in the online proofing gallery.
Make cheques payable to See Photography.
Purchases through our online gallery are by secure credit card payment via PayPal.

Extras

Photo books and CD/DVD

We have a wide selection of photo books: high-end leather, leatherette or the very popular flush mount book. Pricing is available on request.
We also offer session images in high resolution on a CD/DVD. Pricing is available on request.

Extra time

$150 an hour when session goes over the time booked (applicable when photographers are not at fault).

Travel fees applicable to some locations.

Professional Print Prices

3.5x5 ..............$5.50*
4x6 .................$6.50*
5x7 ................ $10*
8x10 .............. $22*
11x14 ............ $40*

*Prices do not include applicable taxes. All prices are subject to change without notice.