Xpress-iVe Photography

FAQ

 

How do you identify your primary photographic style?
I am best described as a photojournalistic style photographer. It blends 2 of my favorite photography styles of sports action and a traditional family portrait which makes for remarkable photographs.

Please describe any special techniques you offer:
I am an experienced Photoshop professional that works with many techniques from blemish removal, sepia toning, selective coloring and an assortment of other features.

Which lighting situations do you have experience with?
As a Photographer I am about the study of light and capturing remarkable images on a single camera frame. I best work with natural lighting but on the occasion when the lighting does not express the mood of the situation, I can work with all forms, reflective, flash, incandescent, direct lighting or diffused. I have experience in them all.

Do you have a media preference?
You will find most of my images are done in digital, but I am also experienced with film weather its in 35mm format or much larger format.

How many photographers do you work with?
one remarkable photographer is all we need to take great images with all the special moments you want covered.

Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
We guarantee our presence at the event. The needs of our customer are very important to us and we are willing to do whatever we can to make sure you are not just satisfied with our service but amazed with the results.

Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one wedding in a day?
No, 1 wedding a day we understand the needs of weddings and the time it takes to put it all together, not just by you and your team but by us as well. Our time is not just spent at your event, but behind the scenes planning, and processing your images, working with our vendors, and putting your album together. For every hour at your event we can plan on 4 hours in pre and post-planning and processing the event.

Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the wedding day?
We have multiple resources we can tap into with hi quality photographers that can step up to fill our shoes if needed.

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
We bring 2 cameras in a digital format with multiple lens and focal lengths, flashes, light diffusers and reflectors. We use only professional grade Nikon Cameras and Lenses.

Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
We always plan for back ups as we will never no when a mishap will occur.

Do you charge hourly or full day?
We have many packages to offer. Hourly rates, day rates, and we are willing to work with you to fit the right package for your special needs.

If hourly, are you available for shooting overtime? If so, how much do you charge for overtime?
We are available to shooting over time, as this is another reason that we do not plan more then one wedding per day as the needs of our customers are important to us. for complete rates see our web site at: http://www.xvphotography.com/xpress_Rates.html

Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal?
It is not unlikely that during a wedding we would need to eat, however there are usually gaps of time we find to take care of these needs and we would supply our own meals, unless otherwise noted in our contract.

How many breaks do you usually take throughout the day?
It is not unlikely that during a wedding we would need a break, however there are usually gaps of time we find to take care of these needs, unless otherwise noted in our contract.

Do you charge for travel?
We support the Denver metro area, If travel is beyond this area we charge $75 for each hour in travel which includes our time and fuel.

How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
You would see your images 1 week after the event, as your images will be uploaded on our web site for your proofing. The prints may take 2-3 weeks after your event before you receive them.

In what format are the initial proofs offered?
We post your proofs online via our web site as well as you will receive a CD/DVD of the images with all our packages.

How long can the couple keep the proofs?
We post your proofs online and will be available for 6 months via our web site as well as you will receive a CD/DVD of the images with all our packages.

Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
You will receive a CD/DVD of all the images with all our packages. You will have full printing rights of the images that are on the CD however we will retain copyrights of the images for marketing and publishing reasons.

Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
You will receive a CD/DVD of all the images with all our packages. You will have full printing rights of the images that are on the CD however we will retain copyrights of the images for marketing and publishing reasons.

Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the couple?
We post your proofs online and will be available for 6 months via our web site as well as you will receive a CD/DVD of the images with all our packages

Will images be available for viewing on an online gallery?
We post your proofs online via our web site as well as you will receive a CD/DVD of the images with all our packages.

What kind of albums do you offer?
Please see our web site for a complete product list at We are available to shooting over time, as this is another reason that we do not plan more then one wedding per day as the needs of our customers are important to us. For complete rates see our web site at: http://www.xvphotography.com/xpress_Rates.html

When will I get the final book?
You would see your images 1 week after the event, as your images will be uploaded on our web site for your proofing. The prints may take 2-3 weeks after your event before you receive them.

How long does it take to deliver a book?
You would see your images 1 week after the event, as your images will be uploaded on our web site for your proofing. The prints may take 2-3 weeks after your event before you receive them.

 

 

 

 

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