FAQ | San Francisco, San Jose, bay area wedding photographer

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Frequently Asked Questions

How would you identify your wedding photography style?
I would like to describe my wedding photography style as "Fusion of beauty and photojournalism." I originally worked on glamour photography and I knew exactly how to make you look beautiful. I also have the basic instincts to capture the emotions with a "Ninja" style. By combining the glamour photography & photojournalism together, I can capture the whole wedding day artistically and faithfully.

How do you offer post-processing?
Each picture is individually retouched, exposure adjusted, white balance corrected and cropped with professional software to ensure the quality of work. I have a state-of-the-art work-flow that insures on-time delivery of photos with quality.

Do you have experience shooting wedding in various lighting situations?
Absolutely. I am comfortable with any lighting conditions no matter where the wedding is, and when the wedding is.

Do you provide a second photographer?
A second photographer is available upon request for an additional low hourly rate.

Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Absolutely. I typically come 10-15 minutes earlier than scheduled, since your event is one of the most important things to me.

Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one wedding in a day?
To ensure the highest quality of wedding photography service, I only book one event a day.

Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the wedding day?
Yes. A fellow photographer of similar skill level will be available in the most unlikely case when I am ill.

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you during the day?
I bring at least two professional cameras for weddings: Nikon D700 and Nikon D300. The lens that I typically bring are Nikon 24-70mm F2.8, Nikon 85mm F1.4, Nikon 12-24mm F4, Nikon 10.5mm fisheye, Nikon 35mm F1.8 or 105mm F2.8. I also bring three professional flashes: two Nikon SB-900s and one SB-800 to take care of the low-light conditions.

Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
As you can see, I bring two sets of equipments and in case that one fails, the other set continues to work.

If hourly, are you available for shooting overtime? If so, how much do you charge for overtime?
Yes I am happy to work overtime. The overtime hourly rate is charged based on the package price.

Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal?
Yes. A good meal is necessary for the photographer to perform well since the cameras with quality lens are very heavy. Events like wedding photography consume lots of energy and it is essential to get enough energy for the photographer to be active. Typically, when the guests start eating, the photographer and the DJ will also start eating in a side table alone.

Do you charge for travel?
Travel is free if the wedding/event is within 100 miles round-trip to San Jose, CA. Otherwise, a travel fee may apply.

How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Typically 2-3 weeks. It shall be less than 4 weeks by the contract.

Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes. It is important for an artist to show people his work so that I reserve the right to show the works.

What kind of wedding albums do you offer?
Bayphoto Net Photography offers the highest quality wedding albums. All albums are lay-flat. The starting price of a wedding album is $299 plus applicable tax. For detailed pricing of wedding albums, please contact us directly.

When will I get the final work (DVD and prints)?
The DVD is typically ready within 4 weeks. If an album is ordered, then the DVD will be shipped together with the album since photos may need to be further enhanced for the album. Customers are also welcome to visit my home studio in San Jose to review the final work.

What is the deposit rate and why it is non-refundable?
The non-fundable deposit rate is 50% of the package. It should be paid as early as possible to reserve the date exclusively for you. It happened many times that the potential customers missed the opportunity to work with me due to the late booking. Because the particular date is reserved for the client exclusively, the retainer is not refundable even if the event is cancelled.