Remember, no question is a stupid question.
Q: What is your photographic style?
A: I shoot in a relaxed, photojournalistic/editorial style. I enjoy taking portraits that have a natural feel, rather than a posed portrait look. I usually start your shoot out with some general tips and then I give a little bit of direction along the way to help us both out.
Q: Do you shoot in black and white? Color? Digital? Film? Canon? Nikon?
A: Professionally, I shoot digital; I use a Canon 5D Markii and a couple of different Canon Professional Grade ("L" Series) Lenses (100mm, 24-70mm). I use on and off-camera flash and have a few more toys I'd love to talk to you about, if you're interested. :)
Because I shoot digitally, I can provide you with color and/or black and white photos. If you have a preference, please let me know before your shoot/event. Otherwise, I provide a nice mix after your session/event.
Q: When can we see our pictures!?!
A: As soon as I'm done playing with them...which won't be more than 3-6 weeks (for portraits) or 6-8 weeks (for weddings) after they're taken. As I go through your photos, I oftentimes post my favorites on my blog and facebook for friends and family to enjoy...Unless that's not okay with you.
Q: When is the best time of day to schedule my photo shoot?
A: I always recommend the ends of the day: mornings and evenings provide the most flattering light.
Q: Do you sell GIFT CERTIFICATES?
A: Yes I do. You may buy a gift certificate for one of the Collections that I offer or you may purchase a certificate for a dollar amount that can be used to purchase any service or item that Emily Hall Photography currently offers.
Q: What's a consultation? (And why would I want one?)
A: It's where we sit down and talk about your shoot. We'll get to know each other a little (so it's not a stranger with a camera shooting at you) and you can tell me what you're envisioning for your shoot. Trust me, I want all the details. :) Or if you don't have anything specific in mind, this is a great opportunity for me to ask you some questions so I can plan you a session that really is all about you.
Q: Where do we meet for the consultation?
A: Typically a coffee shop, the venue/location of your shoot, or even your home.
Q: Do you offer your RAW files for sale in any packages?
A: I don't, but I do offer high-resolution .jpg files for sale. As a photographer, I like to see my images through their creative process, from beginning to end. It's all part of the fun for me.
QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY ABOUT WEDDINGS
Q: If I hire Emily Hall Photography to shoot my wedding, will Emily Hall be the photographer shooting my wedding.
A: Yes. I wouldn't miss it for the world.*
Q: Do you have an assistant for weddings?
A: Yes, this is an option we can include in your wedding package.
Q: Why do you include an engagement shoot in all of your packages?
A: It's my gift to you. I also think it's a great way for us to get to know each other (and for you to get used to me pointing my big camera at you). On your wedding, you'll know me and you'll know what to expect. One less thing for you to worry about.
Q: I want more hours than the package I want includes. Can I customize my package?
A: Yep. That's one of the things we can talk about when we meet up to talk about your wedding.
Q: For weddings, what if you get sick or something that you can't plan for?*
A: I have a backup plan: I am in a professional network of woman photographers (there are 44 of us in the area) and in case of emergency, I would work with you to find an emergency replacement. I hope that I never have this happen, but it's always good to have a backup plan.