FAQ: Copyright, Insurance, Experience & Emergencies - Oh my!

Sometimes I wish you could see my behind-the-scenes over here. 

My 3-year-old is prancing around in her high heels and purse on our wood and tile floors.  I keep re-setting my audio and trying to distract her with Paw Patrol and Animal Crackers.  I  know, totes world's best mom over here.  

Without further distraction (plus, I'm pretty sure I've maxed out healthy screen time limit for a day), your next blogcast installment.  

Do you have insurance?

Absolutely!  I can send that paperwork to your venue or planner upon request.  

DO WE HAVE THE COPYRIGHT TO ALL THE IMAGES?

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WORKING WITH ME, YOU WILL HAVE FULL PERMISSION FOR ANY KIND OF PERSONAL USE OF THE IMAGES.  YOU MAY PRINT AND SHARE AWAY!  

I, HOWEVER, RETAIN COPYRIGHT.  IF YOU HAVE SIGNED AN IMAGE USAGE AGREEMENT WITH YOUR PLANNER, VENUE, OR ANY OTHER PROFESSIONAL, I AM HAPPY TO BE GENEROUS WITH MY SHARING.  

I PROMISE TO BE VERY RESPECTFUL OF YOUR PRIVACY AND TREAT YOUR WEDDING IMAGES WITH DIGNITY.  

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A PHOTOGRAPHER?

I STARTED DEBRA EBY PHOTOGRAPHY CO. IN OCTOBER OF 2010.  

WHAT HAPPENS IN AN EMERGENCY?  

SHOULD SOMETHING LIFE-THREATENING HAPPEN TO MY IMMEDIATE FAMILY, OR ME, I HAVE A VERY STELLAR NETWORK OF COLLEAGUES WHO HELP EACH OTHER OUT IN SUCH A SITUATION.  

I HAVE NEVER HAD TO CALL ON ANYONE FOR THIS, BUT YOU CAN REST ASSURED THAT YOUR DAY WILL BE HANDLED WITH THE UTMOST PROFESSIONALISM EVEN IF SOMETHING EARTH SHATTERING OCCURS.  

FAQ: What is your turn-around time?

Okay guys, you've heard it a million times.  

Us photographers have a bad reputation for delayed image delivery.  

I apologize on behalf of photographers everywhere.

It makes me sad when images are not in the hands of my gorgeous couples.  I want you to see them as soon as possible!  

Hang out with me over the blogcast to hear my work process.

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Photoshop Bridge - where I do all my image curating

I want to ensure each client receives the best images, being generous yet not overwhelming with image selection.

The Preview Platform 

Once the images have been selected and edited, I then upload the images to an online platform for viewing.  I love using Pixieset for my client previews.  They showcase the images exactly the way I envision - clean, simple, and gallery style.  

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FAQ: Do I need a second shooter?

All right, Lovelies, here we go again.  Round two.  

Today's frequently asked question has to do with second shooters.  A second shooter is simply an additional photographer hired to work for the primary photographer on a wedding day.  Listen to hear more details on that and how I use second shooters in my business.

One thing that I should note, in addition to the blogcast - I edit all of the images for a cohesive look.  Most couples cannot tell the difference between images.  That is definitely the goal!

Some of my bestie second shooters...   

Sarah (of Sarah Sharpe Photography) - click here

Emily (of E.M. Anderson Photography) - click here

Lisa (of Lisa Kwan Images) - click here

 

Sampling of Second Shooter Images