Questions & Answers

• Who exactly will be taking pictures at my wedding? Do you use subcontractors? I am the sole professional photographer at your wedding unless I have a second professional photographer (at an additional fee)..

• How many months in advance do I need to reserve your services for my wedding date? Most weddings can be reserved within 1-2 months in advance. After that it is at a first-come basis..

• Can guests view and order shots on-line? How soon will the photos be put on-line? All guests, family, friends, and anybody else you would like to share them with will have access to a password-protected web site where they can view and order directing on a secure safe web site. The gallery is usually ready within 1-2 weeks..

• What is included in your basic wedding packages? For the most current professional wedding packages available, I invite you to visit my web site: http://www.rolandyoung.com.

• What is your customer satisfication cancellation policy? Currently, no customer satisfaction policy exists..

• What is your event cancellation policy? You may cancel within 14 days of your wedding day, but the $200 deposit is non-refundable..

• What are your standard payment terms? How much is the deposit? Payment can be made by Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card, and Pay Pal. There is a non-refundable $200 deposit fee..

• Do you bring an assistant to the wedding to help coordinate portraits? On some occassions an assistant may accompany the photographer, but on most cases I am the single photographer for your event. For an additional fee a second shooting professional photographer is available..

• Can I keep the negatives? the proofs? Is there an extra charge for this service? How much? All packages include the high resolution digital negatives on DVD. These images are from the entire online proof gallery..

• What kind of equipment will you bring with you? Do you bring backup equipment? lighting? I usually shoot with a Nikon D200 and a Nikon D50. I shoot with a 18-50mm F2.8, 70-200 F2.8, and a 50mm F1.8 lenses. I do have a studio strobe and other lighting equipment that can be used upon request..

• What new ideas have you implemented in the last couple years? Are you current with latest trends? All packages meet today's wedding standards and in most cases, are new ideas..

• Will you be taking digital photographs? Is there an extra charge for this service? I shoot strictly with a digital system. There is no extra charge for this service..

• How quickly will I receive my prints? Within two weeks. The online proof gallery and the DVD of the gallery images are professionaly done and delivered promptly..

• How many weddings have you photographed? In the 2008 calendar year alone, I have shot six weddings and several portrait shoots so far..

• How many pictures do you take? Can I provide a list of posed photos for you to take? I don't count the quantity, what I do concentrate on is the QUALITY. On average though 100 images per hour is the average. I offer a checklist of photos to be taken with my contract..

• How would you describe your photographic style? What does this mean? I shoot both 'photojournalistic' and 'traditional' wedding photography. Also, each shoot is done in a contemporary way..

• How far are you willing to travel? Is there a travel charge? Each package includes travel within 50 miles of the Allen Park, Michigan area. There is a small fee for distances greater than 50 miles from the Allen Park, Michigan area..

• Can we request both that both color and black & white photography be used at the wedding? All images are available in color, black and white, and sepia tones..

• What makes you different from other local photographers? Why should someone hire you? I offer profssional photography at great prices! Everyone is treated with the respect that they deserve. The time and quality of my work shows in each and every image..

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