FAQ

General

Do you deliver every image you shoot?

No, I dont. Only the best of the best. I get rid of duplicate photos, test photos, out of the focus, photos with bad expressions and other images that may dilute the overall product delivery. I wont put the presure on you to have the expertise or the time to zoom into each image to select the one with the sharpest focus, so I spend hours doing that on my end. I only deliver the best one.



Does you provide videography services?

Yes I provide Videography & also Motion Graphics services.



Have you shot at my venue before?

I've probably shoot only 2 venues. I will get to your venue early on the day of and be sure to perform a thorough walk-through to search the best photography areas. I also do extensive online research prior to your big day.



Do you shoot Quinceaneras, Debutants, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, or Corporate Events?

Yes. All of these fall under event photography. We would love to cover your celebration.



Does your studio do Headshots, Individual Portraits, Family Portraits, Newborn Shoots?

Yes, I have experience in many fields of Photography also Videography. Feel free to contact me.



Im not a big fan of pictures, how do you handle?

Simply put, Time is money. Please allow the image editing software to work its magic, I deliver the best. You can take a look after but I will do the deleting, removing and cropping.



Post Production

Do you touch up all the images?

Yes I do. Every image I deliver is post produced with my individual signature style of post-production. This involves color correction, exposure adjustment, selective black and white processing, clarity adjustments, tone-mapping, and other corrections.



What do you mean by “touching up” the photos?

“Touching up” in my studio is the same as my indicual (standard) post-production. See the question below for clarity.



What is the difference between advanced and custom; and why are there additional costs for a custom retouch?

Advanced post-production includes touch-ups such as removal of blemishes, removal of bags under eyes, removal of fly-away hairs, etc. Custom post production is anything that requires, custom work in Photoshop like removing entire objects from the scene, changing the size and shape of body parts or other objects in the shot, adding objects to a scene and other custom work. I charge hourly for the custom post-production as the time required ranges depending on the complexity of the project. Please contact me for a quote for custom post-production.



Albums, Prints, Framing, Sign-In Books, and Slideshow Questions

How long does it take to get my prints?

Product creation times vary, however, print orders will generally be completed within 6 weeks after the product order is submitted. Similar to the post-production process, if you require rush processing, a fee of $250.00 will be charged. Additional fees for rush shipping may also apply.



How long does it take to get my album?

As with our other products, production times vary. However, you can typically expect to receive your album 6 weeks after placing the order. The process prior to placing the order varies in duration depending on how quickly you respond to the instructions for the album design as well as the number of changes you request after the initial designs. Some brides complete this within a month or two; others take over a year. Similar to the post-production process, if you require rush processing, a fee of $250.00 will be charged. Additional fees for rush shipping may also apply.



How long does it take to get my sign-in book?

The sign-in book takes around 6 weeks to print after the order is submitted. As with the album, the time it takes to get the order ready for print depends on how quickly you respond to our instructions and how many changes you request. Similar to the post-production process, if you require rush processing, a fee of $250.00 will be charged. Additional fees for rush shipping may also apply.



How many images do we get in our wedding day album?

Our signature Lin and Jirsa album contains up to 50 images. If you’d like to add more images, you are welcome to do so for a small fee per additional image.





Equipment Questions

What type of camera/equipment do you use?

Click here to view our Photography Equipment



Payment and Tax Questions

How do I reserve you for my event?

All events are reserved once I receive your signed agreement and installment.



Style and Quality

What is your philosophy regarding photography?

Please click here for details on our wedding photography philosophy.



What is your photography style?

For right now my Photography Style(s) are: Even though I have not done every style of photography, I would love to eventually take on all and work with you to bring your vision to life.



My venue is very dark. How does your studio handle these situations and can I see samples?

If the situation allows, I will set up additional lighting to ensure we get focused pictures. Some chapels do not allow for flash photography; and for that reason, we shoot on camera’s with superb low-light performance and lenses with low apertures.