cgipson1 said:
WRONG! I always keep a copy of my RAWs.. and you can save a Jpeg from a raw, without killing the RAW!
I was just writing what the photographer stated on her FAQ.
A: A professional should be licensed, insured, up to date on current practices, know the venues protocols and have professional equipment. Professional equipment is one of the most important factor for stunning photos! A professional has invested in the best equipment to give you the best quality photos. A professional will also be ready for any weather, lighting and photography situation that can and will arise. While anyone can invest around $1,500 for a camera from the local electronics store, chances are it is still not a professional grade camera and not equipped to function correctly in a wedding situation. While we love and respect the semi-pro (because we were all one at some point!) most brides dont want to take any chances with their photos.
Q: Are all of my photos edited?
A: YES!
Q: How long does it take to edit my photos?
A: While edit times vary from photographer to photographer, I’ve found that the average is 4-8 weeks. We generally try to have our weddings done in 4-6 weeks for a wedding and 2-3 weeks for a photo session. These times vary according to workload.
Q: Do I get the disc with all of the photos in high resolution?
A: Yes, you get the disc with all of the photos in .jpg form and in high resolution. (High resolution means the photo is optimized for large scale printing)
Q: Do I get the raw files?
A: No, for 2 reasons. First, not all photographers shoot in raw, a lot still shoot in .jpg. Raw is simply a way in which you can take a photo just like .jpg is.
Second, even if the photographer gave you the raw file, chances are your computer doesn’t even have a converter to open it. In addition, if the photo is raw, its generally not edited. In our case, we do shoot raw but once the photo is edited we convert it to .jpg and the raw file is gone.
Q: How long is a photo session?
