Business Description

Van Schaick Photography is dedicated to bringing artful and elegant photography to your special event. Our objective is to produce a creative set of images that are romantic, exciting and simply unique. Magic doesn't happen by coincidence, neither do incredible photographs. Complete awareness of light and mood help us capture images that tell stories, stories that make up the memories of life. We are passionate about capturing the essence of who you are, the joyful moments, the quiet interlude, the expressions of sentiment and the feelings of family bonds. Member: Wedding and Portait Professional International... Member: Professional Photographers of America Business Hours by appointment only. Appointments usually scheduled in the evening. I will be glad to come to your location

Services Offered

	To request additional information please call us at (973) 607-4698 or visit our Website. To submit a request please click on the services offered below.
	Event Photographers Nature Photographers Wedding Photographers

Frequently Asked Questions

Wedding Photographers
Q.	What packages do you offer? What are your rates?

Q.	Do you require a deposit?

Q.	How many pictures do you take?

Q.	Can I keep the negatives?

Q.	How many weddings have you photographed?

Q.	What is your photographic style?

Q.	Do you provide black and white photography?

Q.	Do you use digital or film?

Q.	Can I see examples of your work?

Q.	How far are you willing to travel?

Q.	How quickly will I receive my prints?

Q.	What makes you different from other photographers?

Event Photographers
Q.	What are your rates?

Q.	Do you require a deposit?

Q.	Can I keep the negatives?

Q.	What is your photographic style?

Q.	How many pictures do you take?

Q.	Do you provide black and white photography?

Q.	How long does it take you to develop photos?

Q.	Do you use digital or film?

Q.	Can I see examples of your work?

Q.	How far are you willing to travel?

Q.	What format do you provide your photography in (print, electronic, etc.)?

Q.	Can I keep the negatives?

Q.	What packages do you offer? What are your rates?
I have several packages, these packages are on my website. This includes Videography packages. Use these packages as a basis and let me know just what you are looking for in a photo package

Q.	Do you require a deposit?
Weddings require a retainer of about 30% upon signing, 30% is due about a month before the wedding when we get together and discuss the final details. The balance is due on the day of the wedding.

Q.	How many pictures do you take?
I average about 50 photographs per hour depending on the activities at the wedding/reception. However a proofbook of 500 - 600 photos is not uncommon.

Q.	Can I keep the negatives?
Digital files with studio release can be purchased

Q.	How many weddings have you photographed?
I have been in the photography business for over 10 years, concentrating on Weddings for the past 7 years, incorporating my business 5 years ago.

Q.	What is your photographic style?
I combine my primary photo-journalistic style with a touch of traditional always looking for an artistic view.

Q.	Do you provide black and white photography?
I make Black and White conversions. I also provide Sepia conversions and other conversions as I see it.

Q.	Do you use digital or film?
My primary medium is digital

Q.	Can I see examples of your work?
Examples of my work are on my website

Q.	How far are you willing to travel?
I normally travel within 25-30 miles of Lake Hopatcong, This includes Morristown to Orange up to Mahwah and west to Stoudsburg.

Q.	How quickly will I receive my prints?
The proof-book is usually delivered with 2 - 3 weeks. After choosing of the prints for the wedding album, the finished album is delivered within 6-8 weeks. Exceptions are those wedding albums requiring digital compositions

Q.	What makes you different from other photographers?
With digital, many photographers just shoot blindly forgetting about lessons learned when shooting film. I look for the shots, look for the inter-reaction between the Bride and Groom. I capture the emotions and feelings of the day.

Q.	What are your rates?
$75.00 per hour

Q.	Do you require a deposit?
A retainer of 50% based on the estimated time is required upon signing the contract

Q.	Can I keep the negatives?
Digital files can be negotiated as part of the original contract or purchased after

Q.	What is your photographic style?
My primary style is photojournalistic.

Q.	How many pictures do you take?
I normally run 50 - 70 photos per hour. The type of event gives me an estimate of the number of photos to be expected.

Q.	Do you provide black and white photography?
I provide Black & White conversion as well as Sepia conversion

Q.	How long does it take you to develop photos?
proofs/Photos usually are delivered within 2 - 3 weeks

Q.	Do you use digital or film?
My primary medium is Digital

Q.	Can I see examples of your work?
Examples can be seen on my website

Q.	How far are you willing to travel?
I normally travel within 25-30 miles of Lake Hopatcong, This includes Morristown to Orange up to Mahwah and west to Stoudsburg

Q.	What format do you provide your photography in (print, electronic, etc.)?
This depends on the customers. Many customers desire only the digital files

Q.	Can I keep the negatives?
Digital files can be purchased along with the studio release.