Frequently Asked Questions
The most questions people have when learning about Timothy Faust for the first time are listed below
Equipment
Canon Cameras
- R5
- 5D Mark III
- 5D Mark II
- 20D w/ IR conversion from Lifepixel (www.lifepixel.com)
- 1V 7E 35mm Film Camera
Other Cameras
- 24-70 f/2.8L II – My workhorse lens
- 16-35 f/2.8L – Wide angle lens of choice for landscape and architecture
- 70-200 f/2.8 L II IS – My favorite telephoto image stabilized lens
- 50 1.4 – A great prime lens for the price.
- 100-400 f/4-5.6 L IS – When the 200 isn’t long enough
Camera Accessories
- Canon 600ex-rt Flash
- Canon 580 EX II flash
- Godox AD200 Pro flash for real estate
- Black Rapid R Straps – allow me to carry two cameras from my shoulders instead of my neck
- Peak Designs Travel Tripod – best tripod for backpacking and travel
- Gitzo 1228 Tripod – strong enough for heavy gear but light enough for travel (available from www.reallyrightstuff.com)
- BH-40 Really Right stuff tripod head, clamps, and brackets – hands down the best in the industry (www.reallyrightstuff.com)
- Visible Dust sensor cleaning products (www.visibledust.com)
- Patagonia clothing (www.patagonia.com)
- Osprey packs and travel bags (www.ospreypacks.com)
- Shootproof- the best hosting and sales interface for photographers and clients
(www.shootproof.com) - ProDPI – One of the top professional photo labs in the country located right here in Colorado (www.prodpi.com)
- Mountain Porcupine – custom website development (www.mountainporcupine.com)
- Do you have gear or software recommendations for Timothy? Contact him by clicking here.
Wedding
Because I want to make you cry. Hear me out. There is nothing I want more than to have you and your partner looking at the wedding photos I created for you in ten, twenty, or fifty years, and bring actual tears to your eyes because you love them so much. More than anything else, creating something for you both to cherish for decades to come is why I do this. I guess the other things you should consider are my decades of experience, hundreds of happy clients, and my dedication to great customer service.
For popular dates it is common to be booked out a year or more in advance. Weekdays are usually less popular than weekends, and summer and fall are our busiest months.
Wedding photography is a flat rate of $5,000 plus travel fees. The single fee includes a full day of coverage, the retouched digital images, and a album design. Details can be found here.
I am so certain that you will love your photos, that if you aren’t completely satisfied with your photos, I will refund the entire purchase price. You will need to make that determination from the proofing site before downloading your images. Read more here.
I will travel nearly anywhere on earth to photograph weddings. I have photographed all over North American, Asia, and Europe. All travel fees are a flat rate based on location: no fee within Colorado. $900 contiguous US, $1,500 for Hawaii and Caribbean, etc.. Please contact me for details.
Yes. In fact a free album design is included in the photography services. When your photos are ready, we will set up a time to look through the album design together either in person or via computer. At the end of the session, you will have the opportunity to purchase the album design. All of our albums are handcrafted in the USA.
In order to reserve a date, I will need a signed contract $1,000 non refundable retainer plus any travel fee, or a monthly payment plan.
Yes. You can sign up for monthly payments to automatically be deducted from your credit card or checking account.
Sometimes. If it is determined that we will need a second photographer in order to get adequate coverage of your wedding, we will bring one at no additional charge for the photography. Second photographers outside of Colorado will be incur an additional travel fee.
I personally love candid and photo journalistic wedding photography. Photographing people when they are feeling relaxed and unaware of the camera is one of my favorite things. You can see examples in my Moments Portfolio. I also understand that formal portraits are an important part of every wedding. Those portraits are so important when you are looking at the photos decades from now, especially if some of those people are no longer with us. Lastly, I like to dedicate a little time at each wedding to photographing the couple in more creative and artistic ways. Check out my style portfolio to see some examples. If I had to sum it all up, it would be that my goal is to create timeless images for you and your family to appreciate for generations.
I guarantee 4 week delivery, but 90% of my couples receive their images in less than two weeks.
Yes. When your photos are ready, they are yours to do with as you like. You can download them, share them, or make your own prints. You can also buy prints directly through the website, and share your gallery link and password to anyone you like. They can buy prints and digital downloads directly through the site.
No. I specialize in still photography, but I am happy recommend some videographers.
This is an excellent question. In nearly 20 years of photographing weddings, I have never been unable to photograph a wedding. However, I still have a plan in place in case that comes up. I work with a lot of other fabulous and talented photographers who all do our best to back each other up. So if I am alive, rest assured I will secure a photographer of similar style and ability to be there to photograph your wedding.
Portraits
Yes. I photograph families, couples, and individuals in and around Breckenridge, Colorado.
No travel fee within 15 miles of Breckenridge, Colorado.
I offer two options. You can either pay $299 an hour and purchase prints and digital images later, or you can pay $699 for a two hour session that includes the digital images and a $100 credit towards prints. You download the portrait pricing sheet here.
You can call or book online directly through this link.
No. All portrait sessions are done on location either at your home or in one of the many beautiful outdoor locations around Breckenridge, Colorado
Other Questions
Yes. I have an extensive background in architectural photography. Please visit www.altitudestock.com to learn more.
Yes. I carry $2 million in liability insurance, which is in line with what most venues require vendors to carry.
Yes. I am licensed by the FAA to conduct commercial drone photography and videography. I also have FAA waivers to fly at after dark. Drone photography can be added to any wedding package for an additional fee.
