Frequently Asked Questions
How far do you travel?
I will travel up to 25 miles with no additional costs. Anything after that will be charged accordingly.
Do you do studio photography?
As of current, I do not do studio photography. I only do on-site/natural photography. If you have a particular place in mind that you want your photos done, I will use it. If you are unsure of an area, I have locations that I use on a regular basis.
Do you offer military discounts?
As I am currently in the Army Reserves myself, YES, I do offer military discounts at a 10% discounted rate. I also offer discounts to firefighters, police officers and Veterans (with proof of such service).
How long do the photo sessions last?
- The photo sessions are based off how long you need the photographer and are priced on an hourly rate. You can also order specific packages and the hourly rate is added into them such as Wedding Packages or Group Photo Packages.
Do you edit photos?
Yes. I do edit photos. My software allows me to do basic edits such as change a photo to black and white or add vignettes. It also allows me to do more advanced and/or artistic looks such as color with black and white, add tans to skin, enhance facial features, remove blotches, pimples, smooth skin etc. (Advanced edits cost per edit depending on the difficulty of the edit. Basic edits are free such as overall picture enhancement, black and white, or basic vignettes.)
cAN I COMBINE PACKAGES IF I'M NOT WANTING EVERYTHING IN A SINGLE PACKAGE?
When it comes to the packages, they are the basic packages I offer. If you feel you do not need everything in the particular packages, then YES, during a consultation we will come up with a package and price that will suit your needs.
Do you do boudoir shoots?
Boudoir shoots are a case by case basis. They do require an interview prior to the shoot, solely because boudoir is sometimes mistaken as a "pornography" shoot. That is NOT what I do. If I do agree to a boudoir shoot after the initial interview, my wife will also be accompanying me to the shoot for my safety and for the clients. A contract will be written and signed as with any other photo session to protect myself, and the client should any legal matters incur.
wHAT IS A CONSULTATION AND WHAT DOES IT CONSIST OF?
A Consultation is a meeting I have with clients to discuss exactly what it is that they are looking for from their photography sessions (This is mostly done with weddings). I do have consultations with clients for regular photography shoots as well. During the consultation I basically go over exactly what it is I do, and how I do it. I will also go over any contracts and/or agreements that will need to be signed. I ensure everything is understood about the scheduled photography session before I leave the consultation, of course if questions are needing answered, I will always be available to answer them. There is a $100 deposit due at the time of all consultations.
why do i need to pay a deposit?
A non-refundable $100 deposit is made at the time of all consultations. The reason for this is, it guarantees your scheduled spot and also pays for the time spent of the consultation. Most times, a scheduled photography shoot date has already been set either by phone, email or other means of scheduling. Once a date has been set, I personally contact each client and schedule their consultation date. The deposit at the time of consultation will then Guarantee their date and time are locked in. Should anything change for the client i.e. cancellation or date change. The deposit covers the time and efforts already devoted to that client. However, should a cancellation be made last minute, additional fees may be charged based off of time already spent as the contracted photographer. Again, the deposit is non-refundable.
WHAT IS A PRINT RELEASE AND/OR A COPYRIGHT RELEASE?
A COPYRIGHT RELEASE is a legal document that transfers ownership of an image from the photographer to the client. From the moment of transfer, the copyright no longer belongs to the photographer, which means they can’t use the image on their website, blog or any other means of advertising.
It’s industry standard for photographers to maintain the copyright over their images. This doesn’t stop the client from using the pictures for their own purposes; it just means that the photographer can continue to showcase those images too, as part of their portfolio. Unless the client is an A-list celebrity who doesn’t want their image being used elsewhere, there’s a good chance you won’t need a copyright release, unless you just don't want your images used anywhere else besides for your own purpose.
A PRINT RELEASE doesn’t allow your client to edit the images they receive from you, claim it as their own, or remove your logo when they’re sharing it with other people – unless you give them permission. Essentially, a print release gives your client limited access to their images. They can use them for their own personal reasons and nothing else.
With a print release vs. a copyright release, the photographer still owns the image. This means that the photographer can continue to use the pictures they took for marketing and branding purposes – provided that the client is comfortable with this. In general, a print release is really what a customer wants when they ask about copyright. Most people simply don’t know the difference between print and copyright releases.
It’s industry standard for photographers to maintain the copyright over their images. This doesn’t stop the client from using the pictures for their own purposes; it just means that the photographer can continue to showcase those images too, as part of their portfolio. Unless the client is an A-list celebrity who doesn’t want their image being used elsewhere, there’s a good chance you won’t need a copyright release, unless you just don't want your images used anywhere else besides for your own purpose.
A PRINT RELEASE doesn’t allow your client to edit the images they receive from you, claim it as their own, or remove your logo when they’re sharing it with other people – unless you give them permission. Essentially, a print release gives your client limited access to their images. They can use them for their own personal reasons and nothing else.
With a print release vs. a copyright release, the photographer still owns the image. This means that the photographer can continue to use the pictures they took for marketing and branding purposes – provided that the client is comfortable with this. In general, a print release is really what a customer wants when they ask about copyright. Most people simply don’t know the difference between print and copyright releases.
Why would i need a print/copyright release?
If you choose a photo package or have a custom one made and it only involves having your photos put onto a CD/USB and you decide to go elsewhere to have your photos printed, you will be required to have a PRINT RELEASE, as the CD/USB will have a copyright placed on them. By law, other companies are not allowed to print photos that have a copyright that does not belong to them. You can personally print the photos yourself at home. Should you decide to post them online or anywhere else, they cannot be altered in any way, shape or form as it could discredit the photographer and/or company that took the photo. To do that you would need to have a copyright release.
The only reason you would ever need a copyright release is if you just do not want anyone else to use your photos for any other reason. The copyright release would grant you full permission to do what you please with the photos and the photographer that took the photos could not use them for any reason whatsoever; removing all copyright privileges from the photographer to you personally.