Frequently Asked Questions
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YES! For students, military and aspiring youth (17 or younger), I allow a discount of 20% for services aiding their ambitions.
For access, display your documentation at your initial consult. The final invoice will include the discount.
I value the development of our youth and former service members. The promotion of creativity, innovation and great ideas is a core tenet to this business and I am privileged to be apart of their journey.
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50% of the invoice. You’ll receive an invoice at our initial consultation. Work does not start until the deposit is paid.
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After your initial email, I will send you my consultation booking availability. Once a day is selected you shall receive a zoom email with our meeting details. From there, all you need to worry about is showing up.
Video is not required but highly recommended.
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Photos can take days to develop after scrubbing through all the captures, color grading and print color correcting. My standard is at least 72 hours, and a week maximum if business is busy.
Video is its own beast. I will work closely with you to give an accurate estimate of the delivery date.
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WeTransfer is utilized for online delivery of exports. I maintain this for 30 days, after which access to originals may be requested by email or my contact form here.
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Yes, kinda.
By law, I own the copyright of images I take by default.
Services that include products for commercial use will include a commercial license with guidelines for how the content may be distributed. All other content generally may be used to share privately and un-monetized social media posts.
Verify with your invoice for specifics.
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The clock starts at the location and time of the shoot. Any more than 15min late with no early notification will result in a no show and rescheduling will be $100.
If I’m late to the shoot more than 15min, as an apology I’ll offer my first photo package voucher.
Courtesy extensions for the shoot are circumstantial on time of day and my schedule that day.
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Sometimes Mother Nature has different plans for our original shoot date. In this case, we can plan for the closest available date that works for both of us and travel comp will not be charged for original date of service.
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In instances which I need more than two hands or eyes. I maintain a list of qualified industry colleges I reach to for availability.
The contribution to the project they bring will be reflected in the final invoice and may vary.
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Your photo exports are exported at 6K resolution, each file being about 24MB each. At 100+ images this makes downloading off the web slow and if saved on your cloud accounts (Google Photos, iCloud), will clog your available space.
As a solution I offer a high speed 64GB USB that will work well as a medium to store your incredible quality pictures. We also export high and lower resolution copies of your pictures so that you can still share over the internet.
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No, RAW’s are an unfinished product, like an uncooked steak (get it? Its raw). I deliver only finished products to my clients.
If you’re an aspiring photographer, contact me, I have assets from early in my career that I will share with you for a small fee. (ONLY for private and educational use. redistribution and social media use is prohibited.)
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I utilize Holland Photo Imaging in Austin, TX for prints. Their quality is reflective of my standard for my work.
If you prefer another service, you absolutely can! However I can’t guarantee the quality of print will reflect the same resolution, color, and overall representation that you get in your digital variants.
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Inventory includes Sony photo & video, tape & dvd camcorders, lossless audio recorders, Lighting options up to 200W, various microphones, and much more.
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Absolutely, As well as a veteran, disabled, and queer.
Do those things have anything to do with my quality of work? No, not at all. but it means that clientele of every kind are welcome. you will receive the same care for your work as I would for any high value production or any other customer i’ve been blessed to work with.
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I’m decent, thanks for asking :)