Decades of experience has shown me that it’s VERY important to partner with a photographer that can convey how it feels to be there.
You’ve worked hard, sometimes years, on this project, creating your client’s long held dream and making it real.
The intention is to capture how it looks, as well as how it feels to be there: the essence or spirit of the project and its environment, and to explore what opportunities can come from our collaboration.
Spending a day with your project is the way I create my best work.
Transparency is integral to a successful outcome, from the beginning of our relationship onwards.
The information below allows you to review processes, approach, rates and pricing that has been honed over the years.
It enables me to produce the internationally successful level of photography I’m known for, and my clients relish.
To give you a sense of what the experience of working together will be like, these stages are outlined below.
Anything and everything we can do to make the shoot day go smoothly and efficiently will be handled during this step, including:
– pre-shoot phone conversations or meetings
– advanced scouts (if applicable)
– creating a contact list
– contingency planning
– addressing any logistical concerns.
During this time, I will also send the terms which must be agreed to prior to shoot, as well as a deposit invoice for 50% retainer payment.
After arriving at the location, greetings, walkthrough, and getting settled in and set up, the shoot will begin.
While I will be photographing as much as I can during the shoot day, I may spend anywhere up to 60 minutes on each shot when needed.
I may move furniture and adjust or move everyday items to enhance the décor for the best possible images.
This is where the entire pre-production and shoot day process culminates into final images.
It is common for the post-production part of an image to take as long, or longer, than the shooting process. Up to seven business days should be allowed for completion of this part of the process.
The photographs are culled, processed, and delivered in a final proof-sheet for the client to make selections from.
Processing typically includes colour corrections, contrast and exposure adjustments, retouching distractions and advanced Photoshop techniques to create the ambient look I am known for.
A separate quote can be provided for any extra processing following the proof-sheet stage.
No stone (slab of schist, tiled paver) is left unturned exploring the sense of place I feel the first time I reach a location.
This allows me to be agile and shoot as much as I can during the day, discovering moments and chance encounters with light, weather variations, and people.
Spending this time gives me the flexibility to shoot as many images as we need to get the job done properly.
It also gives you the opportunity to select the final images you want processed that you feel best represent your project.
I can also advise on what images I think really captured the project on the day.
Booking an Individual Photoshoot is the perfect option, allowing you autonomy to proceed in your own time, with a known budget without having to manage other stakeholders.
$2950*
Captured during the course of a day.
This will typically include a dawn or dusk.
Includes 10 licensed images.
Additional images $70 per select.
Additional licence $1200.
Excludes moving image and travel expenses.
*See discounted rate and criteria for Emerging Creatives
$1950*
Up to 4 hours
Includes 5 licensed images.
Additional images $70 per select.
Additional licence $1200.
Excludes moving image and travel expenses.
*See discounted rate and criteria for Emerging Creatives.
$400
Unedited clip under 30 seconds.
Shot during a full day or partial day of photography.
Content discussed during brief.
Licensing included.
Travel is priced by location and seasonal rates apply.
Currency: All rates exclude NZ gst and are in currency of photoshoot location (NZD$, AUD$, USD$, CAD$, BRP£, EURO€).
Payment Terms: 50% deposit is required to reserve a date (or before recce). Remainder is due when proof sheet is delivered. Separate invoices are generated for selects. Terms are payment on receipt.
These could include the owner, interior designer, landscape architects, contractors, product manufacturers, and engineers.
An additional licensing fee is added for all extra parties who agree to cost-sharing prior to the shoot, and the total fee is divided equally among all parties.
This results in significant savings for each client.
This is an option for a minimum of three parties, named collectively at the time of the photo shoot, to share the total cost.
Creative fees to be divided per party, plus a $1200 Licence Fee payment per party.
$2950* + $2400 = $5350/3 parties ($1783 each)
Captured during the course of a day.
This will typically include a dawn or dusk.
Includes 10 licensed images per party.
Additional images $70 per select.
Additional licence $1200.
Excludes moving image and travel expenses.
*See discounted rate and criteria for Emerging Creatives
$1950* + $2400 = $4350/3 parties ($1450 each)
Up to 4 hours
Includes 5 licensed images.
Additional images $70 per select.
Additional licence $1200.
Excludes moving image and travel expenses.
*See discounted rate and criteria for Emerging Creatives.
Travel is priced by location and seasonal rates apply.
Any additional parties not included in the cost-sharing agreement at the time of contract approval, that want to use an image at a later date, will need to be licensed separately through me. This will be for no less than $300 per image depending on image usage.
Cost-Sharing rates cannot be used in conjunction with Emerging Creatives discounted rate.
Currency: All rates exclude NZ gst and are in currency of photoshoot location (NZD$, AUD$, USD$, CAD$, BRP£, EURO€).
Payment Terms: 50% deposit is required to reserve a date (or before recce). Remainder is due when proof sheet is delivered. Separate invoices are generated for each co-share, and for selects. Terms are payment on receipt.
For New Zealand-based practices operating for three years or less, I offer a half price discount.
This covers the creative fee, production and licensing (travel is at the usual pricing) and may be used for projects being entered into awards if schedule permits.
There is a limited amount of three of these discounts I offer per calendar year—so be in quick.
$1475
Captured during the course of a day.
This will typically include a dawn or dusk.
Includes 10 licensed images.
Additional images $35 per select.
Additional licence $600.
Excludes moving image and travel expenses.
$975
Up to 4 hours
Includes 5 licensed images.
Additional images $35 per select.
Additional licence $600.
Excludes moving image and travel expenses.
Travel is priced by location and seasonal rates apply.
Emerging Creatives discounted rate is for New Zealand-based, new clients only and cannot be used in conjunction with Cost-Sharing option.
Currency: All rates exclude NZ gst and are in currency of photoshoot location (NZD$, AUD$, USD$, CAD$, BRP£, EURO€).
Payment Terms: 50% deposit is required to reserve a date (or before recce). Remainder is due when proof sheet is delivered. Separate invoices are generated for additional selects. Terms are payment on receipt.
Terms and Conditions Apply.
This component reflects the time, skill, and resources it takes to complete a project.
Licensed in perpetuity for awards, web, advertising, social media and marketing, corporate brochures, tender submission documents, slideshows, videos, studio screensavers, intranet, office posters.
No third party use allowed except when negotiated prior.
Includes grading, retouching, storage, backup, culling, digital delivery, archiving of the final images.
My retoucher has worked with me for the past 18 years. They are the best at what they do, ensuring high quality results and the archival safety of the images I produce.
An experienced assistant is a necessity to make the day run significantly smoother.
It provides me the time and energy to create better images.
These services include:
– Drone Photography
– Moving image
– Social media partnering
– Talks
– Workshops
– Online mentoring
– Custom publishing
– Award entry photography and/or writing package.
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