FAQs

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how much do you charge?

All jobs are different (they really are!) and I price them individually based on their own merits and deliverables. I try to keep estimates as simple as possible, and I’ll usually provide a single cost that includes the shoot itself, all subsequent post-production, travel and any likely expenses. Please get in touch, even if you don’t know exactly what you’re after, I can still give you an idea of costs.

what areas do you cover?

I have clients all over the UK…and they send me all over the UK and Europe. It might sound strange to travel to jobs when there are probably local photographers nearby, but my clients expect consistent quality and style, and the reliability of someone they know and trust. Some of the work can be fairly specialised, and not all photographers will be comfortable taking that on, or be able to produce great results.

The environmental impact of working like this is never far from my thoughts, and wherever possible, I try to take steps to reduce my own travel footprint. This might include grouping jobs together in similar locations, travelling by train if I can, and I’m currently looking into electric vehicle options.

WHAT’S your turnaround time?

I always try to get your processed files to you as soon as possible. Most of the time that takes a working day or two, but during busier periods it may be longer. If a job is urgent, please give me a heads-up.

will we (the client) have copyright of the images?

UK Copyright law can be a bit hard to get your head around initially, but the general rule is that a commissioned photographer always keeps the copyright of their images. The commissioning client is effectively paying for the photographer’s time and expertise to take those photos and a licence to use them.

Some photographers separate these two costs and base their licencing fee on how and where the images will be used. I’ve found it’s easier to give clients a bit more freedom without tying them down to exact use, so my Terms and Conditions state that the commissioning client can use the images as they wish for as long as they wish. This could be online or physical use, for marketing, sales, press etc.

The most important thing to remember is that those images must not be sold or passed on to any third parties without the photographers consent. If other parties have an interest in using the photography, I ask that you put them in touch with me. This is standard industry practice and you can read more about it on the Gov.uk website by clicking here.

You can download a PDF of my Terms and Conditions here.

can we cost-share with another company?

Yes, absolutely. If you know additional parties would like usage of the images or video the overall cost will increase, but the cost per party will go down. It’s a good idea to have this conversation early on, as different companies may want to achieve different results.

Do you need a deposit?

Not unless the job is particularly big or requires any upfront expenses. In most cases I raise an invoice for the full amount after supplying the finished job. The payment term is 30 days.

how will i receive the files?

For photography, I send high-res, fully processed final images via an FTP site (my go-to is WeTransfer). These are usually full sized Jpegs, but I can supply Tiffs and/or a web-ready set of resized and sharpened Jpegs if required.

For video, I also use WeTransfer, and offer a couple of rounds of revisions and amendments within the cost. I supply video as MP4s.

do you work on building sites?

Yes, I’ve been working on sites for as long as I’ve been shooting, so I’m familiar with site safety procedures and inductions. I’m happy being accompanied whilst on site, but I’m equally comfortable working alone at the discretion of the site manager. I have my own 5 point PPE.

can you provide a risk assessment?

Yes, I can supply a job specific RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement) on request, before a job. I’m sometimes asked to do this when working on building sites, or locations where there may be a high footfall, like a shopping centre.