Thank you for considering Chalk Studio as your photography supplier for your projects. My mission is to deliver the very best quality images to my clients.
Approach and pricing information
My approach
With over 20 years behind the camera across many facets of photography I have developed a keen eye for detail and large technical knowledge. My approach to architecture is to use these tools, together with my understanding of light, to highlight the unique qualities of each project. Each project has elements the commissioning party is particularly keen to see highlighted visually and I pride myself on successfully communicating this visually.
the Process
project brief
The first important step in the process of creating compelling images is for me to get clear on the project, the needs of my clients and any logistics involved with the shoot. Once this is done I put together a detailed project file we can both add to and make note on the
- Timeline
- Shot list
- Access requirements
- Preferred time of day for lighting
- Additional retouching or objects to be removed
- Any prop or model requirements and any other relevant information
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INITIAL SHOOT PHASE
Once a brief has been established and access co-ordinated a shoot date/time will be locked in and at this time the client can join Stefan on site to oversee the creation of images (if desired). If weather does not permit high quality work I would alway prefer to reschedule this phase in the interest of best results. In the event that some images don't lend themselves to the initial shoot time (usually only a couple of external angles) I will schedule an additional shoot time to capture those at their best. This doesn't effect investment and is often just part of creating a diverse set of high quality architecture images.
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online proofing
When all images are created they are uploaded to a private online gallery where the desired images can be chosen from the raw (unedited) images on offer. A simple process allows clients to select their preferred images and make notes about any special retouching that might be required.
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digital post production
With the set of images selected retouching begins to turn the raw files into a high quality finished product.
This step can take some time as an average of 1hr is spent on each image to obtain a finished product.
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digital delivery of finished images
Upon completion of editing the finished images are made available, in the online gallery, for the client to download in high resolution and low resolution ready for online sharing. The images are also stored here for future reference. The original variety of images are also kept in the event that more images are required to expand the collection. These can be purchased individually at any point.
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Pricing
6 image Package
Includes
Shoot fee
Retouching
Unlimited usage rights
for 6 images (chosen by client from 15-30 proofs)
Option to add further images for $100+gst per image.
$900.00
+gst
12 image Package
Includes
Shoot fee
Retouching
Unlimited usage rights
for 12 images (chosen by client from 30-45 proofs)
Option to add further images for $75+gst per image.
$1,600.00
+gst
24 image Package
Includes
Shoot fee
Retouching
Unlimited usage rights
for 24 images (chosen by client from 45-60 proofs)
Option to add further images for $40+gst per image.
$2,800.00
+gst
terms and conditions
copyright
01.
Unless otherwise agreed to the copyright to all images remains with the photographer. Upon full payment of the invoice the client receives unlimited usage rights for an unlimited period of time, world wide. The client does not receive the right to sell or otherwise make available the works to third parties.
INDEMNITY
02.
The Photographer shall not be liable for any legal action, claim or damages resulting from or arising out of the publication of the Photographs or other use by the Client.
The Client shall indemnify the Photographer against any claims and/or damages against him/her including reasonable Counsel fees arising from the Client’s use of the Photographs or the instructions of the Client.
PAYMENT
03.
The Client shall pay all expenses referred to herein. All assignments where the total cost of the quote exceeds $5,000.00 require payment of 100% of the Production Expenses and 20% of the Fees before commencement. Full payment is otherwise required within 30 days of receipt of the relevant invoice. Late payment will result in an interest charge of 10% per month being applied to any outstanding amount.
CLIENT APPROVAL
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The Client is responsible for having its authorised representative present during all ‘shooting’ phases of the assignment to approve the Photographer’s interpretation of the assignment. If no representative is present, the photographer’s interpretation shall be accepted. The Client shall be bound by all approvals and job changes made by the Client’s representatives. Unless a rejection fee has been agreed to in advance there is no right of rejection.
RETOUCHING
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A standard level of digital post production will be done to all images to correct colour, set exposure, and correct perspectives but any additional digital retouching, including adding or removing objects, will attract an additional fee of $50 per image. Any object that the client does not which to be in the images should be physically removed before the shoot to avoid additional retouching fees above the fees mentioned.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
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This agreement is the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and no alterations, modifications or interpretations hereof shall be binding unless in writing and signed by both parties. If you have any issue, or questions, about the terms of this agreement please put them in writing before the assignment date. If no correspondence has been entered into it is assumed that the agreement as is written stands.