Frequently Asked Questions...
...for potential clients:
Q We're thinking of hiring a photographer, but we don't
really know where to start.
A.If you're looking for some general advice about photography,
either give me a call on 01786 474448 or drop me an email
at nick@nml.uk.com. I'm happy to help and give you as much
advice as I can.
Q. What type of photography do you undertake ?
A. First of all, I only undertake business-to-business commissions.
I specialise in corporate portraiture, but I undertake a whole
range of work for corporate clients, ranging from public relations
photography to to product photography to annual reports.
Q. Can you come and see us ?
A. If you're based in the central Scotland area (Edinburgh,
Glasgow, Dundee , Stirling), drop me a line and we'll fix
up a time.
Q. Can you send us a portfolio ?
A. Absolutely. Drop me an email with details of the type of
photography you're looking to commission, and I'll put together
a bespoke portfolio and courier it over.
Q. How do we book you ?
A. If you're a new client, once you have a specific date or
dates in mind, give me a call or drop me an email to check
my availability. I'll then provisionally pencil the job in
my diary, and I'll fax or email over a booking form for you
to sign and return.
If you're an existing client, the booking is made as soon
as I fax over the booking form (no need to sign and return).
Q. Do you shoot on film or digital ?
A. It depends on the specific job, but it would be almost
always on digital. In 1999, every single job I shot was on
film; in 2007, every job I shot was on digital. But depending
on your needs, I can also shoot on 25mm or medium format film.
Q. When do you require payment ?
A. I invoice about a week or so after I've sent over the pictures
and checked that you're happy. My terms are 28 days, and there
is a 4% discount if you settle within 14 days.
Q. What is your usual turnaround ?
A. It depends on the job, but typically, three working days
- so if I were to shoot the job on the Monday, the photographs
would be with you on Thursday. But this is not set in stone,
and turnaround can in some cases be the same day or the next
working day for a small increase in the fee.
Q. How much do you charge ?
A. There are usually three elements to my invoice: fees, expenses
and supply.
My fee varies by three factors:
- how long I will be onsite
- Usage: how the photographs are to be used (eg, website or
brochure )
- Turnaround: how quickly you need the photographs for.
Expenses include mileage, parking, consumables (eg background
paper) and other costs associated with the shoot.
Finally, supply is usually on CD, supplied by special delivery
Q. How long will it take ?
A. It depends entirely on the job, and I undertake such a
varied selection of work that it's difficult to put down specific
times here. But drop me an email or give me a call, and I
should be able to give you a firm idea,
Q. We think the job will only take about an hour, but the
minimum job time on your rate cards is three hours. Can you
discount further ?
A. The ratecard times reflect the amount of time that needs
to be booked out of my diary for each job
....for photography students
Q. I need some background for a report or essay I'm writing.
Can you help ?
A. As long I'm persuaded that I'm not just writing your essay
for you, then yes. Drop me an email and I'll suggest a few
times when you can give me a ring.
Q. Do you take students on work experience ?
A. No I don't, but I'm happy to give advice or guidance if
you drop me an email first.
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