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Consultation

I enjoy discussing any and all photographic inquiries. Contact me via email or telephone so that we can arrange an in depth meeting in person or via telephone.

What is the nature of the assignment?
     Architecture
      Action/Adventure
      Event
     Pets
      Portraiture
Products
      Real Estate
      Travel
      Wildlife

Client’s needs are unique, so the action plan 
to satisfy those needs is always personalized. 

Pre-Production Logistics include:
      Who or what is the subject?
      Where will production occur?
      When is the ideal date and time?
      What is the intended message of the photo/s?
      Who or what is the intended market?

Aesthetic choices of the photograph:
      Type of Lighting: Applied or Natural, Day or Night, Direct or Diffused
      Composition: Layout, Eye Flow, Balance                       
      Perspective: From above, below, or somewhere in-between
      Color: Neutral, Warm or Cool, Low or High Saturation
      High Dynamic Range: Multiple Exposures in One
      Creative Retouching

How will the imagery be displayed?
      Print or Web Advertising
      Magazine, Newspaper, or Book
      Catalog or Brochure
      Annual Report or House Publication
      Presentation

How long will the image rights be licensed?
      One year is standard
      Two years or more can be accommodated 
    
How are photographic services priced?
      Number of photos licensed
      Duration of License
      Image Usage Rights
      Digital Imaging
      Assistant’s Day Rates
      Travel (Outside of Chicagoland)
      Budgeted Expenses    

Pre-Production

Now the client’s vision and goals are 
planned for completion through:
Research: Location Scouting, Lighting, Styling, Set/s
Weather, Date/s, Time/s, Permits
Preparation: Crew, Camera Equipment, 
Storyboarding, Shot List, Props, Set Building, 
Budget and Licensing are Estimated 
and Sent to Client for Confirmation 
Contract is Signed by the Client and Myself
Fifty-Percent of the Total  Budget is Due with the
 Final Signed Contract  

Production

Shooting days are rarely, if ever the same. Each client can be as involved or uninvolved as they so choose, by giving me total creative freedom, or by working with me step by step throughout the creative process. Either way, both practices result in brilliant imagery. 

A non-typical day:
      Gear is Prepped and Loaded
      Travel to Shoot Location
      Location is Canvassed 
      Preparations are Completed
      Image-Making Process Begins
      Preconceived Photographs Created
      Photos are Reviewed via Laptop or Monitor
      Creative Workflow is Repeated
      Photo Session Ends
      Final Steps are Discussed with Client
      Remaining Fifty-Percent of Creative Fees are Due    

Post-Production

Now that the image-making process has resulted in stunning photography, it is time to refine the images using creative retouching to adjust: 
      Hue 
      Saturation 
      Dynamic Range Levels 
      Contrast 
      Sharpening 
      Other advanced imaging techniques requested. 

Once all of the images have been manipulated and resized for the clients chosen output/s, the Final Product will be ready to download within 7-10 days of the end of the session via Dropbox, Email, or FTP. Otherwise a DVD or Hard Drive will be delivered within 15 business days. Express turnaround is available.