Q: Do you work alone?
A: Yes, but I do bring on second photographers and assistants if I feel the shoot is in need of it. I do all the editing and primary shooting.
Q: Do you travel?
A: Yes, within 20 miles of downtown Austin Texas. After that it's .50 a mile up to 400 miles round trip, for further distances please email me.
Q: What do I get from you when we're done.
A: You get a digital download or a disc of photos ready to print or email at your discretion.
Q: What if I want prints?
A: I offer professional quality prints for purchase in my online store.
Q: What if I want to use these photos for my business?
A: Just let me know and I can put in a Commercial Use License in the contract we sign that spells everything out.
Q: We have a lot of people to shoot is one hour enough?
A: You'd be surprised what I can get done in an hour, but do remember the time we schedule includes set up and break down time. The timer starts when I arrive.
Q: How long do we have to wait to see the goods?
A: The normal turn around time is between 36 and 72 hours from the end of your shoot/event.
Q: Why Do I have to wait so long?
A: I have a dedication to quality and service, I have to have time to attend to other clients, and develop the photos to make sure everything looks just right. If time is of the essence I can expedite my turn around at your request, please email for same day and next day rates.
Q: What is considered same or next day?
A: Same day turn around is considered to be 6 to 12 hours, and next day is between 12 and 36 hours from the end your event.
Q: What is a personal-use license?
A: In photography there are two uses for photographs Personal and Commercial. I provide licensing for all photos I deliver written into my contracts. WIthout this some photo printers will not allow you to re-print the digital files you take to them.
Q: What is the difference between a Personal and a Commercial-use License?
A: The easiest way to answer this is to post my Personal-Use License, if you think you'll need a Commercial license after this, please contact me.
Photographer grants client a non-exclusive perpetual personal-use license to download and copy the accompanying image(s), for permitted personal purposes, defined as:
• This license is for personal use only. Personal use means non-commercial use of the image(s) for display on personal websites and computers, or making prints for personal use. The image(s) may not be used in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, collect fees, or receive any form of remuneration. The image(s) may not be used in advertising. The image(s) may not be resold, relicensed, or sub-licensed.
• Title and ownership, and all rights now and in the future, of and for the image(s) remain exclusively with the photographer.
• There are no warranties, express or implied. The image(s) are provided 'as is.'
• The photographer will not be liable for any third party claims or incidental, consequential or other
damages arising out of this license or buyer's use of the image(s).
• Social Networking sites, i.e., facebook, twitter, myspace, etc.
• Images designated for the “Web” may not be re-cropped, or altered in anyway as to make the
work appear different than the original provided version. Any watermarks or copyright tags must remain visible when placed for viewing on the web.