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FAQs
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR A PHOTOSHOOT?
OUTFITS
I always recommend deciding on a theme with everyone participating in your photoshoot, neutral earthy tones are always best, anything bright is just going to distract from the photograph. Also think about where it's going in your home, if you have a particular placement in mind, wear colours that are going to match in or compliment the colour scheme.
INSPIRATION
Looking at inspiration is always a great way to make sure you get the styles of photographs you are looking for, pinterest is great for this! Make sure to either link me your pinterest board or send me some screenshots before your shoot so that I can plan how to interpret these in my own style. It's also important to check out my gallery so that you can be sure my photography style suits what you are looking for!
CAMERA SHY
It's very normal to be camera shy, after all unless you're a model it's not a common occurrence to have a photoshoot...but sometimes the memories are worth facing the camera for a while! The great thing is, whether you are having a photoshoot as a couple or family, you can focus more on each other for natural moments with just the odd photo looking at the camera. I may occasionally get you to do some things that feel a little silly, but if you focus on each other and laugh your way through it together, you'll get some really beautiful natural photos!
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WHY DO DIGITALS COST MORE THAN PRINTS?
You would be right in thinking that physically a print costs more than a digital, as it doesn't cost any money at all to email a photo over, but buying the digital is buying the hard file and rights to print. If you purchase a print off of me, and decide you'd like another copy for family, or that you want it made in to a canvas, you'd come back to me and buy another. But with a digital; once you've purchased the file, you have the full flexibility to print it as many time as you like and in whatever format you desire, so you won't need to return to me for more copies
DO I GET THE SOFT COPIES WITH MY PHOTOSHOOT?
No, soft copies are not included. Low resolution digitals (soft copies) come with any prints that you purchase but these will only be of your chosen images. I also have high resolution printable digitals (soft copies) available on my price list - in this case I send you the exact same file as I would use myself for printing, so that you have the flexibility to print your chosen images off yourself as many times as you like.
The reason you do not receive any soft copies with your photoshoot is because as a business I can't afford to give my work away for the price I charge for a photoshoot alone. To give a little break down, each photoshoot includes;
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Aprox 60 minutes of travel time (+travel expenses)
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90 minutes of shoot time
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Aprox 60 minutes of basic editing time to prepare your gallery
With a casual mimimum wage of currently $30.13p/h - in time alone the shoot service alone costs me $105.45 and at full price I charge $100 for a shoot.
HOW LONG DO YOU KEEP THE PHOTOS?
I'll always aim to keep the photos on file! You never know what happens in life and so I like to prepare for the unexpected! I always like to think that my work can create a smile, even years later, so you'll always be able to contact me to purchase more, or of course if you've purchased digitals and you have a technical glitch and lose them, i'll be able to resend them free of charge! I also know that affordability can sometimes be an issue, so you may love the photos but not be able to pay for all the ones right away, so by keeping them forever this gives you a no pressure opportunity to come back at any time for more! Unfortunately with technology I can never guarantee 100% that files won't get damaged but I will always do my best to keep them.
HOW DOES EDITING WORK?
As standard, I will retouch the images fairly naturally. Usually this includes enhancing of colours to make the images pop, and adding my style to them. I will also remove any pesky spots or blemishes, as there's nothing worse than waking up on the day of a photoshoot with a huge spot on your face! If you have anything in particular you want editing out, please let me know so that I can do this for you when editing. It is also worth noting that when you view your gallery these photos will have only had the most basic of editing, this is to save time and ensure that you get to see your photos as quickly as possible.
When you order prints, if there is anything you notice just let me know when you choose your images so that I can edit this out before they go to the printers. If you only notice after the images are printed and with you, there will be a fee for re-printing.
With digitals it is easy for me to retouch again and resend to you, and so I don't charge for this. However please note charges will apply for multiple retouching requests as this takes time.
CAN I GET THE UNEDITED PHOTOS FOR LESS MONEY?
Unfortunately this is not a service that I offer. I take pride in my photography and my work is not complete until I have edited the photo. I want you, and everyone else you share the images with to look at your photos and be wowed. Third parties may look at the unedited work and devalue it because there's crumbs left on someones shirt, or a bit of fluff on the dogs face, so I like to make sure everyone sees the true final product.
HOW CAN I HELP YOUR BUSINESS?
I want you to take as much pride in my work as I do and so the more you share the better...just be sure to tag me so that others can find me! Small businesses like mine wouldn't be anywhere without the love of their customers and so I need you sharing my page in order to generate more business!
A review on my Google page can also go a long way for my business. Reviews help to build trust with new clients, especially when a business is starting out. Although I have been doing photography for 15 years and have experience working for 3 separate studios, having not long moved to Australia and only just launching the business over here; I am essentially starting from scratch so reviews are especially important.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR MY PHOTOS TO BE READY?
At the time of your photoshoot I will always tell you an estimated time for you photos to be edited and ready to view. Whilst I aim to have them uploaded within a week, as I only do this part time and have another full time job, there may be times where it can take a little longer, but I'll always be transparent about how long it's likely to take! Once you've ordered and the editing has been approved, digitals can be sent over prominently, whereas prints will be roughly 4 weeks. As i have to order prints and collect them, I like to try and order monthly so that I can do a batch order with multiple clients to be more economic and environmentally friendly. Alternative products like photo albums can take a little longer as there is a lot of design work that needs to be done and printers then generally take a few weeks to produce them.
WILL MY PHOTOS BE SHARED?
When booking with Natalie Ayris Photography, you will be given the option to opt out of your photos being shared. As standard, I will share your images, as this helps me to generate more work and I like to take pride in the work that I do. Hopefully you'll also love the images enough to share them yourself!
I'll never sell your images to a third party, I can promise that these are strictly between me and you in that sense, but there may be the occasion that I have the opportunity to submit a photo in to a competition, in which case I will consult you prior
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY KIDS/DOG DON'T BEHAVE ON THE DAY AND WE DON'T GET MANY PHOTOS?
I'll always try my absolute best to get you the photos you want, but I understand that sometimes things don't go according to plan! The shoot fee itself in this instance is non refundable, as I've still met with you and worked my hardest to get the shots, however if you have pre ordered any photo packages then this part of the payment can be refunded.
If you know that someone is ill on the day, or maybe your little one has been throwing a tantrum all day, give me as much notice as you possibly can so that we can look at the option of postponing to another day. As long as I haven't already started travelling for the shoot, you are entitled to 1 reschedule free of charge.
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