FAQ ABOUT MY PHOTO SERVICE
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions I receive in initial enquiries. My answers reflect the fact that my photography service is both exhaustive in the genres it covers and fully adaptable to the needs of each client and task. Whether you’re a global organisation, a business, a local association or a private individual, if you wish to hire a photographer in Paris, and would like further information about what I can offer, don't hesitate to get in touch.
PRICING & BOOKING
Q) What are your rates?
Due to both the diversity of the services I offer and the fact that I truly want clients to get the best out of their budgets, I don't advertise fixed prices; I give personalised quotes, tailored to the specific needs of each client.
For the same reason, when I provide a quote, I often propose a variety of price options for different amounts of photographs; from experience, for exactly the same task, different clients can have very distinct requirements with regards to the number of images they require or expect.
As with every other aspect of my proposals, I aim to be as flexible and as accommodating as possible. Therefore, should you receive a quote that, for whatever reason, does not 100% correspond to your needs, simply let me know so that I can make the appropriate modifications.
Q) I've a fixed budget; can you accommodate?
Should you have a target budget for photography, simply let me know when making your request, so that I may propose options that accommodate it.
Q) How are quotes established?
The main factors I take into account when giving a quote are:
Shooting Time (the time I will spend on location)
Photography Type, which will dictate
retouch requirements
material requirements (e.g. studio lighting)
Photo Count (the amount of images to submit)
All of the above can be modified as per your preferences and any target budget you may have.
Q) Do you offer discounts for multiple shoots?
The more services that are booked together, the better the proposal you will receive. This is advantageous, for example, for businesses wishing to organise a cluster of events within the same month, or private clients desiring a series of lifestyle photo shoots at different locations around Paris.
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Q) What is your reservation procedure?
You make a written quote request for whichever photography service you’d like to book and I’ll reply with a proposal.
Once accepted, I’ll send you an invoice containing my payment details with which you’ll pay a reservation fee.
Once received, your booking is made and we can start planning out the finer details of the assignment.
TRAVEL & LOCATION
Q) Can you accept assignments outside of Paris?
Yes, having also shot in London and Amsterdam, I can gladly photograph elsewhere in Île-de-France, France and Europe.
Q) Where is your photography studio?
My Paris photography studio is located at Gambetta in the 20th arrondissement, 5 minutes walk from Gambetta Métro station (Line 3) and 1 minutes walk from Pelleport Métro station (Line 3bis).
Q) What is your availability / What are your opening hours?
For both in-studio or on location work, I’m available for assignments 7 days a week. Whether you require photography on a specific date or on any date that coincides with your general availability, simply let me know.
IMAGE RIGHTS, FORMAT & SUBMISSION METHODS
Q) What are your terms & conditions regarding image usage?
I believe in providing the best service possible and that includes giving my clients complete freedom when it comes to how they wish to use the photographs they receive. They can therefore publish, modify and share their images without any exception or limitation. Unlike a great many photographers, please be assured that:
all quotes include, as standard, full image rights: the photographs you will receive will be entirely yours, to be used however and wherever you wish, and, with the exception of resale, by whomever you wish.
whilst any mention (to myself or my business) a client may wish to assign to my work is always much appreciated, regardless of where you choose to display the images, there is and never will be any obligation whatsoever to include any kind of photographer reference.
Q) How will I receive my photographs?
You will receive a link to an exclusive folder where you can view and download the final images. You can share this link as you desire and it remains available for as long as you need, which is practical for both business clients (who may wish to distribute images to multiple departments, sponsors, partners, and event attendees) and to private clients (who will often want to share their images with family and friends as soon as they’ve received them).
Q) Can I choose my own photographs?
For a variety of reasons which I outline in my proposals and in my articles, I generally recommend that I make the selection myself, however clients are of course very welcome to choose their own photographs. In the latter case, I can share watermarked preview images from which you can make the selection, or, for studio photography, we can choose your images together directly following the shoot.
Q) What image format and resolution do you submit?
I submit professionally edited / retouched digital JPG photographs at maximum resolution. This gives you full flexibility for any supplementary usage and modifications you may wish to make, whether this be printing, or simply adding an additional crop to the digital image. I am also always more than happy to accommodate any specific requirements or preferences clients may have regarding image resolution or cropping.
Q) We have very specific retouch requirements, can you assist?
Absolutely. Please note that, as a former digital advertising designer, I can gladly accept requests for projects demanding an advanced level of post-production, such as high-end retouch or image compositing.
Q) Our final images must have a branded watermark. Is this possible?
Absolutely. Simply provide me with your desired watermark and I’ll apply it, as per your preferences, to all submitted images.
Q) Do you provide prints / printed photographs?
There are several important reasons why I only submit digital image files and leave any printing in the hands of my clients.
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PORTFOLIO & PHOTOGRAPHER PROFILE
Q) Where on this website can we see complete case studies of your past photo assignments?
Full examples of past assignments can be found by scrolling through any of the following pages:
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➤ RECENT WORK & NEWS
➤ BUSINESS CLIENTS & EVENTS
➤ VENUES
➤ PARIS SHOOT LOCATIONS
Q) What camera equipment do you use?
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Q) Do you speak French?
As outlined in my About page, in addition to being a native English speaking photographer, I speak French, Spanish and German.
Q) How many photographers work at Brett Walsh Photography?
Whilst upon request I can gladly collaborate with other creative professionals, when you book my services, you will be working with a single, independent photographer.
➤ WHY HIRE ME?
Q) Why should I hire Brett Walsh Photography?
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FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT MY CREATIVE SERVICES
For further information about my business or my professional profile, simply get in touch.
contact@brettwalshphotography.com
+33 (0) 6 52 28 23 45