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Photography Guide / Frequently Asked Questions & Copyright

Photography Guide / Frequently Asked Questions & Copyright

Below are the boundaries that I abide by with my photography and styling work. If however, you have any queries regarding copyright and the use of photos please feel free to discuss them with me here

Alternatively to the FAQ’s below. A fact sheet for Photography and Copyright rights in Australia can be found here.

How do I prepare a space to be Photographed?

Spaces need to be decluttered, mess-free and ready to photograph. A simple chat with the owner of the home to prep them on shoot times/expectations is a helpful way to get everyone working towards the same goal.

* Additional styling/photography fees may be incurred if spaces are not ready to shoot

  • What is the purpose of the photography shoot?

It’s helpful to be clear about the aim of your photo shoot before planning a shoot. What are you wanting the photos for eg. Website, Product / Lifestyle Shoot, Social Media, Magazine Pitches / Media?

  • Do you require a style and photography brief required before the shoot?

A brief will get everyone involved with the shoot on the same page in terms of the finer details and overall look of the space/home/shoot

  • Do the spaces need to be styled? And are props required?

A list of required props will be outlined with clients before each shoot. And any applicable prop hire fees will be discussed with the client prior.

  • How many spaces are to be photographed?

It’s important to be realistic about the number of spaces that are to be photographed. Will all of these spaces be clutter free and ready to be photographed?

  • How long will each shoot take?

Great Styling and photography take time to do well therefore it is important to allow appropriate time – frames for each.

Below is a guide to copyright and credits:

LICENSING AND USAGE
1. The Client is permitted unlimited commercial use of the photographs on the world wide web, inclusive of social media and the client’s website. Printing onto business cards and brochures is also unlimited.
2. Where an image is used in any paid advertising (including but not limited to a magazine ad or billboard), the photographer should be approached for an additional license.
3. Any use of digital files other than as stated above has the potential to incur a further / usage fee if applicable.
THIRD-PARTY IMAGE REQUESTS
1. Any third-party requests for images from third parties must be approved by the photographer. This includes but is not limited to magazines, other businesses and clients.
IMAGE EDITING
1. The photographer will make routine edits to photos eg exposure, contrast, saturation, white balance, tone, highlights and shadows. Small corrections are considered standard – editing. If detailed photoshop – editing is required for the physical alterations of a photo, additional fees will be incurred for outsourcing this task.
2. The client cannot edit the photographs, apart from appropriately cropping the photographs for uses such as Instagram or marketing collateral.
3. Images are not to be used in addition to a mobile app filter. If there are any issues with photo edits please feel free to provide immediate feedback and we can work together to correct them.
COPYRIGHT AND CREDIT
1. The photographer remains the copyright owner of the images and requests that the client give credits to the photographer/stylist wherever possible. Including on social media and any print / online publications. The photographer in turn agrees to credit the work of designer(s) and stylists as the image’s primary source.