FAQs
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What do you use to communicate?
Typically email, phone, WhatsApp, Zoom, Instagram messages.
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Do you work in other genres other than Food/Portrait/Product
While these genres tend to be where I focus my attention nowadays, I have experience in photographing others such as events, live music and corporate photography. It’s something I’m open to discussing.
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Are you available on [my date of choice] ?
Feel free to drop me an email and let’s see!
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How far in advance should I book you?
That’s totally case by case. Some jobs can be spur of the moment, others require a degree of planning. The best way to find out is to get in touch and ask.
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Do you require a deposit or booking fee?
Jobs typically require an upfront 50% deposit, with the remaining fee due upon delivery of the finished work.
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What’s your cancellation or rescheduling policy?
Early in the process we can discuss the option of a reschedule (which can be dependant on the type of job).
If I’m unable to make a shoot due to unforeseen circumstances (ie. illness or injury), then I will either try to arrange a suitable replacement or offer a full refund.
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How do I secure my booking?
Your deposit secures your booking.
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How much do you charge?
For any pre-production work, shooting and colour grading and retouching of photos, I charge £350.00 per day.
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Do you provide custom quotes?
Yes, every job is different after all and different amounts of time are required. Your quote as a result with reflect the time I estimate the project will take me to complete.
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Do your prices include editing/retouching?
When a quote is provided, I will include editing and retouching services within the document.
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Are travel or location fees extra?
Yes. This goes for additional expenses or job costs also. These are included along with the quote.
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Do you offer both photography and videography?
Of course! I have worked professionally in both sectors and recognise the unique aspects of both.
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How would you describe your style?
It can vary. I like to evoke certain emotions. For instance I love bold imagery — but conversely I also enjoy photographs that can have a timeless reserved quality.
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Can I give you examples or inspiration shots?
Absolutely! Mood-boards, scraps of paper or paint swatches — whatever helps to articulate and communicate your ideas and vision for your project.
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Do you work with a team or solo?
That’s totally dependant on the scale of a job. Smaller work will typically be myself — but other times I will bring an assistant or in the case of videography, a second shooter (who works closely under my direction).
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Do you shoot both indoors and outdoors?
Yes! Rain, sleet or shine.
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How long does it take to get the photos?
This is really dependant on your needs and can be discussed in our initial meeting. Different photography genres have varying time scales. For example event photography may require several days, whereas a product shoot may require a more detailed post-production process and take longer.
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How many images do I receive?
The amount of images that are provided at the end of a project are usually specified during the consultation process.
It’s also worth considering that headshots shot for a business are going to be very different for robust and precise food or product photography photographs.At the end of the day, it comes down to estimating how many photos can be produced within the allocated time.
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Will I get high-resolution files?
Delivery files in most circumstances will be the high quality JPEGs or PNG files. Other formats can be requested however.
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Do you deliver raw/unedited photos?
No, sorry.
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How are the photos delivered?
Photos are typically delivered via a Lightroom gallery link. Other options such as Dropbox are also available.
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Do you offer prints or albums?
Yes.
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Can you help choose a location?
100%. My work as a videographer (and hobbyist filmmaker!) I think has provided me with very good management skills in terms of logistics.
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Do you provide lighting or props?
Equipment will be included. For more specialised equipment — that may require outside hire (all of which will be included in your quote).
I have begun collecting a range of props, however depending on the brief it may require a separate allocation for budget.
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How long does a typical session last? What should I wear or prepare before the shoot? What happens if it rains / the weather changes?
These types of questions are totally dependant on the nature of the work required. Feel free to contact me and I can advise.
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Do you travel outside your main area?
Absolutely! Although I’m based outside of London in the South East, I typically work across the capital and can travel across the UK and even abroad.
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Do you white-label for marketing agencies or studios?
Sometimes. If you are an agency, feel free to get in touch.
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How long have you been a photographer?
Profesionally, I had been a videographer since leaving University in 2016. Since 2019, I worked as a videographer and photographer at marketing agency before going solo.
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Where can I see examples of your work?
The best place to view my other work either this very site (under the portfolio dropdown menu) or over on my Instagram (instagram.com/hhphoto.video)
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Do you have insurance?
Yes.
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What types of clients have you specifically worked with before?
I have a broad list of clients I work with, which encompasses a general range of photographic styles. The best place to see this variety is my portfolio!
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In addition to other types of events, do you photograph weddings?
It’s not something I specifically advertise, but I can do! Feel free to get in touch.
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Is a food stylist required for my shoot?
If your shoot is food based or connected to food, I would wager 100%. Food styling is an art unto itself.
A great stylist can bring so much experience, creativity, flair and intuition to the table. They specialise in preparing the best possible representation of your food and dishes after all.
I have some I’d recommend too! -
Is a make-up artist required for my shoot?
Short answer: Why not? They’re multi-talented artists and are experts in presentation!
Long answer: It can depend on your intentions though — for example, for office-style headshots it may not be required (although, if your budget allows, definitely consider what they can bring to the table) whereas with an editorial style shoot, it’s pretty much a necessity I’d say.
As with food styling, a great make-up artist can elevate your photos and help show yourself in the way you’d like to be presented. Again, I have some I’d recommend!
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What makes you different from other photographers?
That’s always a tricky one for any creative professional answer!
While I consider myself to have an eye for small details and my work to be of great quality, I always strive to be as honest and candid as possible with my clients throughout the entirety of a project.
At the end of the day, I firmly believe in a no-bullshit policy and will be as transparent as possible across all stages of a job.