Frequently Asked Questions
Business Professional Portrait Photography Session Questions
How far in advance should I book my session?
After Your Photography Session
General Photography
What are Editorial Images and how are they used?
What is Stock Photography?
Business Professional Portrait Photography Session Questions
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK MY SESSION?
I would suggest booking your session between one and two weeks. Depending on available times clients can book within 24 hours.
I’VE BOOK MY SESSION, WHAT’S NEXT?
I start by getting to know you. I will be asking what your target market is, your mission statement, what type of photography you are looking for and how it will be used. Once I have learned about you and your business I will search in collaboration for on location backdrops that can be used in conjunction with your brand. Don’t hesitate to suggest a location if you have one in mind!
WHEN IS MY SESSION FEE DUE?
Your session fee will be due at the time of your photography session.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO PREPARE FOR MY SESSION?
Outfits/accessories, hair and make-up will need to be planned a head of time. Dress to express yourself and how you would like others to view the new you!
HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR MY BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL PORTRAIT SESSION?
Outfits/accessories, hair and make-up will need to be planned a head of time. Dress to express yourself and how you would like others to view the new you!
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY DIGITAL FILES?
Your digital files will be delivery directly to you within 24-8 hours after you make selections from your online proof gallery.
“Editorial Use” means that an image is used as a descriptive visual reference.
Editorial images illustrate and reflect the issues, themes, and events (both big and small) of our world today.
Editorial images portray specific people, places, things and events that provide context for newspaper and magazine articles, blog posts, websites and other non-commercial presentations.
Every image of stock photography can be used for editorial purposes under the standard content license. The difference with editorial images is that they can only be used in this way.
An Editorial Use Only image can be used:
• in a newspaper or magazine article
• on a blog or website for descriptive purposes
• in a non-commercial presentation
An Editorial Use Only image (including those purchased with an extended license) cannot be used:
• in any kind of advertising or promotional material.
• in the creation of items or products for resale (e.g., prints, posters, mugs, stationery, calendars, electronic templates, etc.).
• for any ‘advertorial’ purposes (ie: in sections or supplements in relation to which you receive or pay a fee)
Answers istockphoto Article 983, Article 1096
Stock photography is the supply of photographs, which are often licensed for specific uses. It is used to fulfill the needs of creative assignments instead of hiring a photographer, often for a lower cost. Today, stock images can be presented in searchable online databases. They can be purchased and delivered online. Often, these photographs involve people, and are produced in studios using a wide variety of models posing as professionals, stereotypes, expressing common emotions and gesticulations, or involving pets. Other common stock photography niches include images related to travel and tourism, as well as conceptual photography.
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Answer Wikipedia Stock Photography
