Frequently Asked Questions
You’ll find answers to the most popular questions here. If there’s anything else you’d like to know please don’t hesitate to contact me.
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No, we all have our own unique brand, whether we consciously think about it or not. Whether it’s just a new headshot for your LinkedIn profile or a full set of images showcasing you and your story, at Michael Gibson Creative Photography I can help you.
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It is very much a two-way process. We will plan and design the shoot together so that you get the images you need.
This process begins before the day of the shoot.
If you have purchased a taster package, this will be by way of a telephone or video call to get to know you and your business and an idea of the kind of shots you are looking for.
If you have purchased one of my premium packages, the pre-shoot consultation will in more detail. You will be sent a fact-finding questionnaire (Brand Workbook) and invited to join a Pinterest Mood Board collaboration where we will collect ideas regarding the style, mood and feel of the images you want. A detailed planning call will be then held where we will discuss timings, locations, outfits, shot lists, etc. so that we are both clear on what is required on the day of the shoot. On the day itself, we will each have this plan to refer to so that nothing is missed.
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You and your business are unique, and each shoot is tailored to your needs. For this reason, I advise speaking to me about your needs first so I can recommend the best options for you.
You will find my prices very competitive. They are designed to fit any budget and start from as little as £155 for a single headshot session for one person (providing up to four professionally shot and edited high-resolution digital images).
! also offer a number of packages designed to offer you maximum value.
Pricing and package details are set out below
For transparency, examples of potential additional costs have been included to avoid any surprises.
Remember, this is an investment in you and your business that will provide benefits far beyond the day of the shoot.
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This depends upon the package purchased, nature of the shoot and the intended purpose for the images.
At Michael Gibson Creative Photography, I favour quality over quantity.
For guidance, typically a 2-hour package should produce 25-30 images and a 4-hour shoot around 75-80. But if the shoot involves a lot of preparation (e.g. outfit changes, location changes, food preparation and styling), the number of images achievable may be reduced.
For event coverage, this will depend upon whether you require “reportage” style coverage, which would typically yield more images than if you require formal “posed” images of key guests / attendees.
Expect 50-100 images per hour of reportage coverage where minimal editing is required, or 25-50 images per hour where more “formal” images / higher level editing is required.
We will discuss this during the pre-shoot consultation.
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The typical turnaround time will be 5 working days, but I will endeavour to get the images to you within this timescale.
If there is a higher than usual volume of images and / or the images require more complex editing which will impact upon the delivery time, this will be discussed at the time.
For larger events:
Half day coverage - up to 10 working days
Full day coverage - up to 20 working days
Wherever possible, I will endeavour to provide a few preview images on the same day or early the next day (e.g. if you need them for social media purposes). I will discuss and agree this with you during the planning process.
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Payment will be by bank transfer.
A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total fee will be payable upon booking to secure your slot.
The full balance will be payable upon receipt and approval of proof images.
No images will be released until payment has been made in full.
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Any additional services required, and their costs, will be discussed and agreed with you during the pre-shoot planning stage.
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All images will be subject to a “light” edit and minor re-touching only (e.g. removal of dust, temporary minor blemishes, etc).
If you would like the images to be heavily re-touched, this may require additional editing time or the employment of an outsourced photo re-toucher, which may incur additional time and cost to you.
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The images will be sent to you via secure file transfer.
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No, RAW files will not be shared. You will receive professionally edited high-resolution JPEG images derived from the RAW files. Depending upon the package purchased, you may also receive lower resolution images sized for social media and web use.
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At Michael Gibson Creative Photography I will do everything in my power to ensure that you are happy with the images you receive. This starts with the planning stage and will continue during the shoot itself where I will show you previews of the images (on camera or laptop wherever possible).
If you are not happy, I will offer to re-do the shoot or offer a refund (in part or full depending upon the circumstances). You will not be allowed to use images from a refunded shoot.
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Once you have received your images you are free to use them in whatever manner you choose, whether that is on your website, in social media posts or other marketing materials.
Michael Gibson Creative Photography retains the copyright of the images and reserves the right to use those images for its own promotional purposes.
You agree not to edit or use the images in a way which may be defamatory to Michael Gibson Creative Photography.
You agree to not pass on or sell the images to any other party for commercial use unless agreed in advance (an additional fee may be required).
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For ease, and owing to time / location restrictions, every effort will be made to use natural light only. However, at Michael Gibson Creative Photography I recognise that this may not always be possible and has available a range of flash and constant light sources. I will discuss the requirements of the shoot in the pre-shoot planning phase.
If the shoot is to be heavily dependent upon the use of additional lighting, this may incur additional cost owing to the need to transport the additional equipment, additional set-up / take-down time, and potential need for an assistant on the day of the shoot.
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All of my pricing options are for professionally shot and edited high-resolution digital images only.
However, printed images can be made available upon request. I will be happy to discuss pricing and delivery options with you.
Prices and Packages
Headshots:
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45 minute session, 4 high resolution digital images
Includes:
Detailed pre-shoot consultation re styling and outfits to match your requirements
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0-5 people - £295
6-10 people - £395
11-20 people - £495
Additional person - £25 per person
Includes:
Detailed pre-shoot consultation re styling and outfits to match your requirements
2 digital images per person
Commercial Rates (photography only):
Brand Photography Packages:
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Ideal for your first photoshoot, or to top up or refresh your existing imagery
Includes:
Single location
One outfit change
Guidance re: styling to match your brand
15-20 high resolution digital images
Lower resolution images for social media use
WEBP files for website use
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Designed to obtain more extensive content for new businesses or your first website
Includes:
Brand Workbook
Pinterest Mood Board Collaboration
Two locations
Multiple outfit changes
Guidance re: styling to match your brand
30-40 high resolution digital images
Lower resolution images for social media use
WEBP files for website use
3 carousels for the social media platform of your choice
3 short-form vertical reels for the social media platform of your choice
1 image sized for your website banner
1 cover picture sized for the social media platform of your choice
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Designed for larger or more complex businesses or to obtain a greater range of content
Includes:
Brand Workbook
Pinterest Mood Board Collaboration
Multiple locations
Multiple outfit changes
Guidance re: styling to match your brand
70-80 high resolution digital images
Lower resolution images for social media use
WEBP files for website use
5 carousels for the social media platform of your choice
5 short-form vertical reels for the social media platform of your choice
Images sized for your website banners
Cover pictures sized for your social media platforms
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From £195
Includes:
On-line review of social media, web and marketing visuals
Video call offering advice on optimising, clarifying and improving the consistency and effectiveness of your visual marketing
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From £195
Includes:
Detailed review of your brand materials
Video call offering advice on defining, clarifying and improving the consistency and visibility of your brand
Event Coverage (reportage):
All rates include:
Pre-shoot planning consultation
Editing time
High resolution digital images
Up to 1 hour of travel each way
Additional costs:
Set up / take down of studio equipment (allow 1 additional hour) - £55 (if required)
Hard copy images - £10 per image
Additional digital editing - £10 per image
Additional images - £10 per image
Black and white conversion - £5 per image
Resized images - £5 per image
Digital background removal / replacement - £25 per image
Location / set up change - prices upon request
Additional travel - prices upon request