Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial Photographer Andy Rasheed | South Australia
“Andy of Eyefood is a very talented photographer and a wonderful person. We are extremely pleased with how he captured our project. He listened and translated our ideas into images seamlessly.”
Can I get a quote to get some photography done?
Absolutely! I can give a very accurate quote but I’ll need to properly understand what you need to get done.
The info I need starts with the following;
What are we shooting?
Is there travel involved and if so, how many locations?
Are we able to complete the shoot in a single visit?
If we are shooting on location, is a recce required?
Roughly how many photographs do you think you’ll need?
What level of post-production do you require for the final work? Are we making a smaller folio of hero images or a larger batch of posts for social media?
Will there be expenses incurred for me to complete the work? Studio/equipment hire, a stylist, travel, accommodation, per diems etc.
How do you work out a price for a shoot?
Before I can quote, I need to know precisely, what we are trying to achieve, I’ll work with you to put a shot list together. From there, we’ll agree on how many hours we are shooting for at my hourly rate.
After the shoot, I’ll do a severe edit. Then you’ll receive proofs of only the strongest images from the shoot and you are in charge of the final selection. You let me know which photographs you want me to put through post-production at my per-image rate.
Simple.
No surprises!
You can come back any time and select more images at the per-image price.
Isn’t it better value for me if I get all of the photographs?
Exciting photographs with great storytelling are of much more value to your brand than hundreds of snapshots. I have years of experience editing and part of what I offer my clients is my ability to identify the most appropriate photographs
The stronger the photograph;
The more likely that it will catch the eye of a passerby the easier it will be for them to understand your advertising message.
Better photographs get used more often and for longer. The more times the photo gets used, the better value it becomes.
The more it gets used, the more it gets seen, and the stronger the role it plays in your branding.
What is Post Production?
I shoot in RAW format and you can think of RAW files are like a par-cooked meal. The basic ingredients are all there, but with the right care and attention, they become something special.
Post-production is the refining of the image, pulling detail in highlights and shadows, balancing exposures and removal of any unwanted blemishes or artefacts. Every image I deliver goes through this process.
I have vast experience in deeply complicated post-production, with the combining of sections of a number of photographs to build a final image. Post has become a means to build virtually any conceivable final image.
Can I get the raw files?
Sorry, but no!
The only way I can guarantee the quality of my work is if I see it through to completion. I do all of my own posts in house. I’m spending enough time with each photograph so that I am satisfied every single image that I deliver is up to my standard.