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Editions by Frederick
Frequently Asked Questions:
Many of our clients have common questions that we thought we could address here. If you cannot find the answer to your question, please feel free to contact us or give us a call. We will be happy to take the time to answer any questions you might have.
Q: Are we obligated to buy a certain number of images?
A: Of course not! We believe that you will buy our images because they are awesome photo art, not because we create a contractual obligation for you to buy them. Any photographer who demands that you commit to purchasing a fixed number of images likely doesn't have the confidence in his/her work to believe that you would buy them based on their own merit.
Q: Why do you work from your home?
A: Retail spaces do not work well for our clients. Many of our clients need to book sessions in the evenings or weekends, when most retail or commercial locations are closed. Also, privacy is a big concern for us as well as our clients. We do not want people walking in off the street while we are doing photo sessions. Our clients need to feel comfortable and private. Our home has been renovated with seperate areas for the studio, hair and make-up, a client meeting area and other work areas. You will find our setup to be professional, comfortable and a private environment for your photo sessions.
Q: Do you have special packages for model portfolios?
A: Yes! We have done extensive model development and have a special Model Development Program. We have helped many models put together professional portfolios and can offer complete packages for any budget. We even have a TFP program where aspiring models can get FREE postfolio images! For more information on our Model Development Program, please CLICK HERE.
Q: Where is your studio located and what does it look like?
A: Our studio is located in NE Calgary. You can find a map and driving directions by CLICKING HERE. Like many photographers, we have chosen to incorporate our business into our home in order to provide our clients with greater privacy and discretion, and also to allow us to flex our hours around our client’s schedules. We have converted two level of our residence to our photography business. You will find our studio to be professional and well equipped. We also have a room for hair and makeup, a lounge and gallery and a computer retouching area. MORE INFO>>>>
Q: How long have you been shooting glamour photography?
A: I started shooting in 1975 and have worked as the staff photographer for Mount Royal College, a photojournalist, a wedding photographer and many other venues. My images have won numerous awards and we are one of the top rated studios in Canada. Editions by Frederick is a division of Digital Design which has been in operation since 1990.
Q: Is there a charge for the initial consultation?
A: No. The consultation is free and allows us to acertain your desires for the final images as well as giving you a chance to meet us and see our work, our studio and to talk about what preparations will be needed for the day of the shoot. We take our creative process very seriously and understand the need to prepare for the best results. Once you meet us, we are certain you will feel most comfortable with the entire process.
Q: Why do I need a consultation before I come for my photos? Why can't I just show up and have them taken?
A: We need to plan your photo session in advance so that we understand what you are looking for and so that we can be prepared when you arrive. It also gives you a chance to look at some of our work, meet us and ask any questions beforehand. Most clients feel much more relaxed and confident once they have had a chance to meet us and see our studio and how we work. Also, we require a 50% deposit in order to reserve your time for the photo shoot.
Q: Can I have a friend come with me for the photo shoot?
A: Your friend is welcome to come if you wish. Some people find the moral support and comfort of a friend joining them to be a great moral support. Others are embarrased and want complete privacy. It is entirely about you and what akes you feel the most comfortable. We only ask that whoever you bring agrees to sit in the background and not interfere or distract from the work we are doing. If you are distracted, it will show in your final photos.
Q: Do you accept credit cards?
A: Yes, we accept Visa and Mastercard or you can pay by cash, debit, or by cheque.
Q: Can I have black and white and color images?
A: Yes, our work is shot high resolution digital so with we can show what that image would look like in BW or with a variety of special effects. However, it should be understood that the tonal ranges for B&W prints are very different from colour prints. As well, the make-up for B&W photography is very different because the eye can distinguish between subtle colour tones but in B&W, all tones are converted to grey scale. Therefore make-up for B&W needs to have much stronger tones than for colour photography. If you want B&W images, it would be best to plan these during your consultation so that we can do the lighting and make-up for best B&W reproduction.
Q: How do I choose my photos? Do I have to decide as soon as I look at them?
A: Some photographers will make a big show of viewing your images. We feel that this puts too much pressure on the client to make a decision. We don't want you to feel pressured. You come to the studio to view the images on our large 60" high definition flat screen monitor. You may view the images as many times as you wish, go back and forth or revise your list as you see fit. If you can't decide or wish to bring a friend for a second opinion, that is no problem. There is no extra charge if you wish to make a second or even a third viewing appointment. No pressure. No dog and pony show. Just great images to choose at your leisure. MORE INFO>>>>
Q: Do you have a time payment plan?
A: Yes, if there are several images you like but cannot afford to pay for them all at once, we can set up a monthly payment plan where you provide us with several post-dated cheques and we will mail out a new print or set of prints one week after the date on the cheque. In this way, your photo session can provide you with months of enjoyment while managing your budget.
Q: What about hair and make-up?
A: Oleanna is a trained cosmetologist and hairstylist. Some photo studios claim to do hair and make-up but they are not trained in this field. The hair and make-up is as important as the photography irself. We do not use "street make-up" but rather rely upon professional products like those from MAC and Ben-Nye. These expensive products are designed specifically for photography and will yield far superior results than many of the cheaper products used by other studios. We guarantee that you will look as amazing as possible. Hair and make-up is included with all of our photo sessions. MORE INFO>>>>
Q: I would love to give my husband a sexy photo as a gift, but I feel uncomfortable It feels like I am doing pornography!
A: It's normal to feel that way, especially if it's your first time. But we are careful to shoot only images that are tasteful, sensitive and glamorous. We do not shoot pornography. Frederick's wife, Oleanna, helps out with all the photo sessions. She is an expert at making you feel comfortable and safe. It's important that you are relaxed or your photos will not be their best. Trust us! Your husband or boyfriend will be completely thrilled with his gift! It is a gift that will show him how much you care.
Q: I am interested in having a photo session but I am concerned about what might happen to the photos after. I don't want them showing up on the internet or in some ad!
A: Your confidentiality is paramount to us. We will give you a written client contract guaranteeing that your images will be kept confidential. We are discreet, safe, trustworthy and reliable. We promise that your images will never be displayed or used for any purpose other than what they were intended for. We stake our reputation on it!
Q: If I come for photos, do I have to pose nude?
A: Absolutely not. We do many kinds of photos including family pictures, weddings and standard portraits. Many of the sensual images we shoot are not revealing at all. It is up to you and what you are comfortable with. If you are not comfortable when you sit for your session, your photos will not be as good as they could be.
Q: What if I have a problem and need to cancel or reschedule? Do I lose my deposit?
A: Unfortunately, in the past some people would book a shoot and then cancel at the last minute or not show up without calling. We need at least 4 days notice for cancellations or the deposit is forfeited.
Q: I am a heavy person and I've never had good photos taken of me. Can you make me look thin?
A: We shoot people of all shapes and sizes, tall and short. While we cannot make you into someone you are not, nor would we want to, we can emphasize your good points while down playing the parts that you are uncomfortable with. You will be surprised at how amazing you will look!
Q: I am over forty. Isn't glamour photography for the young and beautiful?
A: Not at all! There are many famous models who are over forty. Plus, with Oleanna's make-up magic and our professional retouching of the images, you will look at least ten years younger. You won't believe the transformation!
Q: I have scars and stretch marks from childbirth. Can you hide them?
A: You bet! With the new computer retouching technology, scars, stretch marks, even tattoos can be removed or minimized so that they will not be apparent in the final prints. Each print is retouched by Frederick personally to ensure the best results.
Q: I would like to get into modelling. Do you do model portfolos?
A: Yes, it's one of our specialties. We understand what the modelling industry requires and can provide you with a portfolio that will satisfy the needs of every agency. Also, if after shooting you we feel you have exceptional potential, we will consider doing photo sessions for you for free to exchange prints for a signed model release to allow us to use the images for our own purposes. We can promise you amzing images that other models will be envious of!
Q: I like the images in your portfolio, but why are there so many images of Oleanna in there? Don't you have other models to shoot?
A: Of course, Oleanna is a great model and I love shooting her, but mostly it is because of our client confidentiality clause. We have many wonderful images we have taken of our clients, but we cannot show them because we have signed an agreement to respect their privacy. So instead, Oleanna poses for many of the images that are shot for our promotional and portfolio purposes. Some studios claim to own the images they shoot, and they publish the images on their web site and print ads. This is wrong! No image of a person can be published without a model release. We go one step further and actually put into writing that your images will not be used for any other purpose than what you had intended for them.
Q: I don't need prints, I am looking for the images to use on the internet. Can you put them on CD for me?
A: Yes. We charge a $20 fee for each image which covers the cost of the imageS and CD. The images are approximately 400 x 600 pixels which is plenty for any internet application but would produce extremely poor quality should the images be attempted to be printed. Editions by Frederick retains the copyright of the images and does not grant reproduction of them without written consent.
Q: Can I get prints cheaper if I choose not to get them retouched?
A: Yes but we would urge you to reconsider. Everyone, even young children, can benefit from having their images retouched. While you may not feel, after seeing the results from Oleanna's hair, makeup and our studio experience, that they need to be, but it can make the difference between a good image and a really great one. However, we give our clients the choice because we believe in not charging for anythin which you do not believe is necessary. For more info on retouching, CLICK HERE
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