FAQs FOR A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
If you are looking for a professional photographer in Reading, Berkshire or the surrounding area, you may have a few questions before you book a shoot.
Below are some of the questions I am typically asked with brief answers.
For a more detailed guide to planning a business photo shoot, you can also read my blog: Professional Photographer Berkshire: Your Questions Answered
"What type of photography do you specialise in?"
As a professional photographer in Reading, I specialise in commercial photography for businesses, schools, colleges and organisations. This includes:
- Professional headshots
- Corporate event photography
- School and college prospectus photography
- Property and interior photography
- Website photography
- Images for marketing, PR and social media
"What are your professional photographer fees?"
Every project is different, so I quote based on:
- The type of photography required
- The time needed for the shoot
- The amount of planning involved
- The location
- Any additional requirements
I will always provide a clear quote before anything is booked which will include:
- Any pre-shoot briefings
- The shoot itself
- All editing and re-touching of images
- A secure online client gallery
- An unrestricted licence to use your images in any media over any time period.
"How does the process work?"
The first step is an initial conversation so I can understand:
- What your business or organisation does
- What you need the images for
- Where the photographs will be used
- Who your target audience is
- What style of photography you are looking for
- Any practical requirements for the shoot
Once the brief is agreed:
- We work out and agree a shot list
- Confirm fees and deliverables
- Undertake the photo shoot
- I edit and retouch the images
- Then I supply the images to you on an online gallery
"Where can we have the photo shoot?"
This depends on the type of images you need. Shoots can take place at:
- Your office or workplace if suitable
- A school, college or university
- A hotel, venue or conference space
- A property or commercial interior
- A co-working space
- A café or informal location
- Outdoors
- Around Reading, London or another suitable location
If you do not have the right space, I can help suggest options.
"Can you help if we need people in the photos?"
Absolutely. Many commercial shoots work better when there are people in the images.
In most cases, we can use:
- Staff members
- Clients
- Friends or family
- Students, where appropriate and with the correct permissions
I can advise on clothing, styling and how to make the images feel natural.
If needed, I can also arrange a hair and make-up artist.
"What locations do you cover?"
As a professional photographer based near Reading, I work across Berkshire and the surrounding areas. I am happy to travel and I regularly work with clients all over the Thames Valley, The South East and London.
If you are unsure whether I cover your area, simply drop me a quick note and I'll get back to you asap to let you know.
"How long does a photo shoot take?"
Obviously this depends on what you need. However here is a guide:
- A simple headshot session may take around an hour
- Headshots for a team of say, 20 may take 2-3 hours
- A larger commercial shoot, event or school prospectus shoot may take half a day, a full day or more.
Once I understand the brief, I can give you a clear idea of how long I think we will need and will quote accordingly.
"What happens after the photo shoot?"
After the shoot, I will:
- Edit and retouch the images
- Upload the final photographs to a secure online gallery
- Share the image gallery with you with clear instructions for downloading
- Provide images in both high and low resolution format
Once you have downloaded your images, you can start using them across your marketing.
"How do we book a shoot?"
The easiest first step is to get in touch by phone or email. We can then:
- Have an initial, no obligation chat
- Talk through what you need
- Discuss timings, location and style
- Agree the best approach
- Confirm the cost before booking
If you are looking for a professional photographer in Reading, Berkshire, London or the South East, I would be very happy to hear from you.
