a few of the questions I get asked most often...

please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any other questions that are not answered here. I hope to hear from you soon!

How would you describe your portrait photography style?

The old cliché 'a picture is worth a thousand words' cannot be understated here. It is about representing your brand and telling your story. These images are the cornerstone of your marketing and will be used in media such as case studies, publications, proposals and awards submissions. It is about investing in an archive that will help build your brand and establish the right first impression for your business.

What is a portrait photography session like?

Project photography should be part of your overall marketing plan including case studies, websites, social networking and awards submissions. These images will provide you with the impact that you need.


WHERE and when?

The old cliché 'a picture is worth a thousand words' cannot be understated here. It is about representing your brand and telling your story. These images are the cornerstone of your marketing and will be used in media such as case studies, publications, proposals and awards submissions. It is about investing in an archive that will help build your brand and establish the right first impression for your business.

Will you tell us what to wear?

I have always believed that it is better to specialise than be a jack of all trades, especially when it comes to photography. A jack of all trades is a bit like an all-in-one printer/scanner - It does the job but it is far from spectacular.  

As an architect you spend countless hours perfecting the intricate details of a design, hoping that everyone involved in the project will transfer these with the same meticulous detail into the final build.  You critically evaluate every space, every plaster join and every sliding door mechanism to ensure that it is executed just as it was intended. You have spent months or years consulting, negotiating, wrangling and directing over multiple meetings and site visits to turn your creation into reality. Why then after all of this effort would you not hire a specialist to photographer to promote your project? A photographer who can take the final build and photograph it in such a way that does not just compliment but enhances your design

Architecture photography is extremely technical and hard to master. It requires not only an understanding of photography but an understanding of architecture. The combination of lighting, specialised camera equipment, years of training and many interactions with architects provides an architectural photographer with the perfect skill set to interpret and portray your design.


How many images will we get? will we receive raw, unedited files?

The cost largely depends on the size of the project, scale of the coverage and the extent of associated expenses. A 'Standard Architecture Package', including 2hrs photography onsite and licensing for 6 high resolution images, starts at $600 (+GST and any associated travel costs). This would usually provide enough coverage for projects such as a small retail fit-out. Please contact me for a price estimate specific to your project.

If you are looking to establish an ongoing relationship I am happy to put together a pricing proposal for you that reflects your specific requirements.

WILL YOU BE SHOOTING? DO YOU EDIT ALL YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS?

The cost largely depends on the size of the project, scale of the coverage and the extent of associated expenses. A 'Standard Architecture Package', including 2hrs photography onsite and licensing for 6 high resolution images, starts at $600 (+GST and any associated travel costs). This would usually provide enough coverage for projects such as a small retail fit-out. Please contact me for a price estimate specific to your project.

If you are looking to establish an ongoing relationship I am happy to put together a pricing proposal for you that reflects your specific requirements.


HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

As part of the initial consultation I will discuss your ideas and requirements with you. If you have specific shots or features that you would like highlighted it is best to mark them out on a site plan. This can also be discussed during the site visit.  so we can discuss them during the site visit.

In addition to the images that you have anticipated, I will often find additional views to describe the light and space.  The shots ultimately taken will develop based on a dialogue between us about what you want to get out of the shoot.

Can some of our photos be delivered in both black and white and colour?

Ideally it is good to have the architect or someone else from the firm onsite to aid in shoot decisions and site preparation. Where this is not possible, a pre-shoot walk through and/or discussion can suffice.


Do you provide Printed Albums?

After the scope of the assignment has been discussed and the estimate is approved, I will work with you to book in a suitable time for the shoot. There are a number of steps that go into a trouble free shoot. Please go over my pre-shoot checklist for ideas. The more we anticipate problems the less likely there will be any surprises on the day.

DO YOU PROVIDE AN ONLINE GALLERY?

Every photographer works a little differently. My practice is to provide the client with a proof of roughly edited images within a week following the shoot. The gallery will be uploaded onto a password protected gallery on the Jason Mann Photography website. This will also include a downloadable PDF file of the images for easy comparison and selection.

After you have selected your images I will start the final edit, which includes colour balancing, image enhancement and retouching. All final files are provided print-ready to the standard that you see on my website.

Final files are supplied in three different formats:

Low Resolution JPEGs - Internet and email use
High Resolution JPEGs - General print use
High Resolution TIFs - High-end printing and awards submissions.


What is your fee? How do we book you?

After the scope of the assignment has been discussed and the estimate is approved, I will work with you to book in a suitable time for the shoot. There are a number of steps that go into a trouble free shoot. Please go over my pre-shoot checklist for ideas. The more we anticipate problems the less likely there will be any surprises on the day.

How long does it take before we receive our photographs?

After the scope of the assignment has been discussed and the estimate is approved, I will work with you to book in a suitable time for the shoot. There are a number of steps that go into a trouble free shoot. Please go over my pre-shoot checklist for ideas. The more we anticipate problems the less likely there will be any surprises on the day.


What is the right time to get a Maternity Portrait session done?

After the scope of the assignment has been discussed and the estimate is approved, I will work with you to book in a suitable time for the shoot. There are a number of steps that go into a trouble free shoot. Please go over my pre-shoot checklist for ideas. The more we anticipate problems the less likely there will be any surprises on the day.

Do you do kids Portrait session?

After the scope of the assignment has been discussed and the estimate is approved, I will work with you to book in a suitable time for the shoot. There are a number of steps that go into a trouble free shoot. Please go over my pre-shoot checklist for ideas. The more we anticipate problems the less likely there will be any surprises on the day.