FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY ANYWHERE FAQ's:

Food Photography Anywhere, what does it mean?
How does it work?
Will you go anywhere to get the image?
How long does it take to produce my images?
What are the terms of payment?
What does it cost?

COOKBOOKS FAQ's:

This is my first cookbook, what do I need to know?

Do I need a stylist?
Do you have a stylist?

Where does the photoshoot take place?
What if I am in another province or country?
What if I am in the same province, different town?
What if I want images from other provinces outside of British Columbia?
What if I want to travel across the country and take pictures?

Who owns the food images?
What rights do I have to the photography?

Who pays for photography, publisher or I?

How long does it take to produce food photography for my book?


Food Photography Anywhere, what does it mean?

Well, it means that you can be anywhere in the world and request a specific image to be done exactly to your description, recipe, etc. You simply contact me, we discuss what actually needs to be done, format,
materials, cost. When image is photographed and approved you get it in the agreed format.

How does it work?
You simply contact me, we discuss what actually needs to be done, format, materials, cost etc. you make a payment.
We can schedule an online session for you to see the proofs. It is almost like being in a virtual studio. Then I email or ship images.


Will you go anywhere to get the image?
All work is done here. Most ingredients are available and most dishes can be prepared any time of year, in any style.
 

How long does it take to produce my images?
From our first conversation, provided all the details are clear, images can be ready within 1 week.
Shorter deadlines can be accommodated.

Terms of payment?
50% deposit is taken at time of order, the other 50% is due upon approval of proof.

What does it cost?
Each quote is done on a project to project basis, depending on requirements. To get an accurate estimate please contact me directly.

This is my first cookbook, what do I need to know?
First, you need to know if your publisher is covering photography or not. If he is, chances are they will have a format, budget, and number of images required already in mind. You can recommend your choice of photographer, they will do the rest.
If you are self publishing or covering your own photography, you need to have an idea of how many images you will need for full pages or spreads, and if you will need additional images for fill.

Do I need a stylist?
If you are a chef and want to show your own style of presentation, then you are your own stylist. I may give you a few guidelines on plating for the camera. If you are used to simpler presentation but would like to show your food in a more elaborate way, then a stylist would be a good addition to the team.

Do you have a stylist?
I work with a few chefs who are also very good stylists and very experienced with working for the camera. I can easily find the right person for the job.

Where does the photoshoot take place?
It depends.., if you own a restaurant or any other place where you normally prepare food, it may be the best to do the photography there, in a familiar place where everything is at hand. If you choose to use our stylist he has his own facility.

What if I am in another province or country?
Travel and accommodation arrangements can be made. I am open to working out details to stay within the budget.


What if I am in the same province, different town?
Travel and accommodation arrangements can be made. I am open to working out details to stay within the budget.


What if I want images from other provinces?
Travel and accommodation arrangements can be made. I am open to working out details to stay within the budget.

What if I want to travel across the country and take pictures?
Travel and accommodation arrangements can be made. I am open to working out details to stay within the budget.


Who owns the images?
It is an industry standard that the photographer owns the images, but it is clear that you get all the rights necessary to publish and promote your book.

What rights do I have?
You have non-exclusive, one time publishing rights and the right to reproduce images for the purposes of promotion of the book.

Who pays for photography, publisher or I?
It is not uncommon that the publisher takes care of the whole process, however, in the case of books where a large number of images is involved, the cost may be shared or completely up to the writer to cover. There are no hard and fast rules, negotiate.

How long does it take?

On average high quality film images can be produced at a rate of 6-8 per day.