FAQs of DarkRose Photography
Q: Where are you located?
A: We are located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, an hour's drive from NYC.
Q: Do you do Makeovers as well as photography?
A: We have a professional make-up artist available upon request. This can be at her salon or she can be present on our premises. Of course, being able to do your own makeup is alos an option for many girls.
Q: Do you supply the clothes and outfits for the shoot?
A: No we don't. Generally, you bring what you want to be photographed in unless the makeover artist has made provisions.
Q: How long does a photo session take?
A: A photo session can take an hour or several hours, depending on the option you choose. Generally, a longer session means a more private personalized event and ultimately, better images.
Q: What is the environment like?
A: We have a private home where you will have a room to change, a bathroom with full shower facilities and an outdoor deck to lounge and shoot. We use various backdrops (black, white, gray and pink) - depending on your outfit.
Q: What does the photo shoot cost?
A: Currently, we have the following price schedule:
- $200 includes 3 outfits. Get up to 50+ photos on CD. 10 retouched free of charge.
- $250 includes 4 outfits. Get up to 100+ photos on CD. 15 retouched free of charge.
- $350 includes 5 outfits. Get up to 200+ photos on CD. 20 retouched free of charge.
- $450 includes 7 outfits. Get up to 300+ photos on CD. 25 retouched free of charge .
- ** Note: It is important to note here that as all photography goes, all images will not come out perfectly. On the average, of 10 pictures shot, perhaps 3 or 4 will come out favorable. The more photos you take, the more good to excellent images you will obtain.
Q: What is a 'Retouched' or 'Enhanced' photo?
A: Many photos will have characteristics or features that can be eliminated or altered. These may include:
- Skin Blemishes
- Tattoo Removal
- Overall Tonal Quality of the Image
- Aesthetic Cropping
- Editing - includes Black and White conversion, Skin or Costume Color Change
- Custom Resizing
- Background Clean-up
Q: Will you use any of my images on your web site?
A:
Only with your permission. If you want any of your images on our site then we will need your permission, else it doesn't happen.
Q: Do you get involved in the actual photo shoot - will you pose with me?
A: Sure! We shoot Fantasy Imaging - let us know your desires. You can see some of this on our site.
Q: How will I get my photos?
A: If you wish, we'll burn a set of your images to a CD and give them to you before you leave.
Q: How discrete is your service? Do I need to be concerned that my images will be circulated?
A: We are very discrete! Once you tell us that you want your photos to be confidential, we take the following steps to ensure your privacy:
- All photos of you are turned over to you with assurances that none will be displayed or circulated
- A secured USB media storage containing your images will be made available to you. This media will be protected by a password of your choice. This means that even if you lost or left the storage media anywhere, it could never be retrieved by anyone but you!
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Be advised that since you'll be the only one with the password, your pictures will be forever lost should you forget this password!.
Q: I can't bring my photos home with me, is there another way I can get them?
A: Sure. You can have them mailed to an address you'd prefer or have them placed on a secure USB drive where no one but you can access the images. You can also have a web site with the best of your photos. Inquire if interested.
Q: When are you available for a photo session
A: Generally, most days during the week and weekends.
Interested?
Send an email to: renee@darkroseweb.com