The photos that a photographer hands over to you are a part of their lifes work. It has their name or branding so there are a few important restrictions to note when it comes to the professional digital images you receive.
1. Copyright. The digital images that your photographer provides you with have a copyright, which means the photographer has the option to use those photos to market their work and services. We are, however, respectful of our clients, so if there are any images that you would prefer to keep private, communicate this with your photographer.
2. Image Type. We aren't able to provide you with the original files or raw images. All images given to the client have been professionally edited. If you do require further "touch-ups" this may be an additional charge, so it is best to discuss these options with your photographer during your consult.
3. Image Altering. While we appreciate your business and welcome the sharing of our images on social media platforms, we ask that the images not be altered in any way as this is against our copyright policies.
What constitutes image altering?
- Adding filters or editing photos in Photoshop
- Removing our logo or studio name
- Color correcting or including transitions from color to black and white
- Clipping people or objects out of the original image
So, why do we have this as a restriction? Our photos are a representation of our work, so when a client alters an image it directly impacts our name and brand in the industry. When we present you with final images, they have already been through our editing process and don't require further alterations. When images are altered, the results are not always reflective of our original work and can be mistaken for ours. We greatly appreciate you and your loyalty and cooperation in this matter.
We are happy to give you a quote if you want images to be edited in a specific way, or if you want further alterations to be made.
Remember, communication is key!!
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