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Questions & Answers
General Answers
- Q: What kinds of payment do you accept?
A: We accept cash, check, Visa, Master Card, American Express and Paypal.
- Q: Do you have a studio and/or do you travel?
A: We have a full studio in the Mission District of San Francisco close to both the 101 and 280 freeways. We are also more then happy to meet you at your home or at a location of your choice throughout the Bay Area.
- Q: Do you take images in black & white as well as color?
A: With digital technology, this is no longer an issue. All images, whether photographed with film or digital technology, can now be printed in both black & white and color as well as sepia and my own specialty tones like cross process, cyanotype, antique and selective color among others.
- Q: How long do your sessions take?
A: We allot an hour for each portrait session, however many take as little as 10 minutes. It really depends on what kind of session we're having and how much variety you would like.
- Q: Do I get the negatives after my portrait session?
A: Negatives are not available from portrait sessions. However we can give you web resolution copies of any images you've ordered as an enlargement.
- Q: What kind of equipment do you use?
A: I use high end professional Canon SLR cameras paired with top-of- the-line lenses and accessories that allow me to create very large, top quality enlargements and to shoot many images in rapid succession so that I can be sure of capturing that “perfect moment” when it happens. I prefer to use digital cameras, because in my opinion the character of the digital images from my cameras is indistinguishable from film images, while enlargements from my digital images are superior to film. However, I use film cameras upon request. If the look of film grain is what you want, this can be easily mimicked digitally.
- Q: How are your photographs printed and are they of archival quality?
A: All my images are printed on real photographic paper called a C-print, using the traditional, time-tested photographic chemical process that is known for its archivability and found in museums around the world. Many inkjet brands claim 100+ year longevity for their prints, but the reality is that many factors will drastically shorten this longevity, from the quality of the paper or ink to chemical interactions with common environmental factors such as Freon (found in most refrigerators). However, it is best to store any photograph (whether it be a digital or photographic print) in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight. All my photographs are guaranteed for life, no questions asked.
For especially discerning clients, we are also able to print our images on black and white Fiber paper or color Cibachrome paper. These are the ultimate in image quality and archivability, but are roughly 4 times the price depending on the size desired. Please inquire if you'd like your images printed in one of these mediums.
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