All commercial photography projects are structured across three components: photography fee (project rate), production costs, and usage fees, if applicable. Located along the shores and islands of Ohio, available for projects nationwide.
PHOTOGRAPHY RATES
HOURLY
$250
per hour · 1 hr minimum
On-site coverage
Approx. 1:1 shoot-to-edit ratio
HALF-DAY
$725
up to 4 consecutive hours
On-site coverage
1 hr post-production included
Additional retouching billed separately
Ideal for multi day and smaller projects
Approx. 1:1 shoot-to-edit ratio
BEST VALUE
FULL-DAY
$1,450
up to 8 consecutive hours
On-site coverage
Larger projects run multi-day
2 hrs post-production included
Multi-space & large-scale projects
Approx. 1:1 shoot-to-edit ratio
PRODUCTION EXPENSES
Assistant/Digitech - Retouching/Post Production - Stylists - Models / Talent - Specialty Crew- Travel
TRAVEL FEE
TRAVEL TIME
$75 / hr
OVERNIGHT
$175 / night
MILEAGE
$0.75 / mi
DIGITAL RETOUCHING
$75 / hr
Retouching in Photoshop - Detail Cleanup - Color Correction - Final Image Preparation
Full project retouching not included in day rate, half day or full day rate.
Approx. 1:1 shoot-to-edit ratio
USAGE LICENSING / USAGE FEE
All imagery is offered under rights-managed licensing. Commercial, advertising, and promotional use requires a separate license, with fees determined using an image usage calculator and finalized through a negotiated agreement. Licensing factors may include usage type, distribution channels, media format, geographic territory, duration per year, and exclusivity. Usage fees grant the licensed right to use the image as specified; they do not transfer copyright, which remains with the image creator.
Let’s connect—I would be delighted to discuss capturing your signature imagery.
THE FINE ART OF COMMISSIONED PHOTOGRAPHY
All fine art commissioned photography projects are structured across three components: photography fee (project rate), production costs, and final fine art deliverables. Located along the shores and islands of Ohio, available for projects nationwide.
The commissioned fine art photography service provides a collaborative opportunity to work with a skilled artist to create one-of-a-kind imagery precisely aligned with the client's vision and needs. This tradition follows in the footsteps of history's greatest artists — just as Leonardo da Vinci was commissioned to paint The Last Supper, and Michelangelo adorned the Sistine Chapel ceiling at Pope Julius II's request.
Traditionally, fine art commissions serve non-commercial purposes: capturing architectural and institutional achievements, communicating a religious, educational, or organizational story, and enhancing internal branding for corporate or hospitality environments. The work is created for the client, serving their legacy, collection, space, or identity. Simply put, it offers bespoke wall art tailored to the space, reflecting the essence of a company or organization.
When commissioning fine art photography, the client is not purchasing standard photography services or mass-produced prints — they are engaging in the time-honored tradition of patronage, supporting a working artist while acquiring imagery created exclusively for their purpose. This is artwork made for the client, not sold to them. All fine art commissioned projects are tailored to scope, schedule, and non-commercial usage.
Let’s connect—I would be delighted to discuss capturing your signature imagery.
LICENSING IMAGERY
For image licensing enquiries, please make contact directly. Requests for complimentary files are kindly discouraged — the photography represents a significant investment of time, skill, and creative vision, and deserves to be valued accordingly. Thank you for your understanding and respect.