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Rates and Services
Phosphor's
services are suitable for most commercial and architectural requirements.
Outdoor, indoor, event, location and studio settings are all possible.
Digital equipment is used for most work and film is always available.
Phosphor has Profoto lighting, Manfrotto-Avenger grip equipment and
Photoflex soft goods on hand at all times, as well as a limited assortment
of gels, seamless, scrims and drops.
Please see the following descriptions
for rates and pricing. Time is billed only while shooting. Load and
Strike time is not billed. The 'Services' section below describes the
types of work available along with related terms and rates. Refer to
the 'Additional Services' section for available location, studio and
production rates. See the 'Equipment' listing for gear included in hourly
'Services' rates. Refer to the 'Additional Details' section to determine
if/when travel and expenses are charged.
If you have a unique need for an image,
feel free to e-mail an inquiry. New projects and new clients are being
sought. To request a portfolio contact:
Services
Commercial / General
Commercial / Product
Architectural
Portraits and Headshots
Events
Specialty
Additional Services
Photographic Assistant
Pre-production
Post-production
Clerical
Equipment
Listing
Details
Travel Expenses
Reimbursable Expenses
Agency Fees
Terms
Notes
Commercial / General:
$220US/hour + travel + expenses
$660US/half day + travel + expenses
$1100US/day + travel + expenses
Commercial work includes magazine, brochure, catalog, industrial and
commercial web site work. Color calibration photos are included. The
client receives complete reproduction and all use rights. Discounts
are offered for work that is of commercial, portfolio, or advertising
value to Phosphor Photography.
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Commercial / Product:
$55US/item + expenses
This is a pricing option for product photography with specific restrictions.
The item(s) must weigh less than 10 pounds and be smaller than 12"
x 12" x 12" in order to be placed on a shooting table. Travel
is not expensed since all the work must be done in house. The item(s)
must be shipped or delivered to Phosphor. If five (5) or more similar
items are scheduled, a less expensive flat fee will be quoted. Color
calibration photos are included. The client receives complete reproduction
and all use rights.
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Architectural:
$220US/hour + travel + expenses
$660US/half day + travel + expenses
$1100US/day + travel + expenses
Architectural work includes interiors, exteriors, landscapes and abstracts.
High-rise, industrial, public, private, commercial, retail and residential
buildings are all possible subjects. The client receives complete reproduction
and all use rights. Discounts are offered for work that is of commercial,
portfolio, or advertising value to Phosphor Photography.
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Portraits and Headshots:
$110US/hour + travel + expenses
For this service the client receives a limited reproduction license.
This permits the holder to make prints or use the images on a non-commercial
web site. (This rate is intended for independent actors and models,
and is not available to agencies or professional talent reps.) Actors
and models are given complete reproduction rights for headshots used
for promotional purposes. Discounts are offered for work that is of
commercial, portfolio, or advertising value to Phosphor Photography.
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Events:
$110US/hour + travel + expenses
This is a service offered to event planners and entertainment venues.
"Roaming Photographer" and informal group portraits are available.
Corporate logo graphics can be added for a nominal charge. The Phosphor
website has password protected areas for distributing the photos to
clients and/or event attendees. Secure web hosting of these photos is
available at an extra charge.
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Specialty:
Negotiated + travel + expenses
If you have a unique need for an image, feel free to call or send an
e-mail. New projects and clients are being sought. A portfolio is available
for review.
Photographic
Assistant:
$110US/hour
+ travel + expenses
Any technical crew assistance required will be charged. This applies
to location and studio work.
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Pre-production:
$55US/hour
+ travel + expenses
This includes location scouting, studio preps and procurement.
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Post-production:
$55US/hour
+ travel + expenses
This includes image sorting, editing and re-touching. Also included
is time required for web page development, image file hosting and password
protections.
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Clerical:
$55US/hour
+ travel + expenses
This includes tasks in support of the project especially invoicing,
accounting and copyrighting.
Equipment:
Following is a brief listing of equipment on hand. This gear is sufficient
to support most projects, and the use of this gear is included in the
hourly rates. Any additional equipment required will be included as
an expense. Rentals are normally acquired from: Photomark, Tempe Camera,
Reel Men Productions and AZ Grip.
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Profoto strobe lighting - four heads, three Acute packs
· Profoto lighting accessories - including zoom and dish reflectors,
barn doors, snoots and grids
· Nikon D3X digital SLR - remote operable, triple battery packs
and/or AC powered
· Sunpak bracket flash - off camera optional, 510v battery supply
· Wein wireless strobe triggers - 1000ft range
· Color cards and calibration materials
· Manfrotto-Avenger grip equipment - including stands, booms,
poles and clamps
· Manfrotto still life shooting table with adjustable translucent
top
· Photoflex soft boxes and reflectors - including custom modifications
· Limited assortment of gels, seamless, scrims and drops
· Wheeled Anvil transit cases for ground, freight or air shipment
Travel
Expenses:
- Driving mileage will be charged if the distance is greater than 20
miles from AZ zip code 85006.
- The rate of $1/mile for round trip mileage over 40 miles covers the
vehicle expense and travel time.
- Transportation expenses for talent and crew may be included if not
handled separately.
- Air travel, car rental and per diem will be expensed where applicable.
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Reimbursable Expenses:
- Postage and packing for shipment of materials and return of product
items.
- Materials/props purchased for a project are considered expendable
and are expensed in full.
- Rental charges for any equipment required. This includes supplemental
photo gear, lighting, props, wardrobe, costumes, water trucks, screens,
drops and other soft goods.
- Consultants, craft and assistants. This includes technicians, carpenters,
electricians, drivers, security, stylists and makeup artists.
- Catering for talent, crew and assistants.
- Expenses are billed as a "pass through" and will not be
marked up.
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Agency
Fees:
Not included are any agency and/or booking fees. Phosphor is not represented
in the Phoenix area or else where. However, when a one time arrangement
occurs, the fee is added.
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Terms:
- Rescheduling with 14 days notice is permitted at no charge.
- Rescheduling without 14 days notice will incur a surcharge. The charge
will be 25% of the hourly rate times the number of hours scheduled.
- Deposits are generally not collected, but full payment is required
to release images.
- If a letter of credit is on file, customers may maintain an account
and receive images immediately. Any balance 30 days past due will incur
a 1.5% monthly interest charge.
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Notes:
- A 1.0 hour minimum will be billed.
- Additional time will be charged in 0.25 hour increments.
- Normal delivery of images is via Phosphor's password protected web
site.
- Phosphor Photography reserves the right to decline work for any reason.
- The above rates and information are current as of the date below,
but are subject to change without notice.
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