Pricing & Practical Guides

A day rate covers shooting time, standard editing and usually a set number of final images, but it rarely includes travel outside London, extensive retouching or licensing beyond standard personal or business use. Ask what's included before comparing two quotes, since a cheaper day rate sometimes just means less is bundled in.

Usually not, and that's standard across most of the industry, not just me. RAW files need editing to look like the final images you're picturing, and handing them over shifts that work back onto you. I deliver a full edited set instead, which covers what nearly everyone actually needs.

Generally yes, if you plan to use someone's image commercially, in advertising or on a website beyond a simple factual record. The rules depend on context and intended use, so a solicitor should confirm anything contractual before you rely on it. I use a standard release for commercial shoots as a matter of course.

For a small shoot with basic kit, usually not, though rules vary between royal parks, council-run parks and private estates, and change without much notice. Anything with lighting stands, a crew or a tripod in a busy spot is more likely to need one. Always confirm with the landowner in writing beforehand.