Flexible Photo Privacy Options

At Kevin James Photography, I understand that you may have privacy concerns about the photos from your session. I highly value your trust and am committed to respecting your wishes.

Sharing my work is the only way to grow this small business. Having a strong portfolio is crucial for showcasing my work and attracting new clients. However, I'm happy to work with you to find a solution that allows you to control how your photos are used.

The below privacy options are here to ensure you feel confident and in control of how your photos are used. Whether you prefer full privacy, selective sharing, or delayed posting, the tailored solutions to meet your needs while balancing the growth of our business.

Here are 4 ways photos may be used:

Social Media: Sharing photos on social media helps me connect with a larger audience and attract new clients through engagement and shares.
Business Website: My website showcases my work and services, helping potential clients find and book me easily.
Ads & Articles: Listing my work in online directories and ads increases my visibility to clients actively looking for photography services.
Prints: Having physical prints at events lets potential clients see my work up close, making it easier to impress and book them on the spot.

Privacy Options:

1. Level Based Privacy:

Low Level Privacy:
The photographer is not allowed to use the photos for prints and ads & articles.
This would be an additional 20% of the booking total.
Example: If the booking total is $500, the fee will be $100.
Medium Level Privacy:
The photographer is not allowed to use the photos for prints, ads & articles and business website.
This would be an additional 30% of the booking total.
Example: If the booking total is $500, the fee will be $150.
High Level Complete Privacy:
The photographer is not allowed to use the photos for prints, ads & articles, business website and social media.
This option grants you complete ownership of all the photos delivered. You will have full rights to use or distribute all the photos as you wish.
This would be an additional 40% of the booking total (capped at $300).
Example: If the booking total is $500, the fee will be $200.

2. Selective Copyright Purchase:

You can choose specific photos you'd like exclusive rights to, with a per-image fee of $15. This lets you control which photos are shared without a full buyout.

3. Delayed Posting Fees:

If you would prefer to have some control over the timing, we can agree on a delay before the photos appear in my portfolio.

2 months is a standard delay and there are no costs.
3 months would incur an additional 5% of the booking cost.
6 months would incur an additional 10% of the booking cost.
1 year would incur an additional 20% of the booking cost (capped at $250).

We can also discuss a longer delay if that better suits your needs.

Please let me know which one you are comfortable with and we will go from there.

I'm all about making you comfortable so if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

FAQ

Q: Why is there a fee if I don't want my photos to be private?

Showcasing client photos helps me attract new clients who love my style. I understand when you choose not to share, but it limits my marketing opportunities. The fee helps offset the loss of that valuable exposure, sharing client photos is an extremely valuable and only way to showcase my work.

Other professions also rely on showcasing client work:

Personal Trainers:
Share before-and-after photos of their clients to demonstrate success stories and attract new clients.

Interior Designers:

Publicly showcase finished projects (clients’ homes) to highlight their skills and design aesthetics.

Just like in personal training or interior design, sharing real client work in photography highlights my expertise and builds trust with new clients

Hope you understand! If you've any questions, just let me know.

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