FAQS
GENERAL QUESTIONS
I specialize in portraiture, fashion and any type of events such as weddings, engagements, christenings, communions, birthdays etc.
My journey started back in 2008 as a videographer. I then switched to photography in 2018, and since then I enjoyed doing photography more than anything else.
Yes, “James Hurmiz Photography” is a registered business with an Australian Business Number. (ABN: 47 098 554 356).
I am located in Hillside 3037, Melbourne, Australia.
I can travel anywhere close to the Melbourne CBD free of charge, but additional charges will occur if traveling outside the CBD area.
PHOTOGRAPHY
My style of photography is simply “photo-journalism”. By that I mean I like to capture stories behind every event, whether it’s a wedding, an engagement, a christening etc. I love to capture emotions, actions, and once in a lifetime memories. Yes, there are some times where I do need to pose the subject to capture an image, but I try to make it less forced and more natural filled with memorable emotions, that lasts for a lifetime.
Unfortunately, I can’t and will not copy any photographer’s style. Every photographer has different experience and their own taste in photography. I have my own style and vision of photography and I go by it.
I prefer not to, as I mentioned before, I have my own style of photo-journalistic photography. Every event and every photographer is different. My aim is to have the freedom to express my vision and document it in a professional manner. By giving me a checklist to copy someone else’s work not only limits my vision, but will also result in two different styles clashing together. Also, this will reduce my ability of creating unique work and capture moments and emotions that occur naturally.
If however, you have few shots or poses that you like me to do, then I’m more than happy to do them for you or create something similar.
Please contact me and I will happily give you a quote.
Copyright simply means that I created the images, and thus I’m the owner. This means that you can’t sell them, make money from them or advertise them as your own work. However, you do have the right to print them and share them with whoever you want.
EDITING & RETOUCHING
Yes I do, every single image that you get is carefully edited and color corrected one at a time.
Yes you do. Every black and white image comes with its powerful and emotional moment to give it a unique look.
Unfortunately, I won’t. Editing is just as important as taking the photos, and I have my own style and vision.
Absolutely not. You can’t edit my images or add any sort of filter to them.
I highly recommend that you look at my portfolio first before you book any sessions with me, as I have my own style of editing and I won’t re-edit any images for whatever reason. Please contact me if you want more samples or have other enquirers.
IMAGE DELIVERY
For small sessions you will get your photos from 5 to 10 days. For big events such as weddings, usually from 5 to 6 weeks.
Your digital photos will be provided on a USB drive, which can be viewed on your computer. If for whatever reason, you can’t pick up the USB or you want them online only, then I can upload them to Dropbox and send you a link to your photos, where you can view them and download them as well. The photos will be available on Dropbox for up to 6 months for you to download.
Yes you will. You will receive fully edited high quality images in the JPEG file format.
Every session or event is different so I can’t promise you any numbers. But I always take as many as I can.
No, I don’t supply the unedited RAW images, as I consider them as an unfinished products. The images that are edited reflect my editing creativity, style and vision in photography.
Yes I do, I keep a backup copy of every photography session for up to 2 years in the JPEG file format. So if you lose your images within that time frame, then please contact me and I’ll happily send them to you.
BOOKING
You can either contact me via the contact form, or call me on my business phone number on 0432 698 377.
Yes you do need to sign a contract for any type of a photo-shoot and pay a non-refundable retainer fee. For big events such as weddings, a contract needs to be signed and a non-refundable retainer fee + deposit must be paid on the day to guarantee the holding date. The non-refundable retainer fee is simply a guarantee that I’ll hold the date exclusively for you and turn down any other bookings.
The contract is written “as is” and was reviewed by a lawyer, and thus is non changeable for any reason whatsoever. Please contact me and I can send you a copy of the contract for you to read before you make any bookings.
Unfortunately, I can’t hold a date for you without a signed contract and a paid retainer fee.
It’s usually 25% retainer fee to secure your date and the rest to be paid in full after the photos are ready.
If you decide to cancel then as per the contract, only the deposit will be refunded, the retainer fee is non-refundable.