Architecture Photography Services

What is the cost for architectural Project photography?

Every project is different so the cost of photography will vary but ultimately comes down to:

Base cost + Amount of photos purchased 

What is the base cost?

The base cost of $150 covers travel expenses (within Denver Metro area – including Boulder), time to photograph project (2-4 hours) and initial editing of photos. Edited images will be placed in a proof gallery where the client may choose the photos they’d like to purchase. Extra trips to photograph the project, on different days, are an additional $100. Locations outside the Denver metro area and larger scope projects will have additional cost, ask for details.

WHAT are the costs of purchasing photos?

Photos of any type of project (Single-family/Multi-family residential, Commercial, etc.) start at $125/image for one end user. Included in the cost is any additional editing the client(s) would like to have done. To outright purchase the copyright of photos the base cost is $750/image, see more information below:

To purchase all images taken during photo shoot, usually 50 or more, the cost will vary per project but generally speaking starting around $1500.

What are the terms of use?

Non-exclusive rights for client’s general marketing use, both online and in print. Marketing use includes: advertising, company ads, marketing brochures, company website and award submissions. Also included is image use on third-party social media websites such as Houzz, Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook Company Pages. If used for award submissions or on third-party social sites, credit should be given to the photographer as “Michael deLeon Photography” with a link to www.michaeldeleonphoto.com where applicable. Any other use, by client or others, is explicitly prohibited by the copyright holder, Michael deLeon.

WHAT if third parties want to use the photos?

Rights are only granted to the client(s) and NOT to any third party. Should third parties want to secure rights they will need to work out terms and fees directly with the copyright holder, Michael deLeon.

May the property owners use the photos?

The property owner, if different from the client, may use the images for their personal use only. Personal use means the images can only be used for non-commercial and non-profit uses. Any other use is explicitly prohibited by the copyright holder, Michael deLeon.

can the photos be published?

If the photos are to be published in magazines, books and/or blogs outside of the client(s) marketing ads, then the publisher/writer/editor will need to contact the copyright holder, Michael deLeon, to directly work out terms and secure copyright release.

Is there an option to purchase the copyright?

In most situations the option to purchase the copyright is available to the client. The cost is at a higher rate than the standard marketing usage due to the fact the photographer won’t be able to make any new revenue from the photos. If this option is chosen the current copyright holder, Michael deLeon, will retain the right to use the images for marketing use but gives up all other rights.

Do you use supplemental lighting?

I only use the available light inherit in the scene (natural & artificial) and expose for both light/dark areas for post-processing later. During post-processing the multiple photos are manually merged to ensure the best quality. Depending on other factors the best time to shoot interiors is during mid-day, from noon to 2pm. While exteriors are best in the early morning or late evening to capture the glow from the interiors.

How should the property owner prepare for the PHOTO-SHOOT?

Generally speaking, all areas of the building that are to be shot should be cleaned and well organized. A more detailed list of how to prepare, which you can give to the owner, is located at the link below. It is geared more towards a residence but could be applied to different types of projects.  Prepare for Photography Guide Link

What post-processing is done?

All images are post-processed using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Adjustments are made for optimal color adjustments, white balance, brightness, contrast, sharpness, and removal of unwanted objects. Also included are crops and adjustments made to assure vertical lines are straight where applicable.

Should I lose my downloaded images, What is the cost of replacement?

We all lose things occasionally, so just let me know and I’ll send you new replacement files as soon as I can.

What size are the photos and in what format?

Full-size images will be around 8167 pixels × 5448 pixels in resolution (45 Megapixels) and can be supplied in numerous formats (JPEG, TIFF, PNG, etc.) in both 8-bit or 16-bit color. In addition to the full-size images, low-resolution images will be supplied for use on the web.

WHAT is the turn-around for the photos?

The images will usually take between 7-14 days from the photo-shoot date to be finished. Expedited turn-around of 3-5 days is available for an additional $200.

WHAT Forms of payment are accepted?

Checks and all major credit cards through Paypal.com (Additional 2.9% fee)