When photographing your project for your portfolio, careful planning is imperative to creating a set of images that tell the story you want, and which represents your project and your brand accurately and beautifully. 

We will have a detailed discussion about the project’s intention and how people interact with the space. 

With a thorough walkthrough and an understanding of the project, we will create our shot list. It’s a collaborative process, where we exchange and discuss ideas, and Richard will share his interpretation of your project as he sees it through the lens.

We will also consider time of day and how the light will change for each shot. When we are done planning, we will have a detailed shot list that includes ideal times of day for each image we will create, and then we get busy shooting. It’s going to be a lot of fun!

We are going to need to chat. Every project is different, and every client has different needs. That’s why we provide a custom estimate for each project after a brief chat, so we can understand what your needs are.

Estimates are structured based on the following:

CREATIVE FEE: The Creative Fee includes the time and skill required to complete the project, including pre-production tasks such as Client meetings, advance site visits, site-specific preparation, and all of the necessary photographic equipment. The Creative Fee is quoted on a per-day basis and generally produces 15-20 images spanning varying lighting conditions throughout the day.

POST-PROCESSING: After the shoot is complete an extensive editing process on the images to achieve portfolio quality is undertaken, which includes: blending and lighting adjustments by hand, colour correction, geometrical distortion correction, and selective contrast adjustments. It is common for the post-processing to consume as much time as the photo shoot. Post processing also includes the storage, backup, culling, digital delivery, and archiving of the final images from your shoot. 

PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT: My most valuable asset, and yours, too!  The day goes more smoothly with experienced helping hands, and as a result we get more done in less time, and best of all, the photos are better. Everyone wins.

STANDARD USE LICENSE: All final images will come with a standard license to use the photos. This standard license covers all of the usage needs for most clients, and additional usage licenses can be provided if needed.

All photos are the copyrighted work of Rothmore Media and we retain all rights to the photos. As a client, you are provided with a License to use the photos.

You are already accustomed to a licensing model. When you buy a song through Apple Music, you don’t actually own the song, rather, you own a license to listen to the song on any of your personal devices for your own entertainment. Photos are the same.

We include a standard usage license with every photo. This usage includes what most design businesses need every day, such as website, social media, architecture and design competition entries, internal uses, including proposals, printed collateral, and wall displays. This is a perpetual license that does not expire. Additional usage may require additional licenses, which can be added up front or anytime in the future.

Please do! The photos are meant to be seen, so they can promote your business. Social media usage is included in the standard license we provide with every architectural and interiors photoshoot. Please tag @r.s.rothmore

Yes. When shooting for architects in other countries, or for a local architect with a project outside of London and home counties, Richard happily travels to those locations. Travel expenses will be estimated in advance of the photoshoot and will be included in my final project estimate.

Yes, whether in person in London or via Zoom video call. Talking through your projects will give us a good idea of what can be achieved and if we are a good fit to collaborate with your brand. There is no obligation to make a booking for your photoshoot at any point. You pick the place and Richard will be there to order the tea or coffee.