COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Depending on availability we continue to photograph you or your event for an additional time. The rate is depending on the type of event we are covering and the number of photographers & or staff on site.
In most cases this is possible for the Classic & Start-up collections.
All images remain property of parent company ShowPhoto Studios LLC, and are protected under U.S. Federal Copyright Laws. Duplication in part or in whole (including, but not limited to, Distribution of digital images, scanning or reprinting) is strictly prohibited and may incur fines up to $10,000 per image as defined by law.
If you have purchased digital images from Showalter Photography we are granting you the ability to print and or use the images on-line. This release in no way allows you to change the files from their original state or distribute or make copies of the digital image files.
YEAH, BUT WHAT ABOUT FACEBOOK?
Social Media is such an awesome place to share photos! Please feel free to use any photos I put on Facebook [I’ll tag you] for your profile picture or wall. You can also use any of the web rez files that you receive at your ordering appt. We just ask that you don’t crop out our watermark/copyright & if you don’t mind trading us that would be great, Thanks!
At this time, we ask that you schedule your visit. We operate by appointment only allowing us the ability to offer a boutique customer experience to every one of our clients.
Absolutely!
Any purchased image may be used in your school yearbook. We will provide the selected image to your school or yearbook advisor in the national standard (2″x3″ 300DPI). If your school requires something different we can make it happen just send us the details.
In our editing process we ensure that we have multiple copies of your images at all time. We’ll also store your images for a minimum of 90 days – 1 year (depending on the type of session), but please make sure you store them in a save place as well so you don’t lose them. Printing the final images is of course the best way to preserve them, but we also recommend multiple copies in safe places.
We want to keep it simple for you, so for most sessions there are no travel fees. In most cases for wedding packages travel costs are included, for smaller session we normally charge travel fee if our travel time exceeds 50 miles (one way). We will make sure that if there is a cost due to traveling, that we point it out right away so you consider it in your budgeting.
Yes, we do! If your venue requires special details we are happy to provide them. Just let us know.
We do offer a variety of promotions! We are happy to go over the details of any available promotions, just give us a call.
Not at this time, however we are exploring our options.
Our office hours are 10-5pm for normal business. We do schedule appointments for both sessions and consultations after 5pm. We also have some availability on select Saturdays, just give us a call and we can discuss your options.
When you are ready to schedule your session or wedding date you can Reserve Your Date Online or call Showphoto at 513-492-2470
We recommend booking your session 3–6 months in advance to ensure your ideal date is available.
Spring and fall are our busiest seasons, especially for seniors, weddings, and engagements — so those dates fill up fast! Whether you’re planning a full event or a quick headshot session, reaching out early helps us reserve the perfect time for you. Last-minute spots do come up, so feel free to check availability anytime.
A typical Session will last between 1 to 3 hours. This is totally based on which collection you decide to book.
When budgeting for your portrait experience, you should account for both the session fee and the à la carte investment. The total amount that you ultimately invest is entirely dependent on you, as everyone’s individual preferences for displaying their images varies.
Portrait Sessions start with our simple pricing which includes both the session time and a print credit which allows you to purchase the gift prints in sizes you like. Session times and print credits vary based on the session selected.
The ‘à la carte investment’ is the amount that you are investing into your final images. This can include any large prints or specialty products that you may be interested in. We ask our clients to consider these things to help prepare a budget for the complete experience well ahead of time.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm
These are the hours we use for email, phone calls and scheduling. We reserve all other hours for viewings and photographing clients who have scheduled sessions or events.
We have appointment times from 5pm-8pm available along with some Saturday availability, call (513) 492-2470 for details.
All major credit and debit cards are accepted along with cash. For easy payment of your deposit and or collections we offer a secure online payment option through PayPal.
We understand that sometimes life’s unexpected events arise that prevent us from keeping our original scheduled appointments (such as illness, travel, or other emergency situations). If this happens, we ask that you email (info@showalterphotography.com) or call (513.492.2470) us 48 hours prior to the scheduled date in order for us to be able to reschedule your appointment.
We are able to provide a one-time reschedule if you notify us a minimum of 48 hours prior to your appointment. Additional reschedules will require a fee of $150 per occurrence, and are subject to schedule availability.
Your session fee is non-refundable; however, you may apply it towards your rescheduled date if completed within 6 months of the original session date.
It is our practice to arrive early to our shoots, as we like to scope out the surroundings and get our creative minds going. If for some reason we are late we will do our best to extend the time or if the time is substantial and the shoot is unsuccessful we will reschedule the shoot or refund all or part of the money. If a client is late we will do our best in the time that is remaining to get everything we need, but we cannot extend the session time for this reason.
Our portrait sessions are scheduled with adequate amounts of time to deal with be slightly late, however we always recommend that you try to show up fifteen minutes early. We do this so people can be relaxed and enjoy the session without the need to be stressed about the time.
On the morning of your session, we will contact you if the weather is bad (raining or heavy winds). We will simply reschedule to another day and hope that the weather cooperates.
All final images are edited for color, saturation, exposure and sharpness ensuring that each image is on its own is of the highest quality. Retouched images can be taken a step further by clearing up blemishes, smoothing the skin, removing as much interference from the back ground as possible i.e. that sky diver that floated in just as we are capturing the perfect kiss etc. Retouched images are transformed from great into pieces of art!
All bookings require a 20% deposit due at booking. The remaining amount is due one week before the scheduled date.
If your selected collection includes digital files, you will receive reproduction rights to all of the images. This gives you the right to reproduce the images for personal use. You can use them for prints or sharing them on your social media. Commercial use or resale is not allowed if not separately agreed on. The copyright of the images will with ShowPhoto Studios.
We shoot with professional Canon cameras, utilize a variety of creative lenses as well as external lighting. We always make sure to bring backup equipment in case something should fail to work as expected.
Most sessions are delivered within 2–3 weeks.
Turnaround times may be slightly longer during the holiday season, especially near Christmas. If you’re on a tight timeline, feel free to give us a call — we’re happy to provide an estimate based on your session date.
We go thoroughly through all the images we take during a session/event and will take out the obviously unusable ones in a first step. We also reduce the number of duplicates or similar photographs so you can enjoy only the best of the best images.
You will receive only the fully edited.jpg images, each one thoughtfully crafted to reflect our artistic vision and style. We encourage you to explore our portfolio to ensure our work aligns with your preferences.
