GINA DOVER-JAQUES
PUBLISHED GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHER UK
Commission Me
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If you are happy to email me with your initial ideas/requirements, I will respond within 48 hours, after-which we can discuss further over the phone/whats-app, followed by a quote and contract.
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PLANNING
Planning is essential. It is helpful if I can spend a day or two in advance of the shoot familiarising myself with the garden/space. During this time I will familiarise myself with what's what, and how the light travels through the garden. If you are available during this time, it will be valuable to carryout a 'walk & talk through' whereby I would love to know the areas and plants most meaningful to you, plus discuss a must-have image capture list. I will always endeavour to tell a story through my work.
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THE SESSION
I’ll arrive at the agreed time, and if it is an early start I will start to capture the garden without you to make the most of the beautiful morning light. On completion of the shoot, and on return to my base I will post the rolls of film to my professional lab, and will be in touch with a private gallery for you to view, usually within a few days.
PRACTICALITIES, TERMS & INVESTMENT
Having an understanding of the end product will be most helpful. For example, what are you wanting to achieve?
Think about future plans and desires, where your business is or could potentially go e.g. will your garden be suitable for education e.g. workshops for florists/garden & flower photographers.
Will this shoot be to reflect the latest changes/season, and so, will you want regular updated imagery for your website and or social media?
How do you want the images to be used e.g. for a publication [magazine, book etc.], and/or website/social media, online/offline marketing material.
Looking for repeat shoots to capture seasonality, changes & developments?