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Q: What is the history of Seltzer Photography?
A: Seltzer Photography, established in 2000, began humbly as fine art photography studio, shooting mostly black and white images on film, using large and medium format cameras. The images featured mostly landscapes, but also included trains, planes, and automobiles. Images sold at fine art shows and from our website to buyers throughout the United States. Within a year of opening the studio, commercial assignments took over and assumed the majority of the workbook of Seltzer Photography.
Q: What type of subjects do you photograph?
A: We specialize in architectural, commercial, event, flat art, food, interiors, portrait, product, and stock images.
Q: Since Seltzer Photography no longer uses film, how do I receive the images?
A: We burn the images onto a compact disk. Every image has a high-resolution and low-resolution version used for print use or website and email use.
Q: Is there assignments you will not photograph?
A: We do not photograph weddings, nor do we do photograph assignments our clients or we might find offensive or inappropriate.
Q: How do I book a photo shoot?
A: We encourage you to use our "Contact Us" page to get the process started. We will contact you by phone and ask all the questions we need to give you a quote and get the project moving.
Q: Is a deposit required?
A: Yes, we ask for 50% of the quoted rate to be paid on the day of the shoot, by check. We will bill you for the balance once you have approved the final images. Once you have paid the final invoice, we send the complete images via USPS.
Q: What types of cameras does Seltzer Photography use?
A: We are firmly in the Nikon camp, always have, and likely always will be. Our digital camera bodies represent the best Nikon has to offer.
Q: What type of lighting does the studio use?
A: In studio, we use a plethora of lights - Norman, and White Lightning to name a few. Whenever possible, especially on location shots, we use natural lighting.
Q: Does Seltzer Photography have multiple photographers?
A: Gregg Seltzer is the photographer and image editor for all of our projects. Our one other employee, Juvy Kalaw, is the studio manager and handles everything else - from billing to travel arrangements, to marketing. When the studio is busy, we bring in one or two interns to help with the cooking, cleaning, and other none essential duties.
Q: What is your service area, and do you charge travel fees?
A: This really separates us from other photography studios. We do not charge travel fees, regardless of the shoot location. We will travel to Houston, Texas to shoot a portrait session - go to Seattle, Washington to photograph a commercial space, or visit New York to photograph food for a restaurant's new menu: all without charging for airfare, rental cars, or hotel rooms. We do this because it allows us to compete anywhere in the country, and be competitive on price.
Q: What is your policy on privacy?
A: We do not share any client related information with any entity outside of Seltzer Photography for any reason.
Q: What is your workflow or process from start to finish?
A: Generally, photo shoots are booked two to four weeks in advance. Once the photo shoot is complete, the images receive light editing to their first iteration. We post these images to our website-server, and mail a printed proof sheet to you for review and selection purposes. This takes two to seven business days depending on the complexity of the images. Clients than make their final image selection, and these images receive final editing - than burned to a compact disk. The final invoice emailed to the client. Once the client pays the invoice through PayPal, the client receives the images, and the project is complete.
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