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Here's
an informative section of a selection of the most frequently asked questions
and of our most frequently queried policies. If you have a question that
you don't find the answer to here, please contact
us directly! We're too lazy to write down every question, so here
are j
ust the answers. |
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| What
do you shoot with? What do you shoot on? |
| We shoot
on Nikon D70s Digital. We also shoot on 35mm film: Fujicolor Professional (color), Ilford Professional (Black
and White) and Kodak Portra Professional (C41 Black and White). Myracleworks Pictures uses
all Nikon photo equipment and lenses, SanDisk Ultra II CF cards, Smith-Victor
lights. All images are digitally scanned (or entered) and corrected in Photoshop before release. |
| How
long for film processing? Do I get a proof sheet? What about digital? |
We very rarely shoot on film any more. All digital images are checked right there with the client to ensure that the client only received images they can use. If we shoot on film, film
processing takes 1-2 days. Professional Black and White takes an additional day.
Rush fees are covered by the customer, if a rush is requested. - We process
our photos at Isgo
Lepijian. Developing delays and time are all subject to delays at
the lab.
Proof sheets are only
performed on request, as we prefer 4x6 prints for shot selection. Digital
shoots are all rendered on CD for electronic proof sheet generation. Any
shoot performed on digital, the client will receive mages shot on
CD. |
| How
do you archive images? |
| All useable,
marketable images are archived in digital format, saved as a .jpeg file, allowing us to serve you an image in virtually any size and
in any format. Blurred, distorted or otherwise unusable images are not retained
and deleted. We maintain an archive of over 800 GB of storage, handling every photo shoot we conduct. If you lose your photos or delete them, we'll provide new copies free of charge for life. |
| At
what resolutions are your images stored? |
| All print,
film images are scanned at 600 dpi, 1200 optical resolution, color and scratch
corrected for optimum quality. Digital images are archived at 300 dpi, shot
in fine .jpeg format if for media,
color corrected for optimum quality. |
| Do
you have the right to license an image to me? |
| All of
the images on this site are available for licensing. We have retained modeling
releases on all models, and all concert events and other events were taken
by request, and/or under press and public exhibition, subject to common media usage
rules and subject to third-party clearance requirements. Many of the performers, however, are under releases. We do license
images for reuse. Contact
us with your inquiry and check out the licensing
page for instructions. When in doubt, contact your clearance supervisor or attorney with questions. |
| What
are the fee payment rules? |
| All fees
are paid in full upon completion of project. Our normal terms are 50% upfront, 50%
upon delivery. We accept cash, checks, or cashier checks. If you are poor, we also accept food, beer, clothing, theme park tickets, favors or anything else you might offer up to cover your bill. No credit cards are accepted at this time. |
| We're
students/just too poor to pay your rates, do you accept any other forms
of payment? |
| All rates
are negotiable and are subject to change due to market value or other factors.
Student projects or anyone who cannot afford our standard rates are always
welcome to negotiate a more favorable rate or trade for equivalent value.
We're always open to a trade and will often work on a barter or trade basis,
if necessary. Myracleworks Pictures retains all rights and all copyright,
in perpetuity, under all trade or reduced-rate circumstances. We will accomodate
any budget. We know that sometimes actors or bands simply cannot
afford the shoot, so we do stress that we do take barter or other forms
of payment besides money. It's OK to negotiate, we're not dicks! |
| Do
you guarantee your shoot? |
| Myracleworks
Pictures guarantees your complete satisfaction in any shoot you purchase
from us. If you are dissatisfied, we request that you give us another chance
and we will reshoot for free until you are satisfied. Our goal is to give
you photography you can enjoy and images you can use for your future endeavors.
Our satisfaction is your satisfaction. Corny, yeah, we know, but we actually
believe and execute it. If you insist upon a refund, we are happy to give
refunds on any shoot, minus facility or studio/rental costs. Our photos have a proven track record of getting bands noticed, artists elevated and people moved. |
| What
do you shoot? Is there anything you won't shoot? |
It is Myracleworks Pictures strict policy never to engage paparazzi photography of any kind. Myracleworks Pictures
does not endorse, support or engage in surveillance-style photography,
"stalkerrazzi" photography or any photography which engages
the subject in an invasive, harassing or unwanted manner.
Our portfolio of photography
includes live music photography, live fetish, live burlesque, headshots, weddings, portfolio photography
of artists and models, surfing and skateboarding action photography, standard
glamour modeling, runway modeling, event photography, on-location glamour
photography, lingerie and other adult-related photography. We are not
adverse to shooting most things, as we are not easy to offend. Some things/situations
we will decline to shoot are minors, demeaning, violent or severely eccentric
pornography, weddings (as a secondary photographer only), or excessively
violent situations in general. |
| Who
do you shoot? |
| Our clientele
list includes national and emerging musicians, A-list actors, emerging
modeling and acting talent, and dancers of all types (classical, ballet
and exotic), burlesque and fetish performers.. We work for hire, as well as are represented by an press agent. |
| I
shot some "sensitive materials" with you - what do you do with
them? |
| Myracleworks
Pictures makes every effort to protect the privacy and integrity of any images
shot. No image is publically exhibited until after the client has received
and viewed the images. Public events or concerts are posted as soon as possible, subject to pre-emption by the artist management only.
All film developing is held at a professional photo reprocessing lab which has intellectual property security
procedures already existing and in-place. Myracleworks Pictures also vigorously
enforces its copyrights around the world and retains counsel to assist in
the enforcement and effectiveness of its copyrights. We reserve the right
to pursue and prosecute any party infringing on our copyrights. We make
every effort to guarantee the security of all images until they are delivered
to you, and thereafter. |
| Do
you have a minimum age for clients? |
| All models
must be at least 18 years old at the time of shooting. Minors are normally
never shot, unless their parent or guardian gives written permission to
do so and are present during all aspects of shooting. Absolutely no child
under the age of 16 is photographed for any purpose, unless an extraordinary
arrangement is generated. |
| Do
you require a release? |
| All models
must sign our short form release prior to shooting. It is a standard release
which allows all rights to be retained by Myracleworks Pictures and permits
the relicensing of images if so requested. The release contains a non-standard
provision which states that Myracleworks Pictures will never sell
an image to any adult entertainment industry employee, agent or entity without
the expressed, written permission of the model. |
| If
I hire you for a nude shoot, will these pictures end up in porn? |
| No image
is either sold or licensed to any person or entity catering to the adult
entertainment industry without the expressed, written permission of the
model. All licensing is subject to Myracleworks Pictures standard marketing
interests, as we reserve the right to deny licensing or any usage of images
employed in a manner not congruent to the spirit and image of Myracleworks
or Myracleworks Pictures. Any and all images not shot directly for an adult
entertainment industry performer or entity, shall not be licensed to such
without the expressed written permission of the model. |
| There
are many crazies and frauds in L.A., how do I know you are real and are
not a pervert? |
| We take
great pride in all of our photo shoots: all shoots are conducted with the
utmost professionalism and precision, whether hosted by us or at a venue.
If you feel uncomfortable for any reason, you may bring people to accompany
you, as long as they will not become a distraction or cause an interference to the
shoot. If, for any reason, the images do not meet our standard of production,
we will always reshoot for free. We can provide you many legitimate, professional
references and previous clients, where you can check to see if what we are
offering and saying is true. As well, our portfolio speaks for itself. |
| My
significant other wants to come and be present. Is this allowed? |
| Boyfriends/Girlfriends/significant
others/family members are OK to be present at portfolio/glamour and/or lingerie
shoots as long as they do not pose or cause any kind of distraction to the
shoot. If a distraction or other unwanted interruption or interference occurs,
the party will be asked to leave the property or may have restricted access
until the project is completed. If such an interference persists beyond
a reasonable time or beyond a reasonable limit, Myracleworks Pictures reserves
the right to suspend the shoot with NO refund (if any photography
has been taken) or with a full refund if the session has not begun yet. |
| Has
any of your work been published? |
| We have
been published in Rock
City News, Hit Parader,
L.A. Alternative Press,
Chicago Reader, MTV
Magazine; Lollipop Magazine, Mean Street Magazine, Amplifier Magazine, FHM, The New York Daily News, The Daily Mail, The Daily Star, InTouch Magazine, The Improper, Daily Titan, Campus Circle, Men's Fitness, Karma Magazine, Ventura Voice, as well as many websites around the
Internet. We've also done many publicity gigs...click
here for more! |
| I
get nervous when I shoot and need a drink before and while I shoot. Is this
OK? |
| We expect
and encourage that any model or band, prior to or during shooting, will
do what the need to do to stay relaxed. This makes for a smoothly running
shoot, and usually better photos. Myracleworks Pictures will engage and encourage
any and all means available to ensure the smooth flow of any shoot. Don't
worry, not much offends us and we've seen pretty much everything - we've
got stories! |
| Do
you get nervous before a shoot/what do you do to relax before/during a shoot? |
| Concert
shoots are sometimes stressful environments, so we definitely appreciate
the shot of Jack or a cold beer prior to a shoot. Portfolio shoots or headshots
are often the most difficult due to the awkwardness of the situation and
the difficulty in getting the shot that matters, since chemistry and a fun
environment is everything. We'll play music provided by the model or band and encourage the talent to bring whatever is necessary to make the shoot enjoyable. We don't really care about possession or use of illegal or controlled substances at shoots, we just request that if you feel the need to do that, do it prior to your arrival. No opiate-based drugs allowed at any time (including Vicodin, Oxycontin, etc.) And, no, shoes are not required to be worn during the shoot. If the talent is most comfortable wearing (or not wearing) any article(s) of clothing, we don't restrict that. Often times, the photographer will not be wearing shoes because that's what's comfortable. |
| Do
you provide a make-up artist? |
| For
glamour modeling shots, we normally do not provide a make-up artist, hair
stylist etc., but can provide one at a discount fee, paid to them separately.
We do, on occasion provide a make-up artist, at no notice to the model,
since our shoots are subject to availability. |
| When
shooting at a remote location, do you provide changing facilities? |
| For glamour
modeling shots, sometimes we are at a location that does not have readily
available changing facilities (i.e., a beach or desert shot) and cannot
guarantee the existence of such facilities. In these cases, we will make
every effort to ensure your privacy, but we make no guarantee that every
location will have sufficient changing and privacy facilities. At some locations,
we do warn that the model may be in a location where nudity will occur by
others around and will warn the model prior to the shoot day. |
| For
concert/club shoots, what do you require from the artist? |
| For
live venue shots that an artist has hired us to do for publicity, we expect
a photo clearance and all-access clearance pre-arranged and available at
the door, including a complimentary ticket. Parking is not necessary to
be refunded, but we appreciate it! *hint! hint!* |
| At
what locations are you experienced in shooting? |
| Previous
shooting locations include 20th Century Fox Studios, UPN, Summerland State
Beach, Westlake Village Inn, Warner Brothers Studios, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan
Beach, Embassy Suites Mandalay - Oxnard, Ventura State Beach, Knitting Factory,
Viper Room, Sixteen Fifty, Cinegrill, Verizon Amphitheatre, Club Lingerie,
The Whisky, The Compass Rose, The Dresden, The Vermont, The Wyndam Bel Age
Hotel, L'Orangerie Restaurant, Best Western Redondo Beach Inn, Belly Up
Tavern, The Galaxy Theatre, Broadway Studios, Viper Room, The Roxy, Green
Valley Ranch, just about every major and minor music venue between San Diego and San Francisco, and various peoples' living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and homes
throughout California! |
| I'm
a bit of an exhibitionist and I don't mind being naked during the shoot.
Is this OK? OK in public? |
| No
shoes, no shirt, better service. Ok, bad joke...just making sure you are
paying attention...but that kind of describes our policy. We don't care
about nudity during the shoot because we've been around it for years, so
we know how to conduct ourselves (the photographer and staff, if any). We
do request some discretion while in public, unless we are shooting on a
location that condones nudity or public nudity. Any fines incurred due to
model's willful public nudity will not be paid by Myracleworks Pictures.
Fines incurred for public nudity in connection with changing clothes will
be split evenly because we're not complete assholes! We want you to be comfortable however you are while shooting with us. |
| What
does your name mean anyways? Is it religious or something? |
| Our name
comes from the phrase "It'll be a miracle if this sh*t works!"
Oh, we are not affiliated in any way with miracleworks.com, who are either
really pissed at us or really happy! |
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questions, contact us today! |
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