Frequently Asked Questions
What Is A Boutique Experience?
What Cities Do You Cover?
Tell Me More About Our First Meeting
Why Is There A Session Contract?
What is a model release?
How Do I Prepare For My Session
Tell Me About The Photo Session
When Can I See The Photos?
How Many Photos Will I See?
Tell Me About the Post-Session Photo Reveal and Product Ordering Meeting
What retouching is done on my photos?
Can I Get Digital Files?
What are Professional Archival Prints?
How Do I Take Care Of The Products?
Please contact me if you have any additional questions.
What Cities Do You Cover?
Tell Me More About Our First Meeting
Why Is There A Session Contract?
What is a model release?
How Do I Prepare For My Session
Tell Me About The Photo Session
When Can I See The Photos?
How Many Photos Will I See?
Tell Me About the Post-Session Photo Reveal and Product Ordering Meeting
What retouching is done on my photos?
Can I Get Digital Files?
What are Professional Archival Prints?
How Do I Take Care Of The Products?
Please contact me if you have any additional questions.
What Is A Boutique Experience?
It is important that we determine if I am a good fit for your needs during our first contact. The boutique experience provided includes many hours of work related to your session. From start to finish it is hands on and customized for each client.
For each session, my goal is to provide excellent service and an enjoyable experience. The standard photo session, described on the Session page explains what the session offers and are available year-round. If you are interested in just a quick photo session and a few prints, providing me with your e-mail address will allow me to inform you when I am offering prepackaged photo sessions at a pet related business or at a park. Join Mailing List
These prepackaged photo sessions are also announced on my Facebook
I provide a very personalized and customized experience with access to high quality, stylish products to display your images as art to enjoy every day.
Here is some of what is involved in your custom experience and is included in your Session Fee:
• In-home pre-session consultation.
• Photo session for a great selection of images.
• Preparing the images from the photo session for your photo reveal.
• In-home post-session photo reveal to ooh and aah at your images and order beautiful products. Includes complimentary wall display design service.
• Detailed retouching of each image you purchase.
• Your ordered products are quality checked and will be personally delivered to you.
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For each session, my goal is to provide excellent service and an enjoyable experience. The standard photo session, described on the Session page explains what the session offers and are available year-round. If you are interested in just a quick photo session and a few prints, providing me with your e-mail address will allow me to inform you when I am offering prepackaged photo sessions at a pet related business or at a park. Join Mailing List
These prepackaged photo sessions are also announced on my Facebook
I provide a very personalized and customized experience with access to high quality, stylish products to display your images as art to enjoy every day.
Here is some of what is involved in your custom experience and is included in your Session Fee:
• In-home pre-session consultation.
• Photo session for a great selection of images.
• Preparing the images from the photo session for your photo reveal.
• In-home post-session photo reveal to ooh and aah at your images and order beautiful products. Includes complimentary wall display design service.
• Detailed retouching of each image you purchase.
• Your ordered products are quality checked and will be personally delivered to you.
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What Cities Do You Cover?
MrHoni Photography is based in Tucson, Arizona.
For Catalina, Oro Valley, Tortolita, Marana, Vail, Sahuarita and Green Valley there will be an additional travel fee of $50 added onto the session fee which includes the in-home visits for the pre-sesson consultation, photo reveal and personal delivery of your order.
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For Catalina, Oro Valley, Tortolita, Marana, Vail, Sahuarita and Green Valley there will be an additional travel fee of $50 added onto the session fee which includes the in-home visits for the pre-sesson consultation, photo reveal and personal delivery of your order.
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Tell Me More About Our First Meeting
This is the "Pre-Session Consultation" and is usually scheduled at your home, but we may pick another location if needed.
There are many topics we will discuss during this 1 - 2 hour consultation. We will review the answers to the Questionnaire that you will receive before this first consultation. If you will be photographed with your pet(s), clothing choices are important to the look of your images and I'll give you some tips. Together we'll create a custom shot list to make sure I get the images most important to you.
A fun part of this first meeting is to see and touch samples of all the products I offer for displaying your images. People who have wanted only framed prints have changed their minds once they see these great products. While you won't be committing to certain products at this time, you will have the opportunity to visualize the types and sizes that can be hung on your wall, and consider where you may want to display some of your images. This was in the Questionnaire, so you may have already given it great thought. I will take photos of your walls and later, when we meet again to view the images from your photo session and order your products, I will use a special iPad app that will allow me to give show examples of how your images would look on your walls. How cool is that! We can play with different arrangements and drop in different photos to visualize how it will look.
At the end, we will schedule the date, time and location for the photo session.
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There are many topics we will discuss during this 1 - 2 hour consultation. We will review the answers to the Questionnaire that you will receive before this first consultation. If you will be photographed with your pet(s), clothing choices are important to the look of your images and I'll give you some tips. Together we'll create a custom shot list to make sure I get the images most important to you.
A fun part of this first meeting is to see and touch samples of all the products I offer for displaying your images. People who have wanted only framed prints have changed their minds once they see these great products. While you won't be committing to certain products at this time, you will have the opportunity to visualize the types and sizes that can be hung on your wall, and consider where you may want to display some of your images. This was in the Questionnaire, so you may have already given it great thought. I will take photos of your walls and later, when we meet again to view the images from your photo session and order your products, I will use a special iPad app that will allow me to give show examples of how your images would look on your walls. How cool is that! We can play with different arrangements and drop in different photos to visualize how it will look.
At the end, we will schedule the date, time and location for the photo session.
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Why Is There A Session Contract?
The session contract details an agreement between the photographer and client. The contract protects both the client and the photographer and describes a set of items to clarify the photographer’s and client’s responsibilities and any associated fees.
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What is a Model Release?
A model release is required for each person and pet that will be photographed. A model release documents ownership and usage of the images from the session.
The language of the model release is very broad. Photos from your session would mainly be used for:
• MrHoni Photography website and Blog
• Social media, such as Facebook and Google+
• Advertising of MrHoni Photography, such as business cards, event flyers, magnets, postcards, sample products, banners
• Possible usage for a display at a pet related business
Sample Pet Release
Sample People Release
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The language of the model release is very broad. Photos from your session would mainly be used for:
• MrHoni Photography website and Blog
• Social media, such as Facebook and Google+
• Advertising of MrHoni Photography, such as business cards, event flyers, magnets, postcards, sample products, banners
• Possible usage for a display at a pet related business
Sample Pet Release
Sample People Release
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How Do I Prepare For My Session
Tell Me About The Photo Session
We'll meet at the designated place and time. We'll spend time with your pet to get them comfortable before we get started.
Sessions are planned for approximately 2 hours, but could be longer or shorter always with the goal of providing you with a good selection of images. When we are done, you will have experienced the patience needed to work with most pets. Some locations may have a set amount of time we are allowed to be there.
During the session I will refer to the shot list we created during our pre-session consultation. You or I may come up with something spontaneous that wasn't on this list.
Some locations, such as a park, we will stroll from place to place to get a variety of images. When I feel satisfied with the images I was able to capture at one spot, we'll move to the next.
Teamwork is necessary for a successful pet session. Your assisting in positioning your pets, getting their attention, and even you holding a reflector at my direction, will aid in an outstanding session.
Safety first! Something may look great as a backdrop or prop, but may be hazardous. It may be necessary to keep some pets on leash for their safety. I will bring a thin leash to use, which can be edited out of the final image.
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Sessions are planned for approximately 2 hours, but could be longer or shorter always with the goal of providing you with a good selection of images. When we are done, you will have experienced the patience needed to work with most pets. Some locations may have a set amount of time we are allowed to be there.
During the session I will refer to the shot list we created during our pre-session consultation. You or I may come up with something spontaneous that wasn't on this list.
Some locations, such as a park, we will stroll from place to place to get a variety of images. When I feel satisfied with the images I was able to capture at one spot, we'll move to the next.
Teamwork is necessary for a successful pet session. Your assisting in positioning your pets, getting their attention, and even you holding a reflector at my direction, will aid in an outstanding session.
Safety first! Something may look great as a backdrop or prop, but may be hazardous. It may be necessary to keep some pets on leash for their safety. I will bring a thin leash to use, which can be edited out of the final image.
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When Can I See The Photos?
We will schedule a date and time for the Post-Session Photo Reveal and Product Ordering meeting, approximately one to two weeks after the photo session. This is when we will view the images and order products.
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How Many Photos Will I See?
The number of photos shown during your post-session photo reveal is dependent upon various factors. The goal is to provide at least 30 images, but is not guaranteed. Too many images can also make it difficult for you to choose.
The more subjects involved the less time is available per subject. Some subjects may have more photos than others. With pets and kids, they may be very cooperative while others want to have nothing to do with this. A Standard Session will be scheduled for 2 hours, but we might go to 3 hours or spend less than 2 hours. The goal is to have a variety of professional images.
You may hear a lot more shutter clicks than the number of photos shown during the post-session photo reveal. Camera clicks occur while I dial in the camera settings and adjust lighting. With pets and kids, there is a lot more squirming around than adults. Sometimes you will hear rapid fire clicking and from all that there might be one photo that hit the sweet spot.
As your photographer, I will edit and release only those deemed creditable as professional in quality and within my artistic standards.
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The more subjects involved the less time is available per subject. Some subjects may have more photos than others. With pets and kids, they may be very cooperative while others want to have nothing to do with this. A Standard Session will be scheduled for 2 hours, but we might go to 3 hours or spend less than 2 hours. The goal is to have a variety of professional images.
You may hear a lot more shutter clicks than the number of photos shown during the post-session photo reveal. Camera clicks occur while I dial in the camera settings and adjust lighting. With pets and kids, there is a lot more squirming around than adults. Sometimes you will hear rapid fire clicking and from all that there might be one photo that hit the sweet spot.
As your photographer, I will edit and release only those deemed creditable as professional in quality and within my artistic standards.
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Tell Me About the Post-Session Photo Reveal and Product Ordering
Be prepared to ooh, aah, and get misty-eyed with joy at our post-session reveal of your images.
From experience I have found that it really does take about 1 hour to decide on your favorite images.
At the pre-session meeting, you saw the product samples and should have been thinking about what you like and where you might like to put them. This is your opportunity to see your personal photos and make purchasing decisions. Product samples will be brought to this in-home visit. The full Price List was provided during our first communications so you could read about the different products and how their prices fit your budget.
During my first visit I would have taken photos of the walls of your home where you were considering hanging the artwork from the photo session. For this second visit, I will have software on my iPad with which we can play with different combinations of images in different arrangements and sizes. This process will take a minimum of 1 hour but will allow you to decide more easily of what will fit on the wall and which arrangement works best.
Since the products are custom, payment is required at time of ordering and there are no refunds after 3 days (FTC cooling-off rule). 3 days after we create your order is when I begin the detailed retouching. It will take approximately 2 weeks to receive your order. I will communicate with you when I get the shipment notification to setup a date/time that I may personally deliver your order to you.
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From experience I have found that it really does take about 1 hour to decide on your favorite images.
At the pre-session meeting, you saw the product samples and should have been thinking about what you like and where you might like to put them. This is your opportunity to see your personal photos and make purchasing decisions. Product samples will be brought to this in-home visit. The full Price List was provided during our first communications so you could read about the different products and how their prices fit your budget.
During my first visit I would have taken photos of the walls of your home where you were considering hanging the artwork from the photo session. For this second visit, I will have software on my iPad with which we can play with different combinations of images in different arrangements and sizes. This process will take a minimum of 1 hour but will allow you to decide more easily of what will fit on the wall and which arrangement works best.
Since the products are custom, payment is required at time of ordering and there are no refunds after 3 days (FTC cooling-off rule). 3 days after we create your order is when I begin the detailed retouching. It will take approximately 2 weeks to receive your order. I will communicate with you when I get the shipment notification to setup a date/time that I may personally deliver your order to you.
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What retouching is done on my photos?
Detailed retouching is performed only on images for purchased prints and products and is not performed on every image shown during the post-session photo reveal.
Detailed retouching includes:
• leash removal
• treat crumb removal
• eye goop removal
• eye sharpening and cataract reduction
• Retouching at the photographer’s discretion of:
• stray hair removal from faces
• hair/light dander/specks removal from clothing and fur
• blemish removal
• light tear stain removal
• teeth whitening
• removal of distractions or adjusting of any items within the Image
You may have special requests for retouching that requires an additional charge. Head swapping, skin smoothing, face and body slimming, pet halter removal and background replacement are a few examples of what would incur an additional charge depending upon complexity.
Sometimes the retouching done to your images will require you to view the before and after and provide written approval before the order is sent to the photo lab. It's important you are happy with any changes so there are no surprises.
Click here to see before and after examples of detailed retouching and examples of retouching that would require additional charges.
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Detailed retouching includes:
• leash removal
• treat crumb removal
• eye goop removal
• eye sharpening and cataract reduction
• Retouching at the photographer’s discretion of:
• stray hair removal from faces
• hair/light dander/specks removal from clothing and fur
• blemish removal
• light tear stain removal
• teeth whitening
• removal of distractions or adjusting of any items within the Image
You may have special requests for retouching that requires an additional charge. Head swapping, skin smoothing, face and body slimming, pet halter removal and background replacement are a few examples of what would incur an additional charge depending upon complexity.
Sometimes the retouching done to your images will require you to view the before and after and provide written approval before the order is sent to the photo lab. It's important you are happy with any changes so there are no surprises.
Click here to see before and after examples of detailed retouching and examples of retouching that would require additional charges.
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Can I Get Digital Files?
High resolution and mid resolution digital files are available for purchase and detailed retouching is included. High resolution digital files, uncropped, are suitable for printing up to 24x36, however they may be cropped to a degree that will not allow printing at that size. Mid resolution files are suitable for printing up to 8x12.
All products are professionally edited, color corrected on calibrated equipment and printed at a professional photo lab, however the results you receive from printing on your own may vary. Prints and products ordered directly from me are satisfaction guaranteed.
When you purchase a print, excluding desk/gift prints sizes, or any other à la carte product you will receive a complimentary social media sized digital file that is watermarked with the MrHoni Photography logo so you can easily share with friends and family as well as keep on your phone.
When you receive your digital files, you will also receive a PDF of the Personal Usage License which details the allowable usages for digital files
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All products are professionally edited, color corrected on calibrated equipment and printed at a professional photo lab, however the results you receive from printing on your own may vary. Prints and products ordered directly from me are satisfaction guaranteed.
When you purchase a print, excluding desk/gift prints sizes, or any other à la carte product you will receive a complimentary social media sized digital file that is watermarked with the MrHoni Photography logo so you can easily share with friends and family as well as keep on your phone.
When you receive your digital files, you will also receive a PDF of the Personal Usage License which details the allowable usages for digital files
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What are Professional Archival Retouched Prints?
As a professional photographer, all prints and print related products you are purchasing direct from me are printed at a professional photo lab using professional grade paper. This paper is rated for 100+ years in ideal storage conditions, which means indoors, no direct sunlight and stable temperature & humidity.
Prints, Thinwraps, Image Tiles and any product that has a photo cover all use this professional grade paper.
For canvas, the manufacturer rating is 100+ years in ideal conditions. This material does not use OBAs (optical brightening agents) which provide for a brighter white print surface, but will break down the inks and materials over time. Some non-pro labs use canvas with OBAs. Your canvas will also have a laminate applied which will likely extend that lifespan.
Metal Prints are by far the most durable and long lasting of the product choices. It is very scratch resistant and resists fading by a factor of 2-4 times compared to the photo papers.
You can feel confident that your printed product will resist fading over a lifetime.
Additionally, every purchased print and printed product will undergo a detailed retouching process before the order is sent to the photo lab. Read here to learn more about detailed retouching.
Most importantly, when you purchase a print or printed product, you are not purchasing just the material it is printed on, but you are purchasing a piece of art and are paying for the time and talent to create that object so that you, your kids and their kids will be able to enjoy during their lifetimes.
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Prints, Thinwraps, Image Tiles and any product that has a photo cover all use this professional grade paper.
For canvas, the manufacturer rating is 100+ years in ideal conditions. This material does not use OBAs (optical brightening agents) which provide for a brighter white print surface, but will break down the inks and materials over time. Some non-pro labs use canvas with OBAs. Your canvas will also have a laminate applied which will likely extend that lifespan.
Metal Prints are by far the most durable and long lasting of the product choices. It is very scratch resistant and resists fading by a factor of 2-4 times compared to the photo papers.
You can feel confident that your printed product will resist fading over a lifetime.
Additionally, every purchased print and printed product will undergo a detailed retouching process before the order is sent to the photo lab. Read here to learn more about detailed retouching.
Most importantly, when you purchase a print or printed product, you are not purchasing just the material it is printed on, but you are purchasing a piece of art and are paying for the time and talent to create that object so that you, your kids and their kids will be able to enjoy during their lifetimes.
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How Do I Clean And Preserve The Products?
All prints and products, excluding calendars, are designed to last a lifetime. However, it is essential to keep them out of direct sunlight or they will fade over time. Avoid moisture and humidity.
Prints should be framed with an acid-free mat behind UV glass or in an acid free album sheet
Product Care
Laminated prints (Standout, ThinWraps, Canvas, Image Tiles): soft, slightly damp, cloth.
Image Tiles(without Laminate) use only a soft dry cloth.
Metal Prints: soft, slightly damp, cloth.
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Prints should be framed with an acid-free mat behind UV glass or in an acid free album sheet
Product Care
Laminated prints (Standout, ThinWraps, Canvas, Image Tiles): soft, slightly damp, cloth.
Image Tiles(without Laminate) use only a soft dry cloth.
Metal Prints: soft, slightly damp, cloth.
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