F.A.Q.

We get asked the following a lot posted in the order of how many times we are asked the same question.

(BOOKING FEES)

Q. Is the $100.00 booking fee refundable?

A. No. It is a booking fee that is a part of your session. The $100.00 covers the time of your session should you not show up. It also covers the cost of driving to your session location. If you do not show up or cancel your session, we charge your account $100.00 for loss of business thus non refundable.

Q. Does the $100.00 come off the total of the session?

A. Yes. (example) Book any session (other than a wedding). You would on pay $100.00 upfront for us to hold your date and time. Then the day of the session, you would only pay the remaining amount due less $100.00.

(RATES)

Q. What are your rates for family sessions?

A. 15 minutes $175.00 – 30 minutes $350.00 – 45 minutes $525.00 – 60 minutes $700.00.

See our rate page for more info on this.

Q. What are your rates for wedding sessions?

A.See our rate page for more info on this.

(Question) How do you come up with pricing?
(Question) When does it change?
We book our session pricing at the time you book, not when the session is. The sooner you book the less costly it is (normally) This month the rates are lower than the regular rates.
(How)
We dig through 15+ photography companies in the area starting on the first of the year and monitor our markets to make sure our rates are not only competitive but fair as possible.
(Cost)
We know it takes a LOT of money to vacation in Panama City Beach. We are here to help you remember the best vacation ever with the ones you love most so we make sure not to overcharge you.
(More info)
Please take the time to see https://SpedaleJr.com for more info on our pricing and packages. (PLEASE NOTE) If you book next month, the rates could be higher or lower but you risk losing your time/date for the golden hour, aka the “best time EVER”.
(When should I book?)
So, book a week in a condo here in #PanamaCityBeach. Then as soon as you’ve secured a room, message us so we can see what’s left to book. Try to request with us to book a session within one hour till sunset or sunset itself for the best look.
We hope this has helped..

(REVIEWS)

Q. Where can I find all your reviews?
A. Google & Facebook.

(RAIN)

Q. What happens if it rains and I may want to cancel?
A. See “cancellation-policy” We can shoot in light rain, no major thunderstorms for safety reasons. We will reschedule for any other time. We do not refund deposits because of any weather, it’s an act of god (out of our hands). We will take the $100.00 booking fee total off your next session should you want to reschedule.

Q. Will you shoot in the rain?

A. Yes.

Q. What will my photos look like in the rain?

A. Check this out! (Click here)

(EDITING QUESTIONS)

Q. What does “Basic” editing cover? 

A. “Basic editing covers the over all look we give to all customers. #1 Color correction. #2 flatten the horizon, #3 crop the photo to a perfect look, and last, #4 give it our signature look you see all over Facebook and SpedaleJr.com to provide you with our best look. Also we don’t advertise this to anyone, it’s only on our F.A.Q page. We delete anyone out of the background if they are in the water.”

Q. What are “full edits”
A. Full edits are photos that have anything done to them more than a basic edit. i.e. fixing hair, cutting anything out of a photo, adding anything to a photo. Edits start at $10.00 / $175.00 per photo.

Q. Can you change the look of my photo to what I like?

A. No, you will get the “Spedale Jr.” look our signature look you’ve seen online. We never deviate from this look we are known for.

Q. What about all the people in the water on our session, will you edit the people out?

A. Yes, we crop and or edit out anyone in the water who are waist deep in the water free of charge. (We don’t edit out anyone on land free of charge)

Q.What things will you not edit out?
A. If you fail to follow out tips (Prep guide) on your upcoming session and you come to the beach with key, glasses, wallet and cell phones on your person you will be charged if you request us to delete your hair tie, keys or anything that you request to take out. We also will not delete beach sand, sandcastles, seaweed,  birds, piers, docks, waves, sand dunes, building, roofs, makeup, wet clothing, sunburns, and or tan lines. Be sure to stay dry on the start of the session.

Q. My hair is long; will you edit out the BAD hair day?
A.YES, editing would start as low as $35.00 up to $150.00 per photo to edit. Your best bet is to have hair ties or hair clips. Hair up is better than poofy hair any day. PRO TIP! Bring a small bottle of water to help hair lie flat.

Q. Can you edit out things/people out of our photo? Like my acne / sun splotches / keys / hair / tattoos? A. Yes. However, there is a $35.00 to $150.00 editing fee per photo. Note: We try not to have any odd people / photo bombers in the background to begin with. Water shots, we edit people out free.

Q. Can you edit out my sunburn?
A. No. We want our photography to look very natural and life-like. We ask all customers to book early in the week and try to use as much sunscreen before your photo session.

(PROPS)

Q. Do you provide props?
A. No. however, you’re welcome to bring any prop you’d like to use.

(SAME-SEX SESSIONS)

Q. Do you photograph same-sex couples?
A. ABSOLUTELY Yes, we have no problems with that.

(LOCATION OF SESSIONS)

Q. Where do you like to do your beach sessions?

A. Any location the client requests (if) we can make it to you. We like to do all family beach sessions at one of the two piers. M.B County Pier. ( 12213 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL 32413 ) or (Russell-Fields Pier at (16201 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413)

(CLOTHING IDEAS)

Q. What should I wear?
A. Great question! We get this a lot. Look at this (LINK); you can get some ideas as to what to wear while on your upcoming photo session. Male (White shirt with khaki shorts) White shirts is the number one pick

(TIPPING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER)

Q. Do photographers accept tips for doing a great job?

A. Yes, Always! Think of going to dinner, bar, or door service. You always give a tip if you got good service.

Photography is part of the service industry.

Q. Whats a good tip percentage? A. At least 25%.

 

(Photo questions)

Q. Can you give me photos on a flash drive?
A. Yes. It’s $35.00 for this option. This covers the flash drive, shipping and tax.

Q. How do I (Download/Print) my photos once the session is over?

A. See our photo F.A.Q. page (HERE.)

Q. How many photos will I get?

A. All the “Keepers” You know, the good ones. Ones we would be proud to see online.

Q. Can I get the raw files.

A. No, we do not give any raw files to anyone, unless you paid for the rights.

Q. Can I get the rights to my photos?

A. Yes, however the print release is free not the copyright.

Q. Can I buy the copyright to my photos?

A. Yes, we sell the copyright to photo sessions. Rates start at $850.00 per photo.

(Payment methods)

Q. What payment types do you accept for booking fees?

A. All major cards. You must use our secure partner company to book. (SquareUp only)

Q. What payment types do you accept?

A. Online invoicing, credit/debit card payments, on location or online. In person, we take credit/debit cards or cash only.

We can also use Venmo, CashApp or Paypal.

PLEASE no checks.

Q. Do you have a card reader with you on location?
A. Yes, we have a credit card reader?

Q. What if I have other questions that are not on here.
A. Send us a text to 850-832-6093 or use our Contact page.

We will be with you soon.

(SESSION DURATION)

Q. How long does the family sessions last?
A. 15 to 60 minutes (depending on session request).

📷 Ok, you’ve answered all my questions, I’m ready to book.  🙂