Lumenique can photograph your product on-site, at a chosen remote location, or in-studio (products). The following is a short list of our primary services:
Vehicle Auction Photography. Generally requires between 100 and 200 images, often with video, detailing a vehicle's condition and appearance, with marketing impact images.
Specialty Dealer Photography. For classic, collectable and specialist vehicle retailers. May include between 50 and 150 images for marketing and future auction listing.
Car ShowPhotography. For event recording or individual car owners.
Vehicle Restoration Process Documentation. This includes a series of images taken at identified stages of a build, often collected for provinance and record keeping.
Accessory, Parts, and Periphery Product Photography. Includes a wide range from small part items and componments, to toys and decorative items.
Consulting. Assist in build up and set up of in-house photography studio, lighting, camera gear, and software for auto, motorcycle and product marketers and manufacturers.
Every project assigned is quoted to suit a specific customer's defined need, the follwoing is provided as a rough idea of what you can expect.
Hourly On-Site Assignments
$ 100 /hr or $ 600 full day - Minimum of 2 hour per assignment (may include multiple subjects), not including travel distances exceeding 20 miles, charged at $0.85 per mile.
Product Photography in Studio
$ 85 /hr - Typical setup time, photography (up to 3 images), post processing and follow up communication requires 1 hour for the first product. Additional products at a rate of 4 per hour. Total for 5 products, between 1 and 3 images each, completed in one assignmnet = $170.
Vehicle Photography
$ 40 - $ 75 for 3 to 5 images captured at an event (car club or show meeting)
$ 100-$ 175 for 25 to 50 images of a single vehicle - 1.5 to 2 hours
$ 200-$ 250 for 75 to 100 images of a single vehicle - 2 to 3 hours
$ 300-$ 400 for 125 to 150 images of a single vehicle - 3 to 5 hours
$ 500 -$ 800 for 200+ images of a single vehicle - 4 to 6 hours
$25 for each video requested as part of any other assigned work
Additional site locations, separate hoist location shooting to capture undercarriage images, and special backround set requests may impose additional charges.
For most assignments, post processing of images for digital presentaion up to 3000 x 2000 pixels is included. Special clipping or editing may be a little more depending on completity. We can also provide photo retouching and custom sizing, large display and poster printing (through partner sources), and specialty output forms on speciifc request.
For more precise pricing, please contact us with your requirements and we will prepare a custom quote to serve you with a tailored package to meet your need.
A typical automotive set for basic sales, core dealer presentation, and simple auction site presentation includes the following images. May also be completed as a preliminary first set of images when a car is recieved and pre-marketed. These are then supplemented by a more complete series as the car is fully detailed and ready for complete presentation.
Exterior:
8 Images - Vehicle exterior walkaround, normal vieiwing angle
0-6 Images - Vehicle exterior marketing beauty shots, low and high angles to suit
2-4 images - Exterior special details, lighting, features and/or markings
4-8 images - Tires and wheels
Undercarriage/Engine:
0-8 images - Under rockers and floors, underside of doors, under front and rear pans
2-4 images - Engine bay and under hood
Undercarriage images typically completed using ramps to gain access required.
Interior:
8-10 Images - Cockpit, roof lite, seating, dash, consoles, controls, door panels, door controls, seat controls
1-2 Images - trunk and underside deck lid
Video (additional cost):
Video walkaround exterior
Video tour interior
A typical automotive set for mid level sales and auction site presentation includes the following images:
Exterior:
8 Images - Vehicle exterior walkaround, normal vieiwing angle
4-10 Images - Vehicle exterior marketing beauty shots, low and high angles to suit
4-10 images - Exterior special details, lighting, features and/or markings
8 images - Tires and wheels
8-12 images - Fenders, bumpers, corners, doors, hood, roof, decklid
Note that exterior images are often best completed at more than one site location, which may incur an additional cost.
Undercarriage/Engine:
8-20 images - Front to back, suspension, brakes, exhaust, engine, trans, differential
4 images - Under rockers and floors, underside of doors
8-12 images - Engine bay and under hood
It is recommended that undercarriage images be taken with the vehicle on a hoist to provide full access when possible. Ramps and/or jack stands are an alternative option with hoist access is not practical. For greatest impact, removing the wheels for brake images is suggested.
Interior:
16-24 Images - Cockpit, seating, dash, consoles, controls, door panels, door controls, seat controls, belts, carpets, and trim
2 Images - trunk and underside deck lid
Style and Condition Images:
4 images - Specific to accentuate the style or design of the vehicle
2-10 Images - Condition images not otherwise gathered, illustrating issues or damage of note. May include provinance, documentation, spare parts, or other related items related to the vehicle.
Video (additional cost):
Video walkaround exterior
Video tour interior
Video Cold start and run
Video road test
Video specialty presentation on request
Every vehicle presents its own special need for proper representation. Prior to beginning work, a walkaround of the vehilce is completed, and an image set is agreed upon before shooting begins.
A typical automotive set for high level sales and auction site presentation includes the following images:
Exterior:
8 Images - Vehicle exterior walkaround, normal vieiwing angle
16 Images - Vehicle exterior marketing beauty shots, low and high angles to suit
16 images - Exterior special details, lighting, features and/or markings
8 images - Tires and wheels
19 images - Fenders, bumpers, corners, doors, hood, roof, decklid
Note that it is highly recommended that the exterior images be completed at more than one site location to enhance visual impact and expand the presentation quality of the vehicle, which may incur additional costs.
Undercarriage/Engine:
20 images - Front to back, suspension, exhaust, engine, trans, differential
4 images - Under rockers and floors, underside of doors
12 images - Engine bay and under hood
Undercarriage images are best accomplished on a hoist, with full undercarriage access. Jack stands or ramps can also be employed. For greatest impact, removing the wheels for brake images is suggested.
Interior:
24 Images - Cockpit, seating, dash, consoles, controls, door panels, door controls, seat controls, belts, carpets, and trim
6 Images - trunk, spare compartment, tools, and underside deck lid
Style and Marketing Images:
4 images - Specific to accentuate the style or design or the vehicle
4-12 Images - Condition images not otherwise gathered, illustrating issues or damage of note. May include provinance, documentation, spare parts, or other related items related to the vehicle.
Video (additional cost):
Video walkaround exterior
Video tour interior
Video Cold start and run
Video road test
Video specialty presentation on request
A typical automotive set for very high end and special market sales and auction site presentations. Includes all of the images noted in the 125-150 series, with an additional 25+ images illustrating special features, details, or specific glamour imagery to present the vehicle with a higher level of style or to provide marketing speciifc imagery for promotion and/or advertising.
Lumenique carries liability insurance for products and property. Certificate of coverage will be provided on request.
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