FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you do photoshoots on weekdays or weekends?
Subject to booking availability, we are available 7 days a week.

What locations do you work?
Sydneywide, Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong, South Coast and Southern Highlands.
(please note that travelling expenses may apply)

How far ahead do I have to make a booking?
We understand that most people in the entertainment industry never know what is around the corner. A last minute casting call or that once in a lifetime opportunity can happen anytime. To avoid disappointment you should contact us as soon as you know you need to make a booking regardless if you need it tomorrow or in 6 weeks. You are welcome to phone us day or evening, 7 days.

Do you offer any discounts?
We provide discounts to acting students (including those who have completed a recognized course in the last 3 months).

We also currently offer discounts to Quiet On Set & Dare 2 Audition members.

I have never had my headshots taken by a professional photographer before. Do you work with beginners?
We work with people at all levels of their career from students to veterans.

Can you provide me with images for online casting websites?
We can provide images specifically formatted for use with online casting databases such as Showcast, Casting Call Pro ECaster and AT2. Our Actors + Models Headshot Photo Package and our Starving Artist Headshot Package include image formatting for casting websites. More details here

What clothing should I wear for my headshot photo shoot?
Upon making a booking we will discuss in detail the clothes that will best suit the style of headshots your are seeking.

Are you associated with any training schools or agencies?
We are an independant studio and have no direct affiliations with any particular schools or agencies.

My agent says that my 10x8's have to be printed with their contact details and logo. Can you help me?
Providing your agent/manager can provide their logo/artwork to us in a usable format, we can include a set of images ready to print with their contact details. There is no extra charge to you or your agent providing it is organised at the time of the image selection.

Do you offer other services apart from headshots and portfolios?
Other services available include production stills for film and live performance, promotional imaging, events coverage, web images and more.

I want to get into modeling but I need more than headshots. Can you help me?
Rapideye can provide a complete portfolio service for those entering the industry as well as providing images to update those already with a portfolio. Please see our sister site www.modelshots.com.au for more details of our model portfolio services.

I need some images for my band. Can you help me?
Please see our sister site www.bandshots.com.au

Do you shoot on film as well?
Using professional digital SLR's, Rapideye shoots exclusively in digital format.

Do you shoot weddings?
Due to existing commitments Rapideye does not currently shoot weddings.

What is copyright and how does it affect me?

Under Australian copyright law we hold and retain the copyright to all images we produce except for government assignments. For some applications we will enter joint copyright agreements. More information about copyright can be found at: www.copyright.org.au

If you have any questions regarding copyright or usage rights, please ask us prior to your shoot.

We reserve the right to use images we produce for our own promotions such as those you see on our website. Please advise us if you would prefer your images not be used in our promotions. It is not our business practice to sell images to third parties so please don't ask.

What are usage rights and how does it affect me?

Usage rights are permission from a copyright holder to use something held under copyright. In the case of images we produce for actors and other clients, we normally grant permission for them to be used for their self promotion e.g. their website, casting sites and promotional cards.

I noticed a photo of an actor I would like to test for a part I am casting. How can I contact them?
Please contact us with your inquiry. Your details will be passed onto the actor/band/entertainer. (Work inquiries only please)

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