PORTRAIT BOOKINGS

Basic session information:

• Nicole conducts portrait photography sessions outdoors at sunrise and sunset; indoor portrait photography sessions are held between 8am and 6pm.
• Bookings are confirmed by payment of a non-refundable booking fee.
• Booking Fees are $450 with a $100 print credit when placing your print order. There are no set packages. You are welcome to purchase as little or as many hand printed silver gelatin photographs as you like.
• Nicole masters the art of fine art black and white film photography, and her choice of tools are non-digital film cameras. She is a realist photographer and does not use Photoshop. Visit her Gallery for samples of her work.
• Photography sessions can take between 1 - 3 hours.
• Ordering sessions are held 2 weeks after the portrait photography session. Rescheduling, or requesting a second ordering session, forfeits the $100 print credit.
• Photographs are creatively printed by hand on silver gelatin papers in the wet darkroom and require approximately 4 weeks for custom orders to be completed.
• Beautiful silver gelatin photographs are proven to last for generations and are a unique artpiece in anyone's home these days.

Please contact Nicole if you have any questions, or would like to secure a portrait photography session booking.

NOTES:

• The studio / office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
• The studio / office is closed for the months of July, December and January.

• For pre - Christmas photography sessions: please allow 6 weeks from the photography session to the finished artwork, keeping in mind the studio is closed from the 1st December each year until the end of January. To guarantee portrait photographs in time for Christmas, the photography session needs to be held no later than mid October. Please plan ahead in plenty of time.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright on all images and photographs created by Nicole Boenig McGrade is assigned to the photographer, Nicole Boenig McGrade, which applies worldwide. Images and photographs by Nicole Boenig McGrade may not be copied or reproduced, either digitally or by conventional methods, unless written approval has been granted by Nicole Boenig McGrade, the photographer. The negatives remain the property of the photographer, Nicole Boenig McGrade.

For further clarification, please contact Nicole Boenig McGrade.

TESTIMONIALS

"Just thought I'd give you some feedback because we've had such a great response to the photo of T. and E. you took last summer. It is the one of them looking at each other, sharing what looks like a cheeky secret. Friends and family, (and all the tradesmen doing our renovations!) stopped in their tracks, seemingly entranced by the photo. it is amazing to watch! It could be because they look a little like twins, which adds interest... but I think the photo is so beguilling because it captures so accurately each boy's character but in such a subtle indirect manner. The boys are not face onto the camera, but instead totally engaged with each other. The photograph has brought us such pleasure, so thank you again Nicole and have a great Christmas."
Sarah M. - Wembley - Western Australia

"We both just wanted to say a BIG BIG thank you to Nicole for capturing our gorgeous photographs of our new little man... She did an amazing job hobbling around (on a broken leg) making us feel so comfortable and relaxed. Our friends and family adore our photographs and I just want everyone to share the same experience we did with such a talented lady. Nicole created photos which represent us and our lifestyle - exactly the way we wanted. Thank you Nicole, it was so lovely to meet you."
"Brooke & Chris T. - Beldon - Western Australia

"Nicole has an incredible ability to capture an innocent moment in a child's life, that you can hang on your wall and cheris forever. The amazing ability to capture the soul of a child on film, is a result of Nicole's passion for photography, children and the love they share with their families."
Allie K. - Cottesloe - Western Australia

"I'd like to take thsi opportunity to say a heart-felt thank you for your beautiful photos, both of my pregnancy and our newborn son, Wyatt. You are a wonderful person who's professional manner and artistic talent is a true gift. The beautiful photos of our son express the love and passion you share for all children and your profession as a photographer. Our family has been truely blessed to have met such a special person. Thank you."
Krystina S. - Broome - Western Australia

"Our experience with Nicole was warm and very pleasant. My children were given great respect and Nicole was more than happy to work around their needs. Nicole is a credit to her profession and we look forward to her photographing our family again."
Robyn P. - Mt Lawley - Western Australia

"We absolutely adore the photographs Nicole took of our family. We have had so many comments on thema and they are something that we can treasure for many years to come - they are timeless! Nicole was great with the kids and really made us feel comfortable throughout the photo session and we all had so much fun!"
Caroline W. - Mosman Park - Western Australia

"We cannot say enough about Nicole's talent as a photographer. Nicole was able to capture the intricate personalities of our children on film. We treasure her artwork and receive constant praise from others that see her work on display in our home and offices. it was an absolute pleasure working with Nicole!"
Stefanie S. - MD - USA

"Nicole came into our home and within an amazingly short time had us feeling so at ease,she felt like an old family friend. My daughters are at the age where they fall into those "magazine" poses with plastic smiles. Nicole worked miracles in capturing their authentic look and helping them to have fun just fooking around. I look forward to finding an excuse to have the next lot of shots done"."
"Tracie C. - Shelley - Western Australia

More feedback is available at LinkedIn.

CARING FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS

Proper care can help extend the life your treasured photographs and negatives (digital or the real ones). There are many factors that can affect the quality of a photograph over time, such as sunlight, ultraviolet
radiation, excessive heat or humidity. To protect your prints, here are some guidelines that should be followed:

• Do not place photographs, or any precious artwork in direct sunlight.
• Photographs should not be kept in areas that are moist, humid or too hot, i.e. an attic or bathroom.
• Photographs should be matted when framing to prevent them from coming in contact with any glass.
• Use only archival “acid free” materials. Cardboard or MDF backs should be avoided! If using inexpensive frames, discard the cardboard backing, unless it’s marked as being acid-free.
• An alternative for backing is using a foam-core board. Foam-core is relatively inexpensive, archival and offers cushioning to your photograph.
• To help filter direct light that may shine on your photographs, use UV filtered glass. It is expensive, but worth the investment. It filters 90% of UV rays that are responsible for fading images.
• When deciding how to store your photographs, look for albums, mats and any material that will come in contact with your photographs, to be listed as “photo safe”, “acid free” and “PVD free”.
• Be sure the area surrounding your photographs is kept clean and free from pests. Photographic material can provide an attractive source for pests and rodents.
• Silverfish are the biggest source of damage to photographs. They love to live in photo frames. A good tip is to cut cloths (i.e. Wettex) sprayed with i.e. Baygon into strips and when dry, place them at the back of frames and in the back of bookshelves. I personally don’t like using chemicals and prefer to avoid them. If you know of a natural alternative - please let me know! Also, as usual, always keep chemicals out of reach of children and pets.
• Mould is major source of damage to photographs. A dry atmosphere = less silverfish.
• Use Metholated Spirits (or acetone) on a cotton bud (very little amount) to carefully lift out old photographs stuck in very old photo albums.
• Photographs should be viewed in a clean, uncluttered area and hands should be cleaned prior to handling your photographs to remove excess oils and dirt. If possible, wear white cotton gloves to prevent finger printing and soiling.
• Avoid photographs touching each other.
• No matter what the sales staff say... no digital print is guranteed as stable as a conventional (old fashioned print developed in wet darkroom chemicals) - especially the old black & white ones.
• Back up all your important digital negatives - twice! The lifespan of a CD or DVD varies between 12 months to 5 years - and even that is not guaranteed.
• Print all your favourite photographs for when your digital copy is lost. It’s not a matter of "if" you lose your digital images - it’s a matter of "when"!
• Conventional negatives and slides are best stored in a dark, cool and dry room in acid-free sleeves, standing upright in enclosed folders. My preferred supplier of storage material for conventional negatives is: Albox Australia in Adelaide, SA.