General
Do you travel for shoots?
Yes. I’m based in Austin, Texas, and travel nationally for architectural, interior, commercial, and hospitality photography. Travel expenses are billed at cost.
How far in advance should I book?
Most clients book 4–8 weeks ahead. Contact me as soon as you have an anticipated completion date, publication deadline, or award submission in mind. Shorter-notice projects may be possible depending on availability.
What does a typical shoot day look like?
Most projects are photographed over a half or full day. Larger properties may require multiple days. We establish priorities beforehand and plan around natural light, styling, and site access to capture the spaces and details that best communicate the design.
When will I receive the finished images?
Finished, fully retouched images are typically delivered within 2–3 weeks of the shoot. If you have a publication or submission deadline, let me know before booking so we can confirm a suitable delivery schedule.
What should I provide before the shoot?
Project location, intended image uses, priority spaces, and any deadlines are a helpful starting point. Before shoot day, we’ll confirm the shot list, styling responsibilities, and access arrangements. Plans and reference images are welcome.
Does the space need to be staged?
Yes. Spaces should be clean, styled, and ready to photograph. We’ll discuss preparation beforehand, including furniture placement, clutter removal, landscaping, and whether a professional stylist would benefit the project.
What if the weather doesn’t cooperate?
We monitor conditions before the shoot. If weather would compromise important exterior images, we’ll coordinate a revised schedule. Depending on the project, interior photography may proceed while exterior views are rescheduled. Deposits are transferrable to another date, but non-refundable.
Pricing
What does architectural photography cost?
Projects are quoted according to the scope, number of finished images, production requirements, and intended usage. Half-day, full-day, and multi-day sessions are available.
Share your project details for pricing and availability.
What’s included in the fee?
Your proposal specifies the photography session, number of finished images, retouching, delivery schedule, and usage license. Travel, styling, and other project expenses are identified separately where applicable.
Can multiple firms share the cost?
Yes. Architects, interior designers, builders, owners, and other project collaborators can commission photography together. Each participating party receives an agreed usage license, and sharing production costs can reduce the investment per firm.
It’s best to identify participating firms before the shoot so everyone’s priorities and licensing needs are included in the proposal.
Do you offer payment plans?
Payment plans may be available for larger projects or ongoing photography partnerships. Please ask when discussing your project.
License & Usage
Who owns the photographs?
I retain copyright. Commissioning clients receive a usage license that explains how they may use the finished images. The agreed rights are outlined in your proposal.
What uses does the standard license cover?
The standard Professional Usage License is perpetual, with no renewal fees, and covers the licensed client’s websites, portfolios, organic social media, presentations, corporate collateral, trade show displays, award submissions, and wall displays.
Editorial publication permissions are addressed in the proposal. Paid advertising and uses outside the agreed license may require additional licensing.
Can collaborators use the photographs?
Each firm using the images needs its own license. Collaborators can join the commission before the shoot through group licensing or contact me afterward to arrange usage rights. Sharing files does not transfer a license.
Can I post the photographs on social media?
Yes. Licensed clients may share the finished images on their own organic social channels. Please credit Tobin Davies and tag @tobin.davies on Instagram.