Daemmrich Photography

Frequently Asked Questions

	Why do you charge a research fee for my stock image request? We understand that research fees might keep you from calling us. However, the quality of Bob’s images sets him apart from other photographers and we think you will find that our fees are worth it. Bob is one of the country’s top editorial shooters, and his work exceeds usual expectations. Our clients pay our research fees because the fees are reasonable, and they believe it is worth the small cost of a research fee from a photographer at Bob’s level. Because they often choose images from our submissions, it has proven worth their while to get first pick of our photos and to get exactly what they need. Another reason is that, unlike many other individual photographers, Bob has an in-house library of more than 400,000 images. We offer a variety of subjects and situations, and a higher volume of imagery for you to select from that others rarely can. However, because we’re not an agency, our operating costs are not financed by hundreds of shooters. We avoid losing money in sales and labor by partially recovering costs up front for services we will provide you: individualized research; fresh, well-lit, colorful images that meet your specs better than other images will; and a greater variety and volume than others can provide. Our fees are fair (they average $35) and are priced according to the effort and time to prepare your submission—even a minor request can take two hours of staff time searching the analog and digital libraries for photos that best meet your needs. We make sure the fee is worth what we send you. Depending on the number of specs and the amount of time we spend looking for them, the fee starts at $30 and goes up to $100.

	Can Bob shoot my job on digital? Yes. Bob works with the industry’s most up-to-date digital technology to assure you the best in electronic photography. However, Bob continues to use 35mm and medium format negative and chrome film if the nature of the job and the clients’ needs call for it.

	Is Bob available for assignments outside of Austin? Absolutely. Bob has traveled extensively for a variety of clients. He has the camera and lighting gear needed (including a portable gas-powered generator) for just about any out-of-town assignment you can come up with, packed and ready to roll on short notice.

	Can I drop by the studio for a portrait? It’s best to make an appointment, but Bob can usually accommodate you within a day or two of your call. If you’re really busy or have a group of employees who need portraits taken, Bob can come to your office for the photo session. Depending on your needs, Bob can take your portrait on film or digitally.