Contact Information

Greg Klopper Photography
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
http://gregphoto.cjb.net/
[email protected]
(502) 899-8249
ICQ: 34560837

Major Clients

Denny Imports International
Jewish Federation of Louisville
Jewish Hospital, PR
Medical Center of Southern Indiana
PC Quest, Inc.
PC Impulse Corporation
University of Louisville, Multimedia Research Lab


Rates

While all rates are negotiable and subject to change without immediate correction on this page, these are the figures that I like to go from.

Commercial Photography

Day Rate(8 hours): $350
Hourly: $45; one hour minimum.

Commercial shots are billed hourly, plus expenses, which are usually film, lab work, and travel (if further maximum free travel distance)


Stock Photography

Price of stock photos varies from $5 to $100, in extreme cases being less or more than the given range. Price depends on the desired use, purchase amount, enlargement size, and the image itself.
Images can be made into 4x6 postcards, high resolution digital scans, posters, 8x10 or 8x12 prints, and into slides. In certain cases, I may sell the rights to the image.


Model Photography
I can photograph you in one of several ways:

Four rolls of color slide film
      or
Four rolls of B/W and/or color print film,
at least 25 4x6" prints per roll,
and five 8x10" prints of your choice
      or
A combination of both.

Time
The length of a shoot varies, but usually isn't longer than three hours.

Location
Photography can be done just about anywhere, although I have some favorite locations.
In case of inclement weather, I do have access to studio space. If there is a place you
would like to use just say so, although the cost of the shoot covers one location.
You may want to consider using your home if that is convenient.

Outfits
When choosing clothes, avoid those with logos or strong patterns. Also, be honset with
yourself when deciding if the outfit is flattering. If you don't look good in it, leave
it in the closet. To help get a variety of photographs, bring a variety of clothes.
You may bring up to five outfits. Agencies may have their own requirements for what
looks to have in your book or on your comp card, so check with them to be sure.

Hair & Makeup
Typically, I have models do their own makeup. If you are male, bring someone who can do
your makeup. Have your hair ready when you arrive. I will try to make some basic things
like a hair dryer and brushes available to you, but it is only professional to have your
own accessories with you. I will also offer hints and suggestions on make up and hair
styles if necessary, but you must contact a professional make up artist if needed.

Copyright
As is typical of the modeling industry, once you have paid for the shoot, and have the
images/slides in your hands, I grant you the copyright. This means you own the images and
may copy or use them any way you wish. Many portrait and wedding photographers insist on
keeping their copyright so only they may sell you reprints. They are not being
unscrupulous. This is simply how the wedding/portrait industry works, and how they make
their living. If you get to keep the copyright, I do, in some cases, request the permission
for display of your photographs for self-promoting services(web or otherwise).

Minors
All minors (under the age of 18) must be accompanied by a parent - NO EXCEPTIONS.
Having said that, I encourage everyone to bring along a friend or family member.
This person can be helpful in carrying things, or with hair and makeup.

Groups and Referrals
If more than one person want to photograph, discounts will be offered. If the entire group
is being photographed as the same deal, there is a 5 person limit per group.
If you later refer new models or new clients to me, I will pay you the finder's fee in amount
of 15% of their first order. Also you will get a free 1 roll / 1 hour photo shoot with me for
every $150 of that client's orders.

Payment
The fee for services described, for one person, is $175 and is due at the beginning of the
shoot. The services of a professional makeup artist are extra. Cash or checks are accepted.
There will be a fee for returned checks, but be professional - make sure there are no
returned checks.

Testing
My rules are pretty simple:
If a model or client asks me to photograph them, or for them, they pay me.
If I ask a model to pose for me, I will pay them (in images, modeling lessons, or a fee). I may do this because I have a concept in mind for an image or I may just be testing film, equipment, etc. In this case I may ask the model to sign a release, and I retain ownership of the film and the rights to the images.

The first two scenarios are the most common. However, I see a lot of models posting on the message boards who inquire about the third option:

The third option is, of course, TESTING. To me this is also known as "time for prints", or "working for free" which is something I am not very interested in but will do. TESTING will be considered on a case by case basis. In this case I retain ownership of the film and the rights to the images. The images may be used in the model's portfolio, on a comp card, and online. They may not be sold without prior consent of the photographer.

Models or clients asking me to TEST with them must pay for film, processing, printing, and studio rental (if applicable). This money is due up front. In some cases I may share the cost or cover it completely, based on several considerations.

References
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RE: Greg Klopper, Photographer

To whom it may concern

My name is Charlene Sinclair.  I am a model from Ohio. I had the privilege
of working one on one with Greg in a 6 hour Cincinnati shoot on Saturday,
May 1, 1999.  It was an AWESOME experience for me. He has a TERRIFIC eye for
the art, and is very conscientious.  Matter of fact, I would go as far as to
say he is a PERFECTIONIST.  He wants his models to look their very best as
it reflects in his work. He is very kind, courteous, and has terrific ideas
and input.  He helped me a great deal on my website as well.

I would HIGHLY recommend Greg for your photography needs!  I was also
delighted to get to see his portfolio and his nature shots are simply
BREATHTAKING!  When you work with him, ask him to show you, I am sure he
will oblige! ;-)

Feel free to email me for personal reference at [email protected]

Sincerely,
Charlene Sinclair

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Greg has very high professional standards. The clarity and overall quality
of pictures was far above expectations. He has an incredible dedication
to photography and takes all his assignments very seriously.
Wonderul portraits and editorial work.

(Cindy L. of Louisville, KY)

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I just received my prom photos from Greg, they are incredible. What I really like
about them, is that Greg shot these photos in the difficult conditions of a bright
sunny day with heavy shadows, and dark halls of the Derby Museum, and they still
came out very well. I like the composition, vivid colors, and he captured just the
right expressions. Greg's pictures showed just how well my date and myself look
together, and they made this event very memorable.

(Max I. of Seneca High School, Louisville, KY)

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If you wish to contact other models that have worked with me or some of my
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