FAQs
what you need to know
- Can I buy prints?
- What do you charge?
- What is Twenty off the Top?
- Can I make commercial use of any images found here?
- Can I make editorial use of images found here?
- Can I share the images found here?
- Can I make my own prints?
- Why not?
- Can I get a copy of the digital file?
- Do you offer packages?
- Are you available for hire?
- What size prints can I get?
- Do you have anything besides prints?
- What type of processing options do you offer?
- What is the image quality like?
- How long does it take to get my prints?
- How long do you store the images?
- Where are the photos?
A.Yes! From wallet-sized to poster-sized and anywhere in between (as well as on just about anything)! Please note, though, that images are primarily intended for personal, non-commercial. Some images may be available for commercial and/or editorial use, but you must contact me directly, first. Back to Top
A.It depends on what you want:
- Personal Prints? I charge a nominal fee for these, because, well, this is what I do for a living. And, if you check around, you’ll find my rates are extremely reasonable.
- Charities & Other Non-Profits? I charge whatever you normally pay other professionals (and if you truly never pay, then I won’t charge you either).
- Working Artists? Again, I typically charge whatever you normally pay other professionals (but I’m willing to consider trades).
- Commercial/Editorial? I charge reasonable corporate rates.
For our current prices, click here.
A.Twenty off the Top is our way of giving back to the community we live, work, and play in. Read more about it hereBack to Top
Q.Can I make commercial use of any images found here?
A.Call first. It depends on the image. For photos of amatuer athletes, the answer is most likely no.Back to Top
Q.Can I make editorial use of images found here?
A.Maybe, but not without prior written permission. Please contact me directly to discuss your request.Back to Top
Q.Can I share the images found here?
A.By all means, yes! Just make sure you are sharing the full page an image is on.Back to Top
Q.Why not?
A.In addition to the 1000’s of hours we spend each year, shooting in under all types of conditions and in all types of places, we also invest 1000’s and 1000’s of dollars each year in equipment and archival systems, in order to be able to capture, process, and maintain these incredible images. Each time someone steals a photo to make their own print, or uses a photo without permission, they are diminishing our ability to produce and preserve this photographic legacy. We truly appreciate your support and understanding.Back to Top
Q.Can I get a copy of the digital file?
A.We don’t mean to inconvenience anyone, but we are unable to distribute print-quality digital images. However, since we keep the images on-line indefinitely, you can share the link for any image page as much as you want. (And, if you ask, we can probably send you a low-res copy.)Back to Top
A.By all means, Yes!! Please contact me directly to discuss your project. In the meantime, feel free to poke around the site to get a feel for the types of work we do.Back to Top
A.Absolutely! Packages are just one of many options available through our online store.Back to Top
A.Our images can be printed any size, from wallets to 20×30 (and larger!).Back to Top
Q.Do you have anything besides prints?
A.You bet! We can put our images on everything from coffee mugs to mousepads to T-shirts to calendars! If it can be printed on, we can put our images on it.Back to Top
Q.What type of processing options do you offer?
A.In our digital darkroom, we can do almost anything. We can produce black and white prints, sepia-toned prints, as well as hand-tinted prints. We can print on any type of paper, as well as canvas or vinyl. Give us a call at 804.512.2402 to discuss your options.
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Q.What is the image quality like?
A.The absolute highest! We do not publish any images that would not meet the most stringent photo editor’s requirements. Keep in mind, the images in the gallery are optimized for internet viewing, and are not necessarily representative of the high-quality image that will be printed for you. All of our prints are hand-edited to insure the best print possible.
Note: If you order an image, and we determine that it is not of sufficient quality, we will let you know ASAP. We would rather you cancel an order than receive something that would fail to meet your expectactions.Back to Top Q.How long does it take to get my prints? A.Usually 1-2 weeks for any orders placed directly through the website. Customized posters and collages may take 3-4 weeks, depending on the specifications.Back to Top Q.How long do you store the images? A.Forever! Not only do We not delete anything that we publish, we are constantly upgrading our archiving systems to make sure that our collections will be available on whatever platform is required by the current state of technology.Back to Top A.Click the “Looking For” button at the top of the page and follow the menu. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, give us a shout and we’ll do what we can to help you out.Back to Top
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