VOL. 01 · SS 2026 Rates · Scope · Licensing

RATES &
PACKAGES.

Scope, deliverables, timelines, and licensing — laid out clean. Every engagement ends in a tailored quote after a 20-minute call.

Pricing

Four ways to work.

One creative director, one edit, one voice. Prices exclude travel, kit, talent, and licensing beyond the included scope. Looking for website pricing? It has its own page.

01

Shoot DayEditorial Day

A half- or full-day of direction, shoot, and a curated cut.

Full scope
  • Half-day (4h) or full-day (8h), on location or in studio
  • Creative direction, shot list, lighting package
  • 15–25 final images (half-day) · 30–50 (full-day)
  • Curated select + retouch, web and print resolutions
  • Edit delivered in 10 business days
  • One round of revisions · short-form motion as add-on
  • Standard editorial licensing included
02

CampaignMulti-Day Campaign

2–5 days. Full pre-production, stills and motion from one system, launch-ready everywhere.

Full scope
  • Pre-production: mood boards, shot lists, locations, call sheets
  • Wardrobe + talent coordination · full crew as scope requires
  • 80–200 final stills, editorial + commercial sizes
  • 1 hero film (60–90s) + up to 3 vertical short edits
  • Edit, color, retouch in-house · two revision rounds
  • Commercial licensing, 12-month term standard
  • Delivery 4–6 weeks from wrap
03

RetainerMonthly Partnership

Set shoot days each month, a living content calendar, one director across every frame. Built for athletes and executive brands.

Full scope
  • 2–4 shoot days per month · stills + motion every session
  • Monthly content calendar and editorial plan
  • Press pickup coordination + asset licensing
  • Direct line to one creative director
  • Monthly strategy review · quarterly creative refresh
  • Priority scheduling and first call on campaign slots
  • 3-month minimum

Most retainer clients started with a single shoot day.

04

LicensingImage + Film Licensing

Licenses for existing work — editorial, commercial, paid social, billboards & transit.

Full scope
  • Editorial · commercial · paid social · billboards & transit · broadcast
  • Territory: single market, regional, or global
  • Terms: 3 / 6 / 12 / 24 months standard
  • Exclusivity windows per category or territory (+25–50%)
  • Placements named in contract · releases provided
  • Quote within 48 hours of brief
Licensing — At a glance

Usage, quoted in dollars.

Every license is scoped to territory, duration, and surface. Upgrades are easy — we rewrite the window.

EditorialEditorial Use
Online + print articles, magazines, press.
Included with every shoot
Web + SocialBrand Web & Organic Social
Your site, your channels, your newsletter.
$1,000–$5,000 per set
Paid SocialPaid Social & Digital Ads
Meta, TikTok, YouTube, display — quoted against spend tier, 6/12-month windows.
$5,000–$15,000
Billboards & PrintBillboards, Transit & Print
Quoted against markets, run dates, placement count.
$10,000+ by market
BroadcastBroadcast / Streaming
TV, connected TV, streaming — per network, run dates, region.
Quoted per use
ExclusivityCategory Exclusivity
Keeps the work away from competitors for a defined window.
+25–50% over base
Add-ons

Common adds.

Call these out in your brief and they're baked into the estimate.

SpeedRush Delivery
Selects in 48 hours, final edit in 5 business days.
+30% on base fee
MotionShort-Form Motion
3–5 vertical short edits added to a stills day.
from $1,000 per day
RevisionsExtra Revision Rounds
Beyond the rounds included in your tier.
from $200 per round
TalentAdditional Talent
Casting, booking, and day-rate coordination.
Quoted per cast
LocationsLocation Fees
Studio rental, permits, private locations.
At cost +10% coordination
TravelTravel & Kit
Out-of-market travel, lodging, specialty rental.
At cost with receipts
Pricing FAQ

Common questions.

Why isn't there a flat day rate?+
Shoot days start at $1,000 — the floor for a half-day on a simple brief, standard editorial licensing and a curated edit included. Scope changes the number. You get a firm quote within 48 hours of the first call, before any deposit.
What's the deposit and cancellation policy?+
50% deposit to book, 50% on delivery. Cancel 14+ days out: deposit returned minus any prep hours already worked. Within 14 days: deposit retained. Within 72 hours: full engagement billed.
Can I license work I've already seen on your site?+
Sometimes — depends on the original client's exclusivity terms. Send the frames you want; rights checked and quoted within 48 hours.
What about NDAs?+
Standard — signed before any brief is shared. For unreleased products, unannounced signings, or personal work, we'll sign yours or provide our mutual version.
Payment methods?+
ACH / wire preferred over $2k. Card accepted (3% processing). Retainers are Net-15; projects are 50 / 50.
Start the conversation

Something worth keeping.

Tell me what you're making and when it ships. Scope and quote inside 48 hours.

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