Are you familiar with the location?
Whenever possible we will scout out the desired location prior to the event. While we have shot thousands of beautiful images at many unfamiliar locations. This can enhance the natural energy in every photographic moment that makes every picture worth looking at.

What kind of equipment will you use or bring?
We use Digital Nikon and Canon professional cameras and lenses. For some poorly lit areas we have camera mounted flashes, as well as various tripod mounted lighting equipment, however, when possible we prefer natural light. One or two camera tripod, a laptop and assorted bagged accessories, depending upon location and need.

What about payment?
Your 50% deposit for the selected/arranged package is due up front. Once this happens, your wedding date/event is reserved. The balance remaining is do on or before your wedding/event day.

We gladly accept:
American Express, Visa, Master Card, Paypal, Cash and Personal or Business checks.

Who will be taking my pictures?
Your wedding images will be taken by one or two professional photographers. Todd Ellison, is the primary photographer, with one of several others that are selected based on type of shoot to assist. Additionally, there may be one or more photographic assistants that will assist in taking care of equipment and technical maters.

How many pictures do you take?
During the course of a wedding we take around a thousand high quality digital images (per camera). Each image is color corrected, adjusted and then made available in color and b/w, then resized into large and small resolutions.

Can I keep my proofs?
Yes. We provide 1800x1200 pixel jpeg files on DVD discs. These files are large enough to make 4x6 prints and use electronically on the web or in digital frames.

Full size digital negatives are also available.

Can I extend the time my gallery is online?
Yes. Your digital proofs gallery will be posted on our customer gallery where you will be able to view them 24/7 for approximately one year. When the one year period ends you may request to extend it another year at the cost of $125.00 per year.

Can I purchase negatives from my shoot?
Yes. “Digital Negatives” are digital files made by the camera that holds the information about the images taken. It is, in simple terms, the instructions for making an image. The negative files must still be “processed” not unlike making a photograph in a darkroom.

If I buy the negatives I own the copyrights, right?
No. Copyright laws are very complex. What you need to know is that images are owned by the photographer the second the shutter button is pressed. Without a contract specifically for the transferal of copyright ownership from the photographer, you can not become the owner of any of our photographic images. If you have been told otherwise be advised you have been told wrong. You can learn some more about this here. (Copyright.gov)

If I own the negatives, without copyrights, what can I do with them?
You will receive your DVD media containing high resolution images that most photo labs can use to print an image from. Along with the images you will receive a usage release. This legal "Photo Usage Release Form" will entitle you to the right to use your image files, You will have the right to print as many photographs as you like without limit. You may print them yourself on a home printer or local media feed printing unit at your local grocer etc. You can copy the files, delete the files.You may post the images on a your website(s) or blog(s) as long as it complies with the other rules and you provide an obvious link to www.MileHighImage.com

However, here are some limitations.

• You may not claim the images as your own work.
• You may not alter any provided image and claim the re-worked image as your own.
• You may not sell the images, any products made from the images, or make a profit or business from them in any way shape or form.
• You may not publicly display them in a manor that defames or negatively effects Mile High Image in any way.

If you are unsure about image usage,
please ask us to be sure before proceeding.

What about TFP/TFCD
Time for Prints (or Trade for Prints or Test for Prints) is a term used describing an arrangement between a model and a photographer. Instead of paying for each others services, the photographer agrees to provide the model a certain number of prints of the best photographs from the session and a limited license to use those prints, in return for a model release.

A variant of this arrangement is Time for CD or Trade for CD (TFCD). With TFCD, the selection of images is provided on a CD in lieu of prints.

The following TFCD/TFP conventions are typical:

• Model is responsible for wardrobe, hair and makeup expenses.
• Mile High Image is responsible for any location permits or studio and equipment rental.
• Mile High Image will supply any print, CD media, and shipping costs.
• Each participant is responsible for their own transportation.
• Mile High Image will obtain a signed model release to use the photographs for portfolio, art print, or commercial purposes.
• Model will receive a license to use the photographs for their portfolio, comp card, and online portfolio.
• Mile High Image, in collaboration with the Model will select the best photos to retouch and use.
• The amount of time to select, retouch, and provide the images can range from one week to two months.
• Themes and wardrobe requirements need to be arranged prior to the shoot; either by telephone, in person, or over email.
• Mile High Image requires all photographs posted online include a watermark (to deter image theft) and link back to www.milehighimage.com.
• The model cannot sell the photographs to any web site or submit them to magazine/online contests without permission.
• We do not consider anyone under 18 years of age for TFCD/TFP
• Models may bring up to 2 guests for their shoot, without prior arrangement, these guests may or may not be included in the photo shoot.