| "I've worked as a Creative Director
in the design, marketing, advertising industries for over fifteen years.
My experience with photographers has been a mixed bag - some good, some
not so hot. When I found Alex and Genia, I was looking for a photographer
who could light and shoot product silos. Other shooters I had tried
were either too expensive, difficult to work with, had to be closely
managed . . . you name it. I've now had several shoots with the Koloskov
team and I am thrilled not only with the flawless photography, but with
the efficiency, the ease of scheduling, the comprehension, the attention
to detail, the ease and selection of final images, the pricing and the
post-project follow up. Alex and Genia are a very rare breed and I feel so lucky to have had the pleasure of working with them! They are my one-stop shopping for all my future photo needs. It's rare that a photographer is as adept at shooting in-studio product as he is with architectural, interior, portrait, anything. They GET IT! I would highly recommend this team to execute any of your photo needs. They are truly a breath of fresh air, and you can rest easy in the knowledge that if they are hired for your project it will be handled with the professional, detail-oriented approach that is AKEL Studio." |
| Ann Macdonald President - CCO Rouge 24, Inc. |
| FAQ What is AKELstudio? We are an Atlanta-based cutting-edge photography studio, specializing in photography of commercial products, foods, drinks and liquids, interiors and exteriors, catalog items, as well as architectural and industrial constructions. Who is Alex Koloskov and what is his background? Alex is a top-notch professional photographer and the mastermind behind AKELstudio in Atlanta, GA. Originally from Ukraine, Alex opened AKELstudio to fulfill his passion for photography and has been doing commercial photography ever since. To learn more about Alex’s array of skills, in-depth understanding of photographic light, and vast amount of experience, please click here. What makes AKELstudio better than any other photographic company?
Do you shoot on-location? Our team travels to locations throughout Georgia with full studio lighting and backgrounds to shoot professional photography in offices, machine shops, warehouses, stores and anywhere our clients need us. However, we prefer to work in our studio, where it is easier to keep lighting under full control. Do you accept credit cards? Yes, we have an online payment system which accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express. We can also receive credit card payments by phone. How much does your photography cost? As always in professional photography, usage rights have the most influence on the cost of a project. That means a one-hour photo session may cost up to 5 times more if the resulting photos will be used for advertising, as opposed to being used for a book (editorial). So to give a customer an estimate for a project, we'll at least need to know the following:
Keep in mind that we are quite flexible, always trying to fit the client's budget, if possible. We strive to be as efficient as we can, never wasting your time or money. (See above on why we’re the best!) What format will the photos be in? Usually we provide hi-resolution uncompressed TIFF files. Conversion to JPEG is available for free per customer’s request. Also, if you need smaller size photos for the web, we'll be glad to decrease the size for you (free of charge), as we know how to do it without losing quality. Can I receive a CD or DVD with my photos? Yes, we can send a free CD or DVD with selected photos on your request. We’ll ship it on the same day that your photos are ready. What if I only need one photo for an ad? That’s not a problem at all, you can have just one photo. However, in order to create a single perfect photo, we will need to spend one or more hours shooting, depending on the complexity of the project, shooting conditions and many other factors. As a result you will have from 10 to 100 photos to select your "perfect one" from. Only this way we can guarantee out customers will be satisfied. Do you provide Raw files? Usually we do not provide a camera raw to a customer. However, Raw files are available upon request. Because post-processing is a major development step for modern digital photography, we want to provide you with final, clean, possibly retouched images. Is there an agency or volume discount on services? Yes, we do have a flexible discount options for our customers. When is payment due? Payment is due 30 days after the photo session, per our agreement. We can always adjust the agreement, allowing the customer to pay according to their company's internal schedule. Can you mention some of the companies you have completed assignments for? Please visit our About page for a complete customer list. We need some photo work, but we’re not in the Atlanta area. Can you still help us? Absolutely. You can simply ship the items you want photographed to us, and we’ll take care of the rest. What is your photography style? We’re known for clean, crisp and razor-sharp photography. Bright colors and a fresh look are our trademark. Do you shoot people, events or weddings? Usually we shoot people as a part of a product assignment. We shoot people in the studio for business portraits and fashion layouts. We never photograph weddings. Alex doesn’t feel that weddings are his passion, and in photography, as in any art form, passion is key. We also typically do not do "personal" photography, but if you really like us and want us to make you look like a celebrity, we might make an exception for you! Does your studio have a kitchen for food photography? Yes. We have a fully-equipped kitchen. |
| Explaining
Rights Here are the most common licenses our customers buy: One Time Rights One time use means that the entity buying the license can use your image "one time," for one specified project. This right is commonly licensed to magazines, newspapers, and similar periodicals. Editorial/Serial Rights Images may be used in a single article/publication in a single periodical/magazine. Limited Rights Reproduction and use of images is limited by time, territory or specific campaign/client. Applicable limits are clearly stated on the invoice and/or in the accompanying paperwork. Unlimited Rights Reproduction and use of images is not limited by time, territory or client/campaign. Original imagery is permanently released to the client. First Rights (Non-exclusive) Client has the first rights to use the images in any way. Following a certain time period (typically one year), rights to images may be given to other clients. Non-exclusive rights mean that the licenser has a specific set of rights at the same time someone else has them as well. Unlimited Exclusive Rights Unlimited exclusive rights allow broad utilization of images across all media types and parameters. Buy Out Satisfaction guaranteed AKELstudio, Inc. offers a satisfaction guaranteed policy, ensuring that your images will be of the correct exposure, resolution, focus and subject matter required for your business. If these criteria are not met, we’ll re-shoot for free. |
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