Los Angeles Portrait Photographer Mark Maryanovich FAQ

We value your health and safety.

All Sessions engage in social distancing by maintaining a minimum six foot distance at all times while capturing professional Images using a long focal point lens.
Face coverings are worn at all times, and you are more than welcome to wear yours before and after your photograph is being taken (and even during if you like :)

We offer hand sanitizer for you during the Session, and the studio spaces we use are committed to the highest standards of sanitization.

If you need to reschedule if you’re not feeling well, we completely understand. Pls. know that your advance/payment will never expire and can be used toward any future Session, or gifted to another individual as you see fit.

Award-winning photographer Mark Maryanovich works exclusively with all of our Clients. You will have direct access to his years of expertise behind the camera.

Mark is located in Los Angeles. He loves to shoot in studio and on location. The studios we work with are located in the downtown LA area. Ample parking is available, including free and paid lots/meters. Mark can also come to any location you choose: all of his equipment is portable.

Sessions take place in studio or on location.

If you have a location in mind, pls. feel free to let us know, and if possible, pls. send us a few photos before your Session that show the various background(s) and available natural light.

If you’d like to shoot outside a studio though don’t have a location in mind, Mark will work with you on choosing the perfect spot.

The studios we work with are located in the downtown LA area. Ample parking is available, including free and paid lots/meters.

Absolutely! The more the merrier. We welcome friends, family and significant others. If you’re more comfortable being on your own, that’s absolutely fine as well :)

Generally, each Look takes approximately 30 minutes on average. Our goal is to capture the best Images possible, while working with your time needs. If you need more time to get ready between Looks, we won’t make you feel rushed.

If you need to be finished as quickly as possible, we’ll work with your schedule. If you’re able to tell us your time needs prior to the Session, we’ll happily ensure we work with your requests.

A Look is a clothing and/or backdrop/background change.

Each clothing change may be photographed against the same, or different backdrop/background. The choice is yours with guidance provided by Mark.

Having different Looks gives you a greater variety of Photos to choose from. This makes the process of updating your online Images easy (a great feature to have with today’s constant demand for visual updates).

Approximately 10 Images are captured per Look. Our goal is to capture the best Images possible, while working with your time needs. If we need to take more than 10 Images to ensure you’re completely happy, we will. If you’re happy with the first few Images and you’d like to move on, we will. 

Absolutely! Images are previewed during the Session to ensure you’re more than happy with the Photos.

Images on the back of the camera are set to black and white when previewed. This helps keep the focus on pose, expression and details that tend to get lost when viewing previews in color.

All Images are delivered in color, with the option for black and white versions created during postproduction, at no additional charge.

Pls. allow a minimum turnaround time of five (5) business days for all deliveries, including Retouched Images. If you need a quicker turnaround, pls. let us know when booking your Session, and we will be more than happy to ensure we meet your deadline. 

Yes! You receive all Images from your Session. 

All Images are delivered via an online password protected private Gallery. Instructions on how to access the Gallery and your Images are included at the time of delivery.

All Images are downloadable via the online password protected Gallery in both Web Size (low) and Original (highest) resolution. Original resolution Images are suitable for print, while Web Size resolution Images are perfect for LinkedIn and other social media profiles.

Pls. ensure you download, save and backup all of your Images in both Web Size and Original resolution for future use. We recommend backing up your Images on an external hard drive and in a cloud based service like Dropbox or Google Drive.

You can also favorite Images and share your private Gallery and favorites with friends, family, partners and colleagues. Friends, family, partners and colleagues can also recommend their favorites as well. Prints in various sizes and finishes are also available for purchase via the online Gallery.

A personalized Mobile Web App of your Gallery will also be available, for quick and easy viewing and sharing of your Images.

Computers break down, files inexplicably disappear, hard drives mysteriously stop working. We’ve got you covered. All of our Sessions include the Always Online Feature: all of your Images are stored in a web based cloud at no additional charge. This allows easy access to your Gallery whenever and wherever, and can be added to, as your Image library evolves and grows.

All Images are delivered as downloadable JPG files at maximum and web resolution, unless otherwise requested at the time of booking. 

JPG is a universally accepted Image format that can be accessed and viewed across virtually all devices. JPGs are easily shared via social media sites, email, and uploaded for use on websites.

Fun fact: JPG or JPEG is named for the group (Joint Photographic Experts Group) that created the file format.

A RAW Image is created when Mark clicks the button on a digital camera: the camera saves the Image data captured on the sensor in an unedited and uncompressed format on the memory card.

RAW files take up a lot of digital space and are not a universally accepted file format. They are the starting point for Mark to add his singular Editing style.

An Edited Image is an Image that has been adjusted for cropping, brightness, contrast and color treatment, as necessary. 

A Retouched Image is an Image that involves the use of a Photo Editing App (like Photoshop) for cosmetic enhancement of the Subject in the Image.

All Images from your Session will be Edited by Mark, i.e., they will be adjusted for cropping, brightness, contrast and color treatment, as necessary.

Many of our Sessions include Retouching on your Image(s). For Sessions that do not include Retouching, or Retouching requests on additional Images, Retouching is $50 per Image.

As RAW files take up a lot of digital space, are not a universally accepted file format, and act as the starting point for Mark to add his singular Editing style, we do not release them to our Clients. 

If you require RAW files of your Images, we offer an industry standard Buy Out fee. Pls. feel free to contact us for more information.

Our Retouching is done by hand, and includes:

• Reducing the appearance of dark circles under the eyes
• Whitening eye whites and teeth
• Eliminating distracting stray hairs
• Erasing blemishes
• Reducing facial shine
• Softening the appearance of wrinkles

Retouching beyond the above included (such as removing logos, replacing backgrounds and/or adding digital effects) is available and quotes are provided upon request.

Many of our Sessions include Retouching on your Image(s). For Sessions that do not include Retouching, or Retouching requests on additional Images, Retouching is $50 per Image.

To make your Retouched Image Requests, pls. email the Image number(s) located at the bottom of each Image in your Gallery after you click on it (e.g.: IMG_1234.jpg), along with any notes to: 
info@markmaryanovich.com

Your Retouched Image(s) will be uploaded to the same private Gallery when ready and you will be notified by email.

All Images are downloadable via the online password protected Gallery in both Web Size (low) and Original (highest) resolution. Original resolution Images are suitable for print, while Web Size resolution Images are perfect for LinkedIn and other social media profiles.

Many of our Sessions include Retouching. For Sessions that do not include Retouching, or Retouching requests on additional Images, Retouching is $50 per Image. If you would like additional Retouching, pls. contact us with the amount of Images you would like Retouched. We'll then send you an order form and payment link, along with a request for the Image number(s) and any notes once payment has been received. Thank You!

Absolutely! All Images are captured in color, and previewed in black and white during the Session. This helps keep the focus on pose, expression and details that tend to get lost when viewing previews in color.

All Images are then delivered in color, with the option for black and white versions created during postproduction, at no additional charge.

If there are certain Images you would like in black and white pls. email us with the Image number(s) located at the bottom of each Image once clicked on in the Gallery (e.g.: IMG_1234.jpg).

Your black and white Image(s) will be uploaded to the same private Gallery when ready and you will be notified by email.

All Images are downloadable via the online password protected Gallery in both Web Size (low) and Original (highest) resolution. Original resolution Images are suitable for print, while Web Size resolution Images are perfect for LinkedIn and other social media profiles.

Some Clients are excellent at applying their own makeup and styling their own hair, some have a friend/professional they trust, while others feel uncomfortable wearing makeup or having someone style their hair.

Hiring a Hair and Makeup Artist is solely the Client’s discretion, as it is additional to the Session Fee. If you plan to do it yourself, we have a few tips:

• Avoid cutting your hair days before the shoot, just in case you’re not happy with it
• When wearing makeup, it’s best to start with a light application: it’s always easier and more time efficient to apply more, than to take away or start over if the makeup is looking too heavy in the Image previews
• Choose makeup that does not contain any sunscreen, as it tends to add additional, unwanted shine
• Bring your makeup with you to the Session for touchups

If you prefer to hire a professional, our Makeup and Hair Artist is exceptional and a true pleasure to work with. Pls. feel free to contact him directly for his rates and availability:

Mario Llamas:
706.766.1764
llamas355@gmail.com
instagram: @makeoverbymario

Absolutely! Our goal is for you to look and feel your best.

Personal style is personal, and an important aspect of portraiture.

Mark offers personal style advice. Prior to your Session, pls. feel free to send us selfies via text or email of wardrobe Looks you are planning.

We recommend bringing to the Session a variety of options for clothing and accessories (shoes/jewelry/scarves etc.) so we can capture what looks best.

Mark also offers a more in-depth Personal Style Consultation that includes a day of accompanied shopping. Pls. feel free to contact us for more info.

If you plan to style yourself, we have a few tips to consider:

• Generally, solid colors work best. Your face and eyes should be the most engaging things in the photo, and patterns or logos tend to distract a viewer’s gaze

• Keep in mind that fit is the most important thing. How clothes hang is more important than the actual garment.

If possible, schedule your Session for the morning. This way you’ll only have to get ready once during the day, and you can bring your best and freshest self to the Shoot.

If you’re not a morning person, pls. feel free to schedule at a time that works best for you.

If you're ready to book your Session, we'd be honored to have you as our Client. Pls. click on any View Availability and Rates button and you will be led to our online booking page. Here you'll be able to:

• View Session options, rates and info

• Check available Shoot Days and select your preferred Date and Time 

• Answer a questionnaire to help us customize a Session to your unique needs, and ideally exceed your expectations

• Let us know if you'd like your Session to take place in studio or on location

• Schedule a phone call to discuss 

• Learn about our Studio policies and how we accept payment

• Sign our friendly agreement and select your preferred method of payment

Once your preferred Shoot Date and Time has been reserved and payment has been received, you'll receive an email confirming your Session. Pls. note, your Session will be confirmed once payment has been received. If you choose to shoot in Studio, once payment has been received, we will book your Studio.

You'll then receive a Welcome email from our booking manager with a receipt of payment for your records, as well as the Studio confirmation, address and parking details (as applicable).

If you’re planning to hire a Hair and Makeup Artist, pls. contact them to check their availability for the Session Date you have in mind, and ask them to hold the date and time for you. Once we have received payment and confirmed your Session, pls. then confirm the Session Date and Time with your Hair and Makeup Artist as well.

Three days before your Shoot you will receive a friendly reminder of your Session. Pls. note, Sessions taking place in studio are subject to a cancellation fee if cancelled from twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) hours prior to the Photo Shoot Date and Start Time. The cancellation fee is additional to the Session Rate and is in the amount of the studio booking fee, and reimbursable to Mark Maryanovich Photography upon receipt of a Studio Booking Cancellation Fee Invoice.

Pls. feel free to contact us at any time with any questions, or if there’s anything you need, we love to help!

After your Session, you will receive an email notification once your Gallery is ready. The Gallery link will be sent to the email address you prefer, along with any other email addresses you request. Instructions on how to access your Gallery and Images are provided with this email. Pls. note, the Gallery will be delivered once payment in full has been received via our online payment portal. Thank You!

We offer a variety of payment options for your ease and convenience.

Some Clients prefer to pay in full at the time of booking, while others prefer to pay an advance and balance. A minimum fifty percent (50%) advance is required to confirm your Session, with the balance of fifty percent (50%) due upon the Session day.

We understand that certain corporations have accounting departments and vendor payment policies, and we will work with your protocol.

Pls. note, Image Galleries will be delivered once payment has been received in full.

We accept payment by Zelle Digital Payments Network, ACH, wire transfer, cash, check and debit/credit card via PayPal, Venmo and Stripe.

Our preferred method of payment is Zelle Digital Payments Network. If you prefer to use PayPal or Venmo, and would like us to send you a payment request to the email address / account name you prefer, pls. let us know. Thank You!

Your advance/payment is nonrefundable and does not expire. It will be applied to any Photo Session booked in the future, or may be gifted to another individual as you see fit.

Pls. note, Sessions taking place in studio are subject to a cancellation fee if cancelled from twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) hours prior to the Photo Shoot Date and start time. The cancellation fee is additional to the Session Rate and is in the amount of the studio booking fee, and reimbursable to Mark Maryanovich Photography upon receipt of a Studio Booking Cancellation Fee Invoice. Thank You!

Some Clients prefer to pay in full at the time of booking, while others prefer to pay an advance and balance. A minimum fifty percent (50%) advance is required to confirm your Session, with the balance of fifty percent (50%) due upon the Session day.

If you need to reschedule or cancel, your advance/payment is nonrefundable and does not expire. It will be applied to any Photo Session booked in the future, or may be gifted to another individual as you see fit.

Pls. note, Sessions taking place in studio are subject to a cancellation fee if cancelled from twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) hours prior to the Photo Shoot Date and start time. The cancellation fee is additional to the Session Rate and is in the amount of the studio booking fee, and reimbursable to Mark Maryanovich Photography upon receipt of a Studio Booking Cancellation Fee Invoice. Thank You!

We believe in guaranteeing our work. We want you to be amazed by your Images, or we’ll reshoot at no additional cost.

Images are previewed during the Session. If you’re not amazed with what you see, pls. let us know during the Session, and we will work to fix it until you are.

Once you’ve paid the Session fee in full, you have the exclusive right and license to use your Images in any and all media, now known or hereafter devised in the future, throughout the entire universe.

Mark Maryanovich Photography retains the exclusive title and copyright in and to all results of our/our subcontractor’s services, including all products, Images, negatives and digital files created and produced during the Session.

If you would like to own the exclusive title and copyright in addition to your exclusive right and license, we offer an industry standard Buy Out fee. Pls. feel free to contact us for more information.

We understand that not all situations involving your Images are able to include a credit.

If you are able to include a credit of “photo by Mark Maryanovich” we’d truly appreciate it.

If you’re able to include a credit and link to Images used on the internet with “photo by markmaryanovich.com” and tag Mark on social media using “photo by @markmaryanovich” that would be fantastic and greatly appreciated.

As Mark is the Exclusive Photographer for your Session, if any Behind the Scenes Images/Images taken by others during your Session can be credited with “photo courtesy of Mark Maryanovich Photography” and a link to https://markmaryanovich.com provided with these Images used on the internet, that also would be fantastic and super appreciated.

If these Images are posted on social media sites, a tag of “photo courtesy of @markmaryanovich” would also be much appreciated, thank you :)

Absolutely! If you need help with posing, Mark keeps his directions simple and easy to follow. He’ll guide you into different poses and make sure you look your best. He’ll also reveal the one direction that brings out the best angle for a Professional Portrait.

Mark’s style of shooting can best be described as organic. A lot of what he loves about his work is meeting the Client. Almost immediately, he’s able to sense an inner quality about them that would be best to present to the world, that encapsulates their essence as an individual.

It’s one of the most exciting aspects that makes Mark look forward to every shoot, and also ensures that each shoot is as unique as the Client he is capturing.

Mark’s Clients find him very easy to work with. He’s been described as having a ‘mild demeanor’ that allows his Clients to relax and makes them feel comfortable during the Session.

Mark uses Canon cameras and lenses. His lighting kit includes an Interfit S1 flash, Octabox diffuser, portable ring light and tri colored eye light reflector. Additional lighting equipment is available and included with studio rentals.

Fun Fact: The word photography has been literally translated from the Greek words phōtós (“light”), and graphê (“drawing or writing”) to mean drawing or writing with light. This illuminates (so to speak :) the importance of lighting in Images, and is often the key difference you’ll see between Images taken by a professional and a hobbyist.

Mark is extremely experienced in using both studio and natural light, and will often combine both options to provide the best Images possible.

His studio lighting kit is portable and includes a tri-color reflector to bounce or shade naturally occurring light.

Join the club! Mark feels more comfortable behind the camera and is very sensitive to how most people feel about having their photo taken.

Mark’s been described as having a ‘mild demeanor’ that allows his Clients to relax and makes them feel comfortable during the Session.

His low key style is a rare gift that makes you feel as if you’re not having your photo taken at all, and he is a master at finding the most photogenic angles for every person he captures.