Photography
Package Comparison
Photography is much like cooking. It can be as simple as ham sandwich or as delicate as a soufflé and the difference is more than just the ingredients and the tools in the kitchen.
All photographers have gone through criminal record checks and are covered for WCB and $5 million commercial liability.
Photography by a MPI recognized Master Commercial Photographer
Professional Gear Including
Full Frame professional DSLR Cameras with Professional grade Lenses, lighting and tripod.
Largest Print Size
18 mega pixels
11×17 at 300dpi Standard magazine size double page spread
Bus Bench and Standard Transit Ad size compatible
20 mega pixels
Oversized magazine size double page spread
Standard Billboard
50 mega pixels
All print and oversized billboard compatible
Working file bit depth
The greater the bit depth the more colour and dynamic range information is retained in the processing stage allowing for smoother gradations between dark and light and less grain in the final image.
8 bit
16 bit
16 and 32 bit
Proofing – Providing proofs to clients before sending final images. Allows for clients to purchase only the photos they want, ask for edits and use proofs for ads to ensure suitability.
Composed for Bleed – images shot a slight bit wider so that creatives can crop for their creative and print needs (upon request).
Ad campaign and messaging review – ad campaigns and branding have specific styles that need to be adhered to. We can work with you and review these prior to your shoot to ensure we get the perfect shots for your needs.
Simple pre-shoot prep – turning on lights, toilet seats down, hiding garbage bins etc. The simple staging things that we can do to help make the home look better.
Advanced pre-shoot prep – refolding towels, remaking beds, furniture positioning, carpet grooming, re-arranging decor, removing cords and other distractions.
Automatic Privacy Blurring Option (Available upon request – typically used for portraits on walls or diplomas and certificates.)
Processing and Photoshop
Standard Colour Correction
Advanced Colour Correction
Exterior Grey Sky Removal
Exterior Grass Enhancements
Standard Interior Lighting Enhancements
Advanced Interior Light Enhancements and Modification
Photoshop Time Included
1 hour per package
30 minutes per image
Turn around time
24 hours
48 hours of proofing
Within 7 days
File Handling
High Resolution Images
18mp
20mp
50mp
Social Media Sized Images
Web Resolution Images
MLS Matrix Sized Images
BILD Award Sized Images
16 bit TIFF Files
Available upon request
Dropbox Archiving
Keep all your images stored on our business dropbox account. No annual fees, storage limits.
®Realtor License – Photos come with a limited non-transferable license. The term if the license is equal to the length of the MLS Listing agreement between seller and agent. Photos may only be used for the purposes stipulated within the MLS Listing agreement and may not be used for any other purpose without the written consent of the Seller, listing agent and MidIsland Photos.
MLS Matrix Sized Photo Ownership – MidIsland Photos provides the ®Realtor the right to transfer ownership of the MLS Matrix sized photos (and ONLY the MLS Matrix sized photos), from us to the MLS system to comply with the terms and conditions of the Matrix system.
General License – 99 year unlimited, non-transferrable license.
Secondary License – a secondary general license can be provided to any third party granted that express written consent of the original client is obtained. Secondary licenses are priced out at 50% of the cost of the original license.
Rental Property Owners and Landlords – may purchase a ®Realtor Package and switch their ®Realtor License to a modified General License, only to be used for the purposes of renting or leasing out the property and may not be used for the future sale of the property. The license is non-transferrable and shall terminate upon the transfer of ownership of the property.
Property Release Requirement – Photography conducted in a residential property must come with a property release to ensure compliance with provincial and federal privacy regulation. Rental properties with existing tenants will require a property release from all tenants that reside at the property at the time of photography.
NA – privacy is covered in the MLS Listing agreement between agent and seller.
For any residential properties not owned by the builder at the time of shooting.
For any residential properties not owned by the builder at the time of shooting.
Optional Add-Ons
Stock Area Photos – Best way to showcase the amazing surrounding neighbourhood! MidIsland Photos can provide a non exclusive non transferrable license to use existing stock area imagery to any of your packages. *Some restrictions apply.
Free with any package. ®Realtor Package License
$125 for a set of 10 images. General Photography License
$125 for a set of 10 images. General Photography License
Google Business Upload
Calgary Photos can upload your photos to your business google listing as a local guide and provide a review at the same time.
*Some restrictions apply
$45
$45
Virtual Staging
$55 per image
$55 per image
$55 per image
Virtual Renovations
$95 per image
$95 per image
$95 per image
