There's a lot of info here: Prices, how a shoot works, clothing, and finally, how to order images after your shoot.

Price List

All Packages Include:
> Proof Sheets
> Preview Disk w/ 72dpi file of every shot
> One Final, Retouched Image per look/roll
> One web version per look optimized for actors access and other sites as well for email

1 Look* (Minimum of 40 images) + 1 Final Image** $275
2 Looks (Min. 80 images) + 2 Final Images $375
3 Looks (Min. 120 images) + 3 Final Images $450
4 Looks (Min. 160 images) + 4 Final Images $510

Usually, I shoot MUCH more than the minumum; many times I shoot twice that amount. It's digital so there's no cost per roll. I shoot till we get great options for you.

* A look is a type of headshot, a certain lighting set up and background, and you may change clothes once or twice during a look)

** A final image is your pick edited/retouched digitally to both our liking, including removal of blemishes, stray hairs, etc., and any cropping. I send the image for you to the printer.

> Women's Makeup/Hair $125
(makeup is cash only)
> CD Rom w/ all full resolution images $40 per look
> Headshots emailed for web $10 (free if ordered with regular Final Image

VISA, MASTERCARD, Checks, Cash Accepted

The payment schedule is as follows:
We set a date to shoot and you sign a contract and put down $100 to retain my services. Half of the deposit ($50) is non-refundable. The balance is paid when we shoot. Master prints/Images on disk to be mailed are paid for in advance.

Cancelletions: If you cancel 4 or more days before the shoot, you get half of your deposit back in full. If you cancel less than 24 hours in advance, I will keep your full deposit.

Rescheduling: If you need to reschedule a shoot you already have booked, you must do it 24 hours or more in advance. If you need to reschedule a shoot less than 24 hours in advance, you will forfeit the other $50 (half) of your deposit.

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General Info

I'm committed to creating images that represent you in the best light - images that you will be proud and excited to send out and show others. That means getting to know you and understanding what you need in a studio session. It is your career that we're working on; I respect that and will contribute positively to that. If you're open and prepared, youÌll get great headshots.

The Shoot

Everybody needs and wants a different amount of coaching when they shoot. It's okay if you're not sure how much you'll need or want. It's my job to find out, intuitively and by asking.

First, I'll make sure we're on the same page, we have a good idea of what you are going for (like what kind of looks/headshots), and we agree on how to get there. We'll plan out some clothing choices and some background and lighting choices. I'll give you some tips for engaging the camera in general. We'll do some test shots. We'll take a look at the test shots on a TV monitor and make sure you really like what's going on there.

I like to see where you take things first and then step in with ideas to make sure I think you're fully covered in terms of having lots of great choices for now and in the future with your headshots.

I have my secret tricks for getting great smiles, sexy looks, and dramatic looks while still being inviting. I could tell you those, but then . . . .

The most important thing I do is make sure you feel comfortable when we begin and that you stay in that space. The more comfortable you feel, the better you'll perform.

Ordering Process

Within 24 hours of your shoot the images will be posted online and you will be emailed a link to them. They remain up for 4 weeks. 1-2 weeks after the shoot your hard copy proofs and preview disk will be mailed to you. Next, you email me your order (specific details of ordering process are below). You may order as early as you like. You may also order different shots YEARS later. I save everything indefinitely.


Digital Advantage

With digital, I can shoot more for you and let you keep the best, deleting the not-so good ones. I let you see on a monitor all of the images of the shoot, so you can tell not only the lighting, pose, clothes, framing, and makeupÛyou can tell how the shoot is going. Plus, as I'm shooting I monitor and instantly edit out a lot of the unusable shots (closed eyes, etc.) that you would have been stuck with in film. The result: more and better headshots.

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Clothing for Modeling Shoots

Clothing for modeling shoots is something we should discuss before a shoot if at all possible. You are responsible for your own wardrobe, so it's best to plan ahead. I can discuss with you during a free consultation or simply over the phone -- a game plan for different looks. Then, you can gather the right clothes for those looks.

On top of that, I'd bring plenty of extra clothes, especially tops of all kinds of colors and shades. Look at the info page in the actors section of this website for more general info about clothing.

ORDERING YOUR IMAGES
Please place your order for Final Images by sending me an email with all the info below to info@aarongang.com with the subject IMAGE ORDER. What you're going to get from me is an electronic version of your headshot, complete with retouching, cropping if desired, and your name underneath.

Step One: send email order (call if you have no email).
Step Two: receive email proof from me and approve it.
Step Three: I send you and the printer a high resolution tiff file.
Step Four: you contact the printer to place your order.

Use your proofs or preview disk to select the images you’d like to order. Make your selections and find the number (Your Name 032.jpg is simply #32).. If you do not have email, you can phone in; if you phone and don’t get me, leave a voicemail with your choices. Remember, you get 1 image included at no cost PER each look you’ve paid to shoot (3 looks gets you 3 final images). Additional Images on Disk are $35. I will email you a preview of the work I’ve done on your images so you can approve it.

Please make sure I get the following information for each image choice:
1) Image number
2) Color or black and White
3) If it's actor's headshots: your name as you want it to spelled under headshot plus the name of the font you want from the back of this sheet (no name for model comp shots)
4) Any cropping instruction (describe what you want cropped out)
5) Any special retouching concerns (I automatically do obvious stuff)

Non Actors/Models: I can prepare your images custom per your specifications. If you're not sure what you need, call me and we'll talk it out.

Actor Headshot Printer
For reproductions of single 8x10 headshots I recommend J&S Photography (312-751-8899) 1000 N. Halsted 60622 they are $1 per print for 100 or more. Call for prices and other info like turnaround time. You may also want to try a website for a printer in California, http://www.isgophoto.com/. You'll be on your own with them, though.

Model Composite Card Printer
For Comp Cards I recommend Studio Laser (312-421-5743) 832 W. Erie 60622. They will do all the layout for you and put on your stats, which you'll need to email them. Call for prices and other info like turnaround time.