About Osborne Photography

About Osborne Photography

Hello, I’m Nick Osborne - the owner and photographer at Osborne Photography. Towards the end of a rewarding career in advertising and marketing in the 90s and 00s, I followed my passion by studying photography part-time at a local college. After finishing studies, I followed the adage ‘do what you love and love what you do’ and started Osborne Photography in 2009.

As I’ve built up a client base, I’ve applied many of the principles learnt from the communications and hospitality industries. I’m always professional and friendly and look the part in whatever environment I find myself in; I’m committed to learning my craft and continuing to develop and treat every client as unique.

I’ll bring lots of enthusiasm, energy and ideas to any brief you present me with. Whether you’re at the ideas stage or ready to progress, call me on 07739 035923 for a no-obligation chat about your photography and video requirements.

Frequently asked questions

How much does your photography cost and what does it include?

My charges are all-inclusive and cover photography or video shoot time, editing and enhancement, image use license and supply via a password-protected online gallery. Travel and overnight accommodation if necessary are also charged for and will be highlighted at the quote stage. These factors plus others such as turnaround time mean that I don’t publish a ratecard and prefer to quote for each commission individually. On receipt of a brief, I can come back with a quote certainly within 24 hours but often much, much quicker. I like to make the process as simple as possible so am happy to discuss your brief over the phone or via video call or by email - so don’t hesitate to get in touch for a no-obligation chat.

Do you edit the images?

Sure do. I edit each and every image individually and do not batch edit or outsource. The most basic form of editing involves correcting for exposure, contrast, highlights and shadows, clarity and saturation, then cropping and straightening, whilst also adding keywords, titles and captions to the metadata.

Images sometimes demand advanced levels of editing that can include object removal, repairing buildings or surfaces, skin softening and more. I charge by the project as explained above and this includes basic editing which covers most eventualities. The basic editing process usually takes as long as the photoshoot itself, so four hours for a half-day shoot and so on. When needed, advanced editing is charged as an additional cost based on the extent of the work involved and the option is highlighted when the initial set of images are sent over.

Do I get all of the pictures from the photoshoot?

Most photography assignments are based on a specific brief and with an objective in mind, like accompanying a news story, social media post or web page. Unless a specified amount of images are part of the client brief, I provide my clients with all of the images taken with the exception of duplicates and outtakes (blurry images or unflattering poses for example), which are few and far between I must add..! This gives you, the client, the best possible choice to be able to select from.

Which photography discipline do you prefer?

I genuinely enjoy all of the various photography disciples I work on without exception. I have been tempted to specialise in one or more areas in the past but would miss the amazing variety the job offers. I may be viewing through rose-tinted glasses now but I do recall a few years ago when I was in scrubs at a hospital one day, donning a hard hat on an archaeological dig the next and finishing off the week sampling and photographing some amazing food. Working on different disciplines keeps me fresh and enthusiastic for each new project and I’m constantly updating my equipment, skills and knowledge to provide the best service possible.

Do you do weddings?

This is, without doubt, the most popular question I get asked when people find out I’m a photographer! The answer is I have done this in the past and have shared the day with over 50 couples in some prestigious venues across the country including the Houses of Parliament on two occasions. I don’t actively pursue wedding photography now and leave it to the specialists and weekend warriors. Instead, I like to concentrate my efforts on commercial photography for businesses of all sizes, educational establishments and the public sector.

Data Protection (GDPR) policy for Osborne Photography

This policy communicates detailed information about how Osborne Photography collects, stores and uses personal data throughout the process of you using this website, enquiring about a shoot, booking a shoot, carrying out a shoot, editing and delivering images and adding data (image and written details) to Osborne Photography online and print portfolios (website, blog, newsletter, social media, printed brochures, price lists etc).

After your photoshoot I will have collected written details - via email or contact form - that may include your name and contact information, and digital photographs/ images of you (that may be identified as you) from your shoot. Your identifiable details come under data protection. 

 Data controller & processor details:

Nick Osborne, Osborne Photography 07739 035923 | 01858 441504 nick@osbornephotography.co.uk

The data I process

Your contact details, details about your shoot, images from your shoot, images that may be identifiable as you, images that may be identifiable as your company, images that may be identifiable as your clients (if event photography).

Why I process/ collect your data

To be able to contact you regarding your shoot and to be able to consult with you regarding your shoot, pre-shoot or post-shoot services, to offer you the best service, to edit your images, to retouch your images and to deliver your images. To add to my ongoing online and printed portfolios. I also keep your images to ensure I have your photos should you lose your images or require another copy.

  • You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

  • You have the right to know what data I hold at any time.

  • You have the right to have the information I hold deleted at any time.

  • You have a right to complain to the ICO if you are concerned about how I, Nick Osborne, (on behalf of Osborne Photography) handle your data.

  • Find out more at: https://ico.org.uk

PLEASE READ BELOW HOW I MAY USE YOUR DATA WITH CONSENT

CONTACT FORM

During our first communication via this site's contact form I will collect the details you give me in my email software in order to communicate with you.

EMAIL

During our communication and in setting up your shoot I create a folder in my email software with your name and the date of your shoot. In setting up your session I will most likely receive your name, email address, phone number and other details – these email correspondences are kept in your folder in my email software so I can find you and communicate with you easily.

After your shoot I may send follow up email/s in relation to your shoot, online gallery, receiving your photos, and any further products you may purchase from me.

After your shoot I keep your email folder and emails connected with your shoot in my archives. If I haven't worked with you for some time, I clear client details from my email archives every 6 years.

PHONE

Your contact details may also be kept in my phone so I can contact you during the time we are working together. I don't have a formal delete date but I am mindful to delete clients that I haven't worked with for some time.

PHOTOS / DIGITAL IMAGE STORAGE

Once you've booked your photoshoot I create a folder on an external hard drive that is named with the date of your shoot. I keep all of the digital images from your shoot in this folder. The external hard drives are stored in my home office and are only accessed by me.

IMAGE SUPPLY

I provide images to clients via the file transfer service, WeTransfer. An email is sent  directly to the client address, where they can download a zipped file containing the images for a specified period. Images can only be viewed by other parties if the client chooses to share.

PORTFOLIO - ONLINE & PRINT

In running my photography business I may use photographs taken during your shoot that may be identified as you as part of my online and print portfolios. This includes my website, social media accounts and print brochures, leaflets, business card and other printed products. I may store photos from your shoot that may be identifiable as you as an example to show to potential client.

WEBSITE AND/OR BLOG 

I may use images that may be identifiable as you, and details that may identify you, on the Osborne Photography website www.osbornephotography.co.uk and/or blog https://www.osbornephotography.co.uk/blog My website is hosted via Squarespace on United States servers compliant with GDPR

SOCIAL MEDIA

I may use photos from your shoot that may be identifiable as you in my social media portfolios. 

FACEBOOK  INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN 

PHONE/ iPAD

I may store photos from your shoot that may be identifiable as you in my phone/ iPad 'photos' folder if uploading them to use on my website, blog, social media or as part of my portfolio.

LIGHT BLUE SOFTWARE

  • I may keep your email correspondence (and data contained) connected with your shoot in my electronic archives which are stored in my photography software, email software, phone and/ or on external hard drives.

  • I empty my email archives every 6 years.

  • I may keep your portrait photos/ digital images connected with your shoot in my electronic archives which are stored on an external hard drive, and in my online and printed portfolios.

I don't have a formal delete date but can provide one if required.

FURTHER USE

For any use unlisted here I will seek your permission in addition to this form, and will not proceed without express agreement in writing/ by email from you. I commit to never selling photos from your shoot that may be identifiable as you without prior permission.

THIRD PARTY DATA

Information Sharing

I may provide the information that I collect and the data generated by website cookies to third parties. Such third parties may use the information to maintain various databases for Osborne Photography to enable me to fulfil photographic services for you and to provide you with information about products and services that may be of interest to you.

Emails and contact details are stored on my desktop and not online. My desktop operates behind a firewall. Emails and contact details are backed up to external hard drive using time machine. My desktop is protected by a password and external hard drives are only used by me.

iCLOUD

Backing up my phone (contacts, apps, not photos), hosting and archiving nick@osbornephotography.co.uk emails and storing contacts from my phone and my hard drive.

iPHONE

  • Storing contact details, including phone numbers and emails

  • Storing 'behind the scenes' images taken on my phone

  • Storing images ready to upload to social media

  • Accessing apps like Dropbox, VSCO, Pic Tap Go, social media apps etc

WeTRANSFER

Delivering an image or sets of images to clients.