Adam Lukeman Studios

Useful Hints & Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I book a shoot?

I recommend you contact me by phone or email me with your preferred time and dates [see booking] 

• How do I pay for my shoot?

Once we have agreed upon a time and date, a 50% deposit is required to reserve your session. The remaining 50% is due anytime before the shoot begins. In both cases, clients are directed to my online merchant account where you can pay by credit or debit card.

• Where will our shoot take place?

We can work out of my three studio spaces throughout NYC. My locations are downtown, midtown and uptown - all located within walking distance of major public transportation subway and bus lines.

For pro headshot packages, our session will take place at a series of exterior Manhattan locations. Over many years I have scouted the most cinematic and attractive locations throughout the New York City.

• When shooting in your studio, can I choose between a daylight and studio setting?

Of course! I encourage you to bring your unique ideas as we work collabartively to catpure a headshot for you that will attract to you more attention in your industry. 

• What if I have to reschedule my shoot?

Yes, you may reschedule your shoot. However, please keep in mind that if you want to reschedule, you must give me at least 48 hours notice.

• Can I review our results as we go?

Yes. Unlike many other photographers, I do breaks so you may see our results as we move through our session. I believe this is a great tool to sharpen our collaboration, and make certain we capture photographs that you are delighted with.

• What about retoucheding?

As part of your pro headshot package, I offer free professional retouching (valued at $50 per image) for of 1 (one) of your select photographs. 

• How and when do I receive my contact sheets?

Best practices demonstrate that sharing your contact sheet with agents, colleagues, friends and family - before making your choice(s), will help you gain an objective perspective - and ultimately choose the photographs which will benefit your career. Consider this as a form of your own marketing research.

You contact sheet will be uploaded to your own personal web page within 24 hours of our shoot.

This enables you to share your photos with a mouse click, and receive valuable feedback.

• How and when do I receive my high resolution photographs?

After you finish studying your contact sheet it is time to  choose the photograph(s) you want in high resolution.  At this point, email or call me with the designated numbers which are attached to each photo. Then, I will email to you, or upload your choice(s) in their full resolution format.

Upon request, I will burn your high resolution choices onto a CD which you may then pick up from my office.

• How should I handle my full resolution photograph(s)?

Once you receive your select photo(s) the next step is to find a printer of your choice. In some cases, you may email your high resolution images directly to the lab which will be printing your 8X10(s) saving you time and travel.

• What are your policies about stylists?

Being camera ready as your session begins is important. Whether you feel comfortable tending to your own hair or makeup, or bringing a friend to help, or whether you want to book your own professional stylists, or have me book a professional stylist for you - all of these options are available for your choosing.

• How should I do about preparing for my session?

A good practice research photographs and looks that inspire you. This can serve as a good reference point for our collaboration.  Researching will pay off for you also by providing a foundation to prepaire for our shoot, whether sparking ideas for wardrobe, or hair and makeup.