FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

We often get questions about our process, what our productions include, and what deliverables you can expect. Here are the answers – clear and honest.

  • We offer professional photography with high visual quality and a clear purpose, whether for branding, editorial use, campaigns, or documentation. Our work is characterized by precise lighting, strong composition, and the ability to capture atmosphere and message – across all industries. We photograph portraits, environmental shots, products, food, and interiors, as well as reportage and documentary content. Whether you need a complete image archive for your website, campaign images for ads, or authentic press photos, we handle the entire production – from planning to final files. All photos are delivered optimized for both print and digital platforms.

  • We work with a wide range of film formats and have solid experience in:

    • Brand Films: Stories that convey your company's values and personality.

    • Commercials & Campaign Content: Tailored films for digital campaigns (Social Media, YouTube, Web).

    • Documentary & Corporate Storytelling: From longer documentaries to short, authentic portrait series.

    • Event Films: Summarizing atmosphere and highlights from conferences and launches.

    • Drone Cinematography: Spectacular aerial footage, even in demanding environments. Perfect for tourism, real estate, and nature-based branding.

  • Yes – and this is where we stand out. We offer complete visual productions where photo and film work together as a unified story.

    • You don't need to book two different suppliers – we cover both needs in one seamless process.

    • Visual style and color grading remain consistent across all media.

    • We optimize content for various purposes: editorial, commercial, social media, print, and web.

    • Example: A client receives both a brand film and a complete image library for their website and brochures – all from a single shoot.

  • We are based in Trondheim, Norway, but our productions take place all over the country – and often internationally. With a lightweight mobile production rig and extensive field experience, we travel where the story happens:

    • Norway: Mountains, fjords, cities, and nature – we know the landscape.

    • Europe: We have filmed in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and beyond.

    • Global: We have executed large projects in the Middle East, USA, and Asia. We handle all logistics and safety to ensure the journey and production run smoothly.

  • You receive a full-service, professional delivery with high quality and clear frameworks. Typically, this includes:

    • Pre-production: Needs analysis, concept development, storyboards, and location scouting.

    • Production: Recording with high-end equipment (camera, audio, lighting, and drone). Our experience ensures a safe and guided process.

    • Post-production: Editing, color grading, sound design, licensed music, and graphics/subtitles.

    • Delivery: Files optimized for your specific platforms (Web, TV, Cinema, Social Media).

  • We work with you, not just for you.

    • We start with a meeting to clarify goals and style.

    • You approve the concept and visual direction before shooting.

    • During post-production, you can review drafts and provide feedback. We only deliver when you are satisfied and everything is ready for publishing. We call it "Creative Security."

  • Production time varies by project type:

    • Portrait/Product Photography: 2–5 business days.

    • Simple Campaign Film (1–2 min): 7–14 days.

    • Documentaries / Series: 3–6 weeks.

    • Drone Projects: Dependent on weather/season. We always adapt to your launch date and are accustomed to handling both tight deadlines and long-term projects.

  • Absolutely. Many clients know what they want to say, but not how. We help you:

    • Sharpen the message and find a clear narrative structure.

    • Develop scripts or voice-overs with the right tone.

    • Find visual concepts that reinforce your message. You can come with a sketch or just an idea – we take it from there.

  • Yes, we are certified in the Specific Category by the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway and have extensive experience with:

    • Cinematic Flyovers & Dynamic Close-range Flying

    • Motion Control: Slow motion, timelapse, hyperlapse.

    • Nature & Architecture: Captured with an eye for detail. Drone footage adds significant production value and is used for intros, transitions, and establishing shots.

  • Yes, we offer selected photographs as art prints for both private and professional environments via our Studio Prints store.

    • Quality: Museum-grade paper and materials.

    • Sustainability: We use a print-on-demand model with local production to minimize transport and environmental footprint.

    • Products: Fine art prints, framed prints, canvas, and metal prints.

    • For Business: We deliver complete decoration solutions for offices, hotels, and public spaces. Contact us for larger project deliveries.

Usage Rights & Copyright

We deliver all content with clearly defined rights:

  • You get full usage rights for what you have ordered (Film/Photo) as specified in our agreement.

  • Terms are detailed in the contract under "Limitations, Ownership, and Rights."

  • If you need exclusivity, perpetual use, or resale rights, we can include this in the agreement.

I have another question...

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