JME-PHOTOART

STUDIO PHOTOSHOOT - 2024

A little about me

I developed a passion for photography in 2011. My father was an amateur photographer in the 1970s, so I had some background knowledge. As an IT tech, the transition to digital photography was seamless for me. At the same time, Tempest Rose encouraged me to visit Madam Jo Jo's to gain experience in low-light shooting, which turned out to be a great opportunity. I was a guest photographer there for several events and then became the official photographer for Cabaret Roulette for several years. I've also worked at Apothecary, Cabaret Nouveau, Clocktopus Cabaret, and now The After Dark and Bella Whispers, among others.

In addition to my work in cabarets, I also enjoy doing walkabout shoots. I hope to do more studio shoots and create more digital portraits, which you can see on my website. I have a unique editing style that focuses on the overall image and effects, rather than just smoothing skin. I take pride in being an archivist, preserving all my work for future reference.

Studio Location

From Bermondsey Tube Station (Jubilee line) turn right onto Drummond Road, and follow the road until you reach THE BISCUIT FACTORY business complex. Enter the car park, and let me know when you are close, I can come and get you or direct you.

There is a strict fire regulation of only 5 people for the whole day not just per session.

Please do not arrive with anyone else unless you really need to and please let me know in advance.

It takes about 5-8 minutes to walk from Bermondsey tube station to the car park at The Biscuit Factory.

Exit Bermondsey station, go right, walk one block, turn right onto Drummond Street at William Hill.

Continue forward, steer clear of the trash bins. You will reach the parking lot. The entrance is located at the very south end.

Before you arrive

• Please bring your own snacks and drinks. There is a small fridge available if you require it, please keep all liquids away from the photography equipment.

• The room has lots of available power to charge a phone or tablet but please bring your required cable.

When you arrive

• Please call me on my phone when you are close as I may have to come and get you from the entrance. Sometimes the lift is on key access but I will let you know once I arrive at the studio.

• If you get into trouble please contact me ASAP. If you cannot make it to the venue on the day PLEASE let me know ASAP.

There will be a concise health and safety talk before the shoot but the basics are as follows:

• If there is a fire please leave asap, don’t stand around taking a selfie with the fire.

• Fire exits are clearly marked or you can just follow the sprinting photographer if you can keep up.

• Please don’t touch the photography equipment in the room, the only items belonging to me are the tripod, cameras, and laptop.

• If ‘Noir’ type shots are taken then the main lights can/will be switched off. Please do not move around the room until the main lights are back on.

Shoot Timescale:

• For longer shoots, slots will be allocated, but usually start at 10 am and each slot is 2/4 hours long.

• The time scales are dependent on availability but you will be notified before the shoot. If the shoot is 8 hours then the time will be split between those attending.

• The session tends to will fly by so please think of what you would like to do and any outfit changes you require. I would suggest 3-4 outfits to match the five fully edited shots offered.

• You are free to take shots of your own in the studio if you like. There are sometimes overlaps on longer shoots between slots, you are welcome to stay and watch for a while if you like.

Shoot details

• I will be using my Sony A7 RIV camera with a Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 lens and a Sony 85mm f1.8 portrait lens backup.

• During the shoot, there may be a time when you are in a pose and I notice something like a few hair strands need moving out the way of an eye or an ear, this may require interaction from me rather than you dropping that pose. Please be assured I will always ask permission before approaching to adjust anything!

• I will have my laptop with me and will be using tethered control you will be able to see the shots on screen after each session.

• You will be standing on coloured roll paper, usually white or grey. If it gets damaged I have to pay for it by the meter. So please, no jumping around in sharp pointy footwear, also please check and clean any shoes you are bringing.

• Unfortunately, there can be no fire-breathing, liquid or glitter pours!

• There is a separate changing area for you to use. Well, I say changing area… it is actually a couple of vanity boards stuck together but it serves its purpose.

• There is a strict fire regulation of only 5 people for the whole day not just per session. Please do not arrive with anyone else unless you really need to and please let me know in advance.

Shoot Package Details

• An invoice will be sent to the email address of your nomination the day after the shoot please let me know your email address on the day if I do not already know it.

Package Contents

• Personalised video chat before the event, to talk about the shoot and requirements. Either via Facebook or Zoom.

• Access for one month to a personal Dropbox location, which will be populated with the following digital assets.

  • Full-resolution JPEG shots of the images taken during the shoot. Around nine thousand pixels on the long side and cropped to remove roll paper edges as much as possible, please note cropping may reduce pixel size a little.

  • These images will be in a ZIP Archive for easy downloading and instructions will be provided.

  • Up to five nominated shots fully edited in a portrait style (many examples on this website, if you require one of yours to be of a similar look then please discuss with me).

  • Full TIFF and JPEG versions ( sRGB and CYMK colour spaces ) will be made available upon request, so you have the ability to take them to any printing company you like to have them printed, be it on paper or canvas.

  • Images and artwork are held in an archive and will be made available again if required.

OBLIGATIONS AND OWNERSHIP OF IMAGES.

• The images you will have will be named ‘Performer Name - xxx.jpg’ where xxx is the number of the image.

• Please let me know the image numbers of the five edited images you would like within one week of the shoot. Any longer than a week and your delivery can be delayed.

• If you are part of a sponsored shoot then please let me know which shots are your favourites, these will be prioritised and worked on first.

• Please let me know the image numbers of the photos you do NOT like and would not like published under any circumstance. These images will be marked as unwanted. They will remain on my database, I may use them for my own training purposes only.

• Unless otherwise stated the images are yours to do what you want with them. The copyright stays with me. I reserve the right to use the images to promote my work via my web page, blog entries and social media.

• I would like to create artwork and post first, then you can tag and repost as you like,

• If you would like the shots to be used on any broadcast media you will need a license from www.jme-photoart.com.

• I would appreciate it if the images are used on social media if you would please tag them as www.jme-photoart.com or @jmephotoart. This would save me from having to watermark all your images. :-)

• Lastly, once you have left the studio and returned home, could you please let me know if you are safe? Just for peace of mind.

If you have any issues or questions about the above then please let me know asap.

Past shoots have been fun and I prefer a relaxed ambience to the session, I will try to accommodate what you need. I have had the pleasure of photographing a number of performers and with their permission, they have allowed me to add their names here if you feel the need for references.

Sebastian Angelique - Belle De Beauvoir - Ginger Ms Demeanour - Dusty Boudoir

Bambi Bang Bang - Stormia Teacup - Aya L’Storm

Thanks and see you there!

Jon