Editorial | Documentary | PR
Hello
My name is Marc and I create imagery for arts and cultural organisations, and for the people who work in them. My goal is to work collaboratively with people to help them build the profile they need in order to continue sharing their talents with the world.
I hope this booklet gives you an idea of how I work and the images we could create together. And I hope that after taking a look through you’ll be itching to get started, so you'll find my contact details on the back page. Please get in touch to arrange your photoshoot or to ask any questions you have. I hope to hear from you very soon.
Marc Gascoigne
Whycommission professionalphotos?
There are many good reasons for why you should hire a professional photographer to capture your performance or event, but I think the most important one is that it shows how seriously you take your craft.
Having well produced photography demonstrates that you care about sharing your work in the best possible way. It gives the viewer a window into what you create and how you communicate that to your audience. I like to think of what I do as the finishing touch to all the hard work you've put into developing your talent.
A photographer who understands the dedication you bring to your profession is the photographer who will put that same dedication into capturing your work in the best possible way. That's the commitment I'd like to bring to projects, so if you have anything upcoming you'd like to discuss then please do get in touch.
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in a fundraising gala for British Youth Opera
Williams performs
Actors Adrian Lester, Derek Jacobi and Judi Dench with artist Alexander Newley
Philharmonia at Royal Festival Hall
The Concert Hall
What others have said
Marc is a professional, talented individual who has great attention to details. It was really easy to be around Marc as he has a positive attitude and he is definitely not afraid of any challenges” - Karina K
“Great job, Marc was a friendly, efficient and professional photographer - happy to recommend” - Simon H
“Marc did a brilliant job, communication was excellent and results fantastic, would recommend to anyone!” - Tamsin G
Purcell Singers at Abbey Road Studios
The Recording Studio
Location
Artists Temple Church, London
The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
Moreaboutme
My grandfather and great uncle brought me to photography. They were never professionals themselves but were all mechanically minded and enjoyed the technical proficiency required from their hobby. My grandfather furnished me with my first camera, my great uncle donated one of his books to me, and my largely self-taught journey through photography started there.
I kept it as a hobby until I emerged from university with a degree in music, wondering if there might be a better direction for me to head in. While working in marketing I firmly fixed my sights on being a freelance photographer and took that terrifying first step of resigning a salaried job age 27.
Like many photographers, I love the magic of using a camera to freeze a moment in time in the most pleasing way possible. But alongside that, photography is a way to stay on my feet - to meet people, go places and experience things that I might otherwise have missed. For me photography is where curiosity and art meet.
I think this is what makes me a good person to collaborate with. If you enjoy meeting people and are endlessly curious about the work they produce, then you will be tireless in finding all the ways you can show that work at its best. And with a background of working in the field myself, I know how to treat you and the space you're working in with respect and sensitivity.
Today my work takes in a mixture of portrait photography and capturing the creative industries and performing arts in action. If you’d like to see more my website is at www.marcgascoigne.com and I’m on Instagram at @mdgascoigne.
Actor and dancer
Alessia Lugoboni
Scratch Night at Blue Elephant Theatre
Exhibitions and Events
Artist Bob and Roberta Smith and Vice Chair, Mayor’s Cultural Leadership Board Amanda Parker at a panel discussion on the role of art and culture in urban regeneration organised by Genesis Foundation
Temporary exhibitions and events at Dulwich Picture Gallery
TheOperaMakers/Turandot
Arcola Theatre, Dalston
Hugh Dennis records content for the BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
András Schiff coaches chamber music musicians at Kings Place
Christopher Warren-Green conducts rehearsals with London Chamber Orchestra at Cadogan Hall
Working with me
Thank you for your interest in working with me. As a passionate professional specialising in photography for the performing arts and the people who make them happen, I aim to create work that shows your vision and creativity at its best.
I’m dedicated to providing a seamless and enjoyable experience from start to finish. Whether it's your first time working with a photographer or you're a seasoned pro, I am here to guide you through the process and ensure that everything runs smoothly. I believe in building long-term relationships with my clients built on communication and mutual understanding, which is why I take the time to learn about your needs and how you work.
Before the Shoot
To ensure clarity and smooth collaboration, please take a moment to read myterms and conditions. By confirming a shoot date, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted these terms. I'm always open to discussing any specific needs or variations, but please note that any changes must be agreed upon in writing beforehand.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don't hesitate to ask.
What's Included
Your shoot fee includes a predetermined number of high-resolution, colour-corrected images. Typically I select the final images, but if you'd prefer to make the selection yourself I'm happy to accommodate. In this case, I'll provide an online gallery of lowresolution, watermarked images for your review.
Should you decide to select more images than included in the shoot fee, additional images can be purchased at a per-image rate, as outlined in my rate card. Please keep in mind that if you choose the final images yourself, the five-working-day turnaround time begins once you have made your selection, not from the shoot date.
The shoot fee also covers the Usage License and Exclusivity Period. After the exclusivity period expires, some images may be available for non-commercial use elsewhere, such as through picture agencies. Any variations to this arrangement will be detailed in your quotation and must be agreed upon in writing beforehand.
I reserve the right to use the images for my promotional purposes during the exclusivity period. If this poses a problem, please let me know in advance so we can discuss it.
After the Shoot
Once your final images are ready, you will receive a download link to access them. Please ensure you download the images within 30 days, as the files will be removed from the server after this period. If you happen to lose the images later, feel free to reach out. While I can't guarantee it, I often have backups and will do my best to help.
I am always eager to see where my images are used! If you can share examples of the photos in action, I would be delighted to see them. Also, don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram—details can be found on the back cover.
I am committed to understanding how my clients like to work so that I can be the most effective photographer for you. I hope this means we'll be collaborating on many more projects in the future.
Terms and Conditions
1 Definitions
For the purposes this agreement the“Photographer”shall mean Marc Gascoigne. The“Client”is the party commissioning the Photographer for the purposes of this agreement. The“Client”shall, where the context admits, include their respective assignees, sub licensees and successors in title.“Photographs”means all material furnished by the Photographer, whether electronic or physical i.e. transparencies, negatives or prints.“Fees”means Photographer’s Fees as set out in the estimate.“Expenses”means any costs necessary to produce the images aside from the Fees.“Estimate”means any document prepared by the Photographer setting out the Fees and Expenses necessary to produce the shoot.“Usages Licence”is the licence granting specific reproduction rights to the Photographs and outlined in the Estimate.“Days”referred to are working days.“Shoot Duration”includes all shoot, travel, casting, recede or other preparation days.“The Shoot”is defined as the number of confirmed days whether the job is undertaken as a whole or in separate parts.
2 Copyright and Ownership of Materials
The entire copyright in the Photographs including ownership of all materials is retained by the Photographer at all times throughout the world. Photography Fees are based on a Usage Licence specified on the Estimate. In the absence of such a licence having been specified in writing, there is no usage granted whatsoever. Changes to the Usage Licence required must be negotiated with the Photographer. For the specified period usage is granted exclusively, aside from Photographer’s self promotional purposes. Where Photographs are stored electronically, they must be erased at the conclusion of the agreed usage period. We may require return, in good condition, of photographic material supplied by a Photographer at the end of the Usage Licence period.
3 Use
The period of usage commences from date of first use (or 6 months after shoot date, whichever is sooner). Any permission which may be given for use will automatically be revoked if full payment is not made by the due date of the relevant invoice(s) or if the Client is put into receivership or liquidation. Where use is restricted in the Usage Licence, permission to use the Photograph/s for other purposes will normally be granted upon the full payment of a further fee, to be agreed with the Photographer. The Usage Licence only applies to the Client as stated on the invoice and its benefit shall not be assigned to any third party without the Photographer’s permission. Accordingly, even where any form of‘All Media Licence’is granted, the Photographer’s permission must be obtained before any use of the Photographs for other purposes e.g use in relation to another product or sub licensing through a photo library. Note: An agreement must be reached with the Photographer before the Photographs may be used tor other purposes. All further Licences in respect of the Photographs will be subject to these terms and conditions. Any estimates of usage fees to the client are valid for a period of six months only from the estimate date. We reserve the right to renegotiate these fees after this period has expired. Any unauthorised use of the Photograph/s by the Client, beyond the usage constraints agreed with us, will be subject to further usage fees. The Photographer retains the right in all cases to use the Photographs at any time (unless an embargo is agreed with the Client). After the exclusivity period indicated in the Usage Licence the Photographer will be entitled to use and licence others to use the Photographs for any purposes. Fees negotiated for any further usage licence will not be conditional on the exercise of the further rights granted and will be payable when invoiced. Any usage extensions must be negotiated with the Photographer.
4 Indemnity
The Photographer shall only be responsible for obtaining clearance in respect of third party copyright works, trademarks, designs or other intellectual property if this has been expressly agreed in writing before the shoot. In all other cases the Client shall be responsible for obtaining such clearances and will indemnify the Photographer against all expenses, damages, claims and legal costs arising out of any failure to obtain such clearances.
5 Payment
All figures provided are estimates and not a quotation, therefore allow 10% contingency budget on all estimates. Expenses and production costs to be paid in advance of the Photographic shoot or on demand, whichever is applicable. Terms of payment are immediate on invoices for expenses in advance and 30 days from date of all other invoices. All fees for the right to use Photography once agreed are payable irrespective of whether the usage is appropriated or not. We reserve the right to charge statutory interest on amounts overdue.
6 Contingency
Expenses Where extra Expenses or time are incurred by the Photographer as a result of alterations to the original brief by the Client, or otherwise at their request, the Client shall be liable to pay such extra Expenses or Fees at an agreed rate in addition to that which has been estimated.
7 Rejection
If the Client is not present during the shoot then the Photographer’s interpretation of the brief is deemed acceptable to the Client. Unless stated in writing on the day of the shoot, there is no right to reject on the basis of style or composition unless otherwise agreed.
8 Cancellation/Postponement/Reshoot
If a confirmed shoot is cancelled, postponed or it is necessary to reshoot for reasons outside the control of the Photographer (including but not limited to unsuitable weather / light), the following fees plus expenses in all cases are applicable:
On shoots of two days duration or less, cancellation within 2 days notice = 100% of fees plus expenses incurred.
Between 3 & 6 days notice = 75% fees plus all expenses incurred. 7 days notice and over + 25% fees plus all expenses incurred.
On shoots in excess of 2 days duration, cancellation within the number of shoot days or less = 100% of fees plus expenses incurred, within twice the number of shoot days = 75% fees plus all expenses incurred, in excess of twice the number of shoot days 25% fees plus all expenses incurred.
9 Right to Credit
The photographer must be credited on all editorial uses and in other cases if stated in the estimate.
10 Liability
Photographer’s liability in any case is limited to professional fees, which have been agreed. Photographer shall not be liable to Client for any loss of profit, loss of contracts, loss of business or revenues, loss of production or for any indirect, special or consequential loss, damage, costs, expenses or other claims which arise out of or in connection with the Shoot.
11 Third Parties
Bookings of all third party suppliers are subject to such terms and conditions as these parties may impose –available on request. Model fees estimated cover modelling time and usage as stated on the Estimate. The Photographer takes no liability for model fees incurred due toadditional usages of images above and beyond the usage stated on final invoice. It is the clients responsibility to contact models/model agents directly unless otherwise agreed.
12 Confidentiality
It shall be the sole responsibility of the Client to arrange for the Photographer plus any third party involved to enter into any confidentiality agreement. The Photographer cannot be held liable for any breach of confidentially by any third party.
13. Applicable Law
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts, to whom all parties submit.
14 Variation
These Terms & Conditions shall not be varied except by agreement in writing.
