GEOFF HSU PHOTOGRAPHY
Shoot guide / FAQ
HOW THE SHOOT WORKS
1
Arrival
and
check-in
quick run-through of your package and outfit check.
2
The shoot
we work through the standard agency angles, with on-screen previews along the way so you can check things look right.
3
Post-shoot shortlisting
we pull together a shortlist of your strongest shots and upload it to a private online gallery.
4
Your final selection
you pick your final shots from the shortlist (usually within a day or two).
5
Delivery
final files delivered within 48 hours of your selection.
How selection works
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On-screen review during the shoot is just to check things look right — not your final pick. There's no pressure to decide anything there and then.
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Shortlist: after the shoot, we go through everything and pull out the best, most agency-standard shots as your shortlist, which goes into a private online gallery.
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Final selection: you choose your final shots from that shortlist (e.g. 8 for Package A). This usually happens within a day or two of getting the gallery link, so you've got time to properly compare and decide.
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If you've added same-day rush delivery, selection needs to happen on the spot, straight after the shoot — there's no online gallery step in that case.
What "minimal retouching" actually means
Our approach is built around what agencies actually need to see — your genuine appearance. Here's exactly what that covers:
What we do adjust:
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Basic colour correction and white balance
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Cropping and minor composition tweaks
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One-off, temporary blemishes from the day of the shoot — things like a stress spot, a scratch, redness, or an insect bite (genuinely one-off issues, not your usual skin condition)
What we don't touch:
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Skin texture, pores, or overall skin quality
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Acne scarring, freckles, moles, or birthmarks
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Body proportions or facial features
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Anything that would change how you actually look
This applies to the standard digitals in both packages. For the extra portrait-style shots in Package B, we'll adjust mood and lighting to suit the style, but always while keeping your genuine features intact.
Add-ons explained
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Extra retouched photo (£28 each): if there's a shot in your shortlist you love but it's beyond what's included in your package, we'll process it to the same standard as your final photos.
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Extra unedited photos (£45): additional unedited shots from the session (basic colour correction only), as extra documentation of the shoot. Worth noting — these are working shots from the session, not our top picks, so quality may vary compared to your final selection.
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Same-day rush delivery (£30): ideal if you're short on time and need your photos the same day. With this add-on, selection happens on the spot straight after the shoot, skipping the online gallery and the few days you'd normally have to decide.