What services do you offer?

I offer on-location portrait sittings and event coverage. All packages include an online gallery, which is provided for viewing, sharing, printing, and downloading images. The online gallery included with portrait sittings is a proof gallery and is provided for viewing and selecting image(s) as per package to be retouched; printing and downloading is prohibited.
 
I also offer Photoshop retouching as well as CD(s)/DVD(s), prints, mini-photobooks and magazine-style albums.
 

What style photos do you take?

I believe a photographer has a responsibility to chronicle events as they happen with as little intrusion as possible. To accomplish this, a photographer develops exceptional observation skills that they combine with editorial skills, artistic inspiration, and technical mastery. My photographic style reflects this belief and is best described as “visual” storytelling - a combination of photojournalism with traditional portraiture. With each shot, I strive to capture the action, emotion, and detail of the moment.
 

Do you shoot film, digital, or both?

Since 2004, I've been shooting only digital. I enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with the medium particularly the ability to experiment with alternate angles and lighting to create striking images.
 

Do packages include Photoshop retouching?

Only packages for portrait sittings include Photoshop retouching. Basic portrait sittings include between 1 and 3 retouched images. Photoshop retouching for additional images (or as an add-on service) is available at $60 per hour. A quote for requested touchup will be provided and authorization needed prior to start of work.
 

Do you shoot film, digital, or both?

Since 2004, I've been shooting only digital. I enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with the medium particularly the ability to experiment with alternate angles and lighting to create striking images.
 

How many pictures do you take?

The number of pictures I take depends on the type of event and individual client preferences. On average with a basic events package (one to two hours of candid photo coverage), I capture between 100 to 250 images. Out of all the images, I then select between 50 to 125 for the online gallery.
 

When will I be able to see my photos?

Your online gallery will be available within 2 to 3 weeks of your event.
 

Will the watermarks I see in the online gallery appear on my prints or in downloaded files?

No they won't.
 

When will I receive my photos, CD(s), mini-photobooks, or albums?

Note: All items in your package will be shipped together via USPS unless otherwise specified in your contract.

• Retouched images are typically available within 2 to 3 weeks of your selection.
• Enlargements are usually ready within 3 to 4 weeks of the availability of retouched images.
• Canvases take about 3 to 4 weeks to produce once retouched images are available.
• CDs are produced within 2 weeks of the availability of retouched images.
• Mini-photobooks (20-pages standard unless otherwise specified in your contract) are usually available within 6 to 8 weeks of your selection of images; review and approval of proof layout will determine final delivery date.
• Magazine style albums will be available within 3 months of your selection; review and approval of proof layout will determine final delivery date.

Can I keep the negatives?

I typically provide a CD with high-resolution, original-size JPEGs of the images from your online gallery with most packages. You can easily resize these images with an online photo gallery of your choice for printing. If your package doesn't include this option, as an add-on service, I offer CD(s) for $50 plus sales tax with 100 images and an additional $20 plus sales tax for each additional 100 images.
 
Digital negatives are RAW files that cannot be viewed directly and need to be first converted and then edited for web or print. Most clients do not have access to such tools, which is why I provide high-resolution, original-size JPEGs. For clients who want a copy of these files, I offer CD(s) with the RAW files and PDF proof sheets for $200 plus sales tax with 100 images and an additional $50 plus sales tax for each additional 100 images.
 

Can I print the proofs?

Proofs are a tool for selecting your final images for portraits, mini-photobooks, and albums. Depending on your package, the results may not be what you expect. Final images are hand-touched for white balance, sharpening, and soft-proofed for paper and printer specifications.
 

What equipment do you use?

I use Canon equipment and bring backup equipment to every shoot. My equipment and accessories include:

• Canon EOS 5D
• Canon EOS 30D (2x)
• Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash (2x)
• Canon Telephoto EF 200mm f2.8L II USM Lens with ET-83B II Hood
• Canon Telephoto EF 85mm f1.2L II USM Lens with ES-79 II Hood
• Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-70mm f2.8L USM Lens with EW-83F Hood (2x)
• Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-105mm f4.0L IS USM Lens with EW-83H Hood


• Hoya Clear Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filters
• B+W Skylight KR-1.5 Multi-Coated Filters
• B+W Kaeseman Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated Filters
• Formatt HD Soft Effects Clear 1 Schott-Desag B270 Crown Optical Glass Filters


• Bogen/Manfrotto 3 Section Monopod with Swivel Tilt Head


• Lexar Professional 133x 4GB CompactFlash Cards
• Sandisk 4GB and 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Cards
• Wolverine 80GB FlashPac 7000 Portable Data Storage Device


• Lowepro Pro Roller Mini
• Lowepro Micro Trekker 100
• Lowepro Mini Trekker Classic


• Hakuba Lens Cleaning Pen
• Visible Dust SL-700 Arctic Butterfly Sensor Cleaner

What cities do you cover?

Local venues include San Francisco, the Peninsula, South Bay, and parts of the East Bay. Any travel outside a 50-mile radius of Sunnyvale may be subject to an additional $75 fee depending on which package you chose. Other areas that I cover include Santa Rosa, Napa, Sacramento, Monterey and Yosemite.
 

Do you offer videography?

No I don't. I do offer a photo-slideshow on DVD as an add-on service that can be viewed on your television or computer.
 

Do you offer in-studio portrait sessions?

I believe people are more comfortable in front of a camera when they're in a familiar setting and instead offer on location sessions. For executive head shots, in-studio portrait sessions can be arranged.
 

Do you offer on-site printing for events?

Yes I do as an add-on service for some corporate event packages and 4 hour+ Premier birthday party packages.
 

Can I use your photos in advertisements?

When you contract with EDEN HENSLEY PHOTOGRAPHY or secure digital download rights via SmugMug, you may use the photos for permitted personal or commercial uses. Review the copyright for more information. For images with recognizable people, commercial use is only permitted if model releases are available.