What sort of assignments do you accept?

Pretty well any photographic assignment that is to be shot in a photojournalistic style. In recent years this has ranged from editorial portraits and photo essays for magazines , Aid organizations and Exhibitions, to Corporate Annual Reports, Executive portraits and re-branding, to book projects, and to creating digital assets for Government and Corporate photo libraries.

What do you mean by ‘photojournalistic style’?

I worked in London from 1978 till 1981 for the Observer, where there was a total commitment to, and respect of, the power of imagery. The editorial policy was that their photographers would have their own voices. Often our photographs and photo-essays stood alone, no copy needed, the photograph comfortably telling its own tale.

That is photojournalism: storytelling, a tradition that has developed over human history. it may have started with simple line drawings on cave walls, and moved on to myths passed down from generation to generation, then to the printing press, to cinema, to photography and now the internet.

What do you mean by ‘photo libraries’ and ‘digital assets’?

All enterprises, from small business to large corporates and government departments, must communicate their message to staff, clients, shareholders, stakeholders, and the public. A well planned and maintained library of high quality photographs in multiple formats are increasingly valuable digital assets that enhance communication, particularly in internet and intranet applications.

Why are digital assets so valuable for internet and intranet applications?

The most effective internet and social network sites are designed around imagery and short grabs of information presented in easily accessable and engaging formats. The internet audience, most especially on social network sites, is reacting with simple human curiosity in a very personal way to other people’s visual stories.

Enterprises must develop a library of digital assets using  photojournalistic storytelling techniques if they are to be successful in communicating their message to these target online audiences. 

What do you mean by ‘multiple formats’?

A well planned shoot with defined ‘stories’ will result in a suite of digital assets for promotions, posters, brochures, publications, discussion papers, annual reports, and staff recruitment and training materials. These are delivered in the appropriate high quality formats required for traditional print media, or optimised for web applications.

The same material can be used to create engaging story telling formats required for conference, intranet and internet audiences, from simple slideshows and quicktime movies through to sophisticated multi-media photo-essays, movies and presentations.

Do you accept Private commissions for personal or family portraits?

Yes, with consideration to style and content and my areas of expertise.

Do you shoot weddings?

I have photographed some weddings, but only when the coverage was in a photojournalist or less formal style. I am available to shoot Muslim weddings where custom dictates a female photographer.

Where do you work, and are you available to travel?

I am based in Sydney, Australia. However my work takes me all over the country and to many overseas destinations, particularly Southeast Asia in recent years.

What formats do you shoot in?

On most assignments I shoot digital in 35mm SLR. If the shoot requires film, I work in 35mm and medium format, as either colour and black and white.

What formats do you deliver in?

An explanation of a wide range of delivery formats and a ‘shopping’ list' is available on request, and your requirements discussed and agreed at the time of preparing cost estimates and quotes.

What do you charge?

This varies according to the specific time, equipment, and delivery requirements of each assignment, the end-use of the material, and copyright and licence agreements. All assignments are quoted and agreed up front in writing and are confirmed by an official order.

When and how do I pay?

This is by negotiation for each assignment, but normally up front payment is required for part of the shooting fees, and for the direct costs of film, processing, and out-of-pocket travel and miscellaneous expenses that have been agreed. The balance is payable prior to or immediately on delivery. Payment is normally by direct bank transfer. Payment by Cheque can be arranged in some circumstances.

Who holds the Copyright?

The copyright of the work commissioned is held by Lorrie Graham as the photographer, except in some instances such as commissions from Government Departments, and weddings. You may negotiate a full Copyright buyout, or licence the work exclusively for a specified number of years. This can be extended further by negotiation. All licence fees are payable up front.

Can I buy or license any of the images on this website?

Yes, original prints in limited editions can be purchased or usage licenced for most images subject to your end-use requirements. Please contact me direct to discuss pricing and delivery formats.