Frequently Asked Questions
Photo Day at your Martial Arts School
With Martial Arts Photographer Doug Churchill
Martial Arts Instructor’s Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Doug Churchill?
My passion as a Martial Arts photographer began in 1987 with images appearing on over 300 magazine covers including, Black Belt, Karate Kungfu Illustrated, Martial Arts Training, Dojo and Dojang. My list of magazine photo credits includes, Steven Seagal, Jean Claude Van-Damme, Chuck Norris, Sugar Ray Leonard, Robert Conrad, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Caan, David Carridine, Shannon Lee, Ernie Reyes Jr, Mark Dacascos, Don Wilson, Herb Perez, Eric Lee, Jimmy Kim, Mike Swain, Tito Ortiz, Royce Gracie, Hector Echavarria, plus many other Martial Arts celebrities and stars.
What are you offering?
I’m now offering my extensive Martial Arts photography experience to your school. There’s a difference between my Martial Arts photography and the photography you purchase from ‘the big corporate photo outfits’. I spend up to 20 minutes with each student (‘the big photo outfits’ spend only 5 minutes). Nobody is more qualified to make high quality images of your students and instructors. I’ve made tens of thousands of images over my 19 year career as a Martial Arts photographer.
What do I get?
For helping to sign up your students, you will receive one free photo session, for every 10 students that sign up. In addition you’ll receive a CD-R containing selected images of your students to use for your school. Includes Personal Use License.
How do I book a photo day?
It’s easy to sign up your Martial Arts school for a photo day, just call or email to find out when I’ll be in your area. I’ll provide you with all the materials needed to sign up your students along with a 12x18" photo poster to advertise the event (similar to the 4x6" photo enclosed).
Thank you for your consideration.
Doug Churchill
Contact Info:
Telephone : 530.343.4131 800.PHOTO.911
Email: support@MartialArtsPhotos.com
Frequently Asked Questions
A parent or instructor MUST be present at all times when minors are being photographed.
Is there a sitting fee?
The sitting fee is $35.00How do I schedule a photo session?
Time slots for photo sessions are limited and available on first come, first served basis.
The best way is to reserve your time slot on the sign-up sheet at your school.
Same day walk-ups are accepted on a first come, first served basis only.
How much time is needed for each student’s photo session?
Allow 1 hour. We schedule 3 students per hour in 15 minute blocks of time each.
You must arrive and be ready before the top of the hour you are scheduled for.
If you’re more than 15 minutes late your time slot will be given to a walk-up student.
How many photos do you shoot?
Because we’re digital we’re not worried about film costs.
You will be able to view your photos immediately on our monitor.
What about group or family photos?
A group or family photo of up to 6 people can be made in one 15 minute photo time slot. If individuals in the group are to be also photographed individually it requires one photo time slot for the group and one photo time slot for each individual to be photographed.
A minimum purchase of a $35.00 sitting fee is required for each time slot.
How do I choose and order my image(s)?
Your images can be viewed and ordered immediately when shot and will be made available for online viewing and ordering within 14 days of your portrait session at MartialArtsPhotos.com
May I copy and reproduce my images? (Personal Use License)
Personal Use License allows you to advertise your school, use on your computer, copy, make prints, scan, use on your personal or school website, use in your portfolio, and make self-promo cards. Any use of these images other than personal use is a violation of this agreement. Commercial, advertising, editorial and resale use of any images produced by Doug Churchill is reserved. Please call or email if you require additional licensing. All reproductions must include Doug Churchill Photography copyright credits.
When will I receive my prints?
You order prints online.
We take the time and personal attention to create stunning portraits that will be cherished forever