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Here are answers to some of our
most Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of camera equipment do you use?
A: Most of the images posted on this site were created with Nikon
digital cameras including the D100, D200 and D300 models. A Nikon
F100 35 millimeter camera, usually using either Fujichrome Velvia or
Kodak Ektachrome 50 or 100 speed slide films, was also frequently
used. After processing, all film was scanned with a Nikon Coolscan
LS5000 scanner.
Occasionally, a Shen Hao 4x5 II large format camera was used for
landscape images. Most landscape photos were taken while the camera was supported with a Gitzo G1227 carbon fiber tripod with an Arca-Swiss B1
monoball head. A wide variety of Nikon, Schneider and Sigma lenses
were also used to capture the photos.
Q: Do you manipulate your images?
A: The simple answer is yes, but to a minimal extent. Sometimes filters, special films or other camera techniques
are used to create special
effects in photographs. However, for most mages use of
special techniques as well as Photoshop or other image editing
software is limited to simple contrast, color balance, sharpness
and saturation adjustments. Animals photographed in captive settings
will be labeled as such or with the location of where the photo was
taken (i.e. Denver Downtown Aquarium, Butterfly Pavilion, etc.).
Q: Are your images available for stock
licensing?
A: Yes. Most images on this site are available for stock use. If
there is a particular image displayed on this site's online
galleries that you are interested in licensing please
contact us
with your request.
Q: Do you sell prints of your images?
A: Yes. We recently integrated a secure PayPal shopping cart to enable online
ordering of our prints but you do not need a PayPal account to
order. We accept all major credit cards. Our images are personally signed
in archival ink and
printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper. Sometimes we also sell special packages of matted and framed
prints at a discount. For more information about prints please see the
About Our Prints page.
Q: Do you photograph weddings or portraits?
A: No. In the past we have photographed weddings and portraits but this is a
service we do not currently provide. We specialize in nature,
landscape, wildlife and travel photography. Sometimes we also accept
action/sports or news photojournalism assignments. Requests for
images that do not fit within our specialty will be denied.
Q: Do you provide graphic design or
printing services?
A: No. We produce photographs and text. This content is mostly
used in advertising, websites, books, magazines or other editorial
publications. Viewfinder Media is not currently a graphic design or
a printing company. If you are looking for a design or printing
company in the Denver area we'd be happy to refer you to some of our
contacts. Q: Do you sell books?
A: Yes! We have just released "Classic Colorado," a book capturing the
essential landscapes and wildlife seen in the Centennial State. More
books about Colorado as well as other photography-related themes are
being planned. Please go to our
books
page to view and order from our current selection!
Q: May I use or link to one of your images on
my website/blog/social network?
A: Maybe.
Posting hyperlinks to pages on this site on
websites/forums/blogs/social networks or any other Web platform is
welcomed but "hotlinking" to images or graphics on this site for
personal or commercial use is forbidden.
All images on this site are protected by
copyright. If interested in using a particular image for commercial
purposes or for personal use please
contact us
for permission. In some cases we will grant access to images displayed
here to non-profit organizations, grant educational free-use rights or
allow use of images for certain promotional purposes. In these cases
we will likely even provide our customers with larger resolution files
for better display or printing capabilities. If you have not contacted
us with your request you are NOT allowed to use the images, graphics
or stories on this site for any purpose.
Q: Do you have a Privacy Policy?
A: This privacy policy tells you
how we use personal information collected at this site. Please
read this privacy policy before using the site or submitting
any personal information. By using the site, you are accepting
the practices described in this privacy policy. These
practices may be changed, but any changes will be posted and
changes will only apply to activities and information on a
going forward, not retroactive basis. You are encouraged to
review the privacy policy whenever you visit the site to make
sure that you understand how any personal information you
provide will be used.
Note: the
privacy practices set forth in this privacy policy are for
this web site only.
If you link to other web sites, please review the privacy
policies posted at those sites.
Collection of Information
We collect personally identifiable information, like
names, postal addresses, email addresses, etc., when
voluntarily submitted by our visitors. The information you
provide is only used to fulfill your specific request, unless
you give us permission to use it in another manner, for
example to add you to one of our mailing lists.
Cookie/Tracking Technology
The Site may use cookie and tracking technology
depending on the features offered. Cookie and tracking
technology are useful for gathering information such as
browser type and operating system, tracking the number of
visitors to the Site, and understanding how visitors use the
Site. Cookies can also help customize the Site for visitors.
Personal information cannot be collected via cookies and other
tracking technology, however, if you previously provided
personally identifiable information, cookies may be tied to
such information. Aggregate cookie and tracking information
may be shared with third parties.
Distribution of Information
We may share information with governmental agencies or other
companies assisting us in fraud prevention or investigation.
We may do so when: (1) permitted or required by law; or, (2)
trying to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud
or unauthorized transactions; or, (3) investigating fraud
which has already taken place. The information is not provided
to these companies for marketing purposes. The information
will not be sold to any company.
Commitment to Data Security
Your personally identifiable information is kept secure. Only
authorized employees, agents and contractors (who have agreed
to keep information secure and confidential) have access to
this information. All emails and newsletters from this site
allow you to opt out of further mailings.
Privacy Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about our
privacy policy you may contact us using the information below:
By e-mail: JoshHardin@viewfindermedia.com
By Phone:
(970) 691-9011
We reserve the right to make changes to this policy. Any
changes will be posted here.
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