FAQ

Gian's artistic vision stands with "People, artists, customers, clients are not always right." Get yourself acquainted with the artist by reading the FAQ sections. Enquire gimphotografie@gmail if you have comments and questions. Many thanks for taking the time exploring the portfolio website.

Q: What type of photography does he specialize?
 

Gian specializes in street, journalistic, and fine art photography.
 

Q: Does Gian offer portrait or client services photography?
 

No. Across Kitsap, Pierce, Jefferson, Mason, Port Angeles, Everett, Olympia, Tacoma, and Seattle; another photographer servicing your area will gladly help and cater to your occasions, life achievements, and memories.

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Gian Magana may not offer recommendations to local photographers or small businesses as he may not have the right qualifications for him. Do your diligence by spending time on my portfolio website and his body of work. It surely has its backstory and grassroots. Please...please be asking some questions related to his work and story. (But there will be no small-talk questions like "do you have a pet dog?" or "how is the weather today") These enquiries will not be entertained.

 

Q: Therefore, is Gian a small business entity or is affiliated with a media or government company?

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This is one of the most frequent questions asked by people. Coming from apprehension and uncertainties with the use of image being photographed. And I cannot discuss this enough. Gian Magana is an independent artist who schedules his own visits and meets much to his call. Gian is deeply working on several and is scatterminded with several personal projects that he has no idea what to do with his images in the short term.

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People often ask these in the lack of clear context and with the proper mode of communication. However; understand that Gian has the right to be non-verbal in his own periods. If this happens, do check on written text and literature if he will not be and chooses not to speak at the moment. Thank you for understanding his current mood.
 

Q: Does Gian work with small businesses?
 

Gian Magana strives for global reach and building the name of the body of works across the globe. Local collaborations are currently unavailable. To Port Orchard and Bremerton residents: please email (gimphotografie@gmail.com) for enquiries and he looks forward to seeing it.
 

Q: Is Gian a Small Business Owner?

No.
 

Q: Is Gian available for event photography, collaborations, and commissions?
 

Sorry, no. Gian will make his decision on his terms. No bookings and commissions will be accepted. I appreciate your understanding of his perspective.
 

Q: How can I book your services?
 

You may not book services at this time. Do your research online about his photography style and observe him and his discipline. Ask questions in any form and medium of communication (e.g. verbal, written, text, email, etc.)

Q: Does Gian Magana provide "Model Release" or any kind of 'Consent Forms'

Gian does not provide model release forms and the like. Organizations and corporations commissioned for Gian's project (if there is any) handle full responsibility for consent, media, and release forms. The photographer may volunteer his own time for local and community events that deal with Special Needs the vulnerable populations. He may reach out to some of these NGOs if there is a community event organized if he perceives a concern and discomfort with some of the PWD population due to a perceived privacy concern.

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Gian will seek written consent in advance if there are plans to document and photograph inside certain facilities like hospitals, education institutions, and psychiatric wards. Potluck social gatherings do not qualify for seeking consent is not required as per privacy regulation of your country. (Please have a look at Gian's Privacy Policy when exploring my portfolio website).

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gimphotografie@gmail.com for communication - do not ghost me

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Q: Does Gian's body of work fall under commercial use?

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Given Gian's aimless approach, his body of work falls under "fair use". Images made and in portfolios are primarily intended for artistic and documentary purposes. While every effort is to maintain the dignity of the individuals portrayed, Gian strives an effort.

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Gian's body of work is primarily intended for artistic and documentary purposes, rather than for commercial use. The images are not used for commercial gain, and every effort is made to respect the privacy and dignity of the individuals portrayed. If you have any concerns or questions about the use of specific images, please feel free to reach out via email for further discussion.

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Q: What are your rates?

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Gian Magana does not provide any rates. That's because Gian works of images are not designed to offer such a thing. Buymeacoffee and Cashapp are the only ways to tip a freelancer and monetize his hobby.
 

Q: What are permitted? And What aren't?

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These are a few of them and are not limited to

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Do's:

- Limit begging for help or seek assistance. This means refraining from asking for food, money, or drink if the photographer is working. Remind your distant friend and acquainted you know living on the streets. Thank you for understanding :)
- Search his Flickr and Instagram account for his portfolio.

- Give appropriate and constructive advice of where he could improve on. Never stop communicating.

Don'ts:

- Throw a fit or a tantrum when I turn down your request. You are fortunate enough that you had no idea about my personal life and desires.
- Return/refund a loose change where I turned down your request or prompt because I did not feel like it's the right thing to do. because you have wanted to pose and possibly post on SNS as soon as the currency has already been handed to you.
- Crop, edit, or alter any images he has made and taken in any form of way
 

Q: Can I purchase prints of your work?
 

Prints will be posted online and are found in his shop if they will be on sale. This is also made at his discretion. Please do not send a direct message or email for an enquiry. Provide your email address for updates.

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Q: Can you make the photographer to delete images straight from his camera?
 

Yes, and no. Consent and privacy are a contentious issue where social media is common. At the same time, you are more than welcome to request and ask the photographer to delete images. This comes at his own discretion. If a "no" is served, move along. Please respect the photographer by not pressing on and make him agree. As the saying goes: two wrongs do not make a right! Gian Magana reserves the right to delete images of people - as he sees fit to decide. Reviewing of images being deleted is also considered breach of privacy. But will verbally remind the subjects that it's deleted.

Edit To Add: Gian Magana deletes image of people who disliked being photograph based on the technical composition and have a severe flaw on these images it had. Not because you feel uncomfortable or any personal matters. Heads up to People With Disabilities, LGBT population, and anyone out: Gian Magana will not entertain pleas of discomfort and convincing.