Business procedure
Requests for photographs should be made by phone, fax or email. A choice of low resolution images will be emailed out the same day a request is made if at all possible. Once an image (or images) are selected high resolution jpegs on a CD can be sent by post or, if it is not too many, by email. Many images are also available as 35 transparencies if the client prefers to do their own scans. Delivery is by Royal Mail special delivery.
           
Once it is clear which images will be used the client should phone to discuss fees.  Fees vary according to the type of publication, distribution and the proposed size and position of the picture in the publication.

Commissions: Any standard photographic commission will be undertaken, provided the subject matter is associated with primary food production in some manner. Commissions are charged by the day, plus expenses.

Sea Spring Photos also offers a unique service to customers seeking something special for their images. The facilities at Sea Spring Photos, combined with the growing experience of the Michaud’s, means that the library can provide an unrivalled environment for specialised long-term commissions that involve some form of growing. For instance, it is an ideal setting for projects that require an individual vegetable or variety to be grown and photographed at specified stages. Likewise, an exercise aimed at illustrating a particular gardening techniques or a step-by-step gardening sequence can easily be implemented at Sea Spring Farm. Clients interested in initiating long-term growing commissions should contact Sea Spring Photos early on in the season.