Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

About Sumico Photography Studio

Where is your photography studio located?

Sumico Photography is located in Main Beach, Gold Coast. 8B, 15 Tedder Avenue, Main Beach.  If you search “Sumico Photography” in Google Maps, our studio will come up.

Do you have parking on site?

Our parking spaces is very limited and usually there are little to no parking spaces left at the premises. However, I can advise you to an area close to our studio for parking.

Do you travel?

Yes.  I am happy to travel.  Depending where you would like to be photographed, a traveling fee may apply.

Do you take wedding photos?

Currently we are not offering wedding photos. However, we are happy to take photos of couples in multiple outfit changes both in the studio and outdoors.

Do you take photos at the beach?

Yes, we do when the weather permits.  The Main Beach is just walking distance from my studio on Tedder Avenue. Usually, I take something more formal in the studio and then take photos at the beach towards the end of the shoot. Please advise in advance when you like to be photographed at the beach. We will set the time in the afternoon.

Sumico Photography Portrait Session FAQ

Do you provide hair styling and makeup at your studio?

Our portrait session fee includes hair styling and makeup for one person by a professional artist.  Additional persons’ hair styling and makeup can be arranged at extra cost.

For headshots and personal branding sessions, hair styling and makeup are options.

I would like to do hair styling and makeup by myself

Yes, you will be welcomed to do your hair styling and makeup by yourself or someone you usually work with.

I do not know what to wear

Prior to the photo shoot, we provide a pre-photo-shoot consultation. We discuss how you like to have your hair and makeup done and what to wear. At the portrait session, you are welcome to try clothes in our studio’s wardrobes.

At Sumico Photography, we work closely with Moana Robinson, a personal stylist and image consultant of B Styled for Life. I can arrange her consultation or you can book her directly at https://www.bstyledforlife.com.au/

I do not know how to pose for the photos

I will guide you through how to stand, where to place your hands, where to look on each photo, so just follow my instructions.

Can I change into multiple outfits?

Yes. I encourage you to change into different outfits – some formal, some semi formal, some casual, some sexy.  Based on what you are wearing, I choose the background to compliment.

How long does the photo session takes?

It will depend on the length of your hair, but usually, hair and makeup takes 1.5 hours and the photo session will be 2 to 2.5 hours.

When I can see the photos?

It will take between one to two weeks for the photos to be ready for you to see them.

Do you have digital packages?

I like to present your beautiful portraits at their best, so I present your photos in prints. Either including prints or digital only, my process will not be different. I provide the purchased image on both print and digital for portrait session unless you purchased 10 digital images plus slideshow package.

Can I book my session on weekends?

We do not offer photo shoots on Saturdays because it is hard to book hair and makeup artists. However, some Sundays are available.

Sumico Photography Headshots & Personal Branding Session FAQ

Do you provide hair styling and makeup at your studio?

Yes, we do and we highly recommend to book hair and makeup for headshots and branding photos. They are fantastic at natural makeup. For headshots and personal branding sessions, hair styling and makeup are options.

I do not know what to wear

Prior to the photo shoot, we provide a pre-photo-shoot consultation. We discuss how you would like to have your hair and makeup done, what to wear. I suggest you to wear something fitted, simple, and compliment with your logo or website’s theme colours.

At Sumico Photography, we work closely with Moana Robinson, a personal stylist and image consultant of B Styled for Life. I can arrange her consultation or you can book her directly. https://www.bstyledforlife.com.au/

I do not know how to pose for the photos

I will guide you through how to stand, where to place hands and where to look for each photo, so just follow my instructions.

Can I change into multiple outfits?

Yes. I encourage you to change into different outfits – Based on what you are wearing and your company colours, I choose the background to compliment.

Can I bring props?

Yes.  Books, Signboards, laptops (we have a dummy laptop in my studio), things you use for your work.

Do you come to my workplace?

Yes.  I am happy to come to your premises. Depending on where you are located, travelling fees may apply.

When I can see the photos?

It will take between one to two weeks for the photos to be ready for you to see them.

Payments

Do you accept credit cards?

Yes, we do – Visa and Master cards with ‘Square’.

Do you have payment plans?

Yes. We do. We work with a company called ‘Payright’.