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The
following are questions we are asked from time to time. We
will try very hard to keep this list current and add to it
often.
Q:
I
can't view all the photos, can't see second page of photos,
can't get to the shopping cart, shopping cart is empty, can't
get to the second or third page of the shopping cart. There
may be more symptoms...
A: You must have cookies enabled to use the store portion of
the site (Photoreflect.com). Please see the following article:
How To Enable
Cookies
Q:
How do I locate the image number of a photo that is posted
online?
A: To find the 'Image Number' of a photo:
1.) Find your event on our site and open the folder by clicking
on your team/event name.
2.) Click on a thumbnail sized image. This will bring up a
larger version of the photo. 3.) Beneath the photo you will
see the "Image ID" number. This is the photo number.
Q:
I Need help ordering collages online. When I order a collage online, how do I order the rest of
the photos in the collage without getting charged for multiple
collages?
A: Please see the Collages link at the top of our main sports page for collage examples and "How to order collages online" information. If you prefer to print out the information, here are printable instructions (excerpt) on How to order collages online.
Q:
Can a photo be cropped to focus more on my son/daughter?
Q: The photo seems a little dark, can it be brightened?
A:Yes and yes. Every single photo undergoes a careful editing
process before it's printed. All photos are cropped to get
the best composition (unless it's not needed), color corrected
to make adjustments for poor lighting conditions and sharpened
when the focus is a little off. You can see an example below.
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Q:
How can I include instructions with my order?
A:After you have filled your shopping cart and you are going
through the checkout process, you will be presented with a
window where you can send me special 'Instructions'. This
is where you can let me know of any design suggestions you
may have. This is also where you will type in the athletes
number, name & position (the team and year I will already
know).
Q:
Can I get a price discount if I want to order a large quantity
of prints?
A:Yes, quantity discounts are now built in to the price structure.
You will see your discounts reflected in your shopping cart.
Or, simply call and let me know how many copies you need and
I can give you a discount based on how many prints you want
to order.
Q:
Can you come out to photograph action shots of my son/daughter
at a sporting event?
A:This is a case-by-case matter. There is often some red tape
that has to be addressed before I can legally photograph certain
sports organizations. Generally speaking, I will always try
to come out and shoot by request if ultimately it would be
worth the time and effort to do so. Please don't hesitate
to call or e-mail with your request and I assure you I will
give it consideration and come out if possible.
Q:
How do I give you the text information that will appear on
the collage or trading card I order?
A:After you have filled your shopping cart and you are going
through the checkout process, you will be presented with a
window where you can send me 'Comments or Instructions'. This
is where you will type in the athletes number, name &
position (the team and year I will already know). This is
also where you can let me know of any design suggestions you
may have.
Q:
Can you crop one of my sons/daughters photos so they are closer
to the center of the photo?
A:Every single photo ordered at DT Studios goes through an
editing process prior to printing. Cropping for best composition,
color correction if necessary and sharpening are all part
of that careful process. Your son or daughter will appear
as large and balanced in the frame as possible, without being
overly crowded or cropping out important elements of the picture.
Q:
Can I order by phone instead of using my credit card online?
A:Absolutely. We understand that there are customers who would
rather not order online. We can not accept credit cards by
phone however, orders by phone must be paid by check, cash
or money order.
Q:
Can I use a credit card for phone orders?
A:At this point in time, we can not accept credit cards by
phone or at our studio. All orders by phone must be paid by
check, cash or money order.
Q:
Can I save on shipping if I pick up my order?
A:Most of the time the answer would be no (unfortunately).
I do not operate a photo lab here locally. The photo lab I
use for all my processing ships directly to all my customers
from Virginia. It costs a few dollars more but their outstanding
quality and quick turn around time are worth it.
Q:
What if I want to order a collage but I can't find as many
images as required?
A:Oftentimes, collages look much better with fewer images.
It enables the photos to be larger and more detailed and also
benefit from being un-crowded and less busy.
Q:
I put my images into an online album but now I can't find
the image numbers?
A:If you have already placed your images in an album at the
store you can find the image numbers by doing the following:
1.) Each image within the album appears with three small icons
along the left side of it. A shopping cart symbol, a magnifying
glass symbol and an envelope symbol.
2.) Click on the magnifying glass it will bring you to a page
that shows the image number.
Q:
Do you do any other photography besides sports?
A:I have tried a lot of different areas of photography. What
I enjoy most is shooting portraits (and just about anything
else that is a challenge for me).
Q:
How long will my sons/daughters event be available online?
A:It all depends on my servers storage space. So it's difficult
to say specifically, but generally speaking an event stays
online for about a year. Please don't wait too long to order
your photos. A year is enough time and these images hold memories
that you will cherish for your life time and your child's
lifetime.
Q:
You photographed my son/daughter last year and it's no longer
available online. Can I still order photos?
A:This is a question that has me pulling my hair out. In the
past several years, I have had many requests to see if I can
dig through my archives for past events. Each time, I have
taken the time locate them and re-post them online, it has
infrequently resulted in an order. I wouldn't mind putting
out the time/effort as long as I knew the effort would be
acknowledged to some degree.
Q:
How long until I receive my order?
A:Most orders take approximately five working days from the
day they are submitted to the lab. Under normal circumstances
that is, there are exceptions depending upon what is ordered.
Large prints and Specialty items generally take a little longer.
Choosing Priority shipping can make a big difference during
the busier mail periods.
Q:
Can you frame my collage order?
A:Yes, we now do quite a bit of framing. Something new here
at DT Studios. Please call for more information. Generally,
it can add about $50 to the cost of your order.
Do
you have a question that is not listed here?
Please let us know. dave@dtstudios.com
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