Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about working with Duncan, including services, locations, licensing and turnaround times.
What types of photography services do you offer?
Duncan MacBrayne provides professional commercial photography services including corporate, industrial, product, property, event, marine and drone photography.
Each project is tailored to the client’s commercial objectives.
Do you work with businesses and organisations only?
Yes. Duncan works primarily with businesses, agencies, contractors, developers and organisations that require professional imagery for marketing, branding, reporting and communications.
Do you also work with small businesses?
Yes. Duncan is happy to advise and take on work more locally for smaller businesses.
Do you travel for photography work?
Yes.
Based near Reading, Berkshire, Duncan MacBrayne works extensively across the South of England and the Midlands, including the Thames Valley, London, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Warwickshire and the West Midlands.
For substantial or specialist projects, Duncan travels UK-wide and is happy to stay on location where required.
Do you have experience working in industrial and construction environments?
Yes. Duncan has extensive experience working safely and efficiently in active industrial, manufacturing, construction and infrastructure environments, including railway construction and heavy industry.
What is your turnaround time for delivering images?
Most projects are delivered within 5 working days. Larger or more complex projects may take longer, and urgent delivery can be discussed if required.
How are images supplied?
Final images are supplied digitally via a secure download link in high-resolution formats suitable for web, print and marketing use.
How much does commercial photography cost?
Pricing depends on the scope, duration, location and usage requirements of the project. A clear quote is provided following an initial discussion.
Duncan is keen to help businesses of all sizes to succeed with imagery, so its always worth getting in touch!
Can you provide references?
Yes, references can be provided upon request.
Are you licensed and insured for drone photography?
Yes. Duncan is fully licensed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority for commercial drone operations and holds appropriate public liability and aviation insurance. All drone work is carried out safely and legally.
What types of drone work do you offer?
Drone photography and videography services include aerial marketing imagery, property photography, construction progress documentation, industrial inspections and promotional video content. Duncan also carries out roof and land surveys.
Do you offer post-production and image editing?
Yes. All images are professionally edited to a high standard, including colour correction, cropping and retouching where appropriate. The aim is always to produce clean, natural and commercially effective imagery.
How long does a typical photography shoot take?
This depends on the scope of the project. Smaller corporate or product shoots may take a few hours, while industrial, property or event projects may require a half day or full day or as long as a project demands. Timing is agreed in advance.
Do you provide usage rights for commercial photography?
Yes. Usage rights are clearly agreed as part of the quotation process, ensuring clients can confidently use the imagery across their intended platforms.
Duncan always retains full media copyright whilst clients always have full usage rights.
Full copyright can be purchsed separately.
Are you a member of a professional photography organisation?
Yes. Duncan MacBrayne is an Associate of the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP), reflecting professional standards, ethics and ongoing development.
How do we get started?
You can get started by making an enquiry through the website or arranging a consultation to discuss your project requirements in detail.
Are you insured?
Yes, Duncan MacBrayne and any associates used on a shoot are covered for professional indemnity and public liability up to £5M.
Proof of insurance will be provided on request.