Commercial photography and video in Portland, Vancouver and Seattle metro areas


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Specializing in commercial real estate, construction, industrial, business marketing, and time-lapse photography.





Frequently Asked Commercial Photography Questions



  • We need photography outside the Portland area; do you travel?
    Nick Grier Photography travels all over Oregon and Washington state, and occasionally California. Approximately 50% of our regular clients take us to the Seattle area for commercial photography projects. We are happy to add estimated travel costs while writing up an estimate for your work. Whether your budget is a few hundred dollars, or many thousand. We do our absolute best to work within your budget, efficiently, to get you results you can be proud to show off for years to come.
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    • Do you require a brief? What is a brief?
      While not required, a “Brief” is an outline of the photo and/or video and delivery requirements of the job. A good brief will clearly state a description of the finished imagery being sought. Things that might be included are number of images, finished video length, preferred image orientation, delivery timeline, etc. This allows us to determine the creative and production requirements, as well as give you a more accurate quote.
      • Our company needs portraits, do we need to come to a studio?
        We more often than not, shoot on location. We have studio lighting equipment which we bring to your location, and can set up a studio in an office or conference roof, or we can use the office environment as the backdrop.You can see examples of both types of work in our portrait page.
        • How much will it cost?
          Nick Grier Photography works to achieve the vision and needs of each commercial photography client. Additionally, we will work with each client to meet their needs, budget and deliver the highest quality finished product. Most quotes are done with an hourly rate, plus a fee for the time spent on digital download, shot selection, post-production and delivery. Our minimum fee for a small commercial job, up to 1 hour is $250. This includes time on-site and post production costs. Other costs such as additional licensing, travel, studio time, additional crew requirements, expenses and overnight stays are quoted for of each job.
          Have any additional questions or want a quote for your specific project? Feel free to contact us!
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        • Can you shoot aerial footage?
          Nick Grier Photography specializes in high quality aerial footage! We work with both drones and helicopters, therefore we are able to achieve the results needed for each specific project. We are fully insured and FAA licensed commercial operators. Check out our Drone Photography page for more examples of drone photo and video work.
          • Do you have insurance?
            Absolutely. We carry liability, equipment replacement and umbrella policies for all our work. Our UAS drone services are also fully insured with liability, air-frame, and umbrella policies. We are happy to provide COI upon request. Additional insureds can be added for minimal cost.
            • How long have you been in business?
              Nick Grier Photography has been providing clients with exceptional commercial photography and professional video for over 12 years. We specialize in high quality business imagery and advertising, helicopter aerial photography and drone work. Our business has been working closely with many of our corporate partners for nearly a decade. Additionally, our creative approach to capturing images has built a reputation for specializing in commercial and business advertising.

              • What should I expect in terms of turnaround time?
                Every project is different. Real estate photography is typically delivered within 48-hrs, meanwhile portraits take a bit longer. Composites or long term projects can take much longer. We work closely with each client to ensure your project is delivered on time, and on budget.



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