Solo Filmmaker Video & Photo Production
Photo + Video Production 📸🎥
High-quality photo and video production for small businesses — social content, website assets, and paid media created efficiently by a solo filmmaker using professional gear and cinematic workflows.
Example
Starting at
$2,800 - $5,600
Squier's Elixirs // Consumer Packaged Goods
Expanded Package
Deliverables:
2 short-form social media video ads (:30 each)
16 photos assets
Edited, color-graded, sound-mixed, and optimized for digital platforms
Music included
1-year business use license included
Package Cost:
$5,600 total
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Scope: Creative + Prep, Production (4 hours on-location), Post Production
Deliverables:
1x short-form social-ready video (:30 sec or less)
8 retouched photographs
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Scope: Creative + Prep, Production (4 hours on-location), Post Production
Deliverables:
2x short-form social-ready video (:30 sec or less)
16 retouched photographs
Video Production 📸🎥
Cinematic video production built for small businesses. From pre-production planning to editing and sound design, a solo filmmaker delivers scroll-stopping, social-ready videos in a streamlined, cost-transparent package.
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Scope: Creative + Prep, Production (4 hours on-location), Post Production
Deliverables:
2x short-form social-ready videos (:30 sec or less)
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Scope: Creative + Prep, Production (8 hours on-location), Post Production
Deliverables:
4x short-form social-ready videos (:30 sec or less)
Example
Starting at
$2,600 - $5,200
Robbins Excavation // Construction Company
Starter Package
Deliverables:
1 social media video ad (01:10 run time, instead of 2x shorter)
Edited, color-graded, sound-mixed, and optimized for digital platforms
1-year business use license included
Package Cost:
$2,600 total
Photoshoot 📸
Small-business photography that delivers clean, polished images for websites, social media, and marketing. Shot with pro lighting, gear, and editing/retouching included.
Starting at
$1,800 - $3,400
ConvenientMD // Healthcare Services
Expanded Package
Deliverables:
20 professionally retouched photographs
1-year business use license included
Package Cost:
$3,400 total
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Scope: Creative + Prep, Photoshoot (2 hours on-location), Retouching/Photo Editing
Deliverables:
10 photographs
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Scope: Creative + Prep, Photoshoot (4 hours on-location), Retouching/Photo Editing
Deliverables:
20 photographs
Example
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Equipment Included
All in-house Fortland gear is included in the hourly rate — this covers cameras, lenses, lighting, drones, strobes, gimbals, grip gear, audio equipment, editing suite, hard drive storage, and more.Footage & Deliverables
Clients receive only the final deliverables outlined in their scope of work. Any additional content — including raw footage, alternate edits, or new cutdowns — is billed separately.Storage Policy
All projects are archived at no upfront cost. If footage is requested later, an access fee may apply based on storage duration. Please review Fortland’s storage policy below.Licensing Terms
All deliverables include a standard 12-month, U.S.-only commercial license unless otherwise noted. Additional usage, time extensions, or extra content will require a licensing fee. Please review Fortland’s standard licensing terms here
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Q: What if we only need photos, or only need video?
A: No problem. We offer three tracks: Photo-only, Video-only, or a combined Photo + Video package. Each has starter and expanded options depending on the amount of content you need.Q: Do you handle location, talent, or props?
A: Most small businesses prefer to manage these directly for cost savings, since many already have a space, employees, or products ready to feature. That said, we can absolutely handle casting, scouting, or rentals if needed and will quote those items separately.Q: How are these packages priced?
A: We bundle creative, production, and editing into simple flat-rate packages, so you know your investment up front. Behind the scenes, our pricing is grounded in a consistent $200/hour structure, which keeps everything scalable and transparent.Q: How long does turnaround usually take?
A: We typically aim for 2–3 weeks depending on scope and revisions. While some projects can be turned around faster, we build in buffer time to ensure quality and avoid rushing if things get busy.Q: Do we own the content?
A: Deliverables are provided under a 1-year marketing license by default. Extended or perpetual licenses can be arranged if needed. This approach keeps costs flexible—businesses only pay for the usage rights they need.Q: Why is the content “licensed” and why does it matter?
A: Licensing is how we define the rights your business has to use the photos and videos we create. Instead of “owning” the raw content outright, you’re granted a license to use the final deliverables for a set period of time (our standard is 1 year for marketing use). This isn’t unique to us—it’s the industry standard when working with professional photographers and filmmakers. Licensing ensures the work stays viable and sustainable for creators, while keeping costs fair for businesses. If you ever need more time or broader rights, licenses can be extended or upgraded.Q: What if we want more photos than what’s included?
A: Every package comes with a set number of retouched photos. If you’d like additional images from the shoot, we license them at $100 per photo. This keeps your upfront costs down while giving you the flexibility to add exactly what you need after reviewing the proofs.Q: What if we want more video than what’s included?
A: Packages include a set number of edited short-form videos, but additional edits can be created from the same footage. Pricing depends on the scope—quick social clips may just be a few extra hours, while a longer video requires more editing time. We’ll quote additional video work at the same $200/hour structure so you can scale up as needed.Q: What gear do you use?
A: We use the most appropriate tools for the job, including the Sony a9 III mirrorless system, Canon C200 cinema camera, DJI drones, gimbal and handheld rigs, and a Godox flash kit.Q: Can we get a completely custom quote?
A: Absolutely. Packages are just starting points. Whether you need 10 quick drone clips for social or a 2-minute brand film, we’ll scope and price it to fit your vision. If you can dream it, we can build it.Q: How do your small business packages compare to the larger campaigns you produce for national brands?
A: The small business packages are designed to be streamlined—solo filmmakers, clear flat-rate pricing, and quick turnarounds—while still delivering cinematic, high-quality content. Our larger campaigns for household-name brands often involve bigger crews, multi-day shoots, agency collaboration, and complex logistics. The difference is in the scale of production, not the level of care or creativity we bring to the work.
