Solo Creator Video & Photo Production

• 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 24-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 below

Storage Policy

License Terms

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 clients own the content?
A: Deliverables are provided under a 1-year marketing license by default. If you’d like extended or perpetual rights, we can arrange those too. Licensing keeps your upfront costs lower, since you only pay for the usage you actually need.

Q: Why is the content licensed and why does it matter?
A: Licensing means you’re paying for the right to use the finished photos and videos for your marketing, not to own all the raw files. It’s the standard across professional photography and film because it keeps costs fair and sustainable.

Q: Can we get the raw photo or video files?
A: Raw files are not part of the deliverables. They’re unfinished ingredients, not the polished product. Instead, we provide fully edited, color-graded content ready to use. If you ever need more content later, we can always create new edits from the footage.

Q: How many rounds of edits are included?
A: Each package includes one round of revisions to make sure the final deliverables align with your vision. Additional revisions can be added at our $200/hour rate if needed.

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 shoot with professional-grade cameras, lighting, and drones—the same tools used on national brand campaigns—so you’re getting cinematic quality without the big-agency overhead.

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.