Question 1

How much do your services cost?

Accepted Answer

All pricing is scope-of-work dependent. Every project is unique, so I provide custom quotes based on your project after discussing your project requirements. Contact me for a strategy conversation to get started.

Question 2

Why don't you list prices on your website?

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Because every project has different requirements—location, duration, deliverables, complexity—I believe in providing accurate, personalized quotes rather than one-size-fits-all pricing. This ensures you only pay for exactly what you need.

Question 3

How do I get a quote?

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Simply fill out the Contact form on the website to start a strategy conversation. I'll discuss your project, learn about your goals, timeline, and deliverables needed, then provide a detailed custom quote. No commitment required.

Question 4

What payment methods do you accept?

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I accept credit cards, debit cards, ACH/bank transfers, and checks. A retainer deposit is required to secure your booking, with the remaining balance due upon delivery.

Question 5

Do you offer any discounts?

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Yes! I offer military discounts on projects as a thank you to veterans for their service. This discount excludes cost sharing projects, as those are already discounted through the shared cost model.

Question 6

What is cost sharing?

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Cost sharing is a pricing model where multiple parties (like an architect, builder, interior designer, and property owner) share the cost of a professional photoshoot. The original client's license is included in the creative fee, while additional partners pay a 30% license fee. All costs are then split equally among all parties, meaning everyone pays the same fair price. Cost sharing must be arranged before the shoot takes place.

Question 7

How does cost sharing pricing work?

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The total project cost is calculated as: Creative Fee + Project Expenses + License Fees (30% of creative fee per additional partner). This total is then divided equally among all parties. For example, with a $3,000 creative fee and 2 additional partners: Total = $3,000 + ($900 × 2) = $4,800, divided by 3 parties = $1,600 each. Everyone saves compared to hiring separately.

Question 8

Who is eligible for cost sharing?

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Cost sharing is perfect for architectural projects involving multiple stakeholders: architects, general contractors, interior designers, developers, engineering firms, lighting companies, and property owners. Any parties involved in a project who all need professional photography or video of the same space can participate.

Question 9

Can I add partners to cost sharing after the shoot?

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No. Cost sharing must be arranged before the shoot takes place. After the shoot has been completed, additional parties interested in using the photos or videos will need to purchase a standard license rather than participate in cost sharing. This ensures all cost-sharing partners are coordinated and their needs are captured during the shoot.

Question 10

What are overtime and rush fees?

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Overtime applies when production time exceeds the scope agreed upon in your contract and is billed at $150 per hour. Delivery faster than 5 business days incurs a 20% rush fee unless waived in writing.

Question 11

What photography services do you offer?

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I offer a wide range of photography services across my two solution areas — Property Solutions (residential and commercial property, land and listing marketing) and Project Documentation (architectural, construction progress, industrial and manufacturing, aerospace, agricultural, government and DOD, healthcare, hospitality, editorial, environmental headshots, events, food and beverage, product, and travel). Each project is licensed under the license type that fits the use.

Question 12

What videography services do you offer?

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I offer a comprehensive range of video production services including Commercial & Promotional Videos, Corporate Video Production, Property & Listing Video Tours, Event Videography, Testimonial & Interview Videos, Architecture Videography, Construction Documentation, Agriculture & Farming, Industrial & Manufacturing, Government & Public Sector, Non-Profit, Fitness & Wellness, Outdoor & Hunting, Podcast Production, and Vlog & Content Creation. Full and half-day production options available with pre-production planning and post-production editing.

Question 13

What drone services do you offer?

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I offer FAA Part 107-compliant Aerial Photography and Aerial Videography including 4K video, HDR photography, and Construction Documentation with time-lapse capability. All drone operations are weather-dependent.

Question 14

What Matterport 3D services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

I offer Matterport 3D Virtual Tours with immersive walkthrough experiences, Interactive Floor Plans with accurate measurements, 4K Print Quality Photos, and Facility Documentation for maintenance and management. First year hosting is included with annual renewal available.

Question 15

What is Land Listing Marketing?

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Land Listing Marketing is a standardized package for land and hunting listings that includes ground-based landscape photography, aerial drone photography, and a professionally edited 1-3 minute property video. Extended Property Coverage is available for properties with multiple tracts, extended access requirements, or expanded video needs.

Question 16

What areas do you serve?

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I am based in Fargo, ND, but provide services nationwide. I regularly travel for projects and have worked across the entire United States. Travel is billed at $1.00 per mile round-trip from Fargo, ND, and travel days may apply for distant locations.

Question 17

What file formats do you provide?

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All photos are delivered in high-resolution JPEG format, optimized for both web and print. Videos are provided in HD (1080p) or 4K MP4 format. Matterport tours are delivered via secure links. Raw files are not provided unless mutually agreed upon in writing.

Question 18

Can I request specific shots or angles?

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Absolutely! I encourage clients to share their vision, must-have shots, and any specific requirements. I'll work with you to create a shot list before the session. Final creative judgment and deliverable style remain at my discretion.

Question 19

What about AI-powered editing?

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Standard AI-powered edits such as blemish removal and object cleanup are included. Advanced alterations like composites or background swaps require prior written agreement and may incur additional charges.

Question 20

What is your typical turnaround time?

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Turnaround time varies by project scope and is discussed during the quote process. Estimated delivery timelines are provided in your contract. Rush delivery is available for urgent projects and incurs a 20% fee.

Question 21

How will I receive my files?

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Files are delivered through a secure online gallery where you can view, download, and share your media. You'll receive a link via email. Files are stored for one (1) year from delivery.

Question 22

What if I need revisions?

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Revision policies depend on the scope of the project and are included in your quote. Standard projects include one round of revisions, and additional rounds can be negotiated. You have seven (7) business days to review and request edits.

Question 23

What is your weather policy?

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If conditions are unsafe or unusable — especially for drone work — I'll call the shoot off and we reschedule at no late-cancellation fee. A weather reschedule is not a cancellation and is not a refund. If you'd rather proceed in poor conditions, that's your call, but no reshoot or credit is owed for the results.

Question 24

Do you travel for projects?

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Absolutely! While based in Fargo, ND, I regularly travel nationwide and have completed projects across 14 states, with on-location international work in The Bahamas and Mexico, and licensed work to Denmark and Canada. Travel coordination is one of my core competencies.

Question 25

How does travel billing work?

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Travel is billed at $1.00 per mile round-trip from Fargo, ND. For distant locations, travel days may apply at a reduced rate. Lodging, meals, and airfare (when required) are billed at cost — receipts can be provided upon request. I always provide transparent travel estimates upfront.

Question 26

Can you handle multi-state or multi-location projects?

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Yes! I specialize in coordinating complex, multi-location shoots. I handle all scheduling, travel logistics, and ensure consistent quality across every location—whether it's 2 sites or 20 across different states.

Question 27

What is the Amdak Advantage?

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The 'Amdak Advantage' represents my commitment to delivering the same professional quality, equipment, and attention to detail regardless of project location. Whether I'm shooting locally in Fargo or across the country, you get the same exceptional results.

Question 28

How far in advance should I book travel projects?

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For optimal scheduling and travel arrangements, I recommend booking 2-4 weeks in advance for domestic travel projects. International projects or complex multi-location shoots should be planned 4-6 weeks ahead when possible.

Question 29

Are you FAA certified for drone operations?

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Yes! I hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, which is required for all commercial drone operations in the United States. I maintain current certification through ongoing education and testing.

Question 30

Are you insured?

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I'm insured. Upon request, I can provide proof of insurance directly from my agent.

Question 31

Can you fly drones in restricted airspace?

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Many locations require FAA authorization through LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) or special waivers. I have experience obtaining authorizations for airports, stadiums, government facilities, and other controlled airspace areas.

Question 32

What safety protocols do you follow?

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Every drone operation includes pre-flight checklists, weather monitoring, airspace verification, and site hazard assessment. I follow FAA guidelines for visual line-of-sight operations and maintain all flights within legal parameters.

Question 33

Do you work on government or DOD facilities?

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Yes. I've completed work inside a classified facility under a sponsor-issued, project-specific clearance, and I'm familiar with OPSEC-aware operations. I don't hold a standing personal clearance, so classified or sensitive engagements are handled case-by-case when the client can sponsor site access.

Question 34

Who owns the copyright to photos and videos?

Accepted Answer

Micah J. Zimmerman is the copyright owner of the photography and video I create. Amdak Productions, LLC is the business that licenses that work — it is never created as "work made for hire." Clients receive a license to use the media, and ownership transfers only through a separate written assignment or addendum. For Matterport 3D tours, the platform copyright is held by Matterport, Inc. per their Terms of Service.

Question 35

What license do I receive as a client?

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Payment in full activates your license — it does not transfer ownership. You receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable, U.S. license to use the delivered media for the purpose the project was commissioned for. The exact scope — purpose, channels, duration, and territory — is written into your proposal, agreement, or invoice for that project.

Question 36

What is included in a Property Solutions license?

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Property Solutions licenses cover marketing the specific property for one listing engagement: MLS and standard listing syndication, brokerage and agent websites, social media, and digital or print marketing for that active listing. After the listing ends you can keep using the media for your own portfolio, "just sold" posts, website, and personal brand — but not to market that property again. A re-list, or a move to a new agent or brokerage, needs a new license.

Question 37

What is included in a Project Documentation license?

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The named client receives a non-exclusive, non-transferable, perpetual publicity-and-collateral license that begins on payment in full. It covers your company website and project pages, organic social media on your owned accounts, awards, contests and professional submissions, news/press/trade editorial about the documented project, proposals, RFPs, capability decks and recruitment, and perpetual use for your own self-promotion. It does not cover billboards, transit or other out-of-home advertising; vehicle wraps or fleet graphics on semis, trailers or buses; paid national or international advertising; high-circulation magazine, newspaper or insert campaigns; product packaging, catalogs or product sales materials; use by the owner, GC, consultants, vendors or manufacturers; sublicensing, resale, stock use or copyright transfer; or cropping, watermarks, overlays and other edits. A magazine may run a news or trade story about the project, but buying print advertising, reprints, or a large circulation campaign is not included. Other project parties need their own license, and any excluded use requires a separate written license.

Question 38

Can I buy the copyright outright?

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Yes, in some cases — but only through a separate written copyright assignment addendum signed by both of us. Paying an invoice, receiving delivery, or uploading to MLS never transfers copyright on its own. If you need full ownership or exclusivity, reach out and I'll quote it.

Question 39

Can Amdak reuse my project photos?

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Yes. I retain the right to use my own intellectual property — including your project photos and videos — for any purpose I deem appropriate, such as my portfolio, website, social media, marketing and advertising (including paid advertisements), editorial features, nonprofit gifts, awards, reels, case studies, and education. If a project is confidential, pre-release, or otherwise sensitive, just tell me and we'll agree in writing on a hold period or an exclusion.

Question 40

Can I share the media with partners or other companies?

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Not automatically. Licenses are non-transferable and non-sublicensable, so contractors, designers, product manufacturers, developers, or owners who weren't part of the original project need their own license. These are typically straightforward and affordable — just ask and I'll add the party.

Question 41

Can the media be used for AI training or synthetic media?

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No. Delivered media may not be used to train AI or machine-learning models, or to generate deepfakes, synthetic alterations, or impersonations, without my written permission. This applies to clients and to any third party they share the work with.

Question 42

Who handles property and model releases?

Accepted Answer

It's a shared responsibility, but the obligation to obtain releases is yours. I'll flag anything that looks like it needs one. You're responsible for confirming you have authority at the location and for obtaining all necessary property, model, and logo/IP releases before the media is published — and for providing copies if I ask. Failure to obtain required authorization is the client's responsibility.

Question 43

Do I need to credit Amdak Productions?

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Credit isn't required for normal client use, but it's always appreciated — "Amdak Productions, LLC" in editorial, press, or promotional placements. Please don't remove or alter embedded copyright or metadata in the files.

Question 44

Are payments refundable?

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Retainers, deposits, and paid invoices are nonrefundable once a date is held or work begins, because that time is reserved for you. Cancellations and reschedules are handled by timing: after 5:00 PM Central the day before, a late-cancellation fee applies ($75 standard, $150 for large properties, twilight/night, multi-day, or travel work). No-shows, no access, or a site that isn't ready are billed in full. If I call off a shoot for safety or weather, we reschedule with no late-cancellation fee. Full details are in the Refund Policy and Terms of Service, and the Terms of Service control on any conflict.

Question 45

What happens if I cancel my booking?

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Amounts already paid stay nonrefundable, and the outcome depends on timing. Cancel or reschedule after 5:00 PM Central the day before and a late-cancellation fee applies — $75 for standard property and aerial sessions, $150 for large properties over 4,000 sq ft, twilight or night shoots, multi-day work, and travel jobs. Travel already incurred is billed on top. No-shows, no access, or a site that isn't ready are billed in full, and a return visit is a new booking. If I cancel outright and no work, travel, or third-party costs have been incurred, I refund what you paid for that unperformed work.

Question 46

What if weather cancels my shoot?

Accepted Answer

If I call a shoot off for safety or unusable conditions, we reschedule with no late-cancellation fee. A weather reschedule is not a cancellation and is not a refund. If you elect to proceed anyway in poor conditions, no reshoot or credit is owed.

Question 47

Are there late payment fees?

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Yes. Past-due balances accrue 1.5% per month (18% per year), or the maximum rate allowed by North Dakota law, whichever is lower, until paid. You're also responsible for collection costs and reasonable attorney fees.

Question 48

When is payment due?

Accepted Answer

Payment terms vary by service type and are outlined in your contract. Generally, a deposit or payment upfront is required to reserve your booking. Remaining balances are due as specified in your invoice—either upon delivery or at the time of service, depending on the project.

Question 49

How long do you keep my files?

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Project files (raw photos, edited deliverables, video footage, 3D tour data) are stored for 1 year from project completion. After this period, files may be archived or deleted at my discretion.

Question 50

Can I get extended file storage?

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Yes. If you need me to retain your final deliverables beyond the standard 1-year period, contact me to discuss extended storage options. Additional fees may apply.

Question 51

Will I receive the raw files?

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No. Raw files are not provided unless mutually agreed upon in writing. You will receive professionally edited, high-resolution final files (JPEG, MP4, Matterport links, etc.).

Question 52

How long is Matterport hosting included?

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Matterport Hosting & Access is included for the first 12 months from delivery. After that, an annual Matterport Hosting Renewal fee applies to maintain access to your 3D model.

Question 53

Can I request deletion of my data?

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Yes. You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements. Use the contact form to exercise your data rights.

Question 54

Are you insured?

Accepted Answer

I'm insured. Upon request, I can provide proof of insurance directly from my agent.

Question 55

What is your liability limit?

Accepted Answer

My total liability for any claim is capped at the amount you paid for the specific project involved, and I'm not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages such as lost profits or lost business opportunities.

Question 56

What law governs these agreements?

Accepted Answer

North Dakota law governs. General business disputes are handled in the state or county courts located in Cass County, North Dakota. Copyright and other intellectual property claims are brought in federal court, since federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over them. Mediation is available as an optional first step, but it is never a precondition to filing suit, and IP, injunctive relief, and small-claims matters are carved out.

Question 57

Who is responsible for location access, permits, and owner permission?

Accepted Answer

You are. By booking, you confirm you have authority to commission work at the location and that you have permission from the legal property owner(s), occupants, and any other required party for me to enter the site and capture media, and for you to publish it for the licensed purpose. You're also responsible for permits and for any property, model, or logo/IP releases — including extra permission when a neighboring property, tenant, bystander, or private area will be identifiable. I can request written proof of authorization. For Matterport, the release should cover 3D scanning and virtual tour distribution.

Question 58

Which document controls if terms conflict?

Accepted Answer

The Terms of Service control over supplemental policies if there's a conflict. If a signed project agreement or addendum says something different for your project, that signed agreement controls.

Question 59

What happens if media is used outside the license?

Accepted Answer

Usually a quick conversation fixes it. If media is used beyond the agreed scope, I'll reach out first and offer to license the additional use retroactively. If that isn't resolved, I may request removal of the media or pursue standard remedies available under copyright law.

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