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 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Steele photography - Code of Ethics This Code of Ethics indicates the general standard of conduct expected of each employee of Steele photography. Where the word ‘employee’ is used this will include all sub-contracted and freelanced photographers working for and with Steele photography. 1. Every employee is expected to uphold and dignify the status of professional photography and refine their craft in order to provide the best possible service to their clients. 2. Every employee is expected to deal with the public and all users of photography with honesty, integrity and confidentiality at all times. 3. All employees are expected to refuse to participate in any business practices or marketing which violates any Federal, State or Local laws, both in Australia and overseas, or to conspire with others to fix prices, organise illegal boycotts or engage in unfair or uncompetitive practices. 4. Every employee is expected to promote and encourage the retention of copyright in photographs by photographers and strive towards a better industry understanding of the Copyright Act. 5. Every employee is expected to communicate to their client clearly, and in a businesslike manner, the Terms and Conditions of Steele photography and explain the advantages, for both client and photographer, of usage rights and licensing. 6. Every employee is expected to refuse to enter promotional photography or commercial competitions in which usage rights are detrimental to the photographer, or where copyright in the photograph is given away to the competition organiser. 7. Each employee will respect the work of colleagues and never disparage them or their work, or breach another's copyright, or copy in any way their work without written permission, compensation or acknowledgment, or in any way compromise the status of the profession or of Steele photography. 8. Every employee is expected, from time to time, to willingly share their knowledge and skills in the photographic industry with colleagues and students alike, thereby improving the standards of the profession through compassion, patience and education. 9. Each employee recognises the authority of the Steele photography Director and agrees to abide by the conditions set down in the Terms and conditions. 10. Every employee of Steele photography, in the event of a disagreement with another member, is expected to communicate in writing, in a clear and concise manner, without malice or anger, to the Director which will act as an independent arbitrator. In the event that a client is dissatisfied with the work of an employee of Steele photography, each employee is expected to seek and respect the advice of an independent arbitrator. THE PRINTING Tam believes that he has found his best printer, to date; right here in Newcastle, NSW! A big call to make , but as with most calls like this, the proof is in the visual pudding. Below you will find details on the paper used for all prints: GLOSS & LUSTRE PRINTING KODAK PROFESSIONAL GLOSS & LUSTRE(matte) ENDURA PAPER KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA Paper delivers the full capability to handle all your portrait printing operations in today's highly competitive marketplace. Long-lasting prints with pleasing color and exceptional flesh-tone reproduction. SUPRA ENDURA Paper is a workhorse of a paper, and it's robust. It works in both digital exposure systems and traditional photo printers. This optical/digital compatibility enables SUPRA ENDURA Paper to offer consistent results and easy print matching, all from a single inventory of photographic media. This paper performs superbly under varying exposure and processing conditions. SUPRA ENDURA Paper shares a similar emulsion set with the portfolio of ENDURA Media. It features soft/smooth flesh-tone reproduction and enhanced highlight and shadow detail. The paper's moderate contrast and pleasing color saturation work well in a variety of photographic applications from portraits/weddings to commercial shoots. Since its inception, KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA Paper Imaging Emulsion Technology has become our standard for photographic image output—it consistently satisfies your clients while helping you meet your business goals. METALLIC PRINTING- CHROME ON PAPER! KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA METALLIC PAPER ENDURA Metallic Paper opens a whole new dimension for commercial and portrait output. Its glossy finish and metallic appearance create images with exceptional visual interest and depth that will appeal to you, to photographers and display designers seeking a unique look. And it delivers rich, vibrant colors and flattering flesh tones. ENDURA Metallic Paper is ideal for your portrait (sports, special events, youth, wedding mementos) and commercial (commercial print runs, press kits, photo décor, pop-up, display images) applications. This paper uses a proprietary combination of film laminate layers that produce striking, three-dimensional, lasting images on an ultra-bright background. Many photographers have described this effect as “chrome on paper.” Its professional emulsion set provides extreme sharpness, brightness, and color saturation with an intense black density that increases its appeal. The proprietary laminate layers also increase the durability and tear resistance of the final print, increasing the opportunities for display applications. Information courtesy of KODAK |