Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
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Products
- What type of paper, chemicals and machines are your photographs reproduced on?
- Are the photos I will receive the same resolution as the images online?
- How are the photos processed?
- Will the photos I order have a watermark on them?
- Will the caption be printed on the photo?
- What is the difference between glossy, matte and lustre?
- What type of framing and matting material do you use?
- How are images cropped?
- Do you hold the copyrights to your images?
- Can I download the images?
- Can the photos be used commercially? (advertising, promotional materials, etc.)
Ordering
- Why can't I add items to my shopping cart?
- How do I order?
- Can I phone in an order?
- Are your online credit card transactions safe and secure?
- Can I cancel or change an order once I place it?
- If I start an order and leave the site, how long do items stay in my shopping cart?
- I can't find my photo on the site. Where can I locate it?
- Can I have my photos shipped to another location other than my billing address?
Shipping
- Can I return my order if I am unhappy with the finished product?
- How long will it take to receive my photos? How are photos shipped?
- Am I able to track my shipment?
- What should I do if I received the wrong items or I am missing items from my order?
- What are the shipping costs?
- Am I responsible for paying the shipping costs?
- How are the photos and items packaged?
- What should I do if the artwork has been damaged during shipment?
Payment
Privacy Policy
Products
Question:
What type of paper and machine are your photographs
reproduced on?
Answer:
I print on archival quality Kodak papers or Canon
papers. I use a
Canon Pixma Pro 9000 MK II to print photos up to size
13x19.
Question:
Are the photos I will receive the same resolution as the
images online?
Answer:
The resolution
of the photos online has been reduced in order to
conserve space and memory required to host them
online. When we make prints of your photos, we use
high-resolution files of the photos. Your prints will be
crisper and more vivid than what you see on your
computer monitor.
Question:
How are the
photos processed?
Answer:
We process using Archive Quality Kodak paper
or Canon paper. Photos larger than 13x19 will be
processed by a professional lab.
Question: Will the photos I order have a watermark on them?
Answer:
No. The watermark is an online feature only.
Question: Will the caption be printed on the photo?
Answer:
No.
Captions will not be included on the photo you receive.
Question:
What is the
difference between glossy, matte and lustre?
Answer:
Glossy
photos are printed on coated paper with a very smooth,
shiny reflective surface. Glossy finishes have a
high-contrast appearance and look slick to the touch
when not under glass.
In contrast, matte finishes have a very smooth,
non-glare finish. Matte finishes have a lower-contrast
when printed and are often used to enhance the texture
of a print and may be best suited for framing.
Lustre paper is the premier paper most preferred
by portrait and wedding photographers and is considered
more of a professional-grade paper. Lustre is often
considered the finish "between" matte and glossy, and
has a slight gloss with a subtle, often pearl-like
texture. Lustre paper has a deeper color-saturization
than matte as well as a higher contrast.
Question:
How are
images cropped?
Answer:
There are
several options for image cropping. After you have
selected the "Order Print" option, the cropping options
will be displayed and explained.
Question:
Do you hold
the copyrights to your images?
Answer: All copyrights are owned and controlled by Leo van Dijk dba Rhody Photo
Question: Can I download the images?
Answer: If a digital download is offered on the pricing sheet than it is available for purchase.
Question:
Can the
photos be used commercially? (advertising, promotional
materials, etc.)
Answer: Any commercial usage must be approved by Leo van Dijk dba Rhody Photo first. For information on obtaining commercial/publication permission of a photograph please contact Leo van Dijk
Ordering
Answer: This issue can sometimes occur when a computer either actively blocks cookies from the domain rhodyphoto.com or passively blocks all cookies. The following steps can often times correct this issue in Internet Explorer:
- Click the "Tools" menu and select "Internet Options..."
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Click the "Sites..." button
- See if "mycapture.com" is listed in the window at the bottom under the "Domain" category. If it is there and the setting says "Always Block", you want to highlight that and click remove. If it isn't there, I would type "rhodyphoto.com" into the "Address of Web site" field and click the "Allow" button.
- 5) Click the "Ok" button to save the settings.
Answer: Once you find your photo, you will see a “Buy This Photo” link or a small shopping cart icon. If you select this link you will be routed to the order page and you can fill out print size and quantity.
Answer: All orders must be placed online. This is to ensure the most accurate fulfillment of your order.
Question: Are your online credit card transactions safe and secure?
Answer: We use PayPal for credit card processing
Answer: Under normal circumstances you cannot cancel once the order is placed. We begin to process your custom order as soon as we receive it in order to enable the quickest possible delivery to you.
Question: I can't find my photo on the site. Where can I locate it?
Answer: If you cannot immediately locate the photo you appear in, try locating it through different categories within the photo galleries. If it is not found, the photo may not have been selected for posting. The individual publications choose which photos from each event will be posted online. There may be several reasons that photos do not make it to the website. (technical difficulties, poor image quality, etc.)
Question: Can I have my photos shipped to another location other than my billing address?
Answer: Yes. When asked to confirm your billing and shipping address you may click edit next to the shipping. You may enter a different address for shipping on that page.
Shipping
Shipments within the United States:
- 1st Class (USPS) Mail - up to 10 business days
- Priority (USPS) Mail – up to 5 business days
- Second Business Day – excluding weekends and holidays
- Next Business Day – excluding weekends and holidays
Answer: We always want you to receive the complete, accurate order. If you are missing items or received the wrong items, please send us an email containing the following information:
- Your Name and mailing address
- The Order Number
- The items you were supposed to receive
- The items you received in error, or the items you are missing
- RHODY PHOTO
10 Rosemere Ave
WARWICK, RI 02889
- Your order number
- The reason for the return
- Your request for a reprint or refund
Question: What are the shipping costs?
Answer: Shipping rates are dependent upon the total price of your order along with shipping location.
Question: How are the photos and items packaged?
Answer: All items are securely packaged to ensure that they arrive at their destination in a safe and secure fashion.
Question: What should I do if the artwork has been damaged during shipment?
Answer: We always want our customers to be as happy with their items as possible. If any of your items have become damaged during shipment please contact us via e-mail.
Payment
Answer: All orders are paid for by mailing a check or by credit card. We accept all major credit cards including Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover.
Privacy Policy
Answer: RHODY PHOTO abides by a very strict privacy policy