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Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about photography, videography, film scanning, and listing photos and custom web design with managed hosting. Expand any question to read more.
Photography and Videography
Theseus Creative is not a walk-in portrait studio. We provide photography, videography, 35mm film scanning, and media for websites, real estate listings, and vehicle sales—and we also offer select fine art prints from our online gallery.
Is Theseus Creative a photography studio?
No. We are not a traditional photography studio for portraits, weddings, or walk-in print orders. Theseus Creative provides commercial photography and videography produced for use on websites—content that supports your brand, listings, and marketing online. Many clients work with us on both media and the site itself.
What photography and video services do you offer?
We offer professional photography and videography for digital use on your website and marketing channels. That includes real estate listing photos, car sales photography for dealers and private sellers, 35mm film scanning to digital files, business and product imagery, and video for homepages and service pages. Fine art prints from our online gallery are available separately—see the print questions below.
Do you scan 35mm film to digital?
Yes. We scan 35mm film to high-quality digital files so you can share, archive, and print from negatives or slides. Digital delivery makes it easy to back up family photos, post online, or send files for print orders. Tell us how many rolls or strips you have and how you want the files organized (JPEG, resolution, naming) when you inquire.
Do you offer real estate photography for property listings?
Yes. We photograph homes and properties for real estate agents, brokerages, and sellers who need strong listing photos for the web. Shots cover curb appeal, interiors, and key details buyers expect online—delivered web-ready for MLS feeds, portal sites like Zillow and Realtor.com, and your agent or property website. Pairing listing photography with a Theseus Creative real estate website keeps photos and pages consistent.
Do you photograph vehicles for car dealerships?
Yes. We provide car sales photography for dealerships that need consistent, high-quality listing photos across inventory. Clean exteriors, interior detail, and angles that work on dealer websites, marketplaces, and ads help vehicles stand out and build trust with buyers.
Do you shoot car photos for private sellers?
Yes. Individual sellers can book vehicle photography when preparing a car for sale online. Strong listing photos improve click-through rates on marketplace and classified sites. Tell us the vehicle, location, and where you plan to post the ad so we can quote a focused shoot.
Do you offer videography for business websites?
Yes. We produce short-form video for website hero sections, service pages, about pages, and social proof. Video is planned alongside your site goals—length, aspect ratio, and messaging—so it drops into your pages without awkward cropping or rework.
Do you offer drone photography or aerial video?
Drone footage is coming soon. We are expanding into aerial photo and video for listings and web use—useful for property, large vehicles, and outdoor business locations. Contact us to be notified when drone services launch in your area or to discuss upcoming availability.
How does photography work with your web design services?
Photo and video shoots can be planned as part of a website project so imagery matches your layout, page structure, and brand. Because we also build and manage sites, you are not juggling a separate photographer, web agency, and hosting provider. Assets are delivered web-ready for fast loading and sharp display.
What files do I receive after a photo or video shoot?
For commercial and website shoots, you receive digital files optimized for web use—properly exposed, cropped, and sized for listing galleries, hero banners, and page sections as agreed in your scope. For fine art prints, you order through the online gallery and receive physical prints produced to your chosen size and frame options.
How long does it take to get website photos back?
Turnaround depends on the property or vehicle count, editing level, and current schedule. A single home or small batch of listings is often delivered within a few business days; larger dealership or multi-property shoots are scheduled with a clear timeline up front. Rush options may be available—ask when you inquire.
How do I book photography or videography for my website?
Visit our photography page or submit an inquiry through the site. Include what you are selling or promoting, where the content will live (your website, marketplace, social), location, and ideal dates. We will confirm scope, pricing, and whether you also need a new or updated website.
What print sizes are available for photo prints?
Sizes depend on each image’s orientation in our online gallery. Portrait prints are available in formats such as 9×12, 12×16, 18×24, and 24×32 inches. Landscape prints include 12×9, 16×12, 24×18, and 32×24 inches. Ultrawide works are offered in 30×10, 48×16, and 60×20 inch sizes. When you open an artwork on the photography page, you can see which sizes and prices apply to that piece.
How do I order a print from your photography gallery?
Go to our photography page, browse the gallery, and click the artwork you want. Choose your print size, frame style, and orientation when those options are shown, then click Inquire and enter your email. We follow up to confirm pricing and next steps before production. This keeps each print order accurate for the piece you selected.
What paper do you use for fine art photography prints?
Gallery prints are produced on premium archival matte photo paper chosen for rich detail, natural color, and long-term display. Archival matte stock holds up better over time than typical consumer photo paper, which matters when you are buying wall art for a home, office, or gift.
Web design & managed websites
Answers about custom websites, managed hosting, SEO, pricing, timelines, and ongoing support from Theseus Creative.
How much does a custom website cost?
Custom website pricing depends on scope: number of pages, features (galleries, forms, client portals, e-commerce), and how much content you have ready at launch. For small business websites, ongoing plans are typically between $50–$80 per month, with annual pricing available. That range covers managed hosting, site management, and updates—not just leaving you with a template and a login you rarely use. Initial build costs are quoted separately after a short discovery call so you receive a clear package for your goals.
Do you build websites for small businesses?
Yes. We specialize in professional websites for small businesses, trades, professional services, creatives, restaurants, real estate, nonprofits, and other growth-focused brands. Each build is tailored to how your customers find you, trust you, and take action online.
Why hire a web designer instead of using a DIY website builder?
DIY builders are fine for simple experiments, but custom design delivers faster performance, stronger branding, better SEO foundations, and integrations that match real workflows. With managed hosting and ongoing support, you avoid spending weekends fixing plugins, broken forms, or security updates.
How long does it take to build a new website?
Most small business websites take several weeks from kickoff to launch, depending on content delivery, revision rounds, and feature complexity. We outline milestones up front—design, build, review, and launch—so you know what is needed from your team at each stage.
What is managed website hosting?
Managed hosting means we handle production servers, SSL certificates, deployments, backups, and uptime monitoring as part of your service—not a separate dashboard you rarely check. Your site stays on infrastructure we maintain, which reduces downtime and security risks compared to unmanaged DIY hosting.
What is included in your web design services?
Typical packages include custom design and development, managed hosting, backend and database setup when needed, professional email configuration, privacy-ready foundations, security updates, and ongoing site management. Growth tools such as an admin portal, analytics, SEO structure, and content support can be built into the same engagement.
Do you offer SEO with web design?
Yes. We build technical SEO into every site: clean page structure, metadata, performance, mobile-friendly layouts, and indexable content. We also help with on-page optimization and authority-building strategies such as backlinks over time. SEO is most effective when paired with quality content and consistent updates.
Can I update my own website without coding?
Many clients use a secure admin portal to edit text, images, and key pages without touching code. You can manage inquiries, gallery content, and business information from one dashboard. We train you on what to update safely and remain available when something needs a developer.
Do you provide ongoing website maintenance?
Yes. Ongoing management includes security patches, hosting care, backend monitoring, content updates, and fast response when something breaks. This is especially valuable for business owners who need their site reliable on nights and weekends—not a ticket queue with a 48-hour reply.
Do you help with domain names and professional email?
We assist with connecting your domain, configuring DNS, and setting up professional email on your business domain. Proper DNS and email authentication improve deliverability and brand trust compared to free personal email addresses on marketing materials.
What types of websites do you build?
We build photography portfolios, real estate and property sites, restaurant and hospitality pages, professional service websites, health and wellness brands, e-commerce and product storytelling sites, nonprofit and community organizations, and sites for creators, coaches, and consultants.
How do I get started with a new website project?
Submit an inquiry with your email on our web design page. We will follow up to discuss your project and outline next steps—from design and build through hosting, admin access, analytics, and launch support.
Still have questions?
Explore our services or reach out directly—we are happy to help with website media, vehicle photography, and ongoing web support.