JIA FOTO (Pronounced as "jah photo") was registered as an Australian business name by Sydney-based photographer/filmmaker Jia Feng (Justin) in early 2016. Justin initially came to Sydney as an overseas student and studied accounting major at Macquarie University, then he became a full-time accountant after getting a uni qualification and Australian citizenship. The hobby of playing with cameras and editing visual imageries finally replaced the stable-but-too-much-number-crunching office job from early 2016, and Justin went full-time creative later on.
Although "Good photo talks" is the motto, professional video creation is also part of the business. Please feel free to ask by sending your enquiry to jiafoto@outlook.com Hope we can create memorable photos and videos together :-)
The main shooter/editor is Justin for most of the time, and he also teams up with experienced creators when going for a big gig. No matter working solo or with a team, the goal is always to meet the commitment that creates beautiful art for our valued clients.
Every client has their own specific needs when hiring a professional to photograph or film for them. The photographs showcased on this website have covered some areas that we specialise in. We highly welcome all clients to send requests through emails, so that we can work out together and ensure you’re choosing the right service within your allowed budget. JIA FOTO does not overpromise in order to win a contract and then fail to deliver, since we always tell the client honestly beforehand whether we can or cannot finish the work nicely.
Although JIA FOTO is based in Sydney and most of our clients are located around Sydney metro area, we welcome all requests from anywhere in Australia, even from overseas. We’re willing to travel if time allows and the cost difference between local and non-local would be the travel expense and needed accommodation only.
Sometimes it is really time-consuming to agree on a price that both sides feel very happy about. Pricing really depends on i) the types of service clients ask for ii) the amount of time involved iii) the camera gear needed to use iv) the client’s budget v) other variables. The most efficient way to get a quote is via email at jiafoto@outlook.com or visit the CONTACT page, and a reply will be made ASAP. Please also send through your budget if you do have one.
We don't really do price-match, because we are trying to make the service as affordable as possible for everyone. The biggest reason that most people choose a certain artist’s work over another, is normally because of either the artistic style from the chosen artist or the charisma of the artist, which is hardly comparable in dollars.
The booking process is simple, visit the CONTACT page or email jiafoto@outlook.com to include your specific needs, your budget, time of shooting and location. A reply will be made ASAP. Furthermore, a phone call or face-to-face chat will be done, the coffee bill will be on Justin ;-)
0479 100 868 is Justin’s mobile, please only ring when it is super urgent since the phone is muted most of the time while busy shooting or busy editing. An email will always be the best contact method for asking for quotations and bookings.
Apart from the business we normally run, Justin may also offer photography/videography services for free or at an extreme low cost under certain circumstances when time allows, for example, for charities, NPOs, natural disasters, humanitarian aid, etc. We always try our best to make it happen.
Also, Justin offers limited opportunities for free outdoor photography services for amateur models and current art-school students. Each session will be 1-2 hours long, and around 9 high-resolution photos with a watermark will be given out for free. You must be 18 years old at least. Please email the following: i) your brief introduction (no resume is required) ii) 3 personal lifestyle photos iii) at least one social media webpage link for verification purposes (Facebook, Instagram, etc). Please do not feel upset if anyone does not get the service, since the allocated time for this is very limited.
Not at the moment, since plenty of photo printing service providers on the market offer high-quality and fully customisable prints at a reasonable cost. JIA FOTO gives clients very high-resolution digital photocopies that even can be printed clearly up to wall size. We recommend Harvey Norman for doing your printing.
JIA FOTO is home-based. Justin used to set up a professional photography room on his own property especially for studio portraiture shoots, but after camera gear got stolen a few times, and then COVID came, the in-studio portraiture service had to be ceased. However we’d love to visit the client’s place for indoor portraiture (including newborn baby) shoot, the room does not need to be big, also we’ll bring all the necessary equipment that needs to setup on-site.
The good news is YES if you are a photography hobbyist or a newbie who just wants to step into photography/videography “seriously” instead of only shooting on smartphones, and if you are confused about what camera gear you should choose, Justin will be happy to discuss with you via emails. Getting the right camera gear that fits your needs is always much wiser than recklessly buying very expensive ones.
Email jiafoto@outlook.com for asking about choosing camera gear, Justin will reply ASAP :-)
A friendship? Justin may say. Justin is a warm-hearted guy, although he does not social too much, he enjoys meeting friends in a cafe after getting a unexpected warm text message “You home? I’ll come across your place around 1pm today, get a coffee together maybe?” for example :-)
JIA FOTO, Sydney,
New South Wales, Australia
ABN: 69 407 553 109
JIAFOTO@OUTLOOK.COM
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