FAQ

WHO IS TEAM CHUUBIE?

Team Chuubie is photographer Steven Chu (Chuubie) and network of collaborators. We've focused on visual production and documentation of event experiences since 2013, though Chuubie has professionally shot since 2008.

Note: Due to a November 2016 hard drive failure, we lost approximately 30% of archived photos. If you have a photo you'd like to license a better resolution copy of and don't see it under the event album, it may be unavailable. However, feel free to email teamchuubie@gmail.com to double check.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE CHUUBIE TO SHOOT?

Email teamchuubie@gmail.com or send a FB message to http://fb.com/TeamChuubie with your date, # of hours needed, shot list requirements, how many shots you'd like in total, # of guests/crowd size.

MY NAME'S NOT ON CORRECTLY, OR IT'S NOT TAGGED AT ALL. CAN I FIX MY NAME?

Yes! Send the Photo ID and the correct spelling to teamchuubie@gmail.com

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?

All digital. Canon 5d Mark II or comparable for primary event coverage. iPhone or similar device for social media meme / GIF generation packages.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THESE PICTURES?

First, as a professional photo agency we require that you retain the proper usage rights before posting or printing our photos. We offer a range of automated licensing options for direct download from our site including: Web Usage (72 DPI) and Print Usage (300 DPI).

Secondly, all event photos are for Editorial Use Only and cannot be used for any commercial purposes. We do not have model releases unless we've specified otherwise. Please know your intended use requirements in advance.

HOW BIG ARE THE IMAGES?

Web size is 72dpi 1800px on longest side, usually 1200px shortest side.
Hi-Res is 300dpi with dimensions usually between 4000-6000px per side.

CAN I HIRE TEAM CHUUBIE TO TRAVEL OVERSEAS FOR AN EVENT?

Most definitely! Also, we love boat parties. Just sayin'.

HOW DO I JOIN TEAM CHUUBIE?

Send yer resume with relevant portfolio samples over to teamchuubie@gmail.com with subject line: I WANNA JOIN

WHEN I HIRE TEAM CHUUBIE TO SHOOT AN EVENT, DO I OWN THE COPYRIGHT OF THOSE PHOTOS?

Nopers. You are hiring us for event coverage. Usage rights of the photos depends on what package you have purchased. 

Team Chuubie retains all copyright on the images taken by our photographers at events.

HOW DO I DOWNLOAD A COPY OF MY EVENT PHOTOS?

It'll come via WeTransfer, and we'll give you a heads up before we send the file over.

I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT AN INVOICE THAT WAS SENT TO ME.

Team Chuubie formally runs under InstaTechie, Inc. So shoot an email here for accounting and invoicing: hello@instatechie.com.

IS THERE A WAY TO HAVE MY PHOTO REMOVED FROM THE WEBSITE?

Our Google SEO must be killin' it then! Anywho, if you no longer want to be in the compendium of NYC cultural history, email us with the photo ID # and a way to verify that you the requester are the person in the photo.

I'M FINE WITH IT ON THE SITE, BUT CAN WE JUST REMOVE THE PHOTO FROM GOOGLE SEARCH RESULTS?

We can request Google to hide a link if it originates from our site http://chuubie.com. If it's one of our images but on someone else's site, contact them & also let us know (in case you've found us an unauthorized usage case).

WHAT ELSE DO Y'ALL DO?
  • Event hosting (galas, nightlife, community events)
  • Documentation (photo / video)
  • Live social media coverage
  • Some talent production (performers, makeup, hair, and styling)
  • Also other genres of photography including: art/fashion, documentary, portraits.