Welcome to the Human Republic
Maybe you’re the guy who wears a knitted unicorn jumper to the pub, or you’re the girl who named her car Bruce Jenner. Maybe you’re a soccer hooligan, an Art Deco aficionado, or the best cupcake maker who’s ever freakin existed. But whoever you are, and whatever your story is, we know you’re definitely not ordinary. And so, for the strange, amazing, unique person you are, we make extraordinary portraits.
What We Do
Very simply put, we produce unique and creative, digitally composed portraits. We begin by professionally photographing you, and then through our specialised processes of retouching, compositing, and imagineering we create beautiful and original portrait images unlike anything you can find anywhere else. You, the kids, your family, or even your pets become the feature of artwork that is an amazing and timeless reflection of who you truly are – inside and out. Images are only ever limited by imagination…but a few starting ideas might include:-
- Something movie inspired from Star Wars, James Bond, or The Breakfast Club
- Dunking on LeBron James or a screamer of a footy mark in a sports action picture
- Kids lifting cars or sofas overhead in wondrous displays of super strength
- Gaming styled images straight out of Fallout, Grand Theft Auto, or Donkey Kong
- The fantasy worlds of Lord of the Rings or Alice in Wonderland
- Ninja, boxing, UFC, or kung-fu fight action imagery
- Your favourite scenes from mythology or history
Truly Unlimited Possibilities
Our approach to image making allows us to create the impossible, invent the improbable, and to capture your dreams in digital and on paper.
We can conjure new worlds with the movement of a hand.
Our biggest difference is better Photoshopping. With advanced skills, we are able to create realms and realities that our competitors can barely dream of.
How it’s Done
Before
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After
Our creation process is transformational – turning what’s everyday, into what is an exceptional keepsake. We guide customers through every stage of development focussed on producing unique and collectable pieces of art.
When we know what we’re going to be working on, we make a plan on how to put it together and book in the photo shoot.
Unlike other studios, this isn’t where we stop however.
The finished product is usually a large photographic print which is ready for framing.
Recent Work
Pricing
In addition to a huge 24” x 31” (610mm x 787mm) archive quality photographic print, standard pricing also includes:-
- Concept consulting
- Assistance sourcing costumes
- Assistance locating and transporting props
- Booking hair/makeup specialists (if req’d.)
- Professional photographic shoot
- Image selection process
- Intensive digital retouching
- Sourcing of additional image assets
- Digital artistic development
- Creation of final composite images
- Print quality control
Because every customer and job has different requirements, things such as hair, make-up, props, and some types of background imagery need to be priced separately. We are really happy to use items you already have, or anything you can swindle from others; we always provide you with pricing options ahead of time; and we always seek ways to keep your costs down.
*Different images will lend themselves to different size cropping so print sizes may vary a little, however the shortest edge length of any print is always 24” (610mm).
We can offer payment plans!
Because we want everyone to have their own Human Republic image we can work out payment plans to suit any and every budget. Give us a call to discuss what’s possible.
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Recent Blog Posts
The Maleficence
We found this fairy at the Supanova conference in Perth and knew we had to try and perform a bit of our own magic. This Maleficent image was the first time we’ve had the opportunity [...]
Higher Purpose
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Harley Quinn’s Twin
We are totally in our element doing work like this latest piece. We got to work with an amazing model, Paige, who got completely on board to help create this slightly modified imagining of Harley Quinn. [...]
Our purpose for being, is to produce beautiful portrait images that honour the uniqueness and creativity of every individual. Our enduring goal is to faithfully capture and reveal the very essence of each person we are given the singular privilege to work with.
In our efforts to be better, we have noticed that the most inventive photographers in the world are by far the most expensive, but the affordable photographers in our industry just generate the same tired images for everyone. Human Republic want to produce beautiful and creative, but affordable images for the world; and so, we hold this goal high as our core difference.
- The images we work with do need to be professionally lit and shot with a pro quality camera. Typically we need to ensure quality standards by doing our own photography, but if you have a photo created elsewhere that you want us to look at, we are happy to have a gander.
Is there a discount for additional prints?
- Definitely. We can offer additional prints for a greatly discounted price, get in touch with us to find out the exact pricing.
Can I have my image printed on other types of items?
- We know that some people might want t-shirts, cups, or even wallpaper printed with their Human Republic image, and so we are happy to seek pricing for those sorts of items as needed.
Can I use the image to market my business?
- The pricing we provide for personal use imagery is very heavily discounted from commercial rates, and so we don’t allow commercial publishing of our work unless written consent has first been obtained by Human Republic Pty Ltd.
Can I put my image on social media?
- So long as its not used for commercial reasons you absolutely can! If you friend us on Facebook we will also provide you with a digital copy perfect for using on social media.
How long does the photo shoot take?
- It really depends on the concept we are producing. If extensive hair, make-up, and costume is required then at least few hours is probably needed, if we are doing something less elaborate then it’ll be less time. We can tell you more accurately as we understand the concept.
Can I check the work before it is printed?
- Absolutely. Part of our process includes giving you a viewing either in person or online before we send the image for printing.
How long will it take to get my image?
- It does depend on how many jobs we are currently working on, but typically we can show you the new image a week after the photo shoot. If you are happy at that stage then delivery from printing is usually three more days from then.
Why does an image with more than one person cost more?
- Very simply, because it takes more work. The process we use includes a lot of digital painting which is very time consuming, and so the more subjects we need to paint the longer it takes to complete the image.
I am thinking about a concept with nudity, is that OK?
- Yes, we are happy to accommodate those who want to do something more risqué and we will ensure privacy is granted for all photography and images.
Is there any concept you wont do?
- We are happy to work on almost any idea you can think of, however we wont create images that we believe may promote child abuse, animal cruelty, or Nickelback.