Overview
In addition to Volume-Based Team and Individual (T&I) design services, Next Gen by GotPhoto also offers À La Carte Services. In this article, we will review the specifics of our à la carte services and offer guidance on how to request them.
This is a quick and different service than Next Gen's volume T&I services. No additional onboarding is needed for à la carte services.
Pricing & Turnaround Times
Here is a quick overview of Next Gen's à la carte pricing:
| Color Correction | $0.20 per image | Pano Team Design | $1.65 per subject |
| Drop Shadow | $0.20 per image | Reflection | $0.30 per image |
| Eyeglasses Glare Removal | $0.60 per image | Retouching | $0.60 per image |
| Full-Length Image Extraction | $0.45 per image | Virtual Riser Team Design | $1.00 per subject |
| Multiple Subject Images (3+) | $1.25 per image | Standard 3D Team Design | $1.65 per subject |
| Complex Images* | $0.50 per image | Three-quarter-length image extraction | $0.20 per image |
| Banner Design | Starting at $5.00 |
* Complex images are images that include netting/tulle fabric/tennis rackets/bicycles/lacrosse sticks, etc., as they require more extensive extraction work.
Here is an estimate of turnaround times for à la carte services:
Extractions:
| 1-400 Images | 401-900 Images | 900+ Images | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction Only | Add Color Correction and/or Retouching | Extraction Only | Add Color Correction and/or Retouching | Extraction Only | Add Color Correction and/or Retouching |
| 1 Day | 2 Days | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days |
Individual Banners:
| 1-10 Images | 11-20 Images | 21-30 Images | 31-40 Images | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction and Design Only | Add Color Correction and/or Retouching | Extraction and Design Only | Add Color Correction and/or Retouching | Extraction and Design Only | Add Color Correction and/or Retouching | Extraction and Design Only | Add Color Correction and/or Retouching |
| 1 Day | 2 Days | 1 Days | 2 Days | 2 Days | 3 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days |
Team Design (Pano and 8x10):
| 1-10 Images | 11-30 Images | 31-50 Images | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction and Design Only | Add Color Correction and/or Retouching | Extraction and Design Only | Add Color Correction and/or Retouching | Extraction and Design Only | Add Color Correction and/or Retouching |
| 1 Day | 2 Days | 1 Days | 2 Days | 2 Days | 3 Days |
| 51-80 Images | 81-100 Images | 101-150 Images | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction and Design Only | Add Color Correction and/or Retouching | Extraction and Design Only | Add Color Correction and/or Retouching | Extraction and Design Only | Add Color Correction and/or Retouching |
| 2 Days | 3 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days |
⚠ Please note: Turnaround times are based on following Next Gen's Best Practices. Failure to do so will result in longer turnaround times and additional fees.
Turnaround times are calculated in business days.
Requesting À La Carte Services
To request a service, log into your existing Next Gen account here or create an account on this page by clicking Get Started.
- Create Your Project: Select "À La Carte" on the following page:
- Select Your Services: On the following page, select your chosen services.
⚠ Important: If you wish to order more than one service type (Image Editing, Extraction, and Design Service), you will need to place separate orders for each service.
When selecting an Extraction or Design Service, photo editing can be added on for an additional fee.Editing Extraction Design Individual Banner Team Pano Team Design Video
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InstructionsOptions: - Retouching: Basic skin retouching and blemish removal
- Color correction: Adjustments to white balance, contrast, saturation, and sharpness
- Eyeglasses glare removal
Options: - Reflection
- Drop shadow
- Full-length or three-quarter-length
Retouching, color correction and/or eyeglasses glare removal may be added for an additional fee.Options: - Reflection
- Drop shadow
- 7 sizes available: 2x3, 2x4, 3x5, 3x6, 4x6, 4x8, 5x10
- Select from a wide range of designs
- Full-length and three-quarter-length designs are available
Retouching, color correction and/or eyeglasses glare removal may be added for an additional fee.Options: - Reflection
- Drop shadow
- 1:2 and 1:3 ratios available
- Select from a wide range of designs
- Full-length and three-quarter-length designs are available
Retouching, color correction and/or eyeglasses glare removal may be added for an additional fee.Options: - Team layout to fit 8x10 crop and can be safely cropped to 5x7Select from many designs
- Standard 3D or Riser Style designs are available
Retouching, color correction and/or eyeglasses glare removal may be added for an additional fee.⚠ Important: Extractions are offered for individual images only.
Images must be photographed at f/8 or above.
Proper camera focus must be used.
For full-length images:
Images with netting, rackets, and hard-to-extract props may incur additional fees.
For three-quarter-length images:
No props are allowed, and the image must already be cropped to 3/4 length (no feet).⚠ Important:
Designs are returned as JPG files at the chosen size at 150 DPI.
Included services:- Extraction (PNG returned)
- Layout
- Template use
- Proofing
⚠ Important: Images are delivered as either 1666×5000 or 2500·5000 pixel JPG files at 300DPI
Included services:- Individual extractions (PNG returned)
- Arrangement
- Template use
- Proofing
⚠ Important:
Images are delivered as print-ready JPG files at 8x12 300 DPI
Option when selecting a template to choose no template and receive a PNG of the team instead.Included services:
- Individual extractions (PNG returned)
- Arrangement (the scaled arrangement is included for Standard 3D designs)
- Shadows, reflections, and feet darkening are included for Standard 3D designs
- Template use
- Proofing
- Finalize Your Order: At this stage you will be able to add on retouching services if you've chosen Extraction or Design services.
Once completing checkout, you will be able to view your job status within your Next Gen Dashboard. You will receive a notification when your job is ready for Proofing via the email address in your account.
Additional Materials
Click here to view a step-by-step guide to ordering à la carte items via Next Gen. The guide also includes checkout, proofing, help requests, and request completion.
The Takeaway
Discover the flexibility of Next Gen's À La Carte Services for quick and tailored solutions. From individual banners to team designs, select services with transparent pricing and efficient turnaround times. Follow simple steps to request À La Carte Services, enhancing your project customization options without the need for additional onboarding.