PhD Defense Photography & Video
Documenting your defense day — from the nervous minutes before, through the ceremony and red carpet, to the celebration after. Cinematic, unobtrusive, and delivered fast.
Packages
Photo 1 — Ceremony
30 min pre-defense + full ceremony + red-carpet photos.
- 120 edited photos
€400
€340 with discounts
Photo 2 — Full Coverage
Everything in Photo 1, plus full reception coverage.
- 180 edited photos
€500
€440 with discounts
Video 1 — Ceremony
A cinematic highlights film of the ceremony.
- 3 min cinematic highlights
- 60 edited photos*
€560
€500 with discounts
Video 2 — Full Coverage
The full story, ceremony through celebration, as a film.
- 4–5 min cinematic highlights
- 90 edited photos*
€690
€630 with discounts
* Photos in the video packages are captured simultaneously by the camera (not video screenshots). Resolution is lower than the pure photo packages but perfect for 4K screens and social sharing. For large-format printing, choose a photo package.
Discounted rate reflects the Buddy Bundle + Media Partner savings combined (−€60). See discounts below.
Express Delivery
€8010 photos the same night · all photos next day · highlights in 3–5 days.
Gifted for free when you settle the final balance in cash on-site.
Travel
A flat €60 fee applies to locations outside Groningen.
Tax
All prices include BTW (Dutch VAT).
Deposit
A €100/person deposit locks your date and your price (via payment link). Non-refundable unless I can't attend due to force majeure.
Ways to save
Buddy Bundle
Save €30 / person
Book with 1+ others (defenses within 6 months of each other). All deposits within 30 days of the first. Delay Guarantee: university or supervisor delays keep the discount valid even past the 6-month window.
Referral Reward
€30 back
Book alone at standard price. If someone you recommend pays their deposit within 10 days of you receiving your photos, I refund you €30 via Tikkie — and they get the €30 bundle too.
Media Partner
Save €30 / person
Allow POV / behind-the-scenes filming and let me feature 10 photos & highlight clips on social, my website, or portfolio. Right of Regret: ask for replacement or removal of any published piece, anytime.
Delivery timeline
| Express | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 highlight photos | Same night | — |
| Full photo gallery | Within 24 hours | Within 10 business days |
| Cinematic highlights | 3–5 business days | Within 15 business days |
The delivery countdown begins once the final balance is settled. Settling in cash on-site unlocks Express Delivery for free; digital payers can add Express for €80.
The fine print›
Copyright & Usage
Chase Wang retains full copyright of all images and videos. You receive a non-exclusive license for personal use (social media, personal printing, sharing with friends & family). Commercial use, resale, or distribution to third parties for promotional purposes requires prior written consent.
Limitation of Liability
I use professional-grade equipment and back up all files. In the unlikely event of a technical failure (e.g. memory-card corruption) or equipment theft, liability is limited to a full refund of payments received for that session.
Artistic Style & Retouching
By booking, you acknowledge that you are familiar with and comfortable with my photography style.
Lock in your defense date
A €100 deposit secures your date and locks today's price. Get in touch and let's plan your day.
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