Courier services offer a wide range of affordable and secure shipping and delivery options to make sure we get your coins safely. US and Canadian postal services are also economical options. If you are shipping coins from the USA, it is suggested that you use FedEx and your submission will be return via FedEx. CLICK HERE for complete shipping details.

Yes, we offer on-site photography services for larger collections and special projects. Our photographer will come to your location and take pictures with our mobile studio setup. This option comes with additional fees. Contact us for more details.

We don’t clean coins. Ever. Before shooting, we use a light burst of filtered air to remove loose particles on raw coins. We clean the slab faces with non-abrasive wipes, but unfortunately, we cannot remove scratches, hazing or cloudiness.

We will remove dust from the packaging prior to shooting.

Backgrounds include your choice of black, white, or hexadecimal colour. We also offer detailed and textured backdrops. Supply an image file or company logo for your personal background or choose a background from our Presentation Styles gallery. Please ask us for suggestions on the best type of background to use for each coin in your collection.

Yes, there is a minimum order of five coins or $75. While we understand that not every collection is alike, this helps us keep our prices affordable.

To ensure our services are provided in a timely manner, we do require a 50% deposit before beginning any project.

The balance is due upon receiving the contact sheet of your image package. After receipt of the final payment, we’ll transfer the full size files to you.

In film photography, contact sheets were used to allow a photographer to view all the frames from a roll of film in print. Contact sheets get their name from the way they’re made: by placing negative strips directly onto a piece of photographic paper and making a print. In the digital age, a contact sheet is a pdf file with a grid of thumbnail images and file names of all the photos in a project. Coin Photography Studio provides a contact sheet for easy image reference for a small fee.

There are no hidden fees are associated with our services – just the cost of the photo shoot itself. Any extras will be quoted separately.

Most orders can be immediately processed using Paypal or etransfer. Coin Photography Studio reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to require an alternate method of payment for any order we deem to be necessary. If you would like to pay by wire transfer or other electronic fund transfer, bank draft or postal money order, please contact us.

Unfortunately, economies of scale don’t typically apply to coin photography. Each coin—regardless of how many are submitted—requires individual lighting, setup, focus, and editing to ensure it’s captured with precision and accuracy. Unlike mass production, where unit cost decreases with volume, coin photography remains a highly specialized, hands-on process. This is what ensures that every image reflects the unique character, condition, and detail of each coin—whether it’s one or one hundred.

It depends on the number and type of coins involved – however, most shoots can be completed within two weeks.

No, you don’t need to be present while your coins are being photographed. We will plan and discuss the details of your coin imaging and what kind of images you require in detail before we begin the shoot.

Your coins will remain secure throughout the entire process – we take great care to ensure they stay in pristine condition while also getting amazing shots! We also have our own secure storage facility and use specialized coin trays during the photo shoot to ensure that your coins remain safe.

Yes, we will return all coins to their original packaging once the photo shoot has been completed. For complete shipping details, click to see our Shipping page .

Yes, all packages are insured with the shipper for their full value. We use trackable delivery services to ensure your coins get to you quickly and safely. For complete shipping details, click to see our Shipping page .

Coin Photography Studio will provide you with a digital copy of all the images, and a .pdf contact sheet of all the images in the project, which can be downloaded directly from a WeTransfer link sent to you via email.

No. Return shipping and handling charges are calculated separately based on the package size, weight, insurance and delivery type. Return shipping will be billed at cost.

Depending on your needs, we can definitely accommodate quick turnaround times when necessary! If you’re in a rush, just let us know what you need and we'll do our best to make it happen.

Absolutely! We want you to get the most out of your images.

Yes, you can use your photos for commercial purposes with a licensing agreement. Let us know how you plan to use them and we'll provide you with the appropriate type of license.

Yes! All packages included digital copies, but you can also order printed copies of your photographs for an additional fee. Contact us for more details.

We can ship prints anywhere within Canada and the continental United States.

We use the latest in digital photographic technology - Nikon high-resolution cameras, studio strobe lighting systems and Adobe's Creative Cloud imaging editing suite - to ensure your coins look their best. Moreover, many of our raw coin images are produced using our own Dynamic Axial Lighting system – a professional lighting tool that feathers light to bring out the best in your coins.

Professional coin photographers should have training, certification or experience in the field of commercial photography - though training in numismatics isn’t necessary. The best way to ensure you get quality images is by looking at the photographer’s portfolio and references and asking them questions about their approach to coin photography.

We welcome orders from customers inside of Canada and the U.S.A., and selected European destinations. Contact us for specific locations. Shipping is billed at the actual shipping cost to your destination.

Canadian sales tax is applicable only to orders shipped to a Canadian address.

Taxes for individual provinces and territories are as follows: British Columbia 5% HST; Alberta 5% GST; Saskatchewan 5% GST, 5% PST; Manitoba 5% GST, 7% HST; Ontario 13% HST; Quebec 5% GST, 9.5% PST; Newfoundland 15% HST; Nova Scotia 15% HST; New Brunswick 15% HST; Prince Edward Island 5% GST, 10% PST; Northwest Territories 5% GST; Nunavut 5% GST; Yukon Territory 5% GST.

Canadian sales tax does not apply to orders shipped to addresses outside Canada. For shipments to the U.S.A. duties and/or brokerage charges may apply at your destination.

That’s a thoughtful question—and one I hear from collectors who care deeply about how their coins are presented.

When you choose Coin Photography Studio, you’re commissioning a portrait of your coin. My role is to bring its qualities forward through lighting, angle, and detail—but the coin itself plays the starring role.

And here’s the truth: not all coins are naturally photogenic. At the same time, I work hard to find the most flattering and revealing angles; the final image is shaped as much by the coin’s natural features as by the camera. I can make the most of what’s there—but I can’t change what’s not.

That said, art is subjective. When a photographer is commissioned to create work and the result isn’t received as expected—even when it aligns with the photographer's style and vision—it presents a complex yet familiar challenge. You might admire my past work yet still feel that your coin looks different from what you expected.  That’s completely understandable.

Here’s how I address that:

1. We review the image together.

Every coin has its own set of visual challenges and strengths—whether it's deep toning, reflective surfaces, weak strikes, scratches, or uneven wear. These characteristics play a significant role in how a coin photographs, often more than people realize. Suppose you're unsure about the final result. In that case, it’s worth revisiting the coin together—either virtually or in person—and discussing how its specific condition affected the lighting, detail, and overall impression in the image. I’ll explain the choices made—why a particular lighting setup was used, what features were emphasized, and how the coin’s unique condition shaped the result.

Understanding these traits helps set realistic expectations and highlights how the image remains true to the coin’s actual appearance.

2. I can offer alternate edits, if appropriate.

If we agree that a different tone, crop, or subtle adjustment might better reflect your expectations, I’ll explore that—provided it stays within the bounds of my style and the coin’s actual appearance.

The lighting used in your image was carefully chosen to highlight the coin’s most important visual features. Every coin responds differently to light, and I draw on years of experience to select the angle and setup that best showcases what makes each piece distinctive.

While I understand that different lighting can create different moods or effects, the pricing for standard sessions allows for one carefully crafted lighting approach per coin. Extensive experimentation across multiple lighting styles isn’t built into the base tier.

That said, if there’s a particular element you hoped to see differently—like the lustre, edge, or tone—let me know. If I can make a slight adjustment without re-shooting the entire coin, I’ll do my best to accommodate.