Frequently asked.
Editorial sessions start at $1,500 (Vegas) / $2,000 (LA). Selects in 48 hours, final files in 7–10 days. No travel fee in Las Vegas or Los Angeles. Email gjohn@slaglevideo.com with date, location, subject, and intended use.
About
Who is G. John Slagle?
G. John Slagle is an Emmy-winning American editorial and portrait photographer based between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. With over twenty-five years of work, he is known for cinematic available-light portraiture of actors, musicians, athletes, and street subjects.
What style of photography is G. John Slagle known for?
Slagle is known for available-light editorial portraiture — cinematic, observational, and unhurried, with a particular eye for the moment a subject stops performing for the camera. His work moves easily between commissioned celebrity portraits and personal street and travel photography.
Who has G. John Slagle photographed?
Slagle's commissioned subjects include actors and entertainers like Lisa Foiles and Will the Show, comedian Norm Sousa for an Emmy editorial, and athletes including boxer Jordan King. His personal projects include long-running series in Sète, Monaco, and the Mojave.
Where is G. John Slagle based?
Slagle is based between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, traveling between the two cities regularly. He shoots worldwide on assignment, with regular work in France, Monaco, and across the American West.
Booking & Pricing
How much does a portrait or editorial shoot cost?
Editorial portrait sessions in Las Vegas start at $1,500 for a single subject and one location; Los Angeles sessions start at $2,000. Brand campaigns are quoted per project. Pricing includes pre-production, shoot day, and a set of retouched final files.
How do I book G. John Slagle for a shoot?
Send an inquiry to gjohn@slaglevideo.com with the date window, location, subject, intended use, and any reference imagery. Editorial and brand inquiries receive a response within two business days.
What's the turnaround time for delivery?
Selects are delivered within 48 hours of the shoot. Final retouched files are typically ready within 7–10 business days, depending on quantity. Rush turnaround is available for editorial deadlines.
Do you travel between cities for shoots?
Yes — Slagle travels between Las Vegas and Los Angeles regularly and is available for shoots in either city without travel fees. Shoots in other cities incur standard travel and lodging.
Specialties
Does G. John Slagle photograph musicians and album covers?
Yes — musician portraiture, press kits, and album artwork are a core part of Slagle's commissioned work, alongside actor and athlete portraiture.
Does G. John Slagle photograph athletes?
Yes. Sports portraiture is a regular part of the workload — recent work includes the boxer Jordan King series. Studio or location, with strong attention to body, character, and equipment.
What's the difference between an editorial portrait and a celebrity headshot?
A celebrity headshot is built for casting and identification — tight crop, clean light, neutral background. An editorial portrait is built for a story — environmental, narrative, often available-light, designed to run alongside written text in a magazine or feature. Slagle's work falls primarily in editorial.
Can I commission a personal portrait?
Yes. Personal commissions are accepted — family portraits, milestones, and one-on-one editorial-style sittings — subject to scheduling. Email for availability and pricing.
Prints & Licensing
Does G. John Slagle license fine art prints?
Yes. Selected works from the personal series — including the Mojave, Sète, and Tribe of Monaco projects — are available as limited-edition prints. Inquire by email for sizes and pricing.
Can I license a photograph for editorial or commercial use?
Yes. Editorial and commercial licensing is available for selected works. Contact gjohn@slaglevideo.com with the intended use, territory, and duration to receive a quote.