FAQ & Pricing
Straight Answers.
Everything you need before you send a brief — pricing, licensing, process, and the one thing we never apologize for.
We're clear about the work and the faces. Every face is a fictional character we created, and every frame is AI-generated. Each character keeps a consistent look so she reads as the same person across a campaign, but we never present her as a real person, a real customer or a real endorsement.
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The Work
What you're actually buying, and why it looks the way it does.
Are these real photos, or AI-generated?
Fully AI-generated — that is the entire model, not a caveat. Every image is original production made to your brief, not stock and not a real shoot.
Practically, that means no model fees, no studio booking, no shoot-day logistics, and a level of creative control a traditional shoot can't match.
Who are the personas — can you tell me who's “behind” them?
That answer stays deliberately open. You're licensing production and a face built for your category — not a public figure with a backstory to verify.
We're clear about the work. We stay ambiguous about the character. That's by design, not a dodge.
Can the imagery be built around my brand's own aesthetic?
Yes. Every package starts from your brief, not a template. Wardrobe, environment, mood, and styling are art-directed to your brand — none of it is pulled from a stock library.
Can I choose which persona I work with?
Yes. Tell us your category and aesthetic direction and we'll recommend the strongest fit from the active roster — or request a specific persona directly if you already have one in mind.
Zuri is our studio ambassador and isn't available for client work. If none of our client faces fits, we can cast a new face to your brief. A new face is scoped and quoted separately.
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Packages & Pricing
Entry point to full campaign. International prices lead in USD, with fixed GHS prices for Ghana.
What packages do you offer, and what do they cost?
| Package | Delivers | License | Timeline | Price | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Portrait | 1 image, 1 look | 6-mo organic social | 2–4 working days | $180 / GHS 2,160 | Pay $90 / GHS 1,080 deposit |
| The Edit | 3 images, up to 2 looks | 6-mo multi-platform organic social | 3–7 working days | $450 / GHS 5,400 | Pay $225 / GHS 2,700 deposit |
| Campaign I | 5 images, up to 3 looks | 12-mo commercial + paid ads | 5–8 working days | $850 / GHS 10,200 | Start a brief |
| Campaign II | 10 images, up to 5 looks | 12-mo full commercial + paid ads | 7–12 working days | $1,450 / GHS 17,400 | Start a brief |
| Campaign III | 12 images + 3 short-form videos | 12-mo full commercial + paid ads | 10–18 working days | $2,900 / GHS 34,800 | Start a brief |
| Campaign IV | 20 images + 6 short-form video ads | 12-mo full commercial + paid ads | 15–25 working days | $5,500 / GHS 66,000 | Start a brief |
| Content Partnership | 8 images + 2 short-form videos / month | Rolling commercial while active | Monthly calendar · 3–7 working days per approved batch | $1,850 / GHS 22,200 mo · 3-month minimum | Start a brief |
Each package includes one consolidated revision round. Campaign I and above include a creative direction session before production starts.
Rush means faster than the published minimum after the complete brief, assets and approvals. One working day for The Portrait or two for The Edit is +30%; larger campaigns are quoted separately.
The Content Partnership has a firm monthly ceiling of 8 images and 2 videos. A flexible month-to-month option is $2,150 / GHS 25,800. Priority scheduling is not unlimited; an unscheduled batch within two working days is rush work at +30% of the affected block, minimum $150 / GHS 1,800.
Partnership overages: $250 / GHS 3,000 per additional final image and $500 / GHS 6,000 per additional short-form video. Unused monthly deliverables do not roll over unless agreed in writing before month-end.
An extra look is $125 / GHS 1,500. An additional consolidated revision is $50 / GHS 600 per image or $100 / GHS 1,200 per video.
I don't know how many images I need — where do I start?
Tell us the scope — a single hero shot, a launch, or an ongoing content need — and we'll match you to a package. We qualify before we quote, not the other way round.
Do you offer discounts?
Pricing is set where it is for a reason. If budget is a genuine constraint, we'll right-size the scope rather than discount the package — a smaller package that's fully usable beats a discounted one that isn't.
What add-ons are available?
Rush means delivery faster than the published minimum after the brief, source assets, copy and approvals are complete. One working day for The Portrait or two working days for The Edit is +30%; Campaign I–IV require a feasibility review and separate quote.
Extra look — one additional outfit-and-styling combination beyond the package scope, $125 / GHS 1,500.
Additional revision — one consolidated round beyond the included one, $50 / GHS 600 per image or $100 / GHS 1,200 per video.
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Licensing & Usage
What you own, what you can do with it, and how to lock it down.
Who owns the images once I've paid?
The studio retains ownership of all generated content. You receive a license to use it within the agreed scope — the same model as commercial photography licensing, not a transfer of copyright.
Minor edits such as cropping, retouching, and logo placement are always permitted. Face-swapping, significant alteration, or use outside the licensed scope is not.
Can I use the content in paid advertising?
From Campaign I upward, yes — paid advertising use is included in the license. The Portrait and The Edit cover organic social use only.
What about print, billboards, or TV?
Product packaging (labels, hang-tags, inserts) — $200 / GHS 2,400.
Out-of-home (billboards, transit, event signage) — $200 / GHS 2,400.
Broadcast and video (TV, cinema, streaming) — quoted per brief.
Print editorial (magazine, press, catalogue) — quoted per brief.
Can I lock a persona to my brand so competitors can't use her?
Category Exclusivity — $750 / GHS 9,000 per 6 months. She won't appear for any direct competitor in your defined category during the period.
Full Exclusivity — $1,500 / GHS 18,000 per 3 months. She's off the market entirely — no brand outside your organisation receives new content with her.
Both are additions to a content package, not standalone purchases.
What happens when my license expires?
Renew at the same scope and platforms for roughly 60% of the original license fee. We issue the renewal offer 30 days before expiry, so there is no gap in coverage.
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Process & Timeline
From brief to final delivery.
How long does a project take?
The Portrait: 2–4 working days · The Edit: 3–7 · Campaign I: 5–8 · Campaign II: 7–12 · Campaign III: 10–18 · Campaign IV: 15–25 working days.
The clock starts only when the brief, source assets, approvals and required payment are complete. Client delays or changed approvals reset the delivery clock.
What does the process actually look like?
Enquiry → scope and budget qualified → brief confirmed and deposit paid → production → one consolidated revision round → final delivery. Campaign I and above open with a creative direction session before production starts.
How many revisions do I get?
One consolidated round is included per package — submitted as a single set of feedback, not piecemeal. Off-brief regenerations are covered; preference changes beyond the original brief are priced separately ($50 / GHS 600 per image or $100 / GHS 1,200 per video).
Do you produce video, or just stills?
Both. Campaign III includes 3 short-form videos, Campaign IV includes 6 short-form video ads, and the Content Partnership includes 2 short-form videos per month. Duration, orientation, platform versions, sound and revision limits are confirmed in the approved brief.
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Payment & Terms
How and when you pay, and what protects both sides.
How does payment work?
The Portrait, The Edit and Campaign I: 50% on confirmation and 50% before final delivery, unless an approved quote states otherwise.
Campaign II–IV: milestone-based — 30% on confirmation, 40% at first delivery and 30% before final delivery.
Content Partnerships are invoiced monthly in advance.
What payment methods do you accept?
The Portrait and The Edit can be booked with a 50% deposit through Paystack-hosted secure checkout. Paystack supports Visa, Mastercard, and the Ghana mobile-money options it makes available at checkout.
Campaigns, retainers, rush work, licensing, and custom scopes begin with an approved brief and quote. Your bank, card issuer, or mobile-money provider may apply its own currency conversion or transaction charges. Work begins only after payment has been verified.
What if I need to cancel?
Deposits are non-refundable once production has begun. Cancelling within 48 hours of signing — before production starts — gets your deposit back minus an admin fee.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes — standard practice for unreleased products or embargoed campaigns. We'll sign yours or provide our own. Every pre-production brief is treated as confidential by default, NDA or not.
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Working Together
Where we work, and how to open a conversation.
Do you work with brands outside Ghana?
Yes — based in Accra, working with clients worldwide. Remote collaboration is the default, not a workaround.
Do you offer ongoing content, not just one-off campaigns?
Yes. The Content Partnership is $1,850 / GHS 22,200 per month with a three-month minimum, covering up to 8 final images and 2 short-form videos monthly. A flexible month-to-month arrangement is $2,150 / GHS 25,800.
Priority means calendar placement, not unlimited output or automatic emergency delivery. Approved batches normally deliver in 3–7 working days. Unused deliverables do not roll over unless agreed in writing before month-end.
Overages are $250 / GHS 3,000 per additional final image and $500 / GHS 6,000 per additional short-form video. An unscheduled batch required within two working days is rush work at +30% of the affected production block, minimum $150 / GHS 1,800, and remains subject to capacity.
How do I get started?
Email bookings@michelardent.studio with your category and a rough sense of scope. Discovery calls are available for projects at Campaign I scope or above.
Start a brief
Give us five decisions. We’ll shape the production.
- Your category
- Channels and intended use
- Deliverables
- Deadline
- Budget band
Prefer to write it yourself? Email bookings@michelardent.studio