Portrait & Wedding Photographer

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. Portraits & Weddings, Maternity Portraits, Family Portraits, Glamour Portraits, Childrens Portraits, Dating Portraits, Portraits, Portraits, Portraits!!!

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. Find a photographer who will incorperate what you like with what they know!

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. I would like my customers to know that the images in magazines are specific... they are set up, posed, specifically lighted, etc. If you want your portraits to look like those in a magazine it is going to take so much more than a quick location session. We can do that! It's just going to take some time!

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. You should let me know where you want your portraits taken, what style you're looking for (location or studio), how many people in your party, and have a clothing consultation. If you are getting married you should meet with me to work out every detail of what you are looking for, for your special day. You should also let me know what your end result should be (prints, albums, digital media).

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. I am available to do location portraits on any beach along Tampa Bay and the Gulf Coast. Most of my clients come from out of town or out of state searching for a photographer to do their beach portraits and destination weddings!

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. I have always been creative and I enjoy the fact that I can create wonderful images that make my clients happy!

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. I usually get asked if I can photograph families on the beach... and of course I say yes. We schedule beach sessions in the evening just before sunset.

Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?

A. I have several favorite stories... they come from happy clients. In particular... I photographed a lady at the Florida Botanical Gardens for her dating website. She was sooo happy with the outcome she sent me a message telling me that everyone on the site needed my help! :)

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. That I will never make you look bad!

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. From as young as I can remember I've had a camera in my hands. If you asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up... I would tell you... "A Photographer." More so... a photographer of people.

Q. Tell us about a recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.

A. I am proud of most of my jobs... I love meeting new people, and making new friends from clients. My last wedding was awesome. It was done on Sand Key Beach and my bride and groom were the best! The set up was beautiful right down to the Harpest on the beach, and the crowd was amazing!

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. If you stop learning... you stop living. I'm sure that's a quote from someone, but I'm not sure who. I do a lot of my own research, always checking out new equipment, and new styles. I will be attending SPC in the spring to further my education in Photography and obtain my AS degree.

Q. What are the latest developments in your field? Are there any exciting things coming in the next few years or decade that will change your line of business?

A. I am always researching the latest equipment, and purchase those things that make my job easier and better. I carry two camera's so I dont have to stop and change lenses in the middle of a session. Programs are always changing and I am always up grading!

Q. Describe your most recent project, what it involved, how much it cost, and how long it took.

A. My most recent wedding involved showing up on time and making sure I captured every important detail for my bride and groom. It lasted approximately 8 hours, and the cost was $1500.00. That included their prints and albums.

Q. If you have a complicated pricing system for your service, please give all the details here.

A. My pricing system is not at all complicated. My portrait sessions are $95.00 and my weddings have 3 prices. All prices can be found on my website.

Q. If you were advising someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?

A. Study, Study, Study... apply what you learn, and never stop doing these things over and over again! Time changes, styles change, equipment changes, programs change. You must always be willing to study, apply, and change!!

Q. What are you currently working on improving?

A. As a self taught photographer I have struggled with the ups and downs of composition, lighting, and post editing. Although I have honed those skills I feel that there is always room to learn more. I am currently attending Saint Petersburg College to attain my Associates Degree in Photographic Technology. Even though I've had a camera in my hand since I was 11, technology is always changing... and the experience of leaning is the greatest way to over come those changes. I am also a member of NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals) and I learn new and exciting editing skills all the time, that give my images the edge over most of the competition!

Q. Write your own question and answer it.

A. Can you remove blemishes, wrinkles, and freckles?

Oh Yes I can!!!