Affordable Photography

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

A. Most common are children. second is family photos. third is seniors. fourth is couples and last is weddings which i would like to turn into number 1.

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

A. Make sure you get what you pay for and its the best deal around.

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

A. Its alot more time consuming than just taking pictures at the event. I like to crop and enhance all my photos and the wedding I photographed was on Aug 21 and its sept 3 and Im still making things with the photos.

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

A. How big the occasion whether a wedding, Family reunion or just one subject makes a difference.

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

A. Because I have affordable prices and unique products.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. I love to photograph the true person in my photographs not just the posed caracters.

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

A. Customers ask me for my input as an example a wedding i recently photographed the bride changed the way the wedding party entered the church because i suggested what i thought would be abetter photograph for her

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

A. There was alittle boy iused to take pictures of at a studio and know i go to their house and photograph him and his family and I also photographed some senior photos from the same family I love to see the smiles and happy tears when they see the memories I've captured for them

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

A. That I am a down to earth mother of two just trying to get by in this economy and trying to get my business really going so i can spend more time with my kids and i love taking pictures of my own family it is very important for me

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

A. I had kids and got into photography because i knew how important cherishing the moments with mine were.

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

A. I had my first real wedding not just a friend or family member. It turned out great and iwasnt even nervous. It just all came to me the poses and everything

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

A. Yes I go to photography classes to learn new techniques and different ways to shoot pictures. And I have been checking into the art institute of Pittsburgh they have a fabulous Photography business course. Im also thinking of joining Professional photographers of America who offer education and portrait competitions.

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. It seems like everythings gone digital cameras to props and backgrounds. In the future you wont need a studio as long as you have the right software.

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

A. The wedding i shot involved me going to the rehearsal to know exactly where i should be to get all the best shots. I charged $600 for ceremony and reception and was there for 8 hours For everything i did I think next time I may either charge extra for rehearsal or lessen my hours to 6 instead of 8

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

A. Wedding packages
Diamond collection
$1,176
16x20
11x14
six 8x10's
twelve 5x7's
twenty 4x6's
Ruby collection
$988
11x14
four 8x10's
ten 5x7's
fifteen 4x6's
Pearl collection
$840
two 8x10's
eight 5x7's
ten 4x6's

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

A. Make sure you love what your doing and charge for what youre times worth. Educate yourself as much as possible and KNOW your camera

Q. Write your own question and answer it.

A. Where do I see myself in ten years?
In a well known portrait studio/salon because i do hair and makeup too. Not having to work a part time job anymore and working my own hours. and giving customers what they asked for and really want.