FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Not yet. Because I'm still starting off my freelance career, I try to do the minimum of what I need plus something that I think would fit the budgets of the customers. I might create a standard as I progress, however.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When talking with a customer about the photoshoot they have inquired about, I like to make sure I fully understand what it is they are looking for. Whether it's headshots for themselves and/or other people, or a family photoshoot where they want to get a vibrant, excited feel out of the photos, I want to make sure I can do what they are requesting. Second, I make sure of the date for the shoot to make sure there aren't any conflicts with my schedule and can give them my 100% availability and attention. Last, we get the location figured out. Some customers already have one figured out, others don't. For the ones that don't, I suggest local places for them that would be suitable for what they're looking for or, if they don't have much flexibility with meeting somewhere, I also offer in-house photoshoots to make it easier for them.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I took a film photography class at the beginning of my senior year in high school and at the end of the year I took a digital photography class. Both were really great classes. Film taught a lot of the history of photography and more of the fundamentals of the camera. The digital photo classes taught more on the different digital settings which helps more because of how fast technology improves these days. Also, just working on images for customers I've learned a lot more about editing and enhancements.