STEVE YI PHOTOGRAPHY

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Introduction: Hi, thank you for checking me out here. I am located in Centreville, VA serving clients from the DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. I understand how much your photos can keep reminding you of a story that only you and your loved ones can remember and share. And that is what drives me to strive to capture the best moments of my clients like you every single time. During the photo shoot, I pay 100% of my attention to you. I would do my level best to help you feel comfortable enough to smile and laugh naturally in front of camera. I assist you with your poses and the shoot will go on smoothly and end when you don't even realize it. It is my goal as photographer to capture your genuine smile and emotion so that when you look at your photos, you will be able to remember the same feeling and emotion at the time of the photo shoot. So I just don't dump pile of photos to you. I select, deselet and repeat this until I get the best images to retouch. And I never miss the delivery day of the final images. In fact, I usually deliver them before due date. To some, this might be a small thing, I do know from my own experience, it IS a lot to many customers. Now for your reference, please take a look at the photos and past projects on my profile so you can get an idea about me and my works. You can also check out facebook and instagram on my profile and my web site at steveyiphotography dot com. Please feel free to contact me anytime for any inquiry. I will try my best to respond the soonest. I really hope to get to know you and work with you! Thank you again. With best regards, Steve Yi

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Hired 17 times

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11 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, and Venmo.

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2020

2019

Featured Projects

236 photos

Graduation of an NGO
Wedding and Event Photography
Portrait shoot
Portrait Photography

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Moon Sun Yi

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I strive to keep my price in competitive range, but not on the bottom or on the top. I have set my price based on my time for preparation, travel, set up, photographing and post processing, etc and my professional gear which has cost me thousands of dollars. For professional photos, taking photos is not all. It takes way more time to post process including selecting the best images and retouching them with professional software for the best final images. I also believe in the value I provide my clients with the photos I take, which will last forever. I always do my best to deliver to the clients the best ‘quality’ not ‘quantity’. Typically, for one hour session, I provide 15+ retouched images of high resolution (except headshot) My price is simple with just a bit of adjustment occasionally based on the client’s specific needs but I am not a fan of up-selling. I don’t really offer discount as my price is already competitively affordable.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I communicate with you (customer) to fix time and place for our shoot. We discuss any questions and details that you might have in mind. Upon confirmation of the shoot, I will email you the contract, which you will send me back with your digital signature. Payment is due before the shoot and your time is not secured until you make the payment. I accept debit, credit card via Venmo and cash and other methods can be arranged based on the client's position and circumstances. During the shoot, I try my best to help you feel comfortable and just enjoy the shoot. If needed, I am more than happy to help you with poses and expressions. My ultimate goal is to capture your genuine emotion, that is, the best "natural" photos of you. I deliver the final images within seven calendar days. And you will love your photos as I do!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am self-educated photographer. I've taken photos for decades since middle school and gone to workshops, watch online tutorials and learned through countless try-and-errors of my own. Eventually, my hobby has turned into profession. Now I enjoy taking all kinds of photos and I love what I do!