Liza Hippler Photography

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Introduction: The way I work is to provide the most tailored photo session and products for who my client is, be it a single child, siblings, a family, an artist, graduate or business person. We meet beforehand and discuss not only the subjects of the shoot but what you are planning to do with your images. Do you have no idea? Let me help you. We will discuss your personalities and your style, and I will tailor my shoot and my editing toward you. I have been shooting for over 20 years, and professionally for a total of five. When I was 13 I received my first "nice" camera and spent my 14th birthday money on darkroom equipment. I would go home at lunch time and try to develop photos! Over the years I have photographed high school sports, child and adult actor headshots, families, newborns and business people - and of course, my own family. I think they're over it! ;) I love to create great images. I love creating images where my clients say, "Yes. This is me/us completely." I love it when my clients see their gallery and become emotional at the captured memories that they'll have for generations. And I love the next step of helping them figure out where and how to display these images. For headshots, I love when clients feel they can put their photo out to the public and that it exactly conveys what they want their market to get from them.

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Hired 3 times

11 years in business

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Jennifer H.

Feb 10, 2016

Jennifer W.

Jan 18, 2016

Having a photo shoot of ANYTHING is something that I had never done before and never planned to do.... until I had my baby boy, Lyle. I am the least photogenic, most awkward person and the thought of posing for pictures pained me to the core. I rejected the idea of engagement photos with my husband, we had a friend take a few snapshots on our wedding day, and I literally laughed at the proposal of a pregnancy photo shoot. So when Lyle finally arrived, I was clueless as to how to arrange his newborn shots and broke out into hives at the thought of where to go, how to pose him, and (gasp!) the notion that I might be expected to appear in some of these photos. Enter Liza. In her crafty and oh-so-humorous way, Liza swept in and made my house (which was in a state of disarray) appear in its very most favorable light. She offered other locations and worked with us on some things, and reassured us that we didn't have to worry about the finer details. She effortlessly posed my colicky boy and waited, chatting with us while he fussed or complained until a picture-taking window presented itself and then snapped a veritable storm of pictures, knowing with her trained eye that there were so many gems in that brief instant. Whenever she sensed that we were overwhelmed with options on other poses, she took the reigns. She let us be a new, clueless family and did not judge or impose. She captured what felt to me like an honest afternoon while somehow sprinkling a shimmer of fairy-photographer dust on everything. I don't know how she did it, but we are left with images that bring me to tears every time I look at them. Yes, even the ones that I thought would be ruined by my presence. As a new parent, you should know that, most importantly, helping you make your memories is as important to Liza as it is to you. I cannot overstate this point. Next, realize that there will never be a moment of pushiness (unless that's what you need!), bravado (unless she can tell you'd really like that!), or pretense (just authentic moments with your sweet family). I'm so grateful for our newborn, six month, and one year photos! I'm excited to start planning other milestone sessions with Liza.

Ron L.

Feb 26, 2016

Hired on Thumbtack

Headshot photos were very good. And considering the subject I should say they were outstanding. She is a true professional and has a very nice personality.

Headshot Photography

Jonathan W.

Mar 3, 2016

Hired on Thumbtack

I needed some professional headshots and Liza did a terrific job! She took time to ensure everything was done well and that I was completely comfortable with the whole process. She was completely cool and patient with non-traditional ideas that I had which worked out very well! Very pleased with the results! Would definitely return!

Corporate Headshots

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
In general, I have a standard $150 session fee, which covers pre-production preparation, the shoot itself and my editing time. After that, both digital-only and digital/print product packages are available. For sessions that don't really result in prints or albums, such as headshots, musicians, artists, etc., I have flat fees depending on what the client is looking for.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to meet or have a phone call with my clients before a shoot. If I am doing a shoot where the photos are intended to be displayed in a person's home, I love to go to the home first so I can not only picture in my mind where the photos will go, but so I can tailor my location and editing style to match the home's decor. Nothing like paying for photos that look terrible in your home!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I started out shooting when I was 13 with a manual Canon camera - the kind where I had to wind my own film. I took lots of photos of flowers. LOTS. When I was 14, I used all my birthday money to go out and purchase darkroom equipment. Our laundry room doubled as my dark room and I would come home from 8th grade for lunch, develop a photo and go back to school to show it off. Granted, I had very little patience for getting the timing and temperature correct, so I often showed up with green or blue images! I'm very thankful for the digital editing software available to me now! Over the years, I would take photos of my friends, I was on yearbook, I did photos for family friends. In college I would do shoots when I was back in town. After college, I was in Los Angeles and I (yes) took headshots (still on a film camera!). Once I had children (2009) I got a "good" digital camera to document that whole thing called childhood! Over time, I upgraded my camera, added lenses and started taking lots and lots of photography and editing courses, which I still continue regularly. Learning this wonderful world called photography is absolutely as exciting as getting to engage in it with clients.

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