FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing varies for each situation so it’s hard to bunch it all up under a single description. However, time shooting represents only about 20% of the total hours spent working on your photos, about 5% is planning and the remaining 75% is spent on editing your photos. This is why it can take several weeks to turn around photos. Camera’s are fantastic tools and essential to photography but the ability to edit along with experience is what benefits the most. With that being said, certain types of photography are more labor intensive when it comes to editing which is why certain sessions cost more than others.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I grew up playing basketball and like sports there needs to be a goal and a game plan. The goal is to figure out which shots will mean the most to you and how you will end up displaying those shots. There are many different mediums in which to work with and figuring out which is best isn’t always obvious. I will show you samples of books, prints, etc. so you can visually see all the different options and we will discuss what shots are most important to you. This will determine what our goal is. The game plan would be the style or look that appeals to you. We can figure this out by looking through various photos so I can get an understanding of what style or look you like. I also like to have an open line of communication in case any questions come up or a change of plan needs to be made.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am self taught and being self taught isn’t always the easiest or the most sought after experience. However, being able to figure things out on my own is an invaluable trait and one that shows it’s importance when things don’t go to plan. I know how to work around trouble and still deliver. On top of that, I’m the resident photographer at Tina’s Wedding Chapel where I’ve covered over 1000 weddings. I regularly get hired for various jobs and I routinely practice different technics and methods to stay sharp and improve myself as a photographer. After all, practice makes perfect whether self taught or with traditional school training.