FAQs
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I told my mom when I was ten I wanted to be a photographer. It was that same year I panicked on our way to the eye doctor as I didn't want getting glasses to mess up how I saw the world. I told her I saw things the way they should look in a frame. To translate what my ten year old self was saying, I see the world through my own lens, a natural viewfinder that's automatically composing potential shots. Fortunately vision correction only made things clearer.
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
A lot of time goes into a successful photo session and my pricing reflects that. If done right, the photographer asks questions to determine what the client is going for. This enables the photographer to find the right backdrop for the shoot and learn a little about her client's personality. The shoot itself requires creativity and technical expertise while shining as a personable entertainer of sorts. If the shoot involves a child you can bet the first thing I do is get on the same level and make friends. You're not going to get great, natural expressions if you're not likable. After the shoot comes post processing, which means I'm hunkered down at my computer sorting through hundreds of images and selecting the best to edit and present to my client. It's definitely true that anyone can take a photo, but being a photographer is about a lot more than having a fancy camera. It takes skill, experience, charisma and a big dose of flexibility and willingness to roll with the punches.