FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is straightforward with no hidden fees. Most sessions start at $350 for the first hour, with additional time available at $150/hour. Wedding coverage starts at $500 for 2 hours, with the option to add more time as needed. Real estate and short-term rental photography starts at $300, with pricing based on property size and specific needs. Pricing includes professionally edited, high-resolution images delivered in an online gallery. I don’t set a strict maximum on image count—I tend to overshoot and overdeliver so you’ll have plenty of strong photos to choose from. Travel within the Phoenix/Scottsdale area is typically included. Larger projects, extended travel, or custom requests can be quoted accordingly.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Once you reach out, I’ll get a few quick details about your event or project and recommend the right coverage. I confirm availability, lock in pricing, and send a simple booking confirmation. A retainer secures your date. On the day of the shoot, I keep things efficient and guide as much or as little as needed—helping with posing, managing timing, and capturing both key moments and candid shots. After the shoot, images are professionally edited and delivered in a clean online gallery, typically within a few days. Downloading and sharing is simple.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I’ve had a camera in my hand for decades and studied photography in college, building a strong technical foundation that carries through my work today. Photography has been part of my life from the beginning—my dad was an avid photographer and my mom worked for Kodak. Growing up, I had constant access to film and prints, which gave me a lot of early hands-on experience and helped develop a creative eye. I was very hands-on during the transition from film to digital, giving me a strong understanding of both traditional photography fundamentals and modern digital workflows. For the past decade, I’ve run my own photography business as a sole LLC, handling everything from shooting to editing to client communication. That hands-on experience has allowed me to refine a reliable process and consistently deliver strong results. My work spans weddings, events, real estate, short-term rentals, and portraits. I’ve also worked with the National Park Service and shot ski school portraits in Breckenridge, Colorado. In addition, I spent 25 years working in the kids ski industry and hold a degree in early childhood education, which gives me a real advantage when working with children and families—I know how to keep things relaxed, natural, and stress-free. Today, I use professional Sony full-frame equipment along with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to produce clean, consistent images across all types of projects.