FAQs
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
It's always been about what I could see...around the corner, up the street, behind a tree. When I was big enough to know that I could do it, I wanted to record it. First in crayons, next on canvas....and then I discovered magic. I saw an image suddenly appear on a blank page in a chemical bath. And amidst the fumes I was hooked. My first real experience behind a camera got me grounded for life. My cousin had given my dad a really good camera I knew he would never use and a band was performing at my school. I "borrowed" the camera. I showed the photos to my watercolor teacher who shook his head, mumbled something about finding my medium and promised to talk to my folks about photography school. I begged him to keep my secret ("borrowing" was not appreciated in our household). Little did I know that the frontman for the band asked around school for "the photographer", gotten my number and had a little chat with my "Manager" about buying images. I got home to a rightous bust. No allowance, no phone, certainly no photography school...grounded for life. Who wouldn't pursue it after that ? So, here I am today. Chasing girls in white dresses on the best day of their life with the best guy in their life and loving every minute of it. I've gotten to spend my whole life doing what I love. As for mom and dad? As far as they're concerned...still grounded for life! In this area you'll see not only wedding images but also some of my other interests. Poke around, see what intrigues you. I'm always available to chat about creative ideas and who knows, maybe it will lead to working together. Looking forward to that opportunity ;-D
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Weddings, Family Portraits, Headshots, Pet photography.
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
Because photography is unlicensed in the state of Arizona, anyone with a camera and business card can claim to be a professional. In addition, it is a growing trend for "faux photographers" to present images as their own that might have been set up in workshops or even taken off the internet so it is very important that you really check out the work and reputation of the photographer you are interested in hiring. One of the best references you can get is from wedding vendors. When a vendor, such as a florist or officiant gives you a referral, not only are they trusting that photographer to do a great job for you, but they are putting their own reputation on the line with that referral.