FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My prices on Thumbtack are specifically set up to minimize the lead costs that Thumbtack charges, which are absorbent. For an accurate quote, please follow up with me via text or a phone call. Image counts are not guaranteed as I deliver the images that best tell your story. That could be 50 photos or it could be 1000. The important part is that I capture the key moments that you will cherish. I start at $999 for weddings Weddings, covering the ceremony, family formals, and some of the reception. Clients typically spend $2999 or more for a full day of coverage, including getting ready and party photos. All weddings come with a pre-wedding couples session or engagement shoot. I start at $899 for Corporate Events covering up to 3 hours. Clients typically spend $1799 or more for robust coverage of multiple subjects, shooting scenarios, and longer sessions. I start at $799 for Private Events covering up to 4 hours. Clients typically spend $1299 or more for longer coverage, decor photos, and time for portraits and group shots. Prices for all genres of photography are not determined by hours alone. The final rate is determined by project scale, event type, service needs, and specific details. Search "Sean Wash Photo" on Google to find my website, The Knot, and Wedding Wire profiles for more information on pricing and services. Nearly all of my rates are custom-made based on my client's requirements. If you engage with me in good faith, we will come to a mutually beneficial agreement. I offer discounts for early bookings of at least 30 days or more.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I am a collaborator at heart and I approach every project, as a creative partner with my client. It all starts with relationship building, having meetings to learn about each other, and starting the planning phases of the project. At a minimum, we have an introductory phone call, followed by another phone call to solidify the details of the shoot. However, I encourage my clients to keep in constant communication to ensure a stress-free, efficient but ultimately fun shooting day. I also use an application called Unscripted, where I will send my clients questionnaires, contracts, and invoices all in one place where both I and the clients can keep track of.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Before I was a photographer, I was a STEM/STEAM Educational Expert, Instructor, Curriculum Developer, and Manager. While working in the enrichment education sector, I developed lessons and courses on Photography, Digital Filmmaking, and Computer Animation. As for my education; I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Media Arts and Animation from the Art Institute of California, where I learned how to be a creative professional in a commercial space.