FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing system is not complicated, but it may vary since I charge according to the needs of a shoot. The majority of sessions fall easily into a one or two hour slot with on-site photography equipment. There is an additional charge for large groups, weddings, special events or unusual circumstances (like hiking up a mountain at sunrise). If I am bringing studio equipment to a site there will be an extra charge. All my quotes are final without any hidden fees. People don't realize that a photographer's price is not just for the time in the field, there is a lot of 'behind the scene' time that professional photography requires, in addition, to the expense of purchasing high quality equipment to get those great shots. The overhead of office supplies, mailing, marketing... all is wrapped into the cost.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
At the initial contact we discuss the details of the shoot, schedule date and time, agree on total cost and down payment methods. The turn-around time is scheduled as well. I'll suggest items to bring along to the shoot, clothing colors, if needed, and suggestions of things to do or not do prior to the shoot... such as... don't get a sunburn.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I always have the latest issues of the photography magazines on my desk. I am a member of internet photography sites, particularly with ViewBug, as a professional photographer. I surround myself with books on the subject, attend local workshops and lectures, as well as forums and informational topics on the internet. Of course, many of my friends are photographers, too!