FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am ALWAYS looking to take my skill to the next level -- photography is something that even the most skilled photographer will never be able to entirely master, and that's what is so amazing about it. It's ALWAYS changing and evolving, ALWAYS shifting and developing. I think that is why I never grow tired of my trade because each day I can learn something new. I try to attend as many workshops as I possibly can during the Summer season as it is my slowest due to the Kansas heat (humidity...ick!) and so I tend to take that time and travel.
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
You are not just paying for your photographer for an hour of shoot time. I put many many hours on every session. This includes preparation, drive time, shooting time, file handling, sifting and sorting images, custom editing and post-processing of images, transferring images to USB's, post office, Fed Ex, etc. There is also the In-Home Session Premier and delivery of the images. Professional equipment is very expensive. Cameras, lenses, computers, software, hardware, workshops, props, etc. Unfortunately these are not one-time purchases, as upgrades must be made or items must be replaced after heavy use. Running a legitimate business is costly. There are taxes, accountant fees, assistant fees, office fees, internet fees, website fees, insurance, coverage, etc. Paying for custom photography of your family, seniors, children is never a bad investment. These are famly heirlooms that hold their value and become irreplacable memories, treasures that appreciate with time.