FAQs
- What types of customers have you worked with?
I'm a portrait and commercial artist with a reputation for compelling, beautiful portraits for professional and personal use. I do not typically share portraits for private individuals in my portfolio. But, I do photograph more than actors, artists, and models. I work with the fashion and entertainment industries also to create commercial and editorial branding. I also have a passion for architecture and property. I frequently photograph residential and commercial property for real estate agents and property owners.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Communicate with the photographer about your goals for he photography -- first and foremost. It is important to be able to see your vision come to life and you need more than a capable photographer to help you realize your goals. I do not expect clients -- or perspective clients -- to come with complete goals or projects outlined from A to Z. No, but through communication and collaboration, we can get there. I also encourage clients to ask questions -- know the medium of the photography, storage, editing and delivery options upfront. Be open to your vision and if possible, a little experimentation. I shoot what clients want and aim to give them a little extra -- my vision interpretation of theirs. We often discover they are in love with the extra. Sometimes, the extra brings even greater satisfaction.
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
Photography is more than the ability to press a button on a camera, iphone or other picture rendering device. Through recent technological trends and developments, there is confusion at times with consumers and in the marketplace. The ease of devices causes a bit of devaluation of "photography" as a profession reducing it to an interest or hobby. While there are many hobbyists and enthusiasts -- which I welcome even in photography workshops and events that I host --there is a real difference. Photography is very much an art form and professional career. I am very fortunate to be passionate about my career and come from a family legacy of 90 years of photographers, artists and fashion. In addition to creating portraits, commercial and editorial campaigns, I also offer fine art creations. It is for these reasons I refer to myself as an artist as much as a photographer. I, along with other professional photographers, welcome the opportunity to serve your photographic needs.