FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I have several wedding packages available or I can work with you to design a custom photo package specifically tailored to meet your requirements. For all events, my rates generally start at $150/hour; this includes photography at the event, professional editing of all photos (including conversion to black & white), upload to an online, passworded gallery for viewing and print ordering and digital download of files.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After the initial contact through Thumbtack, phone, email, text, Skype, etc., setup a face to face meeting if possible, review customer's needs, wants, expectations for their event, complete a "photography agreement" detailing the event details, pricing, etc.. A retainer payment is necessary to hold the date and then contact the customer between 1-4 weeks before their event to double check details and any changes to the event.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
Hobby to passion to career. I've always loved taking photos! When I was a late teen I started on cheap film camera. As I aged, I took photos of life events, when I became a father, traveling, etc. In 2001 I started shooting part-time, assisting at weddings, parties, etc. before going full-time in 2008.