FAQs
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
My very first photography job was working for my high school's yearbook. I was given 35mm film and told to go photograph football and basketball games. I borrowed my dad's old Olympus OM-1 film camera and happily went to "work" several times a week, even though I never got paid a single penny!
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Look for either a photographer who already creates EXACTLY the kind of photography that you want or for a photographer who can listen and communicate exceptionally well. Your goal is to end up with photographs that you are proud to show off to your friends and family today and that you will cherish for a lifetime. If you already love what a photographer does, then you will trust him to create the images you will love. But, just like your hair stylist doesn't have to wear the same hairstyle that want for yourself, a good photographer should be able create what you want if they can communicate well with you even if it is a bit different than what they feature in their portfolio.
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
Most people think that an expensive camera is difference between "good" and "great" photography. In reality, the photographer's skill in selecting the lighting, angle, exposure, and the final edits have a much larger impact than the gear the photographer carries around.