FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I do but it seems the customers chose their prices here. Normally I'd charge anywhere between 150 to 300 for 5 to 15 photos which include retouches, digital negatives, and I give the copyright release to the customers who pay for the higher dollar 15 pose collection.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First I'd like to let them know what I can provide for them as a photographer. A lot of people don't know what they're asking for when they hire someone to take their photos. Things like location, clothing choice, and time of day kind of go under the radar until D Day and then all hell breaks loose. Walking the customer through the subtle nuances is my first priority. If they like what they hear and they book me, then we're off to the races. I try to shoot them a single reminder before the session date to keep things on track then we'll meet for the shoot. I work pretty fast whether it be on site or in the studio because I've already planned the poses and will instruct them through each one as we go. If the customer has an idea, I'll tackle that as well. I realized showing the customer the back of the camera wasn't the worst thing in the world. It builds confidence so when I nail a really great shot, I'll go ahead and give them a preview. Once the shoot is over with, I help them to their car of they brought fixings then I head out to do some post processing. Done. I try my best to be as quick and effective with people's times so I'm not too complicated at all.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I went to college for graphic design. I've got an eye for composition already. During that time I had a few photography classes as well. They were interesting enough but the craft didn't hook me. That is until I shot my friends wedding just as a favor. I quit my job as an in house graphic designer and began my work in a photography studio. While there I learned how to shoot on a DSLR camera, lighting effects, and posing. It was a lot of fun.