FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Most of my prices are set based on 2 hours of photo session time and 2-4 hours of post-processing (retouching, color balancing, cropping, and/or special effects) Generally, I travel to you or your special location as part of the session price. However, if your location is distant there is a small charge to help offset travel time and other costs.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I think good photography, reflecting a subject’s personality, requires a little patience. I like to get to know the client as much as possible. The client needs to be comfortable and relaxed (themselves). For a short session that might mean we talk on the phone (or zoom) before the session, and take a little time getting to know each other at the beginning of the session. When the client seems relaxed, we begin. For a large event, like a wedding, there is more dialogue, planning and visioning that may need to happen. I work hard to make sure there are no worries or unknowns going into the big day.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied photography at the University of Oregon in the 80’s and have carried SLR most of my life. My hobby is nature, and my work is people.