FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I'm not just a person with a high end camera, I'm trained storyteller with over 10 years of experience telling compelling visual stories through imagery. Pricing covers not just the time to take the photos, but also post processing, a trained eye, technology, equipment, image storage, insurance, advertising, and a high level of personal attention and customer service from start to finish. Prices reflect a high level of personal attention and attention to detail. My clients deserve the very best care and support. There are two types of photographers, those who are priced so that they can leave room in their schedule to deliver an elevated client experience, and those who charge less and book themselves fully focusing on shooting as much as they can to deliver as quickly as possible. In the second scenario, there's a compromise in quality when it comes to both photo quality and more importantly quality of experience. Ultimately this translates into a memory that wasn't all it could have been. I see so many people ask "How many weddings have you booked?" As though busy is synonymous with successful. For me, it's not. I've spent the most beautiful moments of my life capturing someone else's most cherished memories. My clients deserve the very best version of myself when I show up to capture their experience, and that means I need to allow time to invest fully in their moment.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We start with a review of what you are looking for in your photos, what you envision for you session, and any special requests. From there we book the shoot with a 50% deposit and contract required for booking. Your final payment is due before the shoot or event. About two weeks after your shoot I deliver an online gallery of images for you to review and share. You can order galleries of all high resolution digital prints, or if you are on a budget you can order select quantities of digital prints to keep costs down. You can use this gallery to order prints and artwork as desired. I like to take extra time to ensure your final images are absolutely flawless, perfect, and that you are happy with the end result. I offer a more personalized experience than budget photographers and a premium level of service. Please note, if you are looking for a budget photographer I am not the right fit.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Professional training from high profile Instagram Influencers. Also trained by a number of established photographers, coaches, and have been through many online classes as well. While shooting for brands Helly Hansen, La Sportiva, Deuter, and Darn Tough, I received training from internal marketing teams. I've also an award winning, certified HDR real estate photographer and have over 40 hours of professional training.