David Bowers Photography

FAQs

• What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

  Prices can vary from $450/shoot to several thousand dollars, depending on the size and scope of the project, with many shoots being in the range of $500-$1200. I typically offer digital files for most purposes, excluding resale or relicensing, and that has tremendous value.

• What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

  The interview process. This two-way discussion helps to determine what the customer truly wants, and what I can provide. We can also discuss location options and timing of the shoot for the best potential light. Creative input from the photographer often will fine-tune the process and provide the customer with more satisfaction than initially anticipated.

• What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

  I have been photographing since childhood. There was a point when I realized I didn't have the skill set I wanted to move forward confidently. I had numerous photographer friends and mentors who gave me pointers and advised me well. The more I learned, the more I realized how in-depth photography can be, so I enrolled in a number of workshops at Santa Fe Photographic Workshops, and then I enrolled in an intensive program in Missoula, Montana, the Rocky Mountain School of Photography. Upon completion at RMSP, I felt that I had developed the skills to confidently move forward as a professional photographer. As for continuing education, I read web updates and blogs from gear manufacturers and well-known established pros, and I attend at least one week of continuing education every year at a reputable institution.