FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I do all military homecomings and photos free of charge. I have a fixed rate on other projects that varies by the details of the job.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I constantly take courses to improve my craft and challenge my skills. I want to stay fresh and sharp.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I wanted family photos after my daughter was born. I couldn't find anybody we could afford. Everybody wanted a session fee and then $200 or more for prints. I got no digital images that I could have printed myself. I had to choose a few poses and go with those...who can really choose just a few when it comes to their family? To me, that wasn't pocket change and I didn't get much for my money...it was disheartening to say the least. So I set out to learn from the pros through internships and assisting so I could take pictures of my family. Friends started asking me to take photos for them. One friend led to another and I decided to go for it. I keep my prices well below the going rate so I am affordable to everyone. I give my clients all their images that turn out and I let them choose if they want professional prints or if they want to print themselves elsewhere.