FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
All of my Packages now include fully edited PRINT Resolution photo files which the client can print themselves up to 11x14"-Larger print products should be purchased through me. Price is dependent on the type of photography, length of shoot and number of final edited files you are looking for. Also on how far I have to travel. Event shoots include an unlimited number of files. Artistic Portrait/Pet shoots usually include a set number of files the client picks from a gallery of proofs but I do offer a special price if you want to purchase all the files in the gallery. I do full artistic Photoshop editing on my portrait and pet photography and on the best photos from Weddings and Events-both private and corporate.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The customer tells me what kind of photos they need and we set a date and location for the photos. Most often we communicate via email but I am happy to chat by phone or meet in person if desired to plan out the session. I encourage clients to send me photos they like that they see on Pinterest etc so I have an idea of the kinds of photos they are looking for. I do a variety of photography so each client and shoot is different! I usually have a a pr
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from the International Academy of Design and Technology in Tampa with a degree in Digital Photography in 2010. I took classes there in all different kinds of photography, Photoshop and marketing. This gave me a great base but I have learned the most by doing the work and accepting a wide variety of work. I have recently been taking additional online training to learn more about advanced lighting techniques. Before becoming a photographer I worked in Retail Management for many years where I learned to work with and/or train a wide variety of people and to think fast on my feet! I earned the Manager of the Year award at Sam Goody in 1999. I feel a lot of those skills have carried over to help my in my photography business.