FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I think I price competitively but affordably. . I try and keep my prices affordable. A lot depends on how many people will be in the photos, where and what type of photos they want etc. I'm always willing to work with pricing for my clients. I do want the potential client to understand that we, the Pros, pay for the leads that Thumbtack sends us if they, the client, express interest in our profile. That means if the client is just "shopping" for prices or different styles and clicks on our profiles, we, the Pros are charged for that interest if we match their request. Then, if the client decides NOT to contact the Pro, we are still charged. The leads can be priced anywhere from $20-$70 depending on what type of photography is requested. We still pay for the lead. My biggest pet peeve is when a client expresses interest, I contact them right away and then they never answer. I want to work with you!
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I email a quote-, usually with some sample photos of the kind of photography they're requesting, and let them know I'm available for any questions they might have. For a lot of clients, this is often a first-time attempt at hiring a photographer. It can be very confusing at times. So I encourage them to call or email with any questions or concerns and I will often send additional photos to them, if their particular needs are not listed on my Thumbtack portfolio.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BA in Photo Journalism and Communications I also have a minor in Music/Vocal Performance. I also went back to school in 2010 at 50 and got a Commercial Photography degree; it has really helped my understanding of lighting. I interned with the Wilmington News Journal in Delaware, (where I grew up) for 6 months in college. I was honored to have worked with two Pulitzer -prize winning photographers at the Washington Post, where I freelanced for 3 years. I learned a lot!