FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing varies according to the job. I prefer to work on an hourly basis, but sometimes clients with a number of products to shoot prefer to be charged on a per-product basis and that works too. We can also arrange for half- and full-day rates. I'm always willing to talk with the client to come to an arrangement that works best for both of us.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
A new client can sometimes enter into our agreement with a certain amount of trepidation simply because we haven't worked together before and don't know each other. I try to assuage any fears they may have by being up-front with as much information as I can. I find it helps to outline my process and to gather as much information from the client so we are both on the same page. Sometimes, if the job is on the larger side, I may suggest that we try going with a trial first. So if the client has say 20 products to shoot, I'll suggest we go with 2-3 first, get those done and see how they feel. Usually that works very well and they are happy and we move on to the rest. It's a good way to get both parties comfortable with each other.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Mass Communications degree from Emerson College. After college, I freelanced in the motion picture industry where I learned lighting as a set electrician and grip. I then transitioned into digital photography in 2000 and have been shooting product and lifestyle ever since. I also work with restaurants, shooting their food for their websites and advertisements. I trained in food photography at the Maine Media Workshops and worked with local food stylists to hone my craft.