Empire Photography

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Introduction

I am a Rochester NY native, where I've cultivated my passion for photography since adolescence. Photography isn't just a job for me. It's what I live do... ever since early lessons, alongside my mother at Monroe Community College. Then in 1998, I took a photography course at Penfield High School, having my work chosen for display in the art showcase that semester. Then when I was a business student at MCC in 2003, I also worked as a real estate photographer, for Virtual Imaging Corporation. These foundational experiences, such as learning to master light meters and develop film in a darkroom, ignited a lifelong love for capturing moments in time. I almost exclusively shoot an Olympus DSLR camera with 12 megapixels. It has an amazing image sensor and the right balance of manual mode settings to make it a very powerful camera. Although natural outdoor lighting is preferred, I also have a variety of lighting solutions from reflectors to strobes to speedlights.

Overview

Hired 19 times

9 similar jobs done near you

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1 employee

5 years in business

Business hours

Sun6:00 am - 7:00 pmMon6:00 am - 7:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, and Zelle.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, value, and work quality.

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Mireille N.

Dec 18, 2022

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My daughter and I got our Christmas photos taken today morning by Ben and the results were amazing! Ben was professional, kind and punctual! Prior to the photoshoot, he contacted me to talk about the shoot and to get all the details that were important to me. During the shoot he checked in by showing us images on his camera to ensure that we liked the images . He made great suggestions to enhance the pictures and he was very patient with my 6 year old! The turn around time was super quick and the quality of the pictures great!! I'll hire Ben again for my spring pics and definitely refer and recommend him to anyone in the Rochester area who needs professional portraits

Details: Family or children's portrait • High fashion (highlights style) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Matthew B.

Apr 14, 2023

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Working with Ben was a blast and seamless! His knowledge of natural lighting and contrast really made these photos shine. I would highly recommend working with him 👍

Details: Solo portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Thomas R.

Dec 27, 2022

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On short notice Ben came through for us and got us a beautiful Christmas card photos with our 2 dogs. He was on time when he met us at a local park. He got us our photos promptly as promised and was interested in our complete satisfaction. It was a pleasure working with him.

Details: Family or children's portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Eliza o.

Nov 1, 2023

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Ben did a very personalized job for us and took time to listen to what we wanted and how we wanted it. He was responsive and provided good attention to detail. Our pictures are treasured.

Details: Solo portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.

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Lauren Y.

Aug 11, 2023

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Ben was an awesome choice for my new husband and I to have take our elopement pictures at City Hall! He was able to make our vision come to life when we showed him our inspiration pictures and he was super attentive with getting the right shot. We appreciated Ben's flexibility when we had to reschedule and his willingness to even finish our shoot on another day when our's got cut short from the rain. We loved how our pictures turned out!

Details: Couples portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • High fashion (highlights style) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.

Empire Photography's reply

Hii Lauren, thank you for your kind words! If you need a photographer for anything else, please let me know, I would love to do a maternity shoot with you! ;)

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FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I no longer do most portraiture… now I want to concentrate on maternity photography and bridal showers.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
What mood and scenes are you looking for? Candid or posed? Natural or indoors? Something for social media or something more traditional?
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've taken high school and college photography classes. I've worked as a real estate photographer during college. I run my own successful portrait photography business for over 4 years.

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