FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is based on a number of factors including: - Type of shoot or event (Weddings, Birthdays, Portraits, Etc) - Location(s) of event - Number of hours for coverage desired - Number of people - Complexity of editing or special requests - Equipment required for shoot Discounts available for students, active-military, referrals, and repeat customers.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When a customer first reaches out for photogenic service I like to have a conversation about the customers expectations. Some of the questions I ask are: What kind of event or shoot are you looking to hire for? What kind of photos are you looking to capture? Posed? Candid? Decorations? Group Photos Etc. Will the event be indoors or outdoors. Do you have a shot list that you would like me to follow? Is there an event schedule? From there, we can work on pricing which can vary based on the answers to these requests. For the most part I charge a flat hourly rate with additional single charges for distance, location, special requests, etc. All of which we can discuss over the phone. Once all questions are answered to the customers satisfaction and if they would like to move forward; I will send out a Photogenic Services Contract that will highlight things like: - Event details, location, time, hours, etc - Payment Terms / Due Dates - Photographer and Client Responsibilities - Image Delivery & Rights to Ownership Once signed and returned with booking deposit you're all good to go. As we get closer to the event date I will each out to confirm appointments, to make sure the weather is holding up, and to follow up on any potential changes. For any event I tend to drive anywhere from 30 min to an hour early to setup my equipment and take photos of the decoration and venue before any guests arrive. From there ,its coverage of any photos you'd like. I will meet with you at the event to go over the game plan. Throughout the event I will be moving around quite a bit as well as my equipment and feel free to flag me down for any special requests or photos. Towards the end of the shoot I give all clients a 15-20 min heads ups, at which point they can choose to continue at additional cost or conclude the shoot. From there I will wrap up and tear down my gear. Once packed, the remaining balance will be due. After the event, I will remain in touch about delivery of images. I always try and get photos completed before our contracted delivery date. Feel free to reach out at any time for status updates; I may have previews I can send your way. )
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My primary background is in Mechanical Engineering, and graduated from Drexel University in Philadelphia. I currently work as an Engineering Product Manager for a company that specializes in electrical safety equipment for Hospitals. Photography and art in general have been a big part of my life. I got into photography about 7 years ago and have since spent countless hours mastering my craft. I've worked with other photographers, accompanying them on shoots to learn; spent hours at home practicing shots with different lighting configurations. I am indeed self-taught, and have taken online courses through Lynda, now Linked learning that covers the basics of photography, advance photography, flash photography, off camera flash, composition, as well as being adept in editing software such as Adobe Lightroom, and Photoshop.