Dare to be your own work of art
A photography session, whether it’s a personal portrait, family portrait, boudoir, or any other, is all about you—the client—and ensuring an exceptional client experience from start to finish.It’s not just about the technical skill or the final images; it’s about how you feel throughout the entire process.From the moment you make contact with a photographer to the moment you receive your final images, the client experience should be … [Read more...]
Photography can be an expensive pursuit.For those just starting out in the business, the cost of professional photography equipment may seem overwhelming.With cameras alone being significant investments, it helps to know where you can cut costs until you're on solid ground. Every photographer has faced this challenge, so improvising equipment when needed is nothing to be ashamed of.Here’s a quick list of ways to “fake it until you make … [Read more...]
The Photographer In our last article, we discussed the client’s part in the etiquette of a photo session. In this article, we will discuss some of the photographer’s common photo shoot dos and don’ts. · Do be professional in manner, at all times. · Don’t speak or behave in a way that would make your model or client upset or uncomfortable around you. · Do use discretion when shooting your models or … [Read more...]
The Client The Average Joe may not be aware that there is a certain amount of etiquette that goes with a professional photo shoot, whether we are talking about the client or the photographer. In this article, we will be discussing some of the more common dos and don’ts that come with photography, from the point of view of the client. · Do make sure you are clean and you look your best- this may include, if you wish, getting your hair … [Read more...]
It pays to be prepared. For a professional wedding photographer, being prepared doesn’t just mean making sure you’ve brought all the photography equipment you will need for the day. This is where your customer service abilities can have a chance to shine, because- let’s face it, without happy customers, there would be no wedding photography industry. As anyone who has ever been to a wedding knows, there are plenty of opportunities for things … [Read more...]
Your engagement photos can be taken almost anywhere, so don't be shy to ask. … [Read more...]
Why Hiring a Professional Photographer Is Worth the Investment: Understanding the Costs When planning a wedding, family portrait session, or personal photo shoot, you might be tempted by the allure of free or low-cost photography from a well-meaning “friend with a camera.” While saving money can seem appealing, it’s important to consider what you’re actually getting with such an offer.When entrusting your memories to a photographer, wouldn’t … [Read more...]
Feel free to browse our selection of portraits, as you can see we can and do travel to meet your needs. People are not the only portraits we can do. We can do Groups, Themed shoots or even your four legged family members. … [Read more...]
A mutual friend hired me to photographer James and Sheenas wedding. They were married at Goward House here in Victoria. this is the second time I have shot there. Sheena was a former model and was so wonderful to work with and even helped out with suggesting poses and different angles to shoot from, which as many brides will tell you is an amazing feat to do on your wedding day. Again there were lots of children at the wedding so bringing along … [Read more...]
Sherry Lynn has been a friend for many years and when she asked me to photograph her wedding I was flattered. She warned me that Toby had a few concerns about doing "Run of the mill poses" Sherry Lynn also asked me to teach toby how to do a specific swing dance move in order to get the picture of him swinging her off the ground (I made sure to include it here for you to see, you'll know it when you see it.) After a few photos all Tobys fears were … [Read more...]