F.A.Q.
After 22 years in business running a successful portrait studio, I am considered one of the last true “old-school” professionals and I happen to be proud of that. 🙂 I learned back in the days of film and large and medium format cameras and we had to know about lighting ratios, apertures, shutters and how to balance light for different subject matter. That is simply not the case with all these amateurs and so-called photographers who seem to be multiplying like rabbits. I am proud to say many of my clients actually appreciate when a true professional handles the technical stuff and can make sessions fun and creative then provide high quality true photographs and portrait albums…instead of dumping a cheap disc of images in their lap and handing the 2nd part on their own. A real professional handles it all and delivers the best quality product and service available, without excuses.
That’s like a trained, experienced chef doing the 1st half of the preparation of the meal and then handing the customer all the materials and then letting them do the 2nd half. The finished meal will never be the same as when the chef handles it from start to finish. Yes, you do get what you pay for with this profession too.
FAQ for Portrait Work
The consultation can also happen at the client’s homes. Sometimes with the busy family schedules, its easier on the clients for me to come to them, which I am happy to do.
This day and age, there are a ton of people calling themselves “photographers”…and there are huge differences in everything we do and provide. Never go by the lowest price you can find…you will get what you pay for. I only deal with my pro lab and deliver wet process true photographic portraits…not inkjet prints as most studios have gone to unfortunately.
While most clients end up doing a Portrait Collection or album, there is no minimum…Collections start at $315 (which includes a wall portrait and smaller prints too) and a la carte prints start at $20… so affordable for any budget. Keep in mind all my photographs come from my professional lab that still produces wet-process silver halide true photographs…not inkjets as everyone else has gone to unfortunately.
I work hard for all sessions, no matter the size of the order (ask all of my clients). You can download portrait prices here.
See Frames
I always run specials at Christmas time too !
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Business services information
FAQ for Business Services
Products can be photographed at the studio and on location. Call the studio to discuss the project so we can decide the best way to handle your images.
Signage Drawings
The studio can also produce “to scale” drawings and schematics of signage, landscaping, and some technical projects. Drawings can be created in several vector softwares and saved in EPS, DXF and other formats.
These can be purchased in several different sizes from screensaver to high resolution image file for high end printing (photographs and offset printing). The image can be emailed to you the same or next day. If you need subject matter not seen here, please let me know. I may be able to capture some just for your project if my schedule allows it.
See Frames
I always run specials at Christmas time too !