Wednesday 11 May 2016

Free Portrait Sessions

Thought I was offering one? Sorry no.  Just discussing the value of one.

Let's see - what do you get?
  • A professional photographer taking your picture
  • Usually a Facebook edition, or a 5x7 print or maybe even an 8x10
What do I get:
  • Images that I can use for specific promotions or to refresh my portfolio (but only for a limited time as it has to stay fresh)
What does it "cost" you?
  • Maybe an hour of your time for the session
  • Another hour for the reveal
  • Some time spent communicating with me to figure out what you are to bring
  • If I've missed something please let me know.
What does it "cost" me?
  • A few days of designing the promo
  • A few days for designing the set
  • Time spent planning the session
  • All the time I spend communicating with each person that inquires the details of the offer
  • The time I spend, after confirming participation, discussing what to wear with each person
  • Time spent designing documents to help them figure out what to bring/wear
  • An hour at least pre-shoot to set up
  • Refreshments that I usually provide
  • My shooting time
  • My time spent editing the images (8 hours or more)
  • My time during the reveal to help you choose which you like the most or helping you figure out what you want to order.
  • Preparing the files for your order
  • Packaging and providing care instructions for your products.
  • On top of all this you have the usual costs of running a business
    • rent
    • utilities
    • internet / phone
    • education
    • business license
    • website fee's
    • insurance
    • education
    • equipment
    • did I mention education
    • advertising costs
    • memberships
    • cost of goods sold (COGS) - or in this case possibly given
Now with that laid out there, does it make sense for me to jeopardize my name and my career and my business by using your images in a derogatory manner? Do you think I'm going to choose poor pictures to use in my advertising after all the work I've done to acquire them?

Oh and by the way, all that I do above is done for every client that I have. Now have a look at what I do and what I charge and what I create for you. 

ok rant over.

Tuesday 10 May 2016

Re-do!!

The Website has been redone!  Next to be remodeled is this blog page.

Stay tuned!

Tuesday 3 May 2016

Model Call....

I'm looking for a model for a cake smash..... however, you have to be an adult... yes you read right!!! I'm looking for an adult model to do a cake smash!!!


I hope to find at least one guinea pig..... Ummmm..... I mean...... fabulous volunteer from amoung you all...but if you feel one of your friends might be PERFECT for this, please forward on to them!

Email me to talk some more about this offer.

Thank you so much!