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Why should I hire a professional photographer?The digital revolution has brought amazing flexibility and ability to control various factors during the image taking and making process. Photographers, the hobbyist, the professional, the amateur all benefit from this ability to manipulate pixels. However, with flexibility comes a price. Digital camera equipment is still considerably more expensive when you factor in its lifespan, the need for additional resources for processing those images, the time it takes to get a usable image and the effort that goes into creating a work of photographic art.We all know that you can go to the local Walgreens and pay a $1.99 for a print - as a client you may wonder why you may pay upwards of $50, $70, $90 for a custom photography print. Photographers hear this statement every once in awhile:How in the world can you charge $60 for an 8×10 if it costs me less than $2 to print at x store?The truth of the matter is the answer to this question is multifaceted. Much of the cost of a photographic print produced by a professional photographer has a lot to do with the time, equipment costs, artistic vision and reputation of the photographer not to mention expertise and the usual costs of running a legitimate business.The cost of TIMEApproaching it from a time standpoint, lets imagine that you have hired a photographer who has work that you love. This photographer is traveling an hour to your destination to photograph your session. Here is an example of a time break down:* session prep time (30 mins - 1 hour, includes equipment and back up equipment checks + vehicle checks)* one hour travel time TO session* 90 minutes-2 hours with client photographing subject* one hour travel time FROM session* 30-45 minutes uploading time from digital cards from camera to computer* 30-45 minutes time spent backing up the original images* 2-5 hours editing time to present you with a diverse gallery of edited images* 1 hour prep time getting ready for ordering* 2-3 hours time with client for ordering images* 1 hour sorting through and checking order* 30 minutes-1 hour prep time for delivery* 30 minutes-1 hour getting order shipped* any additional phone time or time needed for add on ordering, shipment issues, quality issuesIn this example, the time spent per client can range from just under 13 hours to 19 hours - dependent on the photographers level of service. This is time dedicated only to ONE session. When the photographer charges $150-$300 for the photo shoot (aka SESSION FEE) you are not just paying for the two hours of session time, you are paying the photographer for 12-19 hours complete time for your session.The COSTS of Maintaining a Custom Photography Business:Regarding equipment costs, a good quality professional camera with a selection of good optical quality lenses and digital storage mediums and computer set up can run from $10,000-$30,000 costs dependent on the photographer. Even though you can purchase a really good quality digital SLR for about $2100 there are still other costs related to photography. A good lens for portrait photography can run from $900 to $2500. A dependable computer system with software loaded for business and creative usage can run $2500 to $8000 dependent on the photographer.Then come lab costs for specialty products. A good photographer knows the lab is integral to their success. Photography labs dedicated to the professional photographer often cost more and offer a range of products that allows the custom photographer to continually offer new, innovative products for you, the discerning client.Discussion other costs of running a photography business could take awhile so well skip many of the intricate details. There is of course much more: including costs of running the business, taxes, studio rental/mortgage if the photographer has ownership of a dedicated studio, vehicular costs, costs of advertising/marketing, costs of sample pieces that the photographer will likely bring to your session, etc.APPLES to ORANGES to BANANAS:Often times clients will mention to their photographer that X studio in the mall/department store only charges $19.99 for an 8×10 sheet or they may mention other things related to discount photography chains. The fact is those discount chains make their money on volume, not on customized 1:1 service. In February 2007 leased photography retail space by a rather well known discount department store that started in Arkansas closed down 500 of their portrait studios across the nation? The reason is simple, you cannot make money on 99¢ professional prints if you do not sell enough of them. Interestingly enough - those same studios that offer the loss leader packages often charge much much more for their a la carte pricing (as high as $40-50 for an 8×10). The whole reason the big department stores began offering portrait services in the first place was to get you, the savvy consumer, in through their door so that you could spend more money with them in other departments. Your PORTRAITS are considered the loss leader.Going to a chain studio, as a consumer, you dont have the benefit of 1:1 attention for 2 hours at your home where your child is allowed to explore, play and be comfortable in their home environment, nor do you get the experience that many custom photographers are known for or the lovely captures of natural expressions. You simply get a bare bones, SAY CHEESE experience. Keep this in mind when selecting a photographer.REPUTATION/EXPERTISE of the PHOTOGRAPHER:Being in demand, being well known for quality work, having a good reputation often costs time on the photographers part. Their expertise comes at a cost, their time learning their craft and learning the intricacies of lighting and the commitment put forth on their end to create a persona about their business that oozes professionalism. A great number of photographers go a very long time from the time that they purchase their first good camera to making money at the business of photography. Many photographers, when first starting out, rush in thinking that the business will be easily profitable in no time, how expensive could it be to get a camera and use it to create their dream? They often neglect to factor in the cost of business, the cost of equipment, software, back ups, etc..Being of sound reputation, a better professional photographer knows that they must always reinvest in their business to create the reputation of being top notch. To create good work good equipment, reliable equipment, back up equipment is a necessity. The photographer who desires to be known as better/best/unparalelled reputation-wise knows that the most important thing they can do for their business is reliability and dependability. This is how reputations get built. Good work often is a wonderful side product of building that good reputation.I hope this (lengthy) article helps shed some light on WHY a custom photographer is a better choice for your senior portraits. The photographs that are produced as a result of the professionalism and dedication that your photographer has will be cherished for a lifetime (or more) and great thought and consideration should be placed into hiring who is right for your familys most precious investment.taken from an article on http://www.professionalchildphotographer.com/ by Marianne Drenthe
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Olger has been interested in photography since he was in high school. However, it was after his high school graduation when he dedicated both, a lot of time learning about the different types of photography techniques and admiring the beauty in the photographs created by many reknowned photographers around the world.Olger's vision about photography is simple. He strives to capture those precious moments of life, that won't ever repeat, to create unforgetable memories.To acomplish his objective, he will assess the circumstances and then decide which lighting resources are the most appropriate to capture the event. So, he can choose to use either natural light, professional lighting equipment or a combination of both, thus the best memory can be captured.
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Investment:Maternity SessionIncludes:- Up to 2 hours of the photographer's time and talent.- Studio portrait session with mom-to-be- Unlimited clothing changes- Image processing (20-25 proof images: post-processing, editing and color correcting)- Your own online proofing/ordering for 3 weeks- May include father-to-be in session or siblings- Session can be at home, outdoors or studio- $75 credit for prints (4x6, 5x7 or 8x10 prints) or digital files - Free 16x20 print- Free 8 wallet prints $175Newborn and kid sessionIncludes:- Up to two hours of the photographer's time and talent.- Studio portrait session with mom and baby- Unlimited clothing changes- Image processing (15-20 proof images: post-processing, editing and color correcting)- Your own online proofing/ordering gallery for 3 weeks- May include father in session or siblings- Session can be at home or studio- $50 credit for prints (4x6, 5x7 or 8x10 prints) or digital files- Free 16x20 print- Free 8 wallet prints $175 High School Senior SessionIncludes:- Up to 3 hours of the photographer's time and talent.- Client to pick up to 2 different locations- Unlimited clothing changes- Image processing (50-75 proof images: post-processing, editing and color correcting)- Your own proofing/ordering gallery for 3 weeks- May include a friend or pet in session- $100 credit for prints (4x6, 5x7 or 8x10 prints) or digital files- Slideshow with all the images- 56 wallet prints- Free 10 image DVD with your favorite high resolution images*- Get a free 16x20 print for you and a friend when you both book your own high school senior sessions. $325WeddingsIncludes:- Up to 8 hours of the photographer's time and talent.- Engagement session- Image processing (post-processing, editing and color correcting of all images)- Your own proofing/ordering gallery for 3 weeks- $200 credit for prints (4x6, 5x7 or 8x10 prints) or digital files- Slideshow with all the images- A free 16x20 print of any of your pictures- Free 25 image DVD with your favorite high resolution images* $1575Add-ons for the sessionsPrints:All prints are high-quality digital prints output to Kodak Endura professional photographic paper, with an estimated life span of 100 years under home display conditions.8 Wallets $154x6 $55x7 $108x10 $1511x14 $2016x20 $3516x20 "My body parts" collage (newborns) $75*DVDs with high resolution digital images, include copyright from photographer. Your purchase of digital images gives you the right to make unlimited personal reproductions for prints and other media. You can use these images in websites, e-mails, invitations, brochures, greeting cards, Facebook, presentations, prints etc:50 Image DVD $50025 image DVD $27510 image DVD $150 1 image DVD $25Wedding rehearsal dinner $500Fine Art 16 x 20 Canvas $20010 x 10" luxury leather album $500 8 x 8" luxury leather album $375Custom slideshow $75
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