Where is your pricing?

There are two trains of thought when it comes to pricing, one is to charge a sitting fee, then charge per print. The other is to charge one fee and release the images to the client to print on their own. I’ve done both. But now I allow you the client to print on your own. You will receive a disk with your images, color corrected, with full rights to print. Simple for you, simple for me.

To view my current price structure, please visit my Pricing page.

What is your deposit fee?

Deposits are only applicable when booking weddings or large events. There is a $500 fee due at time of booking. Deposits are applied to the final price of package.

The Rembrandt lighting technique isn't my style, do you shoot traditional family portraits?

I love working with families to capture the memories of today, however this is the direction I am taking my photography. If we have worked together in the past I will work with you to build the perfect look for you.  If we haven’t worked together in the past, a “pretty please” may be needed to shoot traditional family portraits. (But really, just ask and we’ll work out the best look for you!) Whether its outdoors, in your home, or in our studio, we can create the look you want.  I love when my work is displayed in the homes of my clients and to hear how much their friends and family rave about the work.  Let me do that for you as well!

How did you develop your style?

My style has been evolving over the past twenty years. My first job as a photographer was at Sears Portrait Studio while in college. Then youth ball-on-the-knee sports, Glamour Shots, more youth sports, portraits, weddings, action sports, yet more youth sports, then commercial product photography. And all along the way, people telling me how I needed to do it. In addition to the photography I did a lot of Graphic Design as well. Working at retail shops, in-house print shops, ad agencies, and Art Directing at a B2B wholesaler. As a result I got influences from many sources. Not to mention watching a lot of tutorials online.

Then I came to the realization one day, that I had become the guy that the next generation of photographers and designers are reaching for. I have the experience to create great work and the technical know how to do it right the first time. I can use graphic software to manipulate the images to my liking and the common sense to know when I've gone too far. Seeing several other photographers move into what I’ve always wanted to shoot got my juices flowing, if they could do it, so could I. After many many tries, and too many failures to count, my style evolved into what it is today. Will it continue to change? I hope so, what fun is it repeating yourself over and over?

We love your work but don't want the over-the-top style.  

No problem. The composite work is suited to you and your family. Funny faces or straight faces, it's completely up to you!

Do you shoot weddings?

Yes, but I don't market for them either. Time is a big factor for me. Most people don't think about the editing time it takes once the wedding is over. But the photographer spends a lot of time editing the images weeks after the couple returns from the honeymoon (at least I do). I've shot over 125 weddings over the past 10 years, and most of the recent ones have been direct referrals from past brides (or from one wedding planner that just loves me - yes, you know who you are).  For a gallery of my work, go here.

Do you offer any kind of payment plan?

Yes! I would hate to miss out on an opportunity to work with a family because of readily available funds. Just ask and we'll come up with a plan that works for both of us.

Do you travel?

Yes. No charge within reason (50ish miles).  Beyond 50 miles is negotiable.

Do you do commercial work?

You bet! But that’s a whole different world and deserves a whole different website. Go here. But buckle up, there’s a lot over there!!