This little princess is Gabrielle who was so kind to grace me with her presence and allow me to photograph her. (Her parents were sweethearts too.) Anyway, Miss Gabrielle was not happy when her mommy got out of view so she presented a nice challenge. But you know what? That's ok. I had fun and I think we captured some great poses!
I like to take my time with everyone that comes in. Whether its the child who is not at all happy about being there. Or the teenage girl who must fix her hair and makeup every 5 minutes. It's all good!
When you go into one of the retail chain located photo studios, you are whisked in and out within 15 minutes. You get the "Hi, my name is and I will be your photographer today" speech, shake hands and then follow them in. About 3 poses later you are whisked out so the next appointment can come in. After a few minutes, you are able to view your poses on the computer and then you receive the "Oh I just love this one. Here is what it would look like if you bought the BIG package or we can change the color or put it in this layout." Once you fall in love with a certain layout then you are told "that only comes in the BIG $$ package. It's all about the money there. Just like anyone, you have to make a certain amount to pay the bills and to keep the business going but why at such a high price? I was told that if a manager does not fulfill a certain quota for that store, then they are reassigned.....let go....fired....replaced.....etc. They sucker you in with the $10 or $25 package knowing someone will buy the big $$ package. I think everyone (yeah probably being selfish here) should look at their local hometown professional photographer who does this to make you happy, to work within a career they love and of course, probably to make some money on the side to pay the bills. But you know, I do this for the love of making someone happy with their photos without rushing them through the process and if you want to buy the BIG package from me, I won't stop you. But I won't pressure you into it and I will take my time to get the poses you are happy with. If it takes an hour, fine....no 15 minute rush jobs here.
This little princess is Gabrielle who was so kind to grace me with her presence and allow me to photograph her. (Her parents were sweethearts too.) Anyway, Miss Gabrielle was not happy when her mommy got out of view so she presented a nice challenge. But you know what? That's ok. I had fun and I think we captured some great poses!
I like to take my time with everyone that comes in. Whether its the child who is not at all happy about being there. Or the teenage girl who must fix her hair and makeup every 5 minutes. It's all good!
When you go into one of the retail chain located photo studios, you are whisked in and out within 15 minutes. You get the "Hi, my name is and I will be your photographer today" speech, shake hands and then follow them in. About 3 poses later you are whisked out so the next appointment can come in. After a few minutes, you are able to view your poses on the computer and then you receive the "Oh I just love this one. Here is what it would look like if you bought the BIG package or we can change the color or put it in this layout." Once you fall in love with a certain layout then you are told "that only comes in the BIG $$ package. It's all about the money there. Just like anyone, you have to make a certain amount to pay the bills and to keep the business going but why at such a high price? I was told that if a manager does not fulfill a certain quota for that store, then they are reassigned.....let go....fired....replaced.....etc. They sucker you in with the $10 or $25 package knowing someone will buy the big $$ package. I think everyone (yeah probably being selfish here) should look at their local hometown professional photographer who does this to make you happy, to work within a career they love and of course, probably to make some money on the side to pay the bills. But you know, I do this for the love of making someone happy with their photos without rushing them through the process and if you want to buy the BIG package from me, I won't stop you. But I won't pressure you into it and I will take my time to get the poses you are happy with. If it takes an hour, fine....no 15 minute rush jobs here.
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