I specialize in portfolios and headshots. In addition to photography, my background includes television production work and I'm also a published author.
HOW I WORK
My sessions are done with natural light in a variety of locations. I've worked in the same way almost since the beginning of my career. Some agents prefer natural light photographs because they're tired of meeting models who don't look anything like their photographs. When used properly, natural, available light is very flattering, and ideal for showing you at your best.
For a long time, it's been my opinion that photographers who only shoot in a studio can become trapped by their own surroundings. Because of that, they eventually end up taking similar photographs every day, and your shots won't look much different than anyone else's. I believe that a primary factor in making my photography unique is that years ago I made the deliberate choice to abandon working within the confines of a studio. While it's easier and more economical for the photographer to work in the controlled environment that a studio offers, there's no upside in it for you.
I don't publish my rate card online. I meet with every potential client in a free consultation session, however, and if they choose to hire me, we decide on the best options for working within their budget.
Session photography is available in a variety of packages, ranging from $250 to $1200. Rates vary depending on the amount of time devoted to your session and the number of looks. (Even with a basic package, I allow enough time for up to three outfit changes.) My services also include video DVDs and ZED (comp) cards.
Book a friend for the same session and I'll deduct $50 for each of you.
Payment options include cash, personal checks, cashier’s checks and money orders. For those who wish to pay by credit card, that option is available through Paypal.
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to book a session. Unless other arrangements have been made in advance, the balance is due on the date of the shoot.
I DO NOT RELEASE RAW IMAGES
For a few examples of my approach to finishing photos, please see the bottom right-hand corner image in my portfolio. This includes four examples of 'before' and 'after' pictures.
REAL-WORLD PHOTOGRAPHERS AND MODELS GROUP - (SACRAMENTO AREA)
For those who would like to expand their network of local contacts, you may be interested in a group that I host:
http://www.sacramento-photographers-and … -group.com
I also host a group that's specifically designed for models:
http://www.sacramento-modeling-meetup-group.com
If you're interested in either group, please read the guidelines before requesting membership.
