The Lehigh Valley OutPost is 20 minutes South of Rochester and is nestled along the beautiful Lehigh Valley Trail.
Read MoreMiscarriage & Our Relationship. Mr. "Fixit can't fix this"
in Pregnancy, Miscarriage
I’m no carpenter or mechanic, I’m definitely not an electrician or a plumber and yet I wear all of those hats when needed. The first miscarriage found me wearing the Mr. Fixit hat once again.
Read MorePregnancy After Miscarriage; His Story.
in Pregnancy
There is nothing more helpless than watching the love of your life suffer in mental anguish and worry. I had to hold it together.
Read MoreIts Much Harder Than We Thought
We were more than prepared for this project it should have been easy; until the stories started coming in. Its much harder than we thought.
Read More"It's Your Story" The Book Project
We will put a face to the most intimate, heartfelt and emotional stories of hope, love and loss, stories like mine and maybe yours. "Its Your Story" The Book Project
Read MoreOur Story; The Next Chapter
This next chapter has for sure had its ups and downs, but it’s the interaction with our three children that has made this so special.
Read MoreSo You Want To Hire A Photographer
So you want to hire a photographer. You’re getting married, expecting a new baby, interested in a family portrait, or whatever the case may be. How do you choose the right one;? Is it their personality, their equipment, their price, or their work.? In some extreme cases it should be all of the above, especially if you’re shopping on Craigslist. Now I’m not saying you wouldn't find a needle in the hay stack, per say se, from Craigslist, but If if someone is advertising to do a shoot for $45, make sure there they’re not using a cell phone!.
When we meet initially with our clients, it’s a meet and greet,. We want to get to know our potential client without the business stuff getting in the way. We want to know your story, why at this moment you are looking for a photographer. This provides the foundation for telling your story through our photography. This meeting also provides both parties the opportunity to see if they would be a good fit based on personality. It’s important that there is a bond of which to build a relationship, off of; thus creating comfort and ease as you are being photographed.
All of my colleagues and competitors have a camera and some sort of equipment for shooting. Do you need a photographer with $30,000 or more in equipment? No, probably not. What you do need though is a professional that knows how to use the equipment and compose a shot. A photographer can have all the lenses, top cameras, etc. but if they can’t compose or use the equipment you will see it in their work. It is very easy to look through galleries of potential photographers and find one that meets your needs.
Everyone has a budget when they are seeking out their photographer, and I assure you that there is a photographer out there for every budget;, so after our initial meeting I encourage our potential clients to look around at other photographers. Some might call this bad salesmanship on my part, but maybe. However I want you, the client, to be well- versed and educated on your options. I don't and I won’t sell you something you don’t need or want. I couldn't imagine any one of our clients having buyer’s remorse for going with our products or service. Compare what each photographer has to offer, and compare their prices. It seems obvious, but not all professional photographers offer the same products or even service.
So all of these components together seem very important, but it is not necessary that they all fall in line together to hire the most professional and competent photographer. I am sure there may be some argument on this; however, it’s important to be realistic about both your budget and your goals. You may find a photographer to have who offers little equipment and has a terrible personality, but takes photos and fits your budget. It wont always work perfect but make it work so that Investigating your options and understanding your expectations ahead of time will help ensure that you’re comfortable and happy with your decision choice. Photography is a great investment,: an investment in preserving history, memories, and special moments. Don't squander that investment by choosing to be foolish and choose the wrong photographer!.