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Monday, April 12, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
The 2010 Model Search
*Also, keep your eyes peeled: there is a very special contest coming up for those who book or have booked family sessions...and the winner gets a brand spanking new car! Who wouldn't want that? Details coming later this week! Read more...
Friday, January 22, 2010
Time for a winter special!!! .... Charlotte Child Photographer
Want to beat those winter blues? What better way than a portrait session? To ring in 2010, I am offering special pricing for 10 lucky clients! But hurry, because the best deals go to those who book the fastest!
The first 2 clients who book a new session will recieve a special rate of 50% off their session fee! The next 3 clients will receive 25% off their session fee, and the next 5 will receive 10% off session fees.
And as a thanks to all my great clients of 2009, I have something for you too! All images from your 09 sessions are available for purchase again, at a savings of 50% off sizes 11x14 and smaller.
***Thank you for all the replies - all spots are now filled!***
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Looking for Seniors and Newborns for Portfolio!
Are you between the ages of 16 and 19? Want some super cool portraits done that will make all your friends green with envy? I am currently looking for teens to use as models in an upcoming advertising campaign for high school seniors, as well as in my portfolio on the website. If you are interested, shoot us an email at Kristen@KristenHinsonPhotography.com for more info!
Pregnant? Know someone who is? I am also looking to portfolio build for itty bitty adorable babies. Send me an email if you are interested in a shoot for a little one under 8 days old. Capture those tiny hands and feet before they are all grown up and running through the house making messes!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Hooray for Canvas!
You haven't experienced luxury until you've owned one of our new LUXE canvases! Gallery wrapped around a high quality stretcher frame, with a smoothly woven texture, they are the perfect way to show off your new fine art photographs! Choose the 3/4 thickness and have it framed, or go with the rockin' 1 1/2 inch - ready to hang on your wall for a more modern look! Call for more information.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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Sunday, March 1, 2009
What is custom photography and why does it cost more?
The photographic art you choose to place on your wall is ultimately the result of the vision of the photographer. This vision, coupled with what you wear to your session, the environment, the lighting, even the mood the subjects are in at the time of photographing creates the work that you will want to proudly display on your walls forevermore.
What custom photography ultimately is all about is choice and experience (as in THE experience). Custom photography is about finding someone who will photograph your family, give you devoted 1:1 attention without worry of the next ‘in line’ or the feeling of a crowded portrait studio. A custom photographer will typically show you a fairly extensive gallery culled to only show the good images that meet the photographers’ creative sensibilities. Often the images are fully edited images-color corrected with blemishes and undereye circles removed. Custom photographers are also known as boutique studios, offering a range of products and unparalleled service. Think Lexus vs. Hyundai, think Nordstrom vs. WalMart.
WHY DOES IT COST MORE THAN THE PORTRAIT STUDIO IN THE MALL?
Digital technology is brilliant. The digital revolution has brought amazing flexibility and amazing amounts of control for the photographer. With flexibility comes a price though.
Even though you pay $1.99 for a print at your local drugstore, you may be wondering why you may pay upwards of $40, 50, 70, 90 for a custom photography print. Some 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 $5 to print at the local drug store?"
The answer is multifaceted and has a lot to do with the time, aforementioned equipment costs, artistic vision and reputation of the photographer, expertise and the usual costs of running a legitimate business.
TIME of the CUSTOM PHOTOGRAPHER:
Approaching it from a time standpoint, for instance let’s imagine if you will that you have hired a photographer who has work that you love and that is travelling to your on location session. Time break down:
- session prep time (30 mins - 1 hour, includes equipment and back up equipment checks + vehicle checks)
- 30minutes to one hour travel time TO session
- 15 minutes prep time at client’s home or location
- 90 minutes-2 hours with client photographing subject
- 30minutes to 1 hour 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
- 1-2 hours time with client for ordering images
- 30 minutes 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 issues
As you can see, average client time for a session averages about 12 hours dependent on the photographer’s level of service. This is time dedicated only to your session. When the photographer charges $100 and up for the photo shoot you are not just paying for the two hours of session time, you are paying the photographer for 12+ hours complete time for your session.
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Often times clients will mention to their photographer that X studio in the mall/department store only charges $25 for an 8×10 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. According to several articles at the time, did you know that in February 2007 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 studios 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 true "loss leader".
Going to a chain studio, as a consumer, you don’t 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.
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