Where did I learn Photography?
My experience mainly comes from lots of practice and working on the set. I have had the good fortune of working with the likes of Chuck Norris, Cuba Gooding Jr., Samuel L Jackson, Peter Greene, 50cent, Jessica Biel, Christina Ricci, Salma Hayek and others. In the about me section I have included some testimonials from some of the professionals in the field. I'm not sure if photography school can actually teach a photographer to see the shot better or not.
How I do things:
I sit down with my client and talk to them. I get to know them the best I can. I get a feel for their style and personality. If I don’t have time to sit down with the client I will get a feel for them while I am shooting.
Can you afford to hire me?
I am not one of those big corporate photographers or one that tosses around thousands of dollars worth of equipment. I also charge a lot less than they do because I work for the art of it, not the money. You get high quality photography, but not the inflated price.
I live in North Idaho and work in Idaho, but will travel, so you can hire me to go just about anywhere. I photograph weddings in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene mainly, but have traveled as far as Denver and California. In my galleries, which I build rather slowly, you will find images of Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest. If you would like to hire me to shoot your wedding, senior photos, family photos, or real estate, give me a call.
208-818-1768
There are a lot of good photographers in the Spokane / Coeur d’Alene area. The competition is very tough.
Some things you should consider before hiring a Spokane photographer, wedding photographer, or any type of photographer. First and foremost, check out their portfolio. Does their style agree with you? Some wedding photographers lean towards photojournalism while others appear to have a more commercial feel. Some take happy pictures, and some tend to lean more towards darker subject matter. When I shoot I treat the senior portraits the same as working on the set.
You should also consider the price and what you get for that price.
Most companies around the area charge for each print you buy above and beyond paying for the sitting fee.
Who owns the photos?
The photographer always maintains the right to claim ownership of the images, unless expressly written in a contract where he surrenders his ownership. Since you are buying the images and the photographer has rights to the photo as well, this means you share ownership. The photographer can use the images for self promotion, ie on a website, or in a portfolio and the client has the right to order and sell the images. This agreement can be altered so check the fine print. If you don't like a contract, then suggest some changes. I am sure the photographer will listen to you.
Having worked on the set I know a little bit about what goes on behind the camera. :) The cost of the shot depends on the shot iteself. Sometimes its very affordable, sometimes it isn't. Be sure to ask.
You can view details about the movies I worked on by visited the IMDB page they created. I believe you can see samples of my work on those movies as well by visiting the site.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1786848/