I am installing and customizing a new blog theme. If you are looking at my blog and it looks a little bit off, please check back later to see the new design. I am quite excited to use the new theme (thanks to tofurious for developing). It has a Flash banner with rotating photographs, and twitter integration. Plus it just seems a tad sleeker. I have run into a few technical issues while … [Read more...]
Digital Image Downloads
February 13, 2009 by
My clients often ask for a high resolution cd of the images from their portrait session. Up until now my solution was to have a base session fee and then an upgraded package that included 20-30 high resolution images from your shoot on cd. I am now thrilled to announce that I will be offering digital downloads of your individual image files. This will start in March. I still have to work out … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes of a Portrait
January 25, 2009 by
I was thinking this morning as I drove to Vancouver, Washington for a portrait session. What goes into a portrait session that my clients don't see? How come I charge more than your local mall photography studio? A few months ago, I was out shopping, and I noticed a mom bringing her toddler in for portraits. For a second I thought I should swoop in, and pass a business card, but that is not my … [Read more...]
An e-session, business portraits, and a wedding album
January 22, 2009 by
It's all of a sudden looking like a busy weekend. I have an engagement session with a Vancouver couple who is getting married this summer in Yachats, Oregon, at the Yachats Inn. They are having a beach wedding right on the sand! We are doing engagement portraits on the Discovery Trail in Washington. Hopefully the weather cooperates. Next, I am really excited to be asked to design a wedding … [Read more...]
Referral Incentives (Weddings and Portraits)
January 11, 2009 by
Almost two years ago, we purchased our first home. For a few months we went to open houses and just walked around our neighborhood seeing what was new for sale. Then when the time came, we decided to hire a buyer's agent. My cousin recommended her realtor, Dave. We met with him, asked a pile of questions, and he instantly won our trust. I am someone that researches everything. Maybe I should … [Read more...]