I've had SO many wonderful photo sessions for February. Most them connected with the magazine that I work for- LOBA Magazine, a local art-music-culture publication that comes out about once a month. I cannot WAIT to share them. Some of my favorites of all time were taken this month. I promise to share ASAP.
Business has been good! But I've been quite ill this month. This Bronchitis is NOT fun. I admit, I'm not the most healthy person alive, but I rarely have lung problems. It is taking quite the toll on my energy level. I hope after all this cough medicine, antibiotics, and a shot to the booty, that I can be back in full swing by Friday.
I'll have my first warm-weather shoot this weekend with the lovely Lauren Bauchman and her fiance, Tim Smith. It'll be nice not to freeze to death during a session ! Also, I put on shorts this week. My legs are WHITE as a ghost! They haven't seen daylight in quite some time haha ! Summer clothes shopping is going to be frustrating... I have lost about 15 pounds since last summer. I may have spent too much money on sweatshirts this winter- now I have nothing to wear for spring and summer.
This was a random post I know ! My next one will be filled with new photos :0)
Get to know me and my work..that's why you're here right? :)
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
New options for customers
After thinking long and hard about this, I've decided to go with the option.
Things happen, and I want to make sure everyone has their images forever. I am now going to sell high resolution CDs/DVDs with all of the edits from your session. Even though my clients prefer to order from me because my prints are good quality, they may want to order them say, a year or more from now. People lose things, damage things, etc. Even I could have issues keeping old files from sessions from way-back-when. If I give my clients the option to buy the print release, they will be able to always print and view their images.
How much do I charge? Another question I've been trying to answer. Some photographers charge up to $600 for print releases, but I dont feel comfortable with that. Not to downplay my work, but $600 is too much for 20-30 files on a CD.
I've decided to start out selling my "normal " session CDs for $75, and the weddings for $100 because I do so many that I like to put them on 2 discs, so that it doesn't take an hour for them to upload on your computer!
Things happen, and I want to make sure everyone has their images forever. I am now going to sell high resolution CDs/DVDs with all of the edits from your session. Even though my clients prefer to order from me because my prints are good quality, they may want to order them say, a year or more from now. People lose things, damage things, etc. Even I could have issues keeping old files from sessions from way-back-when. If I give my clients the option to buy the print release, they will be able to always print and view their images.
How much do I charge? Another question I've been trying to answer. Some photographers charge up to $600 for print releases, but I dont feel comfortable with that. Not to downplay my work, but $600 is too much for 20-30 files on a CD.
I've decided to start out selling my "normal " session CDs for $75, and the weddings for $100 because I do so many that I like to put them on 2 discs, so that it doesn't take an hour for them to upload on your computer!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
A New Year!
I have my own apartment now with my boyfriend.
I do NOT have school anymore.
I have a brand new Canon 60D.
And I've made so much progress in the last few weeks!
Perhaps the best thing thats happened so far in 2011 is meeting Jessica Hicks. (J.Hicks Photography- Check her out !!! ) She really inspired me to get myself together, business wise. Re-starting this "blog thing" was one of her suggestions and I'm going with it! Another suggestion- give myself more credit ( and better pay! )
This is by far going to be the most challenging, being as I am not good at asking for more money. I find it awkward enough to ask for my session fees after the photo shoot, much less charge more money for them. But I have to realize that I cannot give everyone "the discount". I need to stick with the prices I make and be strict with it. Let's face it- I have a 4 year degree in Fine Art photography and I have to start making a career for myself! That means updating my equipment more often, getting on board with public advertising, making a website, etc. Not only getting more bang for my buck, but also giving my clients the best art I have to give. Yes, art. I spend way too much time on these sessions to just call them photographs. I am creating memorable art, something they'll hopefully have with them always to keep and to share.
For updates on my prices, go to www.wix.com/emageryphotos/emilyderoche. They haven't changed drastically, but they have changed.
So far in 2011 I have at least on session a month for 10 out of 12 months AND 2 weddings !
Thank you to everyone who has supported me :)
Here are a few samples of what I've been up to lately ! Also to Jessica- I promise I will start labeling my work after this post! Haha
I do NOT have school anymore.
I have a brand new Canon 60D.
And I've made so much progress in the last few weeks!
Perhaps the best thing thats happened so far in 2011 is meeting Jessica Hicks. (J.Hicks Photography- Check her out !!! ) She really inspired me to get myself together, business wise. Re-starting this "blog thing" was one of her suggestions and I'm going with it! Another suggestion- give myself more credit ( and better pay! )
This is by far going to be the most challenging, being as I am not good at asking for more money. I find it awkward enough to ask for my session fees after the photo shoot, much less charge more money for them. But I have to realize that I cannot give everyone "the discount". I need to stick with the prices I make and be strict with it. Let's face it- I have a 4 year degree in Fine Art photography and I have to start making a career for myself! That means updating my equipment more often, getting on board with public advertising, making a website, etc. Not only getting more bang for my buck, but also giving my clients the best art I have to give. Yes, art. I spend way too much time on these sessions to just call them photographs. I am creating memorable art, something they'll hopefully have with them always to keep and to share.
For updates on my prices, go to www.wix.com/emageryphotos/emilyderoche. They haven't changed drastically, but they have changed.
So far in 2011 I have at least on session a month for 10 out of 12 months AND 2 weddings !
Thank you to everyone who has supported me :)
Here are a few samples of what I've been up to lately ! Also to Jessica- I promise I will start labeling my work after this post! Haha
Kelly and Darin's Wedding
Ace's Graduation- Lamar 2010
Baby Khloe
Venessa, Jesus, Jessica, Danny, Claudia, and Omar
Ashlyn Ivy
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