Monumental Arts

Serves College Park, MD

35244

Hired 430 times

3 employees

19 years in business

$375

4.7

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, and Venmo.

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Hours

Sun 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Mon 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Tues 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Wed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Thurs 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Fri 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Sat 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Kristopher Malloy
Completed on 2/28/2021

Introduction

Monumental Arts represents boutique fine art photography, providing custom outdoor and on-site sessions at locations around the Mid-Atlantic, with a full-service studio and office conveniently located just minutes from the Capital Beltway in Ft Washington, MD. I promise you an exceptional Photography Experience, which starts when you first contact me to discuss your ideas and expectations, continues during your Photography Session with creative candid, casual, semi-formal, and formal poses, and endures long after your Viewing Session with discounts on future sessions and products. Whether you spend $100 or $10K, I treat every Client the same - with professionalism, service, and courtesy - and nothing less. Every Photography Experience includes: -> Complementary in studio face-to-face and phone consultations before your Photo Session -> Inventive inspiration to support you during your Photo Session -> Fun and family-friendly atmosphere during your Photo Session -> Skillful editing/retouching on every image -> A personalized Viewing Session to see a curated selection of the very best images from your portrait session or wedding -> A password-protected online gallery to download and share images -> Free Apple or Google app to easily download your images to your phone or tablet -> Competitively-priced professionally-printed enlargements, canvas prints, and custom heirloom albums -> Secure online ordering and image archiving Ultimately, I offer affordable professional photography to fit every budget focused on providing high-value for your time and money, so feel free to contact me directly!

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

As a full service photographer, I offer a range of prices to meet each Clients' unique needs and requirements. All Portraits (Personal, Couples, Engagement, Family, Children, Maternity, Newborn, Bridal, Boudoir, Glam, Pet) -> Start at $119 for Studio Minis -> Start at $269 for Studio Sessions -> Start at $389 for Outdoor or In Home Sessions -> Includes a curated selection of retouched images and premium prints Headshots (Business Professional, Acting, Modeling, Casual, Social Media, Passport/Visa) -> Start at $119 -> Includes a curated selection of retouched digital image with commercial licensing Weddings -> Start at $600 -> Includes a curated selection of retouched images and premium prints Private Events -> Start at $600 -> Includes a curated selection of retouched images and premium small prints Corporate Events -> Start at $450 per hour with 2hr minimum -> Includes a curated selection of retouched images All prices are published on my website with convenient online booking at monumental-arts.genbook.com

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Every Client is unique in their needs, and I will work one on one with you from start to finish. Every Photography Experience includes: -> Complementary in-studio face-to-face and phone consultations before your Photo Session -> Inventive inspiration to make your Photo Session -> Fun and family-friendly atmosphere during your Photo Session -> Skillful editing/retouching on every image -> A personalized Viewing Session to see a curated selection of the very best images from your portrait session or wedding -> A password-protected online gallery to download and share images -> Free Apple or Google app to easily download your images to your phone or tablet -> Competitively-priced professionally-printed enlargements, canvas prints, and custom heirloom albums -> Secure online ordering and image archiving

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I have an Masters in Fine Arts with an emphasis in photography, over 25 years as a photographer, and 16 years as a professional photographer.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I always loved photography, even since I was a little kid. Once, for History Day competition (think Science Fair-like) I presented the history of the camera - I think I was in the 6th grade. When I was 16, I found a Canon AE-1 film camera at a pawn shop, and used that until I moved into digital SLR cameras in 2008. I photographed several friend's weddings in the early 2000 for free (yes FREE), then I eventually came to the realization that I could charge people! I started the business in 2006 and simply grew from there. Oh, and I still have that original Canon AE-1 camera too :)

What types of customers have you worked with?

Introverts, extroverts, kids, adults, corporate executives, families, newborns - from headshots to couples to engagements to weddings to maternity to newborn to family photos to graduation photos...and now I'm starting to get the kids of Clients I photographed years ago at their wedding, so it'll start all over again with the next generation!

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

I have 10-15 session a week: -> Weekdays are typically headshots and personal sessions -> Weekends often book weeks in advance and are typically family sessions and weddings - long holiday weekends book months in advance!

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

DO NOT focus on price - look at experience, reviews, and most importantly, the value and quality a professional photographer offers. Ask yourself "would I rather pay for 10-15 excellent photos from a professional and then choose one or two to hang on my wall, or 50-60 'snapshot' photos from an amateur not even worth sharing with friends?" More experienced photographers will charge a premium price, with a correspondingly high expectation level for their products. Less experienced photographers will charge less, but you may not know the quality you'll receive. Hire the best photographer you can afford. And read reviews!

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

Questions to think about: -> What do you expect from your session? -> Do you already have ideas about your session, or will you need creative inspiration? -> If you find a pro that is higher than your budget but meets everything you want in a session, are you willing to increase your budget? -> Do you only want digitals, or will you also want printed products such as canvas prints or enlargements? Questions to ask a Professional Photographer: -> What is their overall experience? -> What is their experience with what I need? -> Do they have varied images on their online portfolio showing multiple styles? -> Where are your reviews and testimonials? Weddings and Events: -> What is their backup plan? -> What is their backup equipment? Business Questions -> Are they a legal business and insured? General business insurance and liability insurance is there to protect both the photographer and you! -> Do they work out of a studio and/or office, or are they only an "on location" photographer?