Frank Zayas Photography

Serves Gastonia, NC

35244

Hired 376 times

1 employee

36 years in business

$175

4.9

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

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Background Check

Frank Zayas
Completed on 3/3/2022

Introduction

I find that my personal style puts my clients at ease and we just have fun! Our photo sessions are totally relaxed. This shows up in the finished product. This is one reason we are now a Platinum Pro based on customer satisfaction. I am a PPA Certified Master Photographer and the 2013 Georgia Skills USA Gold Medalist in Photography with my studio located in Cherryville, NC. I offer the best turnaround time in the business and 100% satisfaction is really important to me as is making people look their best! Photography is my passion, whether it's a wedding or head shots for a company web site, I love what I do!

Q&A

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

My pricing is based on these factors: Time on the job (including post-production), size of shoot (is it a simple headshot session or is it a multiple light location shoot that requires me to hire assistants). There is more to it than just showing up and taking photos. Depending on your type of shoot, there can be a lot of pre-planning, permitting in some cases, the shoot itself with assistants and maybe a make-up artist, the editing afterward, etc. It can take a lot of time and all that has to factor into the pricing.

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

I try to find out as much as I can about what the client needs and wants for their shoot. We will make suggestions and share ideas. I want the client to have as much input as possible so that we can collaborate and create images they will be happy with.

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

This is a dynamic profession and there is always something new to learn. I am a photography graduate of North GA Technical College. I competed in the collegiate Skills USA competition and won first place in Georgia and fourth in the nation with a Best in Show award at the national level. I am a PPA Certified Professional Photographer, currently closing in on earning a Master Photographer degree. I annually attend seminars, workshops and other events in order to constantly develop ways to better serve my clients and also, to gain more satisfaction out of my work. Our favorite event of the year is Imaging USA (kind of like DragonCon for photographers but without the costumes)! I spend 3-4 days studying under some of the great photographers in the industry. I have studied under such world-class photographers as Lou Freeman (Fashion & Glamour), Peter Hurley (king of the head shot), Gerry Ghionis (weddings) and Jason Lanier (Fashion).

What types of customers have you worked with?

I love weddings! It gives me a chance to be creative and play an important part in making the bride & groom's big day something they can remember throughout their lives. We also do quite a bit of photography work for businesses for their web sites, brochures & advertising. Executive and Acting head shots are another area that I am very enthusiastic about.

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

I enjoyed a relationship with the the Georgia Aquarium. This has been a great experience since I've always loved marine life and it has opened some other doors for me.

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

Consumers need to be aware of the fact that the digital age has spawned a lot of "photographers" who's only qualification is that they have the money to buy a nice camera. Beautiful photography is a result of combining lighting, art, composition and techniques that are acquired through years of experience and study. Remember, photographs are things that will last a lifetime.