Sunny Singh Photography LLC

Pricing is based on a number of factors including: - Type of shoot or event (Weddings, Birthdays, Portraits, Etc) - Location(s) of event - Number of hours for coverage desired - Number of people - Complexity of editing or special requests - Equipment required for shoot Discounts available for students, active-military, referrals, and repeat customers.

When a customer first reaches out for photogenic service I like to have a conversation about the customers expectations. Some of the questions I ask are: What kind of event or shoot are you looking to hire for? What kind of photos are you looking to capture? Posed? Candid? Decorations? Group Photos Etc. Will the event be indoors or outdoors. Do you have a shot list that you would like me to follow? Is there an event schedule? From there, we can work on pricing which can vary based on the answers to these requests. For the most part I charge a flat hourly rate with additional single charges for distance, location, special requests, etc. All of which we can discuss over the phone. Once all questions are answered to the customers satisfaction and if they would like to move forward; I will send out a Photogenic Services Contract that will highlight things like: - Event details, location, time, hours, etc - Payment Terms / Due Dates - Photographer and Client Responsibilities - Image Delivery & Rights to Ownership Once signed and returned with booking deposit you're all good to go. As we get closer to the event date I will each out to confirm appointments, to make sure the weather is holding up, and to follow up on any potential changes. For any event I tend to drive anywhere from 30 min to an hour early to setup my equipment and take photos of the decoration and venue before any guests arrive. From there ,its coverage of any photos you'd like. I will meet with you at the event to go over the game plan. Throughout the event I will be moving around quite a bit as well as my equipment and feel free to flag me down for any special requests or photos. Towards the end of the shoot I give all clients a 15-20 min heads ups, at which point they can choose to continue at additional cost or conclude the shoot. From there I will wrap up and tear down my gear. Once packed, the remaining balance will be due. After the event, I will remain in touch about delivery of images. I always try and get photos completed before our contracted delivery date. Feel free to reach out at any time for status updates; I may have previews I can send your way. )

My primary background is in Mechanical Engineering, and graduated from Drexel University in Philadelphia. I currently work as an Engineering Product Manager for a company that specializes in electrical safety equipment for Hospitals. Photography and art in general have been a big part of my life. I got into photography about 7 years ago and have since spent countless hours mastering my craft. I've worked with other photographers, accompanying them on shoots to learn; spent hours at home practicing shots with different lighting configurations. I am indeed self-taught, and have taken online courses through Lynda, now Linked learning that covers the basics of photography, advance photography, flash photography, off camera flash, composition, as well as being adept in editing software such as Adobe Lightroom, and Photoshop.

Photography was always something I wanted to try but I was somewhat intimidated and had no idea where to start. It wasn't until I started dating someone who was into photography and had a DSLR that she took everywhere we traveled. She taught me some basics on how to use a camera and I was blown away by how much can be done with the camera that didn't involve endless hours in Photoshop so I decided to buy my own entry level camera and eventually an interested turned into a hobby, turned into an obsession and now a successful small business! :)

Most of my clients are couples and families looking to capture moments in weddings, engagement shoots, and misc. events such as birthday parties, and religious events. I have also done product photography and professional headshots for small local businesses.

When looking for a photographer I advise customers to not go solely off of experience, the equipment they have or the number of people on their team. There are one man shows out there that shoot amazing weddings with iPhones alone. So the biggest thing in opinion to look for in a photographer is their editing style and artistry. Do a particular photographer's appeal to you? How do you imagine your images to be? Some photographers specialize in natural light (no flash), some really light a soft look, with a warm rustic tone, some prefer only black and white etc. Some do almost no editing to keep it. natural. I personally fall into the. middle. I do editing in terms of color correction and removing imperfections but nothing crazy. I try to enhance what's already there and lean towards making my images bright and vibrant with color a opposed to less saturated and rustic. While one is not better than the other the big question if which editing style you prefer.

What kind of theme or look are you going for? Black and white photography? Do you like the rustic look? Or maybe you like bright and vibrant. For things like engagement shoots, do you want naturally candid shots vs posed? As far as location goes, give thought to what kind of background you'd like. Nature with flowers and lots of greenery, perhaps nature during the fall or a snow day. Or do you prefer a more urban style with city life and cabs in the background? Do you want images that are more edited for a more cinematic look or a simpler natural look. What do you want in a photographer? Someone who is a seasoned pro to take stunning sharp images or do you simply want someone to take photos so you don't have to and aren't concerned about the gear they use. Ask your photographer what they're editing process looks like? Does every photo get edited? Do they do body modifications? Ask about the gear they use. Great images can be taken with any camera but professional grade gear in the right hands does have its advantages. Some don't use flash and try to use natural light and other like myself use flash and off camera flash to create cinematic depth. It all comes down to preference. One isn't necessarily better than the other, but the amount of meat and editing time for the two vary which in turns affects cost.