Jill Matthews Photography

Serves Dayton, OH

35244

Hired 159 times

1 employee

32 years in business

$225

4.9

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Jill Matthews
Completed on 5/3/2021

Introduction

It is a privilege and honor to be invited to document special moments in my clients lives. Weddings. Newborn pictures. High School graduation. Family portraits. Commercial photography. Real Estate photography. All precious moments that show the precious happy times. I am PPA Certified and I have had the honor of shooting portraits for over 30 years. I have earned merited images in my state and I am well on my way to earning master of photography with PPA. I am PPA drone certified. This means I have a current Part 107 pilot's license, carry proper insurance, and have a substantial amount of flight hours. I shoot with full-frame Canon and Sony cameras.

Q&A

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

Bronze Package: 1 photographer 6 hours of wedding photography Digital file with copyright release $2,000 plus tax Gold Package: 8 hours of wedding photography Digital copy of entire wedding with copyright release 2nd photographer Wedding Album with 100 images $4,000 plus tax Platinum Package: Unlimited wedding day photography coverage 2nd photographer Digital files of entire wedding with copyright release Engagement portrait session Wedding Album with up to 150 images $6000plus tax

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

Small deposit with a signed contract detailing what the client will get.

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

I stay up to date on what is current with continuing education through PPA. I am PPA Certified which is a very hard to reach level. There are only 47,000 PPA Certified photographer in the nation total since 1900.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I opened my studio in 1993.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Mostly I shoot weddings, but I also do portraits, events and child photography. I shoot lots of real estate photography during the week.

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

Just finished a wedding for a couple who hired me 2 years prior. I have done 4 on location shoots with them, their wedding, which was a 12 hour day, album design was 4 hours. I am I am their family photographer as I am for many couples once they see my high quality and commitment.

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

Meet in person and see if personalities click. You will be spending the day, a very special day together. Some photographers can totally take over the day. And some are more laid back and shoot a photo-journalistic style, like I do. Know what you want in pictures so you hire the right person.

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

Cameras and photography equipment cost thousands of dollars. Training and skill have a value as well. This is why good photographers charge a couple thousand or more to shoot a wedding. If you see prices for less, beware.