Brian C Image

Every event and photoshoot requested is different. Price can vary depending on the location, hours covered, #of people, images desired, etc. Explain to me the best you can about your photoshoot/event and I can give you an exact quote.

1. You contact me through Thumbtack, E-Mail, Phone, Facebook, etc. 2. We discuss details about the shoot. 3. I give you a quote. 4. If the quote works for you, we talk on the phone about more details of the photoshoot and how to book the day with me. 5. If you decide you want to book me, I take a deposit of $200-$500 depending on the shoot and we sign a contract booking the date for you. (for weddings only) 6. As the date gets closer, I get back in touch with you and we go over all the details again. (for weddings only) 7. I photograph the event or photoshoot! 8. I contact you when your photo package is ready.

I've been working as a professional photographer since 2011. I have worked 6 years at a photography studio learning the way around a camera, lighting, posing, etc. Everything I have learned was either from on the job training or self taught.

I have always loved cameras and photography. My first job as a photographer was in 2011 photographing kids sport league team photos. It was nothing glamorous but it was a paid gig behind the camera, so I was thrilled.

All types. From infants to elderly, special needs and handicapped. I have worked with a wide range of different subjects and I pride myself on taking time with everyone to make them feel comfortable and to get the best photo I can of every individual. I have worked with clients that are more "laid-back" as well as those that are more "particular". When I am your hired photographer, I am there to satisfy you as the customer. This means I can be the one to take charge and cover all angles without much direction at all, or I can be the one to closely follow instructions as you see fit. I work well in fast pace environments and also work well on the fly, so whichever scenario you may find us in, I can get you the photos you deserve.

In 2015 and 2017 my wife and I traveled around the US in our van taking photos of the national parks and other beautiful landmarks. You can see a lot of my travel pictures on my instagram @briancimage.

Check to see if they have a website. That is a good test to see how professional they are. Be sure to look at their social media pages as well. If you like their work, reach out and see how well they respond. If the response is good, I would proceed to book. If you are booking a wedding or any other shoot that could cost over $500, be sure to get an invoice or some form of receipt. If you're within reasonable distance with one another, some wedding photographers will try and plan a way to meet face to face. This way, you can get a better feel of who they are, as well as leave them a deposit for the shoot and sign a contract booking the day. Quite often a phone call or FaceTime chat will suffice and the payment and contract signing can be made either electronically or by mail.

Do you have the date set and a location picked? Do you need 2 photographers? When will you want the photographer(s) to arrive and when should he/she expect to be finished?