Whats the Occasion Photography

Serves Norfolk, VA

35244

Hired 124 times

2 employees

3 years in business

$150

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Hours

Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Mon 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tues 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wed 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thurs 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Fri 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Thomas Mccormack
Completed on 8/13/2022

Introduction

Welcome to What's The Occasion Photography! We (Thomas and Amanda) are a couple based in Virginia but we travel all across the East Coast. Together, we are a photography team that specializes in: Couples, Engagement, Sports, Children, and Lifestyle Photography. Our adventure started out of our mutual love for photography. We both firmly believe photos are more than just a simple click on a phone. They are a reflection of that person's soul. They remind us who we are, where we have been, the people that matter most to us, and most importantly a memory that we will always cherish. We are looking forward to connecting with you!

Q&A

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

We offer a 20% discount for repeat clients. Depending on the location of the shoot, we do charge a small transportation fee. If for some reason the shoot needs to be rescheduled, there is no additional charge.

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

Amanda or I will first reach out to you via text or phone call to get a feel for what you are looking for! We want to make sure that you are as comfortable and relaxed as possible for the shoot, so we typically go over your "vision' prior to the shoot to ensure that you will be happy with our work! On the day of the shoot, we will meet at the location site, have formal introductions and then get to work! :) During the shoot, it will seem like old friends getting together! We believe that laughter is a key to authentic photos so our shoots involve a lot of smiling, jokes and fun stories! After the shoot you can expect a preview of 5-10 photos within the first 10-48 hours, and then you can expect to receive all of the photos within a 7 day period. If you love the quality of the photos and the experience this would be the moment where you would tip us. While not required, tips are greatly appreciated!

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

Thomas was involved in musical theatre for 10+ years. Working both onstage and backstage, I was directly responsible for making "pretty pictures" on stage in live action.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Thomas had a trip planned to Iceland in April of 2020 and I bought a professional camera for the event. Covid happened and the trip was cancelled, and I used the professional camera to take photos of our two cats, a lot of photos of our cats. That turned into animal photography photos which then progressed to human photographs, and What's the Occasion Photography was born!

What types of customers have you worked with?

Amanda and I have worked with kids, couples, families, families and live action sports. We are constantly branching out to work with as many different people, from as many different walks of life as we can!

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

Trust your gut, you know what kind of photography you like. There is no problem with letting your photographer know what angles, lighting, and styles you prefer! But also trust your photographer, they are here for a reason, and have had experiences that may open you up to a new favourite style! Communication is everything in this world!

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

Do I prefer more candid shots or posed? Do I want to have an outfit change? How important is the background/ setting of my shoot? How important are the photographer's communication skills and professionalism vs the quality of their work?