Now You See It Photography LLC

Serves Maryland Heights, MO

35244

Hired 27 times

1 employee

9 years in business

$80

4.8

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

Next Service

Hours

Sun Closed

Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tues 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thurs 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sat 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Richard Townsend
Completed on 5/31/2021

Introduction

Richard is a headshot, portrait & fashion photographer residing in St Louis Mo. Richard grew up in Kansas City and moved to St Louis to meet new people and build his career in technology and photography. Being entirely self-taught, Richard has built his style and repertoire through dedication following his passion. With a lifelong fascination with technology and photography, his work is a mix of clean studio portraiture, and editorial fashion and beauty creatives. Richard loves working with actors, models, new talent, and well established, helping to build their portfolios with strong images that will grow and develop their careers. Richard has a passion for what he creates and believes in motivating and inspiring others. Aspiring models, actors can book one-on-one sessions to build their portfolios in a fun and lighthearted environment. Shown below is one of my most popular packages. Package details: Headshot solo package • Price: $80 • 1hr session • One favorite image professional high-end re-touched at no charge. Additional re-touched image pricing. * High-End - $12.00 per image * Ultra High End - $22.00 per image * Magazine - $52.00 per image * Ultra Magazine - $152.00 per image • Depending on the re-touched package selected. Retouched images delivered 2 to 3 days after the session. • Non retouched images delivered on a USB thumb drive after the session. • An additional charge of $50.00 for the core RAW CR2 image file. Signed release required. • $15 deposit required once hired to secure your appointment. If you decide to hire me I will send you an invoice containing information regarding your appointment. Note: Deposit will be subtracted from the final price. The deposit is nonrefundable. Additional questions about Headshots or other services I offer please contact me and I will respond promptly. Look forward to working with you. Sincerely, Richard K Townsend Owner: Now You See It Photography Thank You!

Q&A

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

I offer standard pricing and custom pricing

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

1. Schedule Meeting – in person. Review packages and select services. 2. Thank client for booking me and send invoice for deposit or first installment and obtain signed service contract from customer 3. Finance – obtain final payment 4. 1 Week Confirm – talk details through 5. Start and complete project 6. discuss any additional charges that my have come up during project. 7. Backup images 8. Send photos to professional retoucher. number of Photos needing retouch will determine turn around 9. Send images to customer – DVD, via online gallery or photo book. 10. Backup – one final time with the edited photos. Store photos for 1yr then images will be permanently deleted.

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

Hands on training. Working for free on various projects to understand the art of photography.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I fell in love with photography in 2011when I captured a one of kind photo in Chicago of an older couple dancing near Buckingham Fountain. I knew then I loved capturing life precious moments.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Couples, families, individual portraits session and events.

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

I was contracted to do a Family reunion which was a two day.event. Great experience

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

Interview multiple potential photographers and discuss your project. Review photographer past photos to get an idea of his or her style. Determine how passionate they are about providing good customer service.

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

Determine your vision on how you want your photos to appear and share examples with your photographer.