The Slatons

Serves Cleveland, TN

35244

Hired 94 times

2 employees

25 years in business

$400

5.0

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Credentials

Background Check

Andrew Slaton
Completed on 11/24/2020

Introduction

The Slatons is Andrew Slaton and wife, Ellen, a traveling destination-style and adventurous wedding photography duo. The Slatons love capturing the story of your love! Andrew earned his bachelor’s degree in photojournalism from the University of Texas at Austin and has been a professional photographer for over two decades. In that time, he has traveled the world for a variety of clients, capturing the essence of glacial peaks, grizzly bears and the significant first look between husband and wife. His wide range of expertise and experience is the foundation of The Slatons that turns a fleeting moment into a treasured, lifelong work of art. In the last 6-7 years, he has also been producing video content for a variety of clients. He is an FAA commercially licensed drone pilot as well. Andrew is fun and easy to work with, as well as punctual and professional. He delivers quality, quickly. On your day, think of Ellen as your behind the scenes, go-to-girl. As the organizer of the Slaton team, Ellen keeps track of the Bride’s (and Mother’s, Aunt’s and bestie’s…) “must have shots” and helps ensure the day runs smoothly without stress. With an Art History degree from the University of Texas in Dallas, her passion for finding transcendent moments in the everyday keeps her committed to your unique story and searching for ways to express your memorable day by guiding with poses, capturing behind the scenes candids, & original camera angles. ***WHERE ARE WE LOCATED, you might ask? Funny story... 7 years ago we were traveling so much for shoots that we decided to sell our home and most of our stuff and buy a truck and travel trailer and hit the road! We follow the work and base ourselves in Jackson Hole, WY, Chattanooga, TN, and then Naples, FL. So we live where you live! Sorta :) So if you see our location changing, don’t worry, that’s just Andrew planning work along our route. Another great thing about this lifestyle is that travel is usually not an extra cost for you!

Q&A

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

All of my pricing includes travel, unless otherwise noted. Also, I carry millions in business liability insurance, so you can feel safe hiring me for larger scale projects.

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

Typically, I want to have a meeting over the phone or in person to get to know them, which helps me understand their needs and vision for the project better. Then I work closely with them to ensure I am meeting their standards for work.

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

I have a bachelors degree in photojournalism from UT Austin, as well as a decade of apprenticeships under a variety of old pros.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I picked up an old 35mm film camera first when I was 13 and since then I was hooked. I learned before the advent of digital, then apprenticed under some of the best photographers in Texas.

What types of customers have you worked with?

I work with everyone! But the people that seem drawn to me are laid back, but driven and know what they want out of hiring me.

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

I recently did a commercial video shoot in Austin of three short ads for a sports drink company. We did the whole shoot in 3 hours with a few days of editing on the backend. It was a blast to work with Fran, my client to see her vision come to fruition!

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

Be sure you are hiring a true professional! Whether they are new to the business or a veteran of the photo world, make sure they are there to serve your needs first! That’s my philosophy of business.

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

What is the end result you are wanting? Be sure to communicate that clearly and with examples to your photographer/ director to ensure your happiness with the overall project.