Henry Hertzler Photography

Serves Petersburg, VA

35244

Hired 42 times

1 employee

10 years in business

$140

5.0

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

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Background Check

Henry Hertzler
Completed on 7/8/2021

Introduction

If you want a relaxed photoshoot and a simple set of beautiful photos, you've found the right person. You having all of your hopes and expectations met is my number one goaI, and that's why I'll take the time to make sure I understand your unique needs so you can end up with pictures you love. No matter whether you are here for portraits, or for real estate/lifestyle photos, you're guaranteed to receive a set of photos for you that are creative, beautiful, artistic, and an accurate representation you or your home. Over the last 10 years, I've had the privilege to work for amazing people across the US and abroad. While I've worked with my fair share of celebrities, most commonly those who hire me are people living perfectly ordinary lives who in many cases, have never hired a photographer before. Please contact me through my website, social media, or Thumbtack to see how your dreams for pictures can become a reality. As a Top Pro, I'm in the top 4% of photographers on Thumbtack. With real estate photoshoots, you can expect your edited high-resolution images delivered in an online gallery within 24 hours from the time of the photoshoot. With other photoshoots, you can expect your edited high-resolution images delivered in an online gallery within a week from the time of the photoshoot. I can cover a wide variety of projects. If you love the photos you see here, send me a message. I can't wait to hear from you. Thank you for being here. I'm looking forward to getting acquainted. Send me a message or request a call so we can discuss what photos you're needing. -Henry

Q&A

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

After you reach out, I will give you a price based on your needs. This is an upfront price that includes the photoshoot, travel, and all of the edited photos in the end. Unlike many photographers, we don't charge extra per edited photo after the photoshoot.

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

Initially we can have a quick chat over the phone to make sure we're a good fit and can arrange a date that works for both of us. Then we will keep communication open and do the photoshoot at the arranged time, hopefully parting as friends. After that you will receive your professionally edited photos in a beautiful online gallery where you can print, download, and share them.

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

I have been trained in wedding and portrait photography by Susan Stripling, one of the worlds top wedding photographers based out of Brooklyn, NY. In addition to that I have received training under Miles Witt Boyer, one of my personal favorite portrait and wedding photographers from Arkansas who is internationally known for his work and as a Fujifilm Creator. Additionally, I've had a lifetime passion for photography that drives me to constantly learn and grow in the craft.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Some of my earliest memories are trying to shoot the perfect photos with a few limited shots available on a disposable camera. Eventually I started buying my own cameras and by my early teens I was winning awards in photo contests both locally and nationally. In my late teens I started doing wedding/event and portrait photography. A few years in, I branched out into real estate and editorial photography. Ordinary people and celebrities continue to hire me for their most important photos.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Over the years I've done portraits and wedding photography in a handful of countries. While I've done my share of work for celebrities, most people who hire me are perfectly ordinary people, who in many cases, have never hired someone for a photoshoot before. In addition to hundreds of amazing people who I've worked with, I've also been chosen as a lead photographer for events from names like TedEx and BBBS. If you fit into any of the categories above, or even if you don't, we should get aquainted.

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

Make sure you love their style. There are a lot of photographers out there chasing temporary trends with editing that lowers the long term quality of the photos. Trends will come and go but art that was created be an artist will carry with it long term value. There are also photographers who are genuinely great artist who have significantly different photography styles. Some prefer a bright, airy look, while others prefer more depth with deep rich colors. What's important is that you get something that really connects with who you are. I personally love finding light that gives my photos a more deep, slightly moody look that I find carries more emotion and artistic style with it than the current trendy washed out look. If you have any questions about a certain style you'd like to achieve I would be more than happy to discuss it with you.

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

Think about how you want to use the photos and what you want remembered into the future about who you are today.