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Why choose me as your photographer?
Will my shots be digital or on film, and which is better?
Where do you shoot, and do you have a studio?
Do you provide a CD of my photographs?
What kind of photography do you do, and do you photograph weddings?
Some of the photographs in your portfolio are part black & white and part color. Why, and can I have portraits done like this?
Do you offer photography and/or instruction in Photoshop?
Who designed and maintains your site?






Why choose me as your photographer?

Answer:

The first answer is value. There are many good professional photographers in the area. It is my goal to give you professional quality, creative photography at very good rates. I do everything I can to keep overhead low to make this possible. The second answer is that I am not just passionate about my photography, but also about your photographs. People hire photographers because they care very much about the people being photographed. I always strive to make a connection with my clients. I want to capture them in a photograph - not just take a picture. To quote famed photographer Nickolas Murray, "Photography, fortunately, to me has not only been a profession but also a contact between people - to understand human nature and record, if possible, the best in each individual".


Will my shots be digital or on film, and which is better?

Answer:

First - my portrait and event photography is shot digitally, but not because I believe it is superior to film. Film and digital each have advantages. I began learning photography from my father when I was eleven using film, full manual cameras, and the darkroom. I have brought those most critical fundamental lessons about cameras, composition, lighting, and processing with me to the digital format. The result is professional quality digital photographs for you, while allowing me to leverage the creative opportunities of digital. Second, shooting only digitally allows me to keep overhead low and offer you good rates and very high value. Third, stop to consider this: digital photography is VERY environmentally friendly. Since processing is done on computer with sophisticated software, the toxic chemicals involved with the darkroom are eliminated.


Where do you shoot, and do you have a studio?

Answer:

Using natural surroundings and the outdoors results in some of the most natural, relaxed, and fun portraits. The tri-county area offers some beautiful locations like the Morton Arboretum and Cantigny Park. For clients who prefer studio style shots, I offer portraits using backdrops at select public places or - if you are comfortable with it - in your home. Working without a full time private studio allows me to offer you good rates and high value (a continuing theme!).


Do you provide a CD with the photographs?

Answer:

You might be surprised to hear the answer to this is "YES", since many photographers do not. They are concerned with losing revenue for re-prints, etc. My goal is earning and keeping your business. The fact is that this IS the digital age, and people like being able to print their photographs whenever and wherever they like. My compromise is to offer you the CD at reasonable addtional cost, with no copy or re-print restrictions other than your promise of referals if you are happy with my work. Further, replacement CD's will always be available at a small cost if something should happen to yours.


What kind of photography do you do, and do you do wedding photography?

Answer:

I offer portrait photography, and event photography to cover all of the special times and events in your life. Please visit my "Rates" page for more information about bookings, etc.

For wedding photography I partner with Contardo Photography (link). Please note that the rates listed here (link) apply.

Also, don't miss my fine art photography and photojournalism galleries (link) found on the other branch of this site, which were featured in the February 2007 issue of Shutterbug Magazine. You are sure to find something that compliments your decor. Original signed and matted prints are available in sizes up to 20" x 30".


Some of the photographs in your portfolio are part black & white and part color. Why, and can I have portraits done like this?

Answer:

This is a style and technique that has been around for some time, and lately has grown in popularity. It is best known as "Selective Color". Techniques vary, but I like to leave just a subtle trace of color in carefully selected areas of the photograph. The idea is to draw attention to particular things in the photograph, without the color completely taking over. Selective Color photographs are available at an addtional charge.


Do you offer classes in photograpy and/or Photoshop ?

Answer:

Yes! Please email me if you are interested in classes. Instruction is private, and times and topics can be customized to fit your needs.


Who designed and maintains your site?

Answer:

From the logo and graphics to the navigation (and of course the photography), this site is entirely my creation and mine to manage. I hope you find it appealing and easy to navigate. I conservatively estimate that it would cost about $20,000.00 to have had someone else build it. Once again, this keeps my overhead low, and further allows me to provide you with professional photography at a very good rate. The theme continues . . . !