Pittsburgh & Butler Portrait PhotographerChoosing the right portrait photographer is no simple task. Make the wrong decision and the "once in a lifetime moments" will be gone forever. Having been in the photography business since 1980, I am fully aware of the concerns and questions that you may have. Below you will find some of the commonly asked photographer questions and answers. However, if you do not find the answer to your question below, please do not hesitate to contact me.
When you hire a professional photographer for your Portrait, you are not simply hiring someone to stand behind the camera and push the button for you. You are hiring someone who knows about lighting and proper exposure, someone who can explain to you what an f-stop is, and how depth of field can impact your image. Not only are you hiring someone to take your pictures, but you are hiring their talent and experience to ensure that you will have well composed and well exposed images. Anyone can "take a picture" but it is not as easy to consistently produce quality images over and over again.
One of the most important things is the photographer's personality. Choose someone that you feel comfortable with on a personal level. Also, do you like the samples that the photographer presents to you? Make sure the lighting in the images is correct - are there hard shadows or is the lighting smooth and natural? Does the photographer allow you an adequate amount of pose options or do they require you choose from 10 or 15 standard poses. I allow you to choose from hundreds of different poses including indoor and outdoor poses.
I am a Full Time, professional photographer and have been providing photography service throughout Western Pennsylvania since 1980. In that time I have provided exceptional service to thousands of customers both in my studio and on location.
You can immediately view several recent samples of my work on this web site. To do this, visit the Photo Gallery by clicking HERE. Also, I would be happy to schedule an appointment for you to come to the studio so that we can discuss your portraits and I can show you additional samples of my work.
At Jeff Hartzell Photography there is never a "Sitting Fee".
A $40.00 retainer is due at the time of the appointment. This is NOT a sitting fee. This retainer is applied to the balance of your order. The balance is due with the placement of your final order.
All previews prints remain the property of Jeff Hartzell Photography unless purchased. Printed previews must be returned to the studio within 30 days after they are picked up, or you will be billed for them. I will store your negatives for you for 5 years. You are able to reorder prints at any time during this period. After your sitting, I immediately order your previews. I will then contact you when your previews are ready, which is in approximately 1 1/2 weeks after your sitting. Your final order will be ready approximately 2 weeks after your order is returned to the studio. |
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