If I shoot your important event, or portrait, or publicity materials for your business or non-profit, you will get well-composed and lighted photographs that make you, or your kids, wedding, business, special event look good.
But a lot of photographers can do that. So why talk to me? Because there is a next level to photography beyond mere technical quality. Great Photography not only looks good. Great photography tells a story. Great photography doesn’t just capture a moment. It frames an experience. That’s what I can do for you. Tell your story.
The Process
Discovery
We begin with an in-person, or possibly a video, chat.
We first discuss your needs and desires for the finished photographs. What kind of story do you want to tell? How many photographs will you need to tell it? The Discovery chat is a process of collaboration, from which we get a firm understanding of what we want to accomplish.
Next we discuss deliverables. How many photos? Do you want prints? What size prints? What kind of paper?
Do you want a photo book? If so, how many pictures? Any text? How many copies?
Social media photos are included in the base price.
If, however, after understanding your needs, I think your project is outside my areas of expertise and someone else can do it better, I won’t take the job; and I’ll refer you to a photographer who I think would be better for you.
Planning
Based on findings from the Discovery Chat, we will develop a plan for the Photo Shoot. The plan will probably include certain poses or group shots, especially for such events as proms or weddings; or businesses that need to photograph a certain number of employees or departments. We will also reach an understanding on any rules regarding when, where, and who I can photograph. On my part, the planning stage will include a decision as to whether I need an assistant; and any equipment needs in order to achieve the desired approach, e.g. reflectors, umbrellas, multiple flash units, etc.
Pricing
If your needs are outside of the basic package, we will provide a total cost that includes the desired extras. A 25 percent deposit will be paid.
Photoshoot
The Photoshoot will happen as agreed upon.
Review
A few days after the Photoshoot, we will meet to look over the images and pick the best ones. At this point, the photos will be color corrected and mostly finished, but customer input about production values will be welcomed.
Production
Photographs will be produced for all agreed upon outputs, include prints, photo books, and social media.
Delivery
Final photos will be delivered as agreed upon.
Background
Photojournalism Degree from IU
Constant freelance photographer, published in many newspapers and magazines, including Time, the New Republic, Village Voice, On Wall Street, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Evansville Living.
Business Photography experience for publications such as Financial Planning, American Banker, Mergers & Acquisitions, On Wall Street, and others.
Photographer (and web developer) for the Posey County Tourism Board website visitposeycounty.com.
Photographically, I am a longtime documentary photographer who has developed studio-like skills, enabling me to provide studio-quality pictures that go beyond studio photography and tell your story, visually.
Digital Darkroom – Retouch Professional. Years of professional experience making photos look good in print and on-line.
Print Production Specialist at Tucson Newspapers
Print Production Consultant for numerous magazines, including Reader’s Digest, AARP, and Billboard Magazine, and a host of financial magazines.
Recent Projects
Recent projects include:
Publicity Photos for Arc of Evansville
Magazine Assignment from Evansville Living
Photo-Rich Website Visit Posey County
One of Four Selected Photographers for Project Reveal – Embrace Your Body
So if that sounds good, or intriguing, to you, give me a call and I can answer any questions and set up a meeting.
Regards,
Michael Webster
