28.3.11
7.9.10
prints for sale: corey garland photography originals
pricing:
5 x 7: $25 (plus shipping)
8 x 12: $35 (plus shipping)
11 x 14: $45 (plus shipping)
16 x 20: $55 (plus shipping)
24 x 36: $90 (plus shipping)
irregular sized photos will be priced within the range you see above; for instance, a 14 x 14 image would cost the same as a 16 x 20.
for additional sizes, canvases, or other requests, please contact me at garlandimages@yahoo.com or 603.848.5411.
20.7.10
first things first
In an effort to educate those who are befuddled by the idea of hiring a photographer, I wanted to set aside a space to offer tips, answers to questions, a forum to display some of my work, and generally a space to be creative and open about my work, my passion, and myself.
The first, and possibly most important thing I can offer is a set of frequently asked questions and my own personal answers, as well as questions you may not think to ask, and information about hiring anyone in the photography industry in general.
Q: What can I expect to pay? (In reference to weddings, portraits, and specialty shots)
A:The spectrum of what you can pay and the caliber of photographer you can hire is pretty vast. A teenage kid might be happy with $20, but you'll get what you expect. Prices in NH for a professional can span $500 to $5000. Do your research--you might get a good deal on a photographer for the day, but you'll pay through the nose for prints and albums, and they will retain the rights to your pictures. You can easily end up paying double what you expected, and end up with very little. For me, for example, a four-hpur wedding on a saturday might run $1200, but that's ALL you'll pay. Nothing more. Whatever we agree to at the beginning is what it will remain, unless YOU choose to add on. With that, you'll receive the full resolution images on disk plus access to an online gallery where you can view, download, and print at no charge. While I can create prints for you, you can easily print your own at a fraction of the cost. Photographers up-sell these "packages" with extra prints at astronomical prices. My bottom line is that it's your wedding day; you should own the pictures.
Q: Do you use film or digital?
A: What's film?!
Q: How many pictures do you take versus how many I get?
A: Depending on how long the shoot is, around a thousand, give or take. It also depends on whether or not I am shooting with a second photographer, which I often do. Usually you'll see half of what I shoot: Uncle Larry blinks, your 3 year old niece moved at the last second... many of the pictures are test shots.
Q: How long have you been doing this, and are you self-taught?
A: Been doing it for about ten years; I started out doing it for friends for free, then it progressed from a hobby into a full-fledged passion. Primarily, I am self taught, but that includes a fair amount of networking with other photographers, opening myself up to criticism and learning, and constantly seeking education. There is no end to what you can learn in this industry.
Q: What makes one photographer a better choice than another?
A:Because photography is so subjective, it comes down to three things: whether you like a photographer's work and style, whether you are comfortable with the price, and whether you like their personality. You work pretty closely with a photographer; it's a give and take in order to capture the best photos possible. You need to feel like you can just be yourself, ask questions, and not worry about what's going on behind the camera.
Q: can I get pictures in black and white?
A: I make the ones that I think would look good black and white, however if there are specific shots you'd like to see black and white, I can make that happen. It's no effort at all. On a sidenote, anywhere you'd print your photos will offer black and white as a option, often at no additional charge.
Q: Do you do albums?
A: I certainly can--I have in the past and will continue to offer albums on request, but since you end up with the rights to all photos, and you have the full-resolution shots, it's often easier and more affordable to have it done yourself. There are many websites that can do this, such as Mpix.com, and the quality is just as good as having a professional do it for you.
Q: Can you make the prints for me, too?
A: Again this is a service that I can do for you no problem, but with the quality of the images you will have, it's easier for you to pick and choose photos at your leisure and print them yourself at a camera store or online. This is much less of a hassle than having to choose everything right away. Other photographers may mark up the prices for creating prints and albums, so make sure you shop around.
Q: If I'm getting prints and albums made on my own, where should I go?
A: Let me start by saying please, please never go to a drugstore or major department store for this! Local camera stores and Mpix.com are great bets. Snapfish and Picasa are also not the best options; personally I use Concord Camera for prints and places like that are more apt to offer the attention to detail and quality you'll be happy with. If you're not local to Concord, look for a professional camera lab near you.
That's good to start off with, but of course there will be more to come. And as always, feel free to contact me with any questions not answered here. Good luck!
The first, and possibly most important thing I can offer is a set of frequently asked questions and my own personal answers, as well as questions you may not think to ask, and information about hiring anyone in the photography industry in general.
Q: What can I expect to pay? (In reference to weddings, portraits, and specialty shots)
A:The spectrum of what you can pay and the caliber of photographer you can hire is pretty vast. A teenage kid might be happy with $20, but you'll get what you expect. Prices in NH for a professional can span $500 to $5000. Do your research--you might get a good deal on a photographer for the day, but you'll pay through the nose for prints and albums, and they will retain the rights to your pictures. You can easily end up paying double what you expected, and end up with very little. For me, for example, a four-hpur wedding on a saturday might run $1200, but that's ALL you'll pay. Nothing more. Whatever we agree to at the beginning is what it will remain, unless YOU choose to add on. With that, you'll receive the full resolution images on disk plus access to an online gallery where you can view, download, and print at no charge. While I can create prints for you, you can easily print your own at a fraction of the cost. Photographers up-sell these "packages" with extra prints at astronomical prices. My bottom line is that it's your wedding day; you should own the pictures.
Q: Do you use film or digital?
A: What's film?!
Q: How many pictures do you take versus how many I get?
A: Depending on how long the shoot is, around a thousand, give or take. It also depends on whether or not I am shooting with a second photographer, which I often do. Usually you'll see half of what I shoot: Uncle Larry blinks, your 3 year old niece moved at the last second... many of the pictures are test shots.
Q: How long have you been doing this, and are you self-taught?
A: Been doing it for about ten years; I started out doing it for friends for free, then it progressed from a hobby into a full-fledged passion. Primarily, I am self taught, but that includes a fair amount of networking with other photographers, opening myself up to criticism and learning, and constantly seeking education. There is no end to what you can learn in this industry.
Q: What makes one photographer a better choice than another?
A:Because photography is so subjective, it comes down to three things: whether you like a photographer's work and style, whether you are comfortable with the price, and whether you like their personality. You work pretty closely with a photographer; it's a give and take in order to capture the best photos possible. You need to feel like you can just be yourself, ask questions, and not worry about what's going on behind the camera.
Q: can I get pictures in black and white?
A: I make the ones that I think would look good black and white, however if there are specific shots you'd like to see black and white, I can make that happen. It's no effort at all. On a sidenote, anywhere you'd print your photos will offer black and white as a option, often at no additional charge.
Q: Do you do albums?
A: I certainly can--I have in the past and will continue to offer albums on request, but since you end up with the rights to all photos, and you have the full-resolution shots, it's often easier and more affordable to have it done yourself. There are many websites that can do this, such as Mpix.com, and the quality is just as good as having a professional do it for you.
Q: Can you make the prints for me, too?
A: Again this is a service that I can do for you no problem, but with the quality of the images you will have, it's easier for you to pick and choose photos at your leisure and print them yourself at a camera store or online. This is much less of a hassle than having to choose everything right away. Other photographers may mark up the prices for creating prints and albums, so make sure you shop around.
Q: If I'm getting prints and albums made on my own, where should I go?
A: Let me start by saying please, please never go to a drugstore or major department store for this! Local camera stores and Mpix.com are great bets. Snapfish and Picasa are also not the best options; personally I use Concord Camera for prints and places like that are more apt to offer the attention to detail and quality you'll be happy with. If you're not local to Concord, look for a professional camera lab near you.
That's good to start off with, but of course there will be more to come. And as always, feel free to contact me with any questions not answered here. Good luck!
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