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Why should I book with Luscious Lollipop Photography you might be asking?

Here is a little bit of information to help you make that decision.

Finding the right photographer for any photography session takes a lot of time and research. Asking questions is definitely the best way to select a photographer and make sure they fit in with your requirements.

In the digital age, access to professional quality cameras is  becoming increasingly easier, and consumers should remain wary when selecting a professional photographer.  Many new photographers are emerging every day, setting up websites and charging for services which are not professional in quality and for which they have little or no training.

The right photographer for you will meet all the requirements, which may include Photographic Style, Price, Reputation, Available products and Quality of work.

Does your photographer use top of the line equipment ?  If so, they have likely invested tends of thousands of dollars into quality gear in order to provide you with the very best images possible. 
Does your photographer have a good reputation in the community?  If so, they likely provide high quality product and pricing is justified by that talent.

Does your photographer have an extensive product line?  If so, they have likely built strong and solid relationships with many vendors in the photographic industry and have invested a great deal of time and research into finding a wide array of products their clients will love and be proud to display.

Does your photographer offer all digital files with a low session fee?  If so, they are likely to be very new to the business, and are attempting to undercut established photographers such as myself, by offering a “special deal”.

You get what you pay for.  When you hire a professional photographer, such as Catherine from Luscious Lollipop Photography, with a good reputation, great products, keen eye, professional process and appropriate pricing, you lift the burden of worry.  And since quality, custom portraiture does require an investment, it is important to consider

1 - Am I prepared to make a higher investment to ensure the quality of the work?
2 -Will a reshoot be possible?  For many occasions such as weddings, reshoots are not possible.  And since we don't often have the gift of a reshoot, capturing memories with care and confidence is worth the investment - EVERY TIME!

3 - Is the event I am capturing time sensitive, emotionally important and/or unique? If so, you cant afford mistakes - it needs to be done right the first time!

Many prospective clients ask “Why am I paying you $50 for an 8”x 10” print when I can produce my own for $3.50 at the local one hour photo place, photos obviously don't cost that much to produce?”

Truthfully?  Whilst it doesn't cost much to make an 8”x 10”at your local one hour photo store, it does cost a professional photographer much more.  Factored into every photographers price is the cost of doing business professionally.  IE - The $360 session fee for a two hour photography session does not mean your photographer earns $180 per hour - several hours of editing, retouching, cropping, presentation/online gallery preparation, printing, packaging, employees (if applicable), labs and delivery to produce quality photography images is required.  Selling a 8”x10” print for $3.50 would put a professional photographer out of business, and if you find a photographer selling a print this size, for this price, they are obviously NOT a professional.

Another troubling trend among photographers is to offer all high resolution images on a disk, included with the session fee.  Those digital file packages are likely to cost a fair bit to obtain, however, and handing digital files to a client is a disservice when we strive to provide clients with professional quality prints, albums and canvas.  For the effort and investment you have made, we want your images to be ones you will continue to treasure for a lifetime.  The local photo mart simply cant create that.

So, in conclusion, whilst it may be tempting to consider lower pricing, a professional photographer should be compared to a chain studio since many professional studios provide a custom experience and are not merely putting you on an assembly line.  You are paying for the photographers time, skill, and customer service for the very best possible experience available.

If you have any questions regarding specific products, my process, work, or if you would like to set up a consultation or session, I would be more than happy to assist you!

I wish you all the best in your search for your perfect  photographer, and thank-you again for taking the time to consider Luscious Lollipop Photography.