Frequently asked general photography questions

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  1. What type of photography do you specialize in ?
  2. How many years of experience do you have?
  3. When are you available?
  4. How much do you charge?
  5. Do you do aerial photography?
  6. What do you charge for large groups?
  7. Do you do portraits?
  8. I need a  portrait of myself for  publication 

What kinds of photography do you specialize in?

  When asked this question I generally say "people on location!" because this is the most precise answer I can give to a question that would otherwise take a long time to answer.  I do mostly location work but I also do have a studio where the majority of my work is portraiture. Most of my work is in industrial setting for brochures of people and equipment,  public relations and news releases, and  special occasions (reunions, award ceremonies, weddings, etc).  I also do architectural photography, aerial photography, and portraits of small to large groups ( portraiture, family reunions, class photos, etc.)  

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 How many years of experience do you have?

I have enjoyed being a professional photographer for over twenty years. I graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College with an A. A.. Degree in Photography in 1980 and have been employed in various aspects of photography ever since.  Please refer to my home page for a short bio of my work experience.   

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 When are you available?

Please call as soon as you know the time and date you need photographs taken  and completed by.  In general April through December is  much busy busier than January through March.  I am booked most Saturdays from mid April through mid October with wedding photography.  I am most readily available days particularly toward the end of the work week  (Thursdays and Friday).  Generally, evenings are busier then daytime hours.   

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How much do you charge?

For most commercial/industrial work I charge 75.00 an hour plus expenses.  Please call for an accurate estimate for your particular needs.    

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 Do you do aerial photography?

I enjoy doing aerial photography particularly of farm, building sites, landscapes, architectural, etc.  Most aerial photography is performed in the late spring, summer and early fall on sunny , clear days.  I charge 125.00 per hour  which includes the expense of plane rental, pilot and photographer hourly rate.        

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  What do you charge to photograph large groups ?

For most  large group portraiture ( reunions, large family groups, class photos, team photos, etc.)  I do not a fee for the photography itself  but charge per enlargement ordered by the individuals or parents of individuals  in the photograph itself.   

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  Do you do portraits?

I specialize in portraits of  individuals, couples and families.  I particularly enjoy making outside portraits of couples and families.  I also do traditional studio portraits.  I  charge 49.00 for a sitting and you receive all the original photographs I take,  typically 30 - 4 x 6.    Finished portraits are:  $25.00 -(4)  4 x 6,  $25.00 -(2) 5 x 7,  25.00 - (1)  8 x 10,  50.00 - (1) 11 x 14,  100.00 - (1) 16 x 20   

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  I need a portrait of myself for publication?

I specializing doing public relations portraits for advertising, newsletters, and news releases.  I offer a rapid turn around time of 48 hours.  

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