Lets talk pricing, and why it isn't a negotiable factor.
I know this sounds a bit harsh to say like this, but sometimes its genuinely a thing people don't know about so I figured what is a better way than to actually tell you about it?
Not too long ago, I got the question "My past photographer charges xxxx & gives 20 digital images, is it possible to pay a larger session fee to include x amount of digital images"....
My answer? no.
but let me break down what my actual response to this is!
... while sharing some photos of this little princess to really add to the effect :P
So I explained.....
"did you love all of your photos and do something with all of the photos you got from your last session?"
to which he responded that he didn't LOVE them all, there were about 10 out of the 20 he could have done away with and been okay.
This is where I truly had an AH! moment myself. I explained that, with a pricing model that includes anything, most of time that gives a "quota" feeling (to me at least.) which means that you are still paying $xxxx for xx digital photos even if you don't LOVE all of them.
With me? You only purchase what you ABSOLUTELY CAN NOT LIVE WITHOUT.
Therefore, each and every photo I present to you- I put my entire heart into working on it, because I want you to love it and to purchase it. however in the occasion there are some you don't absolutely LOVE.... you don't purchase them .... which means you don't pay for what you don't LOVE!
It isn't a quota to me, I don't meet a quota just to fill in the last 5-10 photos because I need to give you a certain amount. I work very hard to make every photo absolute perfection because I want you to love them! That to me is a truly big difference.
So with that being said, if you have a strict budget- let me know when we go into the planning for the session. I will absolutely help you to get the most out of your budget!
I never ever want anyone leaving a session or reveal thinking that they aren't happy or having remorse, I want it to be an amazing and happy experience. Honesty is the best policy, which is why I also always have my pricing clear and available to every client and potential client that views my website or reaches out to me!
(View the "my investment" page to see more about my pricing and if you scroll down to "product pricing" you will see a full page of each product and its price!)
My pricing is set by the cost of me operating and running my business.
I know occasionally someone will jokingly try to negotiate, however in order for me to continue running a legal business - and in all fairness to all of my wonderful clients, my prices are not negotiable.
Occasionally if my contracted lab raises their prices, some of my product prices will have to increase as well to cover that. This is happening across the world with inflation right now, it is completely out of my control unfortunately.
I truly hope this is something that everyone can understand!
I also hope you can see the value in photography, especially during these very important milestones! I pour my all into my work and I hope it shows through to you all as well! <3
My art truly reflects the work I continuously put into every photo I take and edit.
I take pride in knowing I am creating heirloom photographs that will be timeless and stop the moment that we all know just keeps on going as the earth keeps on turning!
Every training, every safety course, insurance, equipment upgrades, new props, new backdrops- they all equate to a consistent goal to continue creating and improving everything I do!
I have clients that come from many different places, which I absolutely love. If you are interested in booking a session, please feel free to reach out!
A big handful of my clientele drives from NYC, which always warms my heart that they are willing to drive further to get the experience they want! If you are ever unsure of the distance or need a recommendation for someone in your area if you're not local, or if youre curious if the travel time would be okay- please don't hesitate to ask!
All of my newborn sessions are in studio, which works because I am right in the capital region! I am now located right in Colonie NY, and I for any other types of sessions I normally can do in studio or anywhere surrounding the capital region!
(Colonie, Albany, Guilderland, lake George, troy, schenectady, Latham, saratoga, Clifton park, loudonville, rotterdam, and of course much more!)
If you ever have any questions or need help understanding anything- please don't hesitate to reach out! I would always love to chat!
-Chelsea
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