Josh Plaza Photography

I first like to start by getting to know new clients that way we can be on a friendlier bases prior to the shoot. This can derive anywhere from a short conversation before the shoot to grabing a drink or some food before the shoot. This helps both myself and the client become more comfortable and at ease when we start shooting. Honestly its a whole lot better of an experience on both ends and will result in better looking photos when the vibe is mutual through just getting to know each other. Getting to know my clients is very important to me, it sets the foundation for how well the shoot will go.

I have been a professional photographer for 2 years now. Before then I always dabbled in photography and had a passion being behind the lens. Currently I am employed at a wedding photography company (Epic Productions) and have been for a few months now. This position required alot of hands on and online training that I completed. I have alot of experience photographing weddings (couples, families, portraits). Other than that I've done many shoots outdoors and recenlty started doing more in studio shoots. The genres of photography that I enjoy doing is very broad. I photograph families, friends, couples, weddings, elopments, boudior, portraits, headshots. I enjoy most anything that puts my creativity to the test. I am very versatile! Everything that I've learned from photography has been from either hands on experience or online classes or of course, the occasional and ridiculously useful youtube platform.

My pricing depends on a few factors. What genre we are doing, how long, and where. Therefore there is no set pricing but my services can be as low as $120. 

I like to say that I officially got started when I quiet the job that was making me miserable to now doing something I am passionate about nearly everyday. But if we're talking the very first moment I picked up a camera then It was 4 years ago. My very best friend gave me my first camera lesson. Her and I would always drive far into the mountains to get scenic shots. From then on I always felt the pull drawing me back to photography.

I have worked with clients who have had no idea how to be photographed, to models who have been photographed many times. I've done family photos with ages ranging from 8 months old to 75 years old. Ive worked with the most relaxed clients to the most nervous. And with the most perfectionate ones to the most easy going.

I recenlty attended an in studio photography community event. I was able to meet photographers and models in the Denver area as well as have the time to shoot in the studio. This was a very valuable gathering personally for me because it opened me up to more of the idea that all photographers are creatives. Everyone is different and it  pleases me to say that I am well enough seperated from the crowd and unique in my own way like everyone else. We are all artists here trying to convey our visions that we drive so passionetly to create.

Look at their work and see if they're style will work for the pictures you are invisioning. Every photographer is different. They have their own unique way of shooting and editing. Certain photographers arent for everyone. Go with a photgrapher that you think will best fit your needs and vibe/style you are wanting to accomplish. Look at their portfolio and possibly reviews. How a person treats their clients is eqaully as important as the quality of the work. Hire a photographer that you can trust and be comfortable around. 

What're you hoping to walk away with from this shoot? What is the most important images you want to capture? Are there any smaller details that need to be photographed? Who are these photographs for? What type of vibe are we hoping to accomplish?