Mickey Adair
About
It's important that you view my website. Especially my portfolio of famous Americans who have posed for me and my camera. www.availablelightphoto.com
45+ years working in the field. Studio and location.
I'm a contributing photographer to Getty Images.
Getting paid. Satisfying the needs of the client.
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Budget
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Have a conversation about their needs. What use do they intend to make of the photos. When it's all over what serves their needs best.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Like many independent photographers of my generation I am self taught. Ansel Adams' books and the Kodak Corporation were my teachers.
Many years of trial and error in the studio, in darkrooms, on locations, with digital cameras, and Photoshop.
Also, many years of dealing with photo labs when not making prints myself.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Day rates depend on logistics. Typicall $500-1,000 per full day.
How did you get started in this business?
I took a very inclusive class and was smitten. It was all I needed to begin my own quest.
What types of customers have you worked with?
About every kind imaginable.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
The most recent exhibition of my portraits of famous Americans in an art gallery.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Get all of the details squared away before you start. It's not always easy to redirect during a photo session. There is no magic in the process. Serendipity happens only sometimes.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
When it's all over will the photos suit your needs. Will you and your company/family/party look confident and enjoying themselves?
The final product will be the result of what kind of collaboration the subject and photographer had. It takes both of us to be succesful.