About
There are many talented photographers and filmmakers, but what I'm told what sets me apart are my people skills. It's not enough to deliver great photographs and videos - it's all about creating an environment for a wonderful shared experience. And I believe that's why people love to work with me. I will always go the extra mile to provide extraordinary customer service from beginning to end, to the couples that hire me. The demands for creative excellence that I place upon myself is probably more than anyone else would expect. It's the ways that I show how much I care about people, always respectful of their needs and those of their families, while doing all that I can to make sure they're having fun on their special day. I really enjoy creating images - period. But the biggest reason I love that I do is because I get to work with wonderful people all the time, and I feel so very fortunate to be doing what I love.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
There are many talented photographers and filmmakers, but what I'm told what sets me apart are my people skills. It's not enough to deliver great photographs and videos - it's all about creating an environment for a wonderful shared experience. And I believe that's why people love to work with me. I will always go the extra mile to provide extraordinary customer service from beginning to end, to the couples that hire me. The demands for creative excellence that I place upon myself is probably more than anyone else would expect. It's the ways that I show how much I care about people, always respectful of their needs and those of their families, while doing all that I can to make sure they're having fun on their special day. I really enjoy creating images - period. But the biggest reason I love that I do is because I get to work with wonderful people all the time, and I feel so very fortunate to be doing what I love.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from the famed Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, CA and I have a bachelor of arts in Photography and Film & Video Production, however the experience that I have, after shooting over 1,000 advertising assignments, and 500+ weddings is where I really learned my craft.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Many of the assignments that I shoot are unique from one another, and I prefer to work within the confines of the budgets that my clients have established. I am more interested in working on great projects, than in setting a rate that some people cannot afford to pay. With me, there is something that I can do for everyone. And once we agree on a price, I give all that I've got to every project that I work on. The money is secondary to the work that I do, but of course I must make a living too.
How did you get started in this business?
I have the very first photo I ever took. It's of my Mom and Dad sitting together on the beach in Hawaii. From that moment on, it's all I've ever really wanted to do. I received my degree in Photography and Film & Video production from Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, CA. I've been a working photographer and cinematographer ever since.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
It's not enough that someone in my profession states that they can provide the production and post-production editing services needed to complete the assignment, for there are many people that can drive a car, but many of those will at some point in time end up having an accident. So, it's important to find those video production specialists that are at the top of their game.