Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC

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About

We've been award winning photographers in the Washington DC area for over 30 years. Our main field of epertise is high end architecturaInterior Designl photography. You can see our work regularly in Home & Design Magazine.

We also do event and portrait photography for our clients when the need arises.

We belong to the Northern Virginia Building Industry, (NVBIA) and the International Furnishings and Design Association, (IFDA)

Highlights

4 employees

40 years in business

Serves Herndon , VA

Payment methods

Check, Paypal

Specialties

Number of sites

A single site, Two sites, Three sites

Real estate to be photographed

House, Apartment building, Commercial / office building, Condo / townhouse, Retail space, Housing community

Photo formats

Digital or online download, CD / DVD, Flash drive

Total final shots needed

Customer wants 1 – 5 final, edited shots, Customer wants 6 – 10 final, edited shots, Customer wants 11 – 15 final, edited shots, Customer wants 16 – 20 final, edited shots, Customer wants 21 – 30 final, edited shots, Customer wants 31 – 50 final, edited shots, Customer would like my recommendation

Budget

$150 – $250 (typically for brief photoshoots), $250 – $350, $350 – $500, $500 – $750, $750 – $1,000

Desired output

Photos, Video clips

Aerial platform type

Drone, Helicopter

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

We'll first ask how they found out about us and start with a telephone conversation about the project.

If referrals and samples are requested we can offer them a list of clients and a link to our web site (A totally new site will be available mid January 2018.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I apprenticed under Edmund Eckstein, Philadelphia & New York commercial photographer for 5 years.

When I relocated to the Washington DC area I began doing architectural photography for the IRIS Group, a brochure company based in California.

Home and Design Magazine, Interior Designers and Builders have been regular clients for the past 30 years.

Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.

All of our pricing is cutomized to our clients projects and budget. We do have published rates that are often discounted for first time clients.

How did you get started in this business?

My mentor, Ed Eckstein, was married to a high school classmate. We got to know each other and he asked if I was interested in helping. I had just returned from 2 years as an Army microbiology instructor and was in thinking of photography as a profession since it was a passion of mine.

What types of customers have you worked with?

We're mainly architectural photographers that work for builders, remodelers, interior designers, architects, high end Realtor properties, etc. We aslo cover events and set up portrait sessions for these clients when requested.

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

We recently photographed the Perry Belmont House in DC. It's the world headquarters of the Order of The Eastern Star, afilliated with the Freemasons. A grand mansion that will also be used as an event venue.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?

Experience if the key along with a photographer that has a positve and pleasant attitude that understands the client's needs and knows how to accomplish them photographically.

What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?

Know what the photos are to be used for, where they'll appear and what their budget is.

Services offered

Aerial Photography

Real Estate Photography

Commercial Photography

Headshot Photography

Event Photography