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Why a sitting fee? {Heather Milano – Bucks County Photographer}

Heather — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:29:47 +0000

As of lately, there has been much discussion about why I charge a sitting fee. Its a question because so many studios in chain stores and studios often waive fees or don’t even have them at all.

The reason I charge a sitting fee is because unlike large chains, I come to YOU. I will meet you at your home or on location in a park or urban area. I bring my equipment. I bring a camera that I know how to use in its fullest ability and not just because I am clicking the shutter. I will get down in the dirt if it means getting the perfect angle. I have and will do extremely silly things in public just to get your child to engage and laugh at me. I don’t mind if your child needs a break to catch a breather or get a diaper change or to have a feeding. I’ll be as creative as the surroundings allow us to be. I want to be different. I will spend up to two hours with your family getting as many natural shots as I can.

After we complete our session I will come home and upload your images to my computer. I’ll go through each one finding the best shots and then start the editing process. The photos are individually edited in my Photoshop program bringing out the colors and contrast. I also edit any unwanted blemishes. In the end of the editing process there are roughly 25 proofs to choose from.

Once the proofs are completed and saved, they are uploaded to a password-protected gallery where they are available for you and your family and friends to view for three weeks.

I hope this gives a better outlook to the prospective clients who may have questioned just what goes on after we finish our session. I have great love and passion for photography and want to make everyone feel satisfied with their investments. Feel free to leave any comments or further questions and I would be very happy to answer them here or privately should you prefer!

Have a fabulous Labor Day Weekend!

Gracious Gifts!

Heather — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:41:10 +0000

Speaking of holidays, I just want to remind my clients that there is no limitation to how creative we can be with your images. One of my top products is the custom album of all of your proofs. These albums come in varying sizes artfully displaying your photos. Each album is 100% custom designed by myself complete with cover and hinged binding. They are my favorite product to offer and not only are great for my clients, but I have had several buy them for grandparents as keepsakes as well.

Have one favorite photo that deserves more than a frame? These matboards decorate your mantle, tables or shelves. I have three myself!

For more information or pricing and sizing for books and matboards, please feel free to email me at HMilanoPhoto@aol.com or leave your contact information in the comment section below!

Please note that all holiday orders must be in no later than December 15th for guaranteed delivery.

No tricks this month, just treats!

Heather — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:59:52 +0000

Since October means treats to most people, you can also anticipate some treats on this end too! I have been super sick lately and my blog posting was pretty close to zero this past week. I am back to feeling pretty good and can now tell you that this month is going to be full of beautiful faces! I have quite a few scheduled sessions and I can’t wait to share them with you all. I appreciate your patience and hope you will check back regularly! I’ll have a special offer that you won’t want to miss either! Here’s to having a little indulging now and then