GrayBorders
Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins, CO
I specialize in Portraits. Whether you're showing off an engagment, playing live in concert, traveling the globe, or just trying to post your best self. I want to capture you in the best light and take the most "YOU" photo possible.
If you have a product that you want photographed I can give you what you need for online sales, advertising, marketing and social promotion.
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
The difference between a professional and an amateur is preparation. You cannot just show up without prior thought and strategy to produce consistent well-above average work. A great photograph comes with the knowledge that 90% of the work happens before you click the shutter. A professional knows they have everything they need for the client to be more than satisfied at the end of a shoot through their confidence in the preparation process. There should be no wild stress of the unknown and it should be fun, taking photos is such a pleasure to do well and a great photograph can change the way people think about themselves.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
Every shoot is different, and I would ask specific questions for each individual shoot but these are some general questions I ask for almost every shoot, I ask: What are you looking for specifically as a final product? Who is the audience for this photograph? Will the final photographs be used for online or print? When, Where and How long do we have to shoot? Is there a theme you want for editing, or do you have any examples of what kind of photos you want? When do you need the Photographs by?
What do you love most about your job?
The best compliment I've ever been given for a collection of my photos was when I shot a single singer at a small concert venue. I ran into her for the second time and she said that her mother had cried looking at the photos saying they were the best "Her" photos she had ever seen. It just feels so good when people look at the photographs I take of them and get excited to show people.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I am formerly a US Army Ranger at 75th Ranger Regiment and on my Third Combat Deployment I recorded our missions and photographed what we did. It was so much fun learning a new skill and being able to translate that into work after I finished my service that I decided to continue photographing and filming. Without that experience I don't think I would have the passion I have for it now.
Why should our clients choose you?
I am a professional photographer, I have experience shooting in every environment, for many genres and people. I have shot for museums, magazines, traveled the world photographing people and places while also having toured with bands to document their shows. I have strong management skills from my time in the military and I would never sell anyone photos that weren't the best that I could produce.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
The only way I'd be able to work remotely for a client is if they were to send me the products they want photographed, I take the photos at my own studio, and send the product and the photos back to the client. Besides products I don't think I'd be able to do more remotely but I'm always open to new ideas.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I am vaccinated and have not contracted COVID-19. I will take whatever measure makes the client feel confident in their safety for a shoot. I would never put a client at risk of illness for a shoot.
Portraits
I specialize in all types of portraits. I shoot engagment celebrations, couples social media content, family gatherings and holiday cards, clothing advertisements with the use of models for marketing, and even band promotional material from album covers to touring with them and documenting the shows.
I am flexible and adaptable to any situaion you have in mind and I'd love to bring your image in your head to reality.
I want you to look your best in any occasion and capture the best "YOU" that I can.
Products
Anything you need photographed from Advertisements, Promotional Material, Marketing, Online Sales, or Fine Art I can give you for online use or print. Let me give your products the edge over your competitor by making them look professional from all angles and enticing to the customer. From making the website look more professional to banners for your store. Let the hook of your product be strong from first glance and don't under sell anything by merely having a mediocre photo of your product.
Concerts, Tours and Album Covers
I have Toured across the country and documented bands of all genres. I am a Concert Photographer who bounces off mosh-pits to capture you and your crowd. I do not use flash in most cases but if it is requested I can do that for you. I have photos ready the next day so that you can promote your show from the night before. I want to give you all of the material you need to go to Labels and promote yourself as a Professional artist. No longer are the days of phone photos to make it big.
I also film live performances if your interested in that as well.
I love music and the community that comes with it. Let me capture you and your band so that the world can see you in a professional light.
