Menka Belgal Photography
El Dorado Hills, CA, El Dorado
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El Dorado Hills, CA, El Dorado
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- LIFESTYLE Photography for tourism bureaus, hospitals, restaurants, shopping centers, magazines and other businesses
- FOOD Photography for restaurants, caterers, wholesale food distributors, magazines
- HEADSHOTS (corporate, LinkedIn, actor, and more)
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1 customer review
Monna S.
Menka is one of the Best and most amazing photographers I've ever met & worked with. My family does not want to go anywhere else. My husband who despises posing & getting his pictures taken by anyone else,only agrees to work with her.She is professional,artistic & a perfectionist. We as a family,would rather wait months if she is not available,than go anywhere else for any family portraits. Menka has been capturing incredible images of both my kids/family for the past 4 years & every time, we are left speechless with the final images. She always picks the best locations & makes the experience so much fun,even for an introvert family like ours. We absolutely love & adore her. More...
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
Lighting and composition are important in creating a good photograph. However, one has to understand the product and/or person. For example, if it's a product or place of business, who is the intended audience and what sets the product/business apart from others that are similar. The photographer needs to ensure that that facet is emphasized in the photos. The photographer must also understand what mood the client is trying to create and what story they want to tell. When working with people, the photographer has to make the subject feel comfortable in front of the camera and draw out expressions that the subject will love!
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
Tell me about the product and what you want to highlight, the demographics, the look and feel you want, how and where will the photos be used, have you done a project similar to this before, who is your competition, how did you find out about me, is there an image or a number of images that you saw on my website that you liked, do you have a mood board, who's the creative team and who's making the final decision, how long is the job, what is your turnaround time?
What do you love most about your job?
The best part of my job is meeting people that I would have not ordinarily met and discovering new places. I also love capturing real moments and telling stories that evoke emotion as well as making a difference in the lives of animals.
What inspired you to start your own business?
The minute my daughter was born I picked up a camera so that I could document her life. It's been 18 years since that time. Even today, I still love storytelling which I feel is a consistent thread throughout my images. In 2010 I received a call from the editor of a newspaper asking if I would freelance for them. Photojournalism was was fast paced and exciting which I absolutely loved. While at the newspaper, a tourism bureau saw my photos and hired me to photograph numerous events for them and loved that I was able to capture the vibe of the venue. Clients use my photos to tell their stories, advertise their products, increase tourism, showcase what they've poured their life savings into and more.
Why should our clients choose you?
My educational background is in marketing, so understanding that a client needs a distinct look and feel, storytelling ability and quality to their photos to market to THEIR client is key. Before any project, I gather as much information as possible to understand what the client wants and doesn't want, the target market they're trying to reach and the overall look they want to achieve.
