The Blanc Family {AAFB Serena Beach Guam Family Photographer}

Gracen -Newborn- {AAFB Guam Studio Photographer}

"I know what my work is worth"

“This is not a garage sale!” I wanted to scream this so many times during my first year of business. People tried to haggle me. I mean really, they tried to haggle me. Not only did it hurt my feelings and my pride, but it made me mad. You know what put an end to this? Raising my prices. And not doubling them, not tripling them, but quadrupling them. I upped the quality of service I provided to my clients. I no longer did their session and then uploaded my work to an online gallery for them to view and order with no guidance or personal connection from me, nor did I put a disc on my porch for them to pick up. People were not valuing my work because I was not valuing it. The moment I began presenting it as what it actually is – art that I have poured my soul into – they got it! And the clientele I deal with now would never dream of haggling with me. They are happy to pay what my work is worth, because they truly value and treasure what I provide them, from the beginning of the experience until the very end. When you stand behind your service and aren’t afraid to say “this is what it’s worth”, people will value it and there will be no more questions.  -Madison Vining

Although I did not write this AMAZING piece, I'm sure most of us photographers can relate. I have not "quadrupled" my prices by any means since I have started my business but my prices have went up significantly and that my friends is because we are constantly growing and getting better all the time. If you compared my work from when I first started out until now, it is night and day. I get inquires on a daily from people wanting to know my prices and packages, but then after sending my welcome guide to them I either get "Do you do any "mini" sessions" , "Do you have any cheaper packages", "We can't afford you" or simply no response back at all. Being a photographer is not just simply "clicking a button" there are far more details that go into it. Some clients do not understand what they are paying for…so here it is broken down….
Responding to inquiries/emails
the time conversing back with clients about a session
getting deposits
signing a contract
travel time
photographing time
equipment
experience
editing (which can be up to 15-20 hours per session)
uploading galleries/blog posts

I love what I do and I don't take it for granted for one second but it really gets me discouraged when people do not value my work like I do. I know what my work is worth and thats why my prices are what they are. I put a lot of time and effort into each one of my sessions to give you beautiful pieces of art that you will cherish for years to come. This blog is a little out of my element but I feel like it needed to be addressed. Thank you to all of my past and future clients, for your support, business and most of all loyalty =) I wouldn't be where I am today without you and I cherish every single one of you. - Rachelle

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