Big Changes Planned for The Studio...

Fall 2009 will bring new and better changes to the way A Thousand Words Photography operates! One BIG change, is that I am seriously considering venturing into the wedding business. I receive calls every week regarding wedding photography- and up until now, I have not been interested in this avenue of photography. However, I feel that I have a lot to offer weddings in our area! I am considering booking one wedding/month, which will not hinder me from still photographing babies and seniors (my favorites!). I am still working out the pricing details and will continue to update customers as things progress. An added asset will be that I will be joining forces with another local photographer! This will make the wedding coverage even better! Different angles and different perspectives will offer brides/grooms a wide variety of images.

In August, I will have a small price increase for studio portraits. I will also be offering portrait packages to customers that prefer this type of service. You will now have the option to purchase a package or still buy a la carte. We will also be accepting credit cards by August as well!

The biggest change for the studio will be that I will no longer be putting images in an online album. The new method will be for customers to come to the studio to view images on a big screen television. After viewing your images in the studio, you will then place your order. Online proofing is great, but it doesn't seem to be working as far as customers ordering in a timely manner. I generally leave albums online for 2 weeks, which I believe is ample time. Usually, I leave them online even longer. However, when orders are not placed in a timely manner, this potentially hurts my business. Viewing your images in the studio will be an adjustment, but overall, will be beneficial for all. For family members that live out of town and are not able to view them in the studio, I am still working on that aspect. I am very aware of my customers needs and want to help and be accommodating in every way that I can!

I know change is not always a good thing, but I believe these changes will help my photography business flourish even more. I want my customers, new and old, to ask questions in regards to any of the new developments that will be taking place!