When all of us can walk into our local discount store and get "40 prints for $4.99," what makes my clients invest in me for their photography?

My clients come to me because they are looking for quality. They know that portraits are treasured images that should last for generations. They want their prints to be created on the highest quality professional photo paper, and they want their canvases and photo books to be produced by creative labs that work only with professional photographers.

My clients want to celebrate their individuality. They don't want to stand in front of a curtain with stiff, unnatural poses and fake smiles. They want unique, beautiful photos that capture who they really are while also showing them in their best light.

My clients want to work with a portrait artist. They want a photographer who sees them and their surrounding in a creative and artistic way, paying attention to light and shadows and finding flattering angles. They want a photographer who is also skilled in digital photo editing and is able to retouch and digitally enhance their photos to give their final images that real WOW factor.

My clients don't want to be treated like a number. When they book a session with me, they know they won't be herded into a crowded waiting room and shuffled in and out as fast as possible. They know I'll spend time getting to know them and their families as well as the types of images that draw them in and appeal to their sense of style and beauty.

My clients want ease. With their busy schedules and hectic lifestyles, the last thing my clients want is more stress. They appreciate my laid back approach to photo sessions and know we'll have a relaxed, stress-free and fun experience as we work and play together to capture images they'll be proud to display in their home for years to come.