[Note: I’m not trying to insult the majority of photographers out there with a different pricing structure than mine.  We all figure out the best way to serve our clients.  This is a personal opinion and you can take it or leave it.]

I was recently contacted by a lovely young woman I met at the APW book signing event.  She wrote me asking for advice about photography, about being a business-owner, about the DC photography scene.  While I feel hugely unqualified to give such advice, she said she didn’t know any other professionals, so I was happy to share whatever I’ve learned on this crazy journey.

I was asked this recently by two couples who I met with a few days apart.  I didn’t have great answers for either of them.  I think I probably said “the photos,” because it was the first thing that came to mind!  “Getting the shot” is a great feeling – something easy to get addicted to.  But it’s far too vague.