Before & After Magic

Any assignments involving pet photography always default to Toby. If you know him, you realize he’s crazy-mad in love with animals and in particular, doggies. We were approached last December with a very rough digital image of a family pet who had passed on. Unfortunately, this was the best available snapshot the family had of their beloved German Shepherd, and Mom wanted to surprise her daughter with a framed print as a Christmas gift. The complicated background represented a challenge, but Toby was up for the task. He worked some of his Photoshop magic, adjusting color, tonal quality...

Are Your Portraits Being Held Hostage?

You know the routine. It’s time for senior portraits or perhaps a family photo, so you contact a few local photographers for pricing information. You’re quoted a “sitting fee” that seems reasonable, so you book at date. Several weeks later, you view a small selection of “proof” prints and are presented with a price list from which to order your finished portraits. By the time you finish ordering prints for family and friends, you’ve ended up spending way over your initial budget. Traditionally, professional photographers do not make their living from...