[karenjean]

I hope I'm putting this in the right place. I'm just starting my photography business. It's only part time right now, I'm still working at my full time job. I mainly do seniors, families, & children. I have done two weddings in the past, I'm not sure that's the path I want to go down right now. I'm an on location photographer at the moment, can't afford a studio in my home. I'm still building my portfolio, so all the pictures I've taken so far are through friends of mine. I haven't charged any of them a dime to take their pictures. I'm ready to make a little money from my photos. I want to put an add in the local newspaper to bring in some business. I know putting an add in the local newspaper is never recommended, but I feel like I need to get my name out there. I've never placed an add in the paper before so I don’t know how to word it. I'm thinking I want this information in the add. I also want them to know since I'm still building my portfolio I will be running a special. Maybe give a discount on the sitting fee, which isn't really high to start with because I need to get my name out there. Or maybe so many proofs with a purchase of a certain dollar amount? Or maybe a free print size? This is all new to me, I'm not sure what to give for a special. This is some of the information I would like to include in the add. Can you all please help me with the wording?


I am an on-location photographer. I will shoot your session in your home, park or a location of your choice. The sitting fee covers unlimited locations. I will travel to any location you have in mind within reason. Unlimited session time, I don't want you to feel rushed when we are doing a session. We will take as long as is needed to create the perfect images for you and your family. For the Seniors, I offer unlimited clothe changes. On line gallery to present your images. Custom editing (such as blemish removal, skin softening, text addition and selective coloring) are free. There is no charge for ordering images in black & white, vintage toning and/or any other color you might have in mind. Take advantage of the referral program by receiving a $25.00 credit toward prints at your next session when a customer comes in and tells me you referred them. I want to hear your ideas and thoughts for your photographs. Your vision is important to me. Since I am still in the process of building my portfolio, I am running a special until the end of the year.


Sorry this is sooooo long

Thanks everyone

Karen