Monday's Muse: Candescent Photography vs. Department Store X

When I go to Department Store X, I see harried parents carrying there oh-so-cute-children-I-really-would-♥-to-photograph towards the portrait section.  Having never experienced it first hand, I might not be the best to writer on the subject.  I did consult a few review sites and leisurely browse Department Story X, Y, Z to help fill out my nifty table.  I cannot guarantee the exact accuracy as they all vary, but I did my best “guestimate averaging.”  

People are taken aback with custom photography sessions fees, but the old saying goes: “You get what you pay for.”  I too have been tempted with the seemingly convenience and affordable prices.  I completely see why people go this route.  On a whim, you can go and get pictures done of your babe in Sunday’s best.  But, if you are like me, you really invest a lot of time in planning outfits, ect for a photo shoot.  All the stress for a sheet of prints doesn’t seem worth it.  


A lot of reviews complained of the quality of the prints.  More complained about the “bait and switch” or is it hook?...anyways method.  They have free session fees, free prints, ect, only to give you a nice, big sales pitch at the end. Bleh.  I tell and post clearly on my website (which a lot of photographers seem to keep in the dark for reasons unknown) what you get and when.  I like to know what to expect and treat you how I want to be treated.

So.  I decided to break it down to help others see the difference.  Again, I am not bashing X, Y, or Z, just merely offering my clients more.  Enjoy….it’s a lot of info, but worth the readJ

You see, you do get what you pay for.  Email me at candescentphoto@gmail.com with any questions you don't feel you want to post below.  I would love to show you what custom photography is really about☼

C Turns One! Virginia natural light baby photographer.

C is the first cake smash of the season!  The weather has been hit or miss lately, but is so worth it to get babies and toddlers outdoors.  They seem to forget about the camera and really rock their shoots.  Honestly, most cake smashes are "staged."  Not for C!  He dug right in!  Cake smashes are an excellent way to capture the big milestone of turning one.  I plan to do it again with my twins second birthday too:)  I always "warm up" with a family/individual portrait session first, so making a yummy mess is a nice reward at the end!  All sessions include a 12x12 storyboard featured below and 4 5x5 prints too match (great for grandma, scrapbook, ect).

And before the mess...