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Your senior year is fast approaching! That means senior photos are just around the corner! 

There are plenty of options when it comes to choosing a photographer to capture such an important time in your life, but there are many things only a professional photographer can provide that your friend with a camera cannot.

• HIGH QUALITY IMAGES
The truth is, while photos snapped on your iphone/android may look stunning in the moment on your digital screen, but when you enlarge them to a printable size, the crispness and quality begins to fade. Next years’ iphone/android photos may quickly out shadow the pride you felt in that great shot you snagged just last week. 

Have you ever looked back at images you took on your phone years ago? Most likely they are a low quality, a little grainy, and just not that great. This is because the digital industry is evolving every year and what we thought was amazing a few years ago is almost laughable now.

That’s why hiring a professional with a high quality camera and lens is the best way to ensure that your images will be of the best quality for years to come! 

Professional photographers invest in equipment designed specifically to make sure that they can produce high quality images that can be printed in large format products (like various mediums of wall art prints) which will stand the test of time. 

Also, professional photographers know how to use the camera and its settings to get the BEST images possible for what is in their mind’s eye for that perfect portrait; a skill achieved from study of photography, hours of practice, and an inherent instinct for making art. 

• PROFESSIONAL EDITING
Lightroom and Photoshop are specialist editing platforms utilized by professional photographers. This is where I will take your images to the next level by perfecting white balance and exposure correction, making colors more authentic and vibrant, removing blemishes, smoothing out skin, brightening eyes, whitening teeth, and creating more polished-looking pictures. 

Those without access to Lightroom and Photoshop usually use iPhone apps or other consumer level software in attempts to enhance photos. Sadly, many of these apps can actually destroy the underlying image as they manipulate the details which made the photo so naturally beautiful to begin with.

Hiring a professional with vast experience in editing software (like me) will ensure that your images will be compiled with the upmost care, while at the same time insuring you will look like you on your best day.   

• EXPERIENCE IN POSING
This is a big one! Have you ever seen a picture of yourself and said, “Yikes! That is NOT my best angle!” 

Professional photographers know how to use angles and poses to make you look your best in photos. The perfect pose is not the same for everyone as we all come in different shapes and sizes. The trick is knowing how to find what poses look good on YOU. I specialize in knowing just how to pose you so that your best features are front and center!

Nonprofessionals don’t understand: how lens choice can manipulate the width of your features, how to instruct you to look natural in your pictures, or how to best coach you with specific posing knowledge and the best angles in order to get your favorite shot.

Simply put, hiring a professional photographer can mean a difference of night and day in how much you love the way you look in your photographs! 

• ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
Senior portraits are such a HUGE part of your senior year. While they may not seem like that big of a deal just now — think about this … when is the next time that you will ever be an 18 year old on the edge of adulthood with the rest of your life out in front of you as you are right now? 

Now is the time to capture this incredible moment in your life! Senior portraits are a rite of passage into your next chapter, celebrating how far you have already come. 

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Know this, I am committed to you and your senior portraits. I will provide you with professional portraits that you will absolutely cherish forever!

Amateur photographers don’t have the same drive to provide you with what they promise. The oversight is not intentional, of course, but you must remember photography is their hobby and not their profession. That can be a little scary when it comes to documenting such an important time in your life! Entrusting your memories with a contracted professional is the only way to go!

READY TO HIRE A PRO?
I am ready to WOW you from the beginning: with my stellar customer service and tips and tricks to get you photo ready, all the way to the end: a memorable photoshoot and delivery of your custom portrait art! You can rest assured, I don’t take your senior pictures lightly!

Let me take care of chronicling your special moments, so that you can enjoy living them!

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Finding the best photographer can be hard, extremely hard. But when you finally find the right one for you, it can feel almost as good as a cozy sweatshirt right out of the dryer.

I am rated as the top, and I feel that I am the best, portrait photographer in the Traid area. I specialize in capturing images for families, seniors, engagements, headshots and more to preserve your most precious moments in Winston Salem, NC and beyond. I offer A LOT of value and many photo options to my clients.

When you are looking at local photographers for headshot photography, senior portrait session packages, family portraits, or model portfolio building, you want to find someone that you feel comfortable with and trust. 

I know that I am the best NC portrait photographer because my clients love me. I create stunning photos that get noticed and tons of complements all of the time. I will do whatever it takes to create stunning photographs for you. 

Also, I am an award winning photography artist, I have a plethora of 5 Star Google reviews and I am one of the most affordable portrait photographers in my area! I give A LOT of value for every dollar that you spend with me. Tiny Price. Big Fun.

I specialize in outdoor portraits for High School Seniors, Families & Professional Headshots. If you are looking to have mother nature as your backdrop with a photographer who knows how to find the best light and create that dreamy, soft background look, then I am your best choice. I love this stuff and know how to make it happen for you.

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Easy, BOOK NOW!

You will need a little time to prepare for your photoshoot, so you don't want to wait until the last minute to because then it may feel too rushed. I need time to educate you on how to pick the right outfit that will show up best in your photos. You need to know how to best do your hair, makeup and nails so that you look your best in the pictures. 

I have so many wonderful tips to share with you that will make you feel prepared and excited about your photoshoot.

The photoshoot experience is tailored to you. I want to get to know you a little bit and discover what your photo goals are so that I can deliver to you what you are dreaming about. If you are thinking, "I just want good pictures," I have you covered there too. Some people know exactly what they want and some people just want to have the adventure unfold naturally in their photoshoot. I work with both visions all of the time and know how to make it happen while still having some fun along the way.

Excited To See What Develops?

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This is a great question!

When looking for a "Photographer Near Me" on Google, know that you have found in me a professional portrait photographer in North Carolina local to Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point, and the surrounding Piedmont Triad areas in NC.

I specialize in Family Portraits, Senior Photos, Engagement Pictures, Professional Headshots, and more.

The other main factor when searching for a "professional photographer near me," is that you want to find someone that you can click with (punny, right?). I love what I do, and it shows. Let me work with you to help you with your photography needs and wishes. 

I will go to any outdoor venue that you want, as long as I am allowed to photograph there. My photo studio is the great outdoors. Most popular spots include local parks, gardens, and iconic spots that everyone recognizes and loves. I will even travel to your family's local horse farm or some other nearby location that means a lot to you.

I do offer quite a few suggestions of great places to go for your photoshoot if you don't have anything specific in mind. 

As long as we have good light and a pretty backdrop, I can work my magic and make you look like you are in Narnia.

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It depends on your schedule your photoshoot.

• I strive to deliver the edited gallery within 30 days from photoshoot day. This timeline may fluctuate depending on the time of year and current portrait photography bookings during that calendar interval.

You will then get to see your images for the first time (yay) and also decide what printed projects you would like to use your beautiful portrait images in.

These projects could range from signature albums to one-of-a-kind wall art. I will help you design any photo endeavor you may have an eye on for your collection. 

These unique portraits are all custom pieces that lovingly take time to complete. That way, each printed image is a personal endeavor, a work of art, and polished to perfection. Visit my gallery to see some examples of my work.

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How much does a portrait session cost? The short answer? A photoshoot typically can cost anywhere from $200 to $700. The price on the invoice is as varied as the time, talent, and business model of the photographer that you are working with.

You want to find someone with an affordable price AND with years of experience! (Like Me!)

Book today and save big! I can tell you about all of the value that you get with your investment. 

Click here to see more about the photo price, value, and quality of what working with me looks like.