I've said it before and I'm saying it again... I stink at blogging. I make mental notes, I write sticky notes, I change the blog's appearance but for some reason I cannot remember to actually write something. Fingers crossed, I will remember to do this on a regular basis. Part of the reason for my return to blogging is to update everyone on the changes we're making or have made for 2012.
Sessions: All of our session pricing has changed a smidge. The new prices were posted on our website at the beginning of the year and can be found under the pricing tab. When we changed the pricing we also decided to stipulate how many edited images will be on the CD. These numbers were based on what clients currently receive and to save on confusion we decided to make these numbers known ahead of time. Sessions will now have an hour of coverage (unless otherwise noted), this will give us more freedom to travel. In 2011 we had a lot of clients choose locations because we were already there but we want clients to choose a location because they like it not because they feel like they have to. The last change we made to sessions is our turn-around time. Last fall was crazy! (and we love it that way) but our editing time was longer than most clients are used to. Our standard editing time will now be 3-4 weeks. These changes aren't major changes just little ones to help us run things a little smoother.
Weddings: We did tweak our wedding prices. We tried something new in 2011 and it worked but not as much as we thought it would. We still don't offer "packages" but we have things grouped a little better than we did last year. Options can still be added giving clients the ability to customize their wedding day... they just get a little more from the start. We have also stipulated a minimum number of edited wedding images. Last year a lot of couples asked for a "number" and we thought this was the best answer. Our turn-around time for weddings has also been tweaked. The standard editing time will now be 6-9 weeks. We feel this is still a very reasonable waiting period but wanted to make it known.
Studio: Here is the part I dread the most. We will be without a studio after February 29th. Our current landlord found a new tenant for our space (we have a month to month lease). We were supposed to be out December 8th but have been given a few extensions. Our extensions have run out and we can't find a new location. Commercial space that is reasonably priced is hard to find. I also don't like the idea of committing to one location for 3 years. So for now we're doing everything on-location. The best part about this entire ordeal is that our lease in Chillicothe should get us through the bulk of winter. Everyone knows outdoor pictures are more fun that studio pictures so it wouldn't get used much between April and November. We will continue to look for our next studio but will be in limbo until that happens. While we're without a studio we're offering to do sessions inside client's or a relative's home if outside is not an option. We ask that everyone please have patience through this process. If you see or hear of a space you think might work for us please feel free to share it! =)
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