FAQ- “Why are your prices so cheap?!”
Cheap Headshots! New York City? YES!
It is a common thought among NYC actors that a great actors headshot has to cost a lot of money. With some other professional photographers in New York City charging over $1,000 plus makeup, they must be the best right? This is just NOT the case! You can get really excellent high quality headshots for an affordable price these days. Of course you can also get some bad headshots for a low price too- just not from us! Searching the internet for a headshot photographer you will find literally hundreds of photographers with prices from low to very high. There is a lot of competition out there, and a lot of choices when it comes to picking a headshot photographer. It is really important to me that we remain affordable and competitive in the hot market of headshot photography, especially in these uncertain economic times.
There are several reasons why my prices are what they are. As a former actor myself, I know what it's like to save up for a week or in some cases- a months worth of tips from my waiter job to pay for new headshots, only to be disappointed in the end. When the cost is so great there is too much pressure to obtain the “PERFECT” shot. That pressure made it difficult for me to relax and be myself at the shoot. With a great photographer under most circumstances you will get a “pretty” or a “hot” picture, but if you are not truly relaxed and having fun- the shot will not be “YOU” and therefore not “perfect”. It is my goal as a headshot photographer to keep the shoot as relaxing and fun as possible so that you are totally free to be yourself. Although the $300 or $500 price tag I charge is still a lot of money to most people- it’s much more affordable than my competitors.
Another reason I am able to keep my prices so low is that I build the out dated “consultation” into the shoot. Before the advent of websites, consultations were a must; it was the only way to see a photographer’s work and ask important questions about the shoot. My website has more information and more examples of my work than you would have been able to see during the old fashioned 15 minute consultation. I still think it is a great idea to get to know each other a little bit before the shoot to make sure it’s a good fit; I encourage all of my clients to call and ask any questions they may have and tell me a little about themselves, and also read my website to get an idea of how I work. It is our hope that our happy clients will return to us as often as they need new shots. While I always recommend the Unlimited Shot Package for first time clients, our 100 shot package is perfect for returning customers. At this low price you could get a new updated headshot every year as opposed to every 3-5 years which is more typical with people going to very expensive photographers.
Low overhead also keeps my prices on the cheap side. I don’t have a big fancy studio in in midtown. I work from home in Hudson Heights Manhattan, one of New York’s best kept secrets. We have lots of space uptown both indoors and out, there is no better place in New York for outdoor or natural light headshots. Since I am not paying for an additional studio space my overhead is low, so I can continue to keep my prices affordable. As I stated earlier, I know that $300 or $500 is a lot of money for people starting out a career in the performing arts. I assure you that you will get your moneys worth if you come to us. Especially if you book an Unlimited Shoot- it really is the BEST deal in the business! For package details please check the pricing page. Thanks for taking the time to check out my website and read through my log. I look forward to hearing from you.
