I never liked using the word “free” in a title, it’s a bit tacky and usually intended to grab attention, but in this case I really couldn’t think of a better way to describe what I’m announcing. It truly fits the bill.
As most know, a custom photography session fee does not typically include any prints or digital files. That session fee covers the shooting time, developing time in my digital darkroom, the props that I bring to your session, and your proofs in a password protected gallery. Although the session time is tyically 60-90 minutes, it’s not uncommon to spend many hours not only touching up images, but adding artistic elements that are time consuming and take a great deal of thought and creativity. That is what makes every session unique in my mind!
It’s nearly unheard of for a photographer to offer anything to clients with that session fee in terms of prints or products since that is typically handled separately by ordering from a selection of print, digital and studio boutique items. But, I’ve never really liked this… and being the rule-breaker that I am, I have always wanted to structure my own business in such a way that each client walks away with something from that session. I just haven’t had time to think about what to offer until recently. And I’m so thrilled with what I’ve come up with, you will be too!
Initially, I called this a “gift” on all of my marketing materials but I soon had calls and emails from prospective clients asking if they could be told what the gift was. I could understand that - it was very vague. And knowing what they were getting added value in their minds and perhaps helped them to make a very important decision. So, no more vagueness.
Here’s how it works… after your paid session and I have posted your gallery images, you may select any image of your choosing for a 12X12 mounted, designer print which normally sells for $95.00. If you are anything like me, you won’t even wait until placing your full order – you’ll want that print ordered right away because how exciting to receive one of your images right away. When I say “designer” I really meant it – the mounted print comes with a beautiful but neutral design surrounding it. There is plenty of space (as you will see in the sample below) to add text. I absolutely love this layout and you can either frame it or put it in an easal. I am loving easals these days and I can tell you where to find a wonderful selection of nice ones. After selecting your image, the print arrives in about 7 days. You can certainly place your full order at the same time or you can take the full allotted time of your hosted gallery; but, at least you will know that you will be receiving a gorgeous and large print.
Again this is a $95 value and I’m so excited to now give it away to my wonderful clients with any paid session. Oh, and here is my studio sample, it is sitting in an easal which is how I really like to showcase my mounted prints these days… mainly because we have run out of wall space
To book a session with Dayna Titus of Artistic Captures Photography and receive your FREE mounted print, please email artisticcaptures@comcast.net or call 925.922.4670. Artistic Captures Photography serves Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Sunol, Danville, Alamo, Fremont, San Ramon and Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.
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