Client Guide 2018

A M AT I V E C R E AT I V ECLIENT GUIDEBOOK 2018 1

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CONTENTSHello  4Purpose  6The Amative Client   8About Andrea   10Behind the Lens 12Q+A  14Photo Packages 18Video Packages 20Let’s Get Coffee! 22 3

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WELCOMEThank you so much for your interestin what we have to offer! Our workis a labor of love, so it’s with pleasurethat this guidebook is put togetherfor you. If you have any questions,please feel free to let us know! 5

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PURPOSEThere can be quite a lot of questionsinvolved when trying to decide on aphotographer or videographer for yourwedding or special event. The purpose ofthis guidebook is to hopefully make thatprocess a little easier! Inside these pagesyou’ll find helpful resources, details of ourservices, frequently asked questions, anda few other goodies to help you alongyour way. It was lovingly created with youin mind... so sit back, grab a coffee, openup these pages and let your journey begin! 7

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T H E A M AT I V E C L I E N TAmative Clients are people who valuememories. Individuals who share a love ofcapturing life’s precious moments so thatthey can be cherished forever. AmativeClients are those in love with life and allthe precious moments it contains. AmativeClients are people just like you. Youwouldn’t be reading this if you didn’t haveat least some small desire to capture partof your personal history and save andcherish the most important moments inyour life. Amative Clients are people likeyou and me who love to have life’s journeywritten down and saved somehow sothat future generations can enjoy it andlaugh or cry over fond old recollections.So hello, fellow journeyman, fellow lifetravelor. I can’t wait to capture your story! 9

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ABOUT ANDREAPhotography has been part of my life ever since I canremember. My grandmother loved photography, as did mymother, so posing for photographs and looking through theviewfinder of those old 35mm film cameras was a regular partof family occasions. When we went on family road trips I hadone of those 110mm film point and shoot cameras that couldfit in your back pocket. (Do they even make those anymore?)I remember snapping away at anything that looked interestingand eagerly opening up the finished prints once they weredeveloped. There was something magical about not beingable to see what the photo looked like until days later. Mylove for film is still alive-and-well in this age of digital. I evenfind myself in a darkroom on occasional developing andprocessing my own black and white film canisters. It's a veryrelaxing and meditative process I've come to realize. Andthe result of hand-developed film is so incredibly rewarding.In my undergraduate years in college, I had a camera thatI took with me almost everywhere I went. It seamed likeevery day there was something worth capturing. I've usedseveral cameras since that first one, but I've still kept itbecause of all the memories it contains. It may not takepictures like it once did, and heaven knows how muchbetter cameras are now, but I just can't part with thatlittle memory saver. I love to look back at some of myfirst images and see how raw and unpolished they were.Compared to my current work I can easily see where I'vegrown and matured. Every now and then I'll look at those firstimages and marvel and just how far I've come as an artist.I can't wait to see what the future holds with photography,but I'm even more excited to see what images I am ableto capture in the coming years. There's nothing quitelike capturing a moment in time, never to be forgotten,that could have just passed by in the blink of an eye. 11

BEHIND THE LENS  Life is a masterpiece. The world we see around us is a beautifulcreation of color and form that goes beyond sight and embracesall the senses. Much of art utilizes value, motion, shape, perspectiveand emotion, creating a new work that sends out its own feelingand meaning. Making a work that speaks its own story andcaptures or evokes a particular mood is one of the main goalsof my art. Whether it’s merely depicting a previously existingidea, such as journalistic photography, or in creating a uniquescene, like in my fine art photography; each image is a momentcaptured in time to be forever speaking into the viewer ’s life.12

Life   My graphic design, above all is a else, is intended to communicate masterpiece. clearly and without confusion to the viewer. Much of advertising  With photography, I strive to and commercial marketingcapture that moment in time that depends on the customer beingcan never be repeated. This is able to instantly understand thethe idea that every image holds intended meaning or producta specific millisecond unique to being promoted. With this inall others. My work also seeks mind, I seek to create clear, crisp,to capture the personality of the and creative images that capturesubject, not just what's visible on attention and evoke the viewerthe outside. Whether it’s a candid to either investigate further,shot from street photography, or immediately understandor a posed portrait session, each the intended message.image is a one-of-a-kind glimpse   Above all else, I love a goodon that life, in that moment. challenge. Exploring various art  With my fine art and paintings, techniques, mediums, and subjectI seek to create images that material is a spice of life. Newcommunicate a specific concept, angles on an old subject, andidea, or emotion. Symbolism is experimental artistic concepts area technique I enjoy using, and both stimulating to engage in andcreating a work for a specific an enjoyable challenge to mypurpose is frequently my creative process. To be confinedmotivation. Color, energy, light, to one medium or one style isand form all come together to stifling. I am constantly on thecreate an idea or emotion that lookout for new techniques, and Ithe viewer can either embrace welcome a fresh perspective. Eachor debate. Much of my work artistic endeavor is an adventure,focuses on the use of color and and the finished product is thestroke, in which the viewer can treasure at the end of the journey.become drawn into over time. I strive to capture that moment in time that can never be repeated. 13

Q&AWhen should I book you? Do you offer discounts?As soon as possible! Dates fill There are often specials orup quickly, and if you know discounts that you may inquireyou'd like to book me for your about, be sure and check thewedding date, be sure and Facebook page for the mostcontact me as soon as you can. recent opportunities. I also offerWe'll get together over coffee military discounts, so just ask!and chat about package options Do you allow payment plans?and if you're ready, we can sign a Absolutely, we can work togethercontract the same day! on a plan that works best for youCan I create my own photography and your budget. Feel free to paypackage? all at once, monthly, or in 2 or 3Absolutely! I’m more than happy payments. My only requirement isto help create the perfect that half the balance be deliveredpackage that fits your unique 30 days before the event, and theneeds and wants. remaining half by 14 days beforeWhat happens after we're the event.booked? Do you travel?Celebrate! Haha (but seriously)... We LOVE to travel! We canI'll send you a questionnaire asking discuss travel expenses if theabout your wedding day details, wedding is over an hour awayand it will help me get to know from Lynchburg, VA., and be sureyou and your future spouse a little and ask about special promotionsbetter. I want to know if you're for destination weddings!energetic or low key, like dark Do you edit the photos?colors or bright tones. This will Absolutely. I never deliver RAW orhelp me know a little about what straight from the camera images.makes you unique and be able to And each image you receive willgive you the best experience and be touched by me personally. Iproduct possible! never outsource.14

Do you have a second shooter? How many photos do I get?Yes, I have several excellent Some photographers charge perassistants and associate image, but it saves time for bothphotographers I use for many of myself and the client to provide allmy photography packages. You the photos that I feel best reflectcan also add one or more to any my style and best represent theof the wedding package options, individual! Typically, I deliver aboutif desired. 100 images per hour.Are you licensed & insured? Will you take requested photosYes! Many wedding venues or shoot from a photo shot list?require vendors to have general I am more than happy to takeliability and equipment insurance requested photos by the client.and official licensing. I’m more While I may not be able to capturethan happy to submit paperwork everything a client may write onof proof of both to your venue. a list or request, I will do my bestDoes the client have the rights to to capture everything that theprint pictures? client desires, and will always askYes, each photo delivered is yours if there is anything specific thatto print for personal use. The needs to be captured.copyright remains with me, the Do you offer prints and albums?photographer, but that doesn't Yes, and pricing varies dependingaffect you unless you want to on what you want in regards touse them for business purposes binding, paper, and number ofor try to sell them. pages/prints. I can also do canvas,When do you deliver the photos? metal, or glass prints.I deliver the photos by your Have other questions?1-month anniversary (or before)! Feel free to text me!This allows me time to perfect 434-851-4281each image to look it’s best, andalso gives you something special 15to look forward to and celebrate!

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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGES ALL PACKAGES ARE CUSTOMIZABLE & INCLUDE A COMPLEMENTARY 1-HOUR ENGAGEMENT SESSIONGOLD PACKAGE | $1,850• 6 Hours • Perfect for Small Weddings and Receptions • 600+ Fully Edited Photos• USB Drive of Images • Online Gallery for 5 Years • Rights to Print ImagesDIAMOND PACKAGE | $2,500• 8 Hours • Perfect for Most Weddings (Most Popular Package!)• 1-Hour Bridal Session • Second Shooter • 800+ Fully Edited Photos • USB Drive of Images• Custom Save-the-Date Design • Online Gallery for 10 Years • Rights to Print ImagesPLATINUM PACKAGE | $3,000• 10 Hours • Perfect for Bigger Weddings • 2-Hour Bridal Session• Upgraded 2-Hour Engagement Session • Second Shooter • 1000+ Fully Edited Photos• USB Drive of Images • Keepsake USB Box • Custom Save-the-Date Design• Custom Invitation Design • Online Gallery for Life • Rights to Print ImagesEXTRAS & ADD ONS Additional Hourly Rate | $250/hr Want to add a little more time to one of the existing packages? Not a problem. Boudoir Session | $450 Includes a 2-hour session at the Craddock Terry Hotel in Downtown Lynchburg, as well as profession hair and makeup to make you look and feel fun and fierce! Additional Photographer | $300 Having an extra photographer allows for even more flexibility and creativity when capturing your wedding day. Especially great for larger weddings, or for capturing details, unique moments & events. Travel & Accommodations | TBD Price of travel is determined by number of miles/hours from Lynchburg, VA. Accommodation costs vary depending on available hotel options. If having a destination wedding, ask about special offers based on location! (There are several places I’m just dying to shoot, and would shoot for free if travel/accommodations are paid!) Please keep in mind that each package can be customized to something that’s a perfect fit for your vision and budget. Please contact us with any questions you may have regarding different options! We can even build something from scratch that’s just right for you. 18

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WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY PACKAGES ALL PACKAGES ARE CUSTOMIZABLE & INCLUDE A COMPLEMENTARY 1-MIN “SNEAK PEEK” TRAILORHIGHLIGHT PACKAGE | $1,850• 6 Hours Wedding Day Coverage • 5-7 Minute Highlight Film• Bonus Footage (Unedited) • USB Drive of Video • Online Viewing for LifeMINI-FILM PACKAGE | $2,500• 8 Hours Wedding Day Coverage • 7-10 Minute Mini-Film• Second Shooter • Bonus Footage (Unedited) • USB Drive of Videos• Online Viewing for LifeDOCUMENTARY PACKAGE | $3,000• 10 Hours Wedding Day Coverage • 5-7 Minute Highlight Film• 15+ Minute Ceremony Documentary • Second Shooter • Bonus Footage (Unedited)• USB Drive of Videos • Keepsake USB Box • Online Viewing for LifeEXTRAS & ADD ONS Additional Hourly Rate | $250/hr Want to add a little more time to one of the existing packages? Not a problem. Couple’s Session | $750 A special 2-hour session that tells the story of your love in a 3-5 minute film. Can be used as an engagement video, anniversary video, or just a moment to pause and celebrate your story! Additional Videographer | $300 Having an extra videographer allows for even more flexibility and creativity when capturing your wedding day. Especially great for larger weddings, or for capturing details, unique moments & events. Travel & Accommodations | TBD Price of travel is determined by number of miles/hours from Lynchburg, VA. Accommodation costs vary depending on available hotel options. If having a destination wedding, ask about special offers based on location! (There are several places I’m just dying to shoot, and would shoot for free if travel/accommodations are paid!) Please keep in mind that each package can be customized to something that’s a perfect fit for your vision and budget. Please contact us with any questions you may have regarding different options! We can even build something from scratch that’s just right for you. 20

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C A L L- M E !434-851-4281 [email protected] w w w. a m a t i v e c r e a t i v e . c o m “I look forward to chatting with you!” - Andrea 23

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