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Whether you’re ready to get started or have more questions to see if I’m the right photographer for you, I would love to hear more about your story. Let’s grab a coffee or tea and have a chat!
For specific inquiries about my unique photography for branding and conceptual portraits in Atlanta, take a look at the following pages for more information:
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You can also reach me directly at mike@mikeglatzerphotos.com
My office hours are:
Mon-Fri 3:30 PM – 8 PM ET
Sat 10 AM – 4 PM ET
Frequently Asked Questions
Please check my service pages for specific pricing information as well as other helpful details about the process and experience.
I’ve created a series of blog posts to help — check out the summary page here.
Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Most people feel the same way. Know what else? It’s my job to make you feel FANTASTIC — guiding you through every pose (even what to do with your hands) to make sure it feels natural and totally comfortable. A lot of my free time is spent learning about human behavior and body language because I find it fascinating!
Are you light and bubbly? Then we won’t cross your arms. Are you a high-level executive who is super approachable and friendly? We’ll take pictures with the camera at eye level instead of looking up — a far more inviting pose. We’ll iron out all the details before so we know exactly what’s going to happen on the day. Remember, it’s my job to make the photos tell that story!
That’s super exciting! It means we get to develop one together. There are infinite sources of inspiration, and I can help you brainstorm some options. I also have helper guides that I can send your way to leverage concepts. We can pull from your current emotions, hobbies, memories, milestones, current events, or artistic mediums. Trust me, we can pick something truly special to you.
Yes, I do! I believe in photographing everyone in their best light (pun intended!). Everyone’s a little different: skin tone, body shape, personality, and more. Whatever the case, I promise to wholeheartedly listen to your concerns and shoot images that represent you. I’ve got a blog post where you can learn how I capture BIPOC portrait photography.
I’m a proud ally and supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and am happy to serve them. Full transparency: I don’t understand everything, and I definitely say the wrong thing occasionally. That said, I support this community 100% because we all deserve love, respect, and dignity.
The weather is fickle, there’s no denying that. Then again, if you live in Georgia, then you know that if you don’t like the weather, just wait another 30 minutes!
But what happens if we plan a session and the skies open up? We have two options — reschedule or try to wait it out. I purposefully do not put session dates in my contracts because of this exact reason.
Life and weather happen! I’m totally game to say, “Well it doesn’t look like today is gonna work. What’s your next available time?” Unless you want a rain-soaked session, we can always reschedule at no additional charge. I highly recommend checking out this blog post about what to do if it rains on your portrait session.
Life happens! I get it. That’s a reality, and I try to be as flexible as possible. So long as you let me know 8 or more days before the session, we can easily reschedule. If you let me know 7 or fewer days before the session, then there may be sunk costs including, but not limited to, studio or equipment rental fees. Additionally, sessions must be rescheduled within 6 months of the original session date. We’ll make it a conversation and figure out the best plan once you let me know you need to reschedule.
I get this question so often, so I wrote a blog post with tips for what to wear for your portrait sessions and another for what colors to wear for photos. Clothing should communicate your personality and for businesses, match your brand aesthetic. I’ll work with you to figure out the best attire for your session and if you’re changing outfits, I can provide pointers to make it much easier — especially if we’re shooting on location!
Every image receives global editing, AKA overall exposure, contrast, color, etc., when you receive them as proofs. Once you have gotten your proof images, you’ll pick a selection, and then I’ll perform the detailed Photoshop edits on those images. After that, you’ll receive access to the final selection of images. You can also ask for tweaks and revisions to the edits — I want to ensure you’re thrilled with your images.
Very soon! I turn around proof images in about one week of your session and detailed edits take about a week to complete every 10 images. Finally, printed product delivery turnarounds can vary:
- Folio boxes take about a month to finish
- Albums take about one month to deliver after the design is approved and the order is placed
- Collages and wall art pieces can take about 3 weeks to deliver
Images are available at a high resolution, perfect for large prints up to 24×36″. All digital image files are downloadable via your own private online gallery. Creative Portrait & Senior Portrait clients can order their physical products after the photoshoot during a dedicated image reveal session. Click here to learn more about the products available for purchase during your session.
Yes — I have a very rigorous and robust backup strategy to hold onto your images long-term after your session and your ordering appointment. Click here link to learn more about how long I hold onto images and my overall photo backup strategy.
During your photoshoot, I will connect my camera to my laptop to collaborate and review your images as we capture them. This lets you suggest tweaks to posing, expression, prop locations, lighting, etc., in real time. I want you to know exactly what we captured before we wrap your session. Also, you can ask for three rounds of revisions and tweaks to your edited images in case I missed a detail or you would like something slightly different.
After capturing over 60 weddings in my early photographic career, I love second shooting for weddings. If you want me to photograph your wedding, feel free to ask! However, please be aware I have a wedding tax I call a PITA Fee (Pain In The Ass) associated with the overall cost if you want to hire me.
I have a blog post that walks through other common concerns and comments I get from clients that may help!
