Senior Portrait Session Special!

I am looking for a few special Juniors to receive a free Senior Portrait Session. Plus all Juniors get 50% off their session fees till May 31st. If you are a graduating Senior & have not all ready ordered your senior photos please contact me right away to get your session booked. You can see a slideshow of some recent portraits here or take a look at some blog entries on Senior Portraits here. If you have any questions, please give me a call at: 512-699-6468

John

Thank you for taking a moment to look at my site & considing me to do your photography. I understand that the portraits of those we love become some of our most valuable possessions. So with all the options you have for professional photography;

Why use John R. Rogers as your Photographer?

• Quality:

I’ve been in the business of making beautiful images for a long time. I know the technical aspects & the aesthetic aspects of how to do it right. I am fortunate to have my work in galleries and hanging in many public buildings & private homes.

Will you retouch my photos?

Yes, absolutely.

There is a quote regarding photography comparing it to music;

“If the original image is the score, the print is the performance.”

Not that long ago the get the best ‘performance’ I would have to work in a darkroom burning & dodging the light from the enlarger on the paper to bring out the best in the photograph. Today, I still sit in a dark room, only I’m at my computer doing the same thing in Photoshop.  I use the techniques I have learned over the years to insure every image I deliver makes the subject look their absolute best.  When I calculate my time & cost for doing a session I know that I will typically spend far more time in post production processing & retouching your images than I do actually photographing you.

“It’s not the camera, it’s who is behind the camera.” While it’s true I have great gear, anybody can buy great gear. What really sets my images apart is the 30 years of experience photographing, videotaping & filming everything from weddings, to portraits, to corporate films & national television commercials.

• Value:

Warren Buffet says;

“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.”

You will find photographers that will charge you less. You will find photographers that will charge you more. My goal is not to be the cheapest, or the most expensive, but to provide you with the most value.

How much will it cost?

Some people have told me I should have listed this one first.  I don’t, because I don’t believe the cost is the most important factor.  If it were, you would be having your “Uncle George” or “Aunt Linda” shoot your portraits with his/her snarfy new digital camera…

I believe the real question is; “Can you work within my budget?”

(Yes, almost always.)

And more importantly; “When I receive my final prints, will I be happy with my decision to use you as my photographer?”

(Yes absoutley.)

I can’t really answer the question; “How much will it cost” with any accuracy until  we talk or meet for a free consultation to discuss what you have in mind.

• Fun:

“I believe in having fun!”

Hey, people just look better when they are having fun.  Some people love having their picture taken. Some people would rather go the dentist… Regardless, I make it my mission to make sure you have a good time to help you look your absolute best. For Senior Portrait sessions I suggest you bring along a good friend & we do portraits of both you.  It makes for a fun casual environment that lends itself to some great candid poses.

Here is a little video of a recent session:

• You’re Here:

You have taken the time to take a look at a few of my images & read a little bit about me. (Thank you.) I guarantee you will be happy with your images. Call me (512-699-6468) or contact me & let’s talk about what you need.

For Seniors…. One more thing….

“My parents want one kind of look for my Senior Portrait, but I would prefer something else…”

No problem! I’ll shoot portraits you both will love!  We will meet for a consultation before your session to discuss all the details of what types of looks you are after. Often I shoot one group of images for the Senior to send to their friends, and another for the parents to send to their family & friends.