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Finnegan Photography: "Pay What You Can"

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"Pay What You Can"

“Pay What you can”  for new businesses

It was not very long ago when I decided to start my business.  Not only did I find myself making very little money but also spending quite a bit trying to get off the ground!  It was a little more than discouraging at times and I found myself needing things that I couldn’t afford. 

Business owners need a great head-shot!  You are putting your profile on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc., so it’s important that the image you upload represents you as a  professional.

I have seen some pictures on LinkedIn that look like a friend took the picture with a phone against a white wall.  If you have that picture, now is your chance to replace it!

For business owners that are in their first year I am offering a “pay what you can” promotion.  

You will receive a high and a  low resolution file of your image.  The high res image is for printed materials such as brochures, newsletters, annual reports, etc, and the low res image is for web usage such as Linked In, websites, Twitter, etc.  

If you are interested, give Bridget a call to schedule your appointment (630) 244-2845

Things to know before hiring a Real-Estate Photographer

When my husband and I were looking for a house we would search the MLS for listings. The first thing we would do was to put in the search parameters/requirements, then we would scroll through the pictures of the homes we were thinking about looking at.

We really paid attention to see if the images were professionally presented and if so, we knew that the agent was detail oriented, really cared about the listing, and was someone we wanted to work with. 

Sometimes agents don’t really want to spend money hiring someone else to take images of they're listing when they own a perfectly good point and shoot or a digital SLR camera, “These are pretty good and they will look just fine”.  I have found by working with real-estate agents and house hunting myself that professional images really make a huge difference in the number of showings a house gets.  

There are many real estate photographers out there to choose from but, in order to choose the right one here are some things you might want to consider asking before you hire.  

How many different photographers does the company use?

Some companies have multiple photographers, some are freelance, some just starting out, and then you have seasoned photographers, in this case you never know who you are going to get unless you have someone that you have used before and can request them.  You may then come across the difficulty that that particular person may be unavailable when you need them, so it is always good to have a backup photographer.

If it rains on the day of the shoot, can I reschedule?

It sucks when you have to show up on a rainy day to meet your photographer because they can’t reschedule.  The exterior photos are dreary, and the sky is grey, and cloudy.  The first image you see when you go to check out a house online is the exterior of the front of the house, that is the money shot!  Make sure your photographer will work with you.

Does it matter what time of day you photograph the house?  

Please ask this question!  If your photographer says it doesn’t matter, well thats not a good sign.  If you'r listing faces south/east it is better to have your photographer to take pictures in the morning, and north/west evening shots are better, this way the sun is shining on the front of the house.

How many pictures will I get?

Sometimes you have to pick a package and you are not able to tweak it at all.  You are presented with a “This is what you get and this is what you pay” kind of deal.  It is nice to have a photographer that does not limit the number of photos you will receive.  Having a couple to few images with different angles of a sizable room is nice, so you can choose the image of that particular room you like best, or decide to put in more then one. 

What is the turn around time?

You want to ask this question before you hire!  I have heard of agents that did not ask this question before hand and didn’t get the pictures until 5 or 6 business days later, had to take some of their own pictures to upload onto the site and then go back and upload the other images that they payed for later on.  Don’t put yourself through the extra work, make sure the turn around time is going to work for you.

6) Does your company have marketing pieces I can purchase to put in my presentation?

This is just a nice thing to have to help you to stand out against the competition.  When home owners shop for an agent they want to know they are getting someone who is going work hard for that commission.  And when you make your presentation, letting them know you will use a professional photographer it will help your chances dramatically when they go to make a decision on who to hire.

Your job as a real estate agent is not an easy one, you have to try to sell the house for the best price possible and in the shortest amount of time possible in most cases.  You also have to sometimes deal with unrealistic expectations of others, and go above and beyond to please your clients.  Hiring a professional photographer to take care of making sure you're listing looks awesome online is an excellent investment, and will help give you piece of mind.

Finnegan Photography's Holiday Special

Finnegan Photography's Holiday Special  - $55 Head-Shots!

We realize how tight money can be during the holidays and we also know how important it is to have a great image to represent your company!

If you have been wanting to update your image now is the time to do it.

This is how it works...

Call or email Bridget Finnegan to make an appointment, we will make sure you get a time and day that will be convenient for your schedule.  Bridget will talk to you about clothing, backgrounds, and style so you can be confident that you will get a great image with the look that you want.  

The image will be edited within 24 hours and you will receive your high and low resolution files within 48 hours of the session.  You will also receive a full release so that you can use your image for annual reports, business cards, flyers, brochures, press releases, web sites, etc.

Call Bridget Finnegan at 630-244-2845 or send an email finnegan.bridget@yahoo.com to make your appointment.

Studio sessions only, this special pricing is not valid with any other discount.

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Families & Children Portraiture

Family Portraits in the Park

It is time once more for families and children to coordinate the clothing, get their pets and make an appointment for family portraits in the park.  The colors are going to be changing soon so don't wait until the last moment to call for a session.  Bridget will take your family to a beautiful park, forest preserve or you pick the spot that has special meaning to you.  Finnegan Photography is all set to go on location with professional lighting equipment to make sure you have beautiful family portraits that your family will treasure for a lifetime.  Call Bridget today to set up your appointment (630) 244-2845

Pet Pals

**Finnegan Photography presents our limited addition "Pet Pals" studio sessions.**
These charming portraits make wonderful keepsakes for your family to enjoy.
Would you like to be included in the pictures? You and your loved ones are welcome to join in some of the photos for images you will treasure forever.
Call Bridget Finnegan at (630) 244-2845 to schedule your appointment before all the "spots" are filled up!

Limited Addition Session Fee is only $25, and there are three packages to choose from starting at $59.

We have beautiful add-ons to choose from including Gallery Wraps, Float Wraps, Holiday Cards, and more.

Finnegan Photography is donating 15% of all money that is spent on print orders to Illinois Animal Rescue.

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