New Pricing

Photography is my passion, hobby, and will hopefully be something I am able to offer families in the long term. With that said, as much as I want to be able to offer my photography for small fees, I have received such a huge response that I simply can't anymore. I am not complaining by any means, but to maintain the best quality, it has become a must at this point. 

As simple as it sounds to just take photos, upload them to your computer, have them printed and transferred onto a CD, there is quite a bit more that goes into the process. 

   I am 100% self taught, and constantly educating myself more and more to be able to expand my skills to that of a professional. This takes me quite a bit of time to research, read up on, and to experience hands on.

   Prior to any session, I do a consultation to get the best feel for your styles, tastes, and preferences. As well as to get the best feel for who YOU are! This is the focal point of my photography as a whole. Capturing moments, characteristics, and personalities are much more sentimental to have as forever memories to look at through the years to come.

   The creative and artistic aspect is also very imperative to what makes my photography unique. A lot of my time is spent searching for inspiration from antique stores to new locations. I also create and make a lot of my props, so they are something unique to your photographs. 

   With every hour long session, I spend approximately 4-8 hours artistically editing them via software. I do them as naturally as I can, but also to enhance the person in front of the lens.

Prior to turning my hobby into a business, I never quite understood why photography was so expensive. And it was honestly a bit frustrating to me, as our family tries to stay on a budget. Now that I have spent the last 6 months or so trying to evolve into a "professional", I can completely understand why!

With that said, 

It is my mission to always be able to provide affordable, local alternatives to big, chain studios. So I have decided to make packages for clientele to choose from to decide what best meets their needs. These options are for family portraiture only. For any event specific needs {i.e, engagements, boudoir, senior sessions, weddings, etc} all of my pricing will be individual to my client's needs, travel expenses, etc. 

Happy beginning of the week everyone! 

~Megs

{Here are my new prices, as well as a picture of my significant other and I... Love is all you need :) }

   

Thank you!

I feel like I am in the home stretch of Meg.Fish.Photo being headed in the direction I have been dreaming about. When I take a minute to think about the short period of time it has truly been since one of my life long dreams has been translated into reality, I can't help but have gratitude for all of the people who have supported me the entire time! From bad photos to making A LOT of mistakes in learning how to properly use editing software(s)... I still make TONS of them! {The "Could have had a V8" head slam is a daily occurrence in my home.}

Regardless, I have had such a great group of friends, family, and clientele that have stood by me faithfully with loads of optimism and encouragement. Being a professional photographer is truly my dream. It not only allows me the freedom to creatively express myself, and make lasting memories for my clients, but it also allows me the ability to be home with my children on a daily basis. As a mother, there is nothing more than I could ask for.

In the big scheme of things, none of this could be possible without my amazing support system. Thank you for seeing me through all of my spills and tumbles as I take baby steps into this professional dream of mine.

Xoxoxoxo 

Meg

Reinventing Myself

As I grow and expand my skills in photography, I have also come to reach some growing pains. I constantly have ideas, and can picture outcomes of photographs in my mind before I even click my camera. My issue lately is translating what I envision in my mind into my editing process. 

Initially after I started encountering these issues, I immediately jumped to the conclusion that my camera wasn't capable of doing what I wanted it to. Which added to my frustration level, because the next step up for me will be over $1,000. After taking a break from editing clientele's sessions, getting back to basics, and more reading then a freshman in college-- I think I have FINALLY gotten my footing and steered myself into the direction I want to go.

After spending this week with my head in my camera, it's time for me to get some housework done. 

:-)

Tis' the Season for Free Photos!

As I am trying to branch out and turn this photography into a business, I am needing to build a bigger portfolio. Engagement, newborn/infant, family... Anything and everything! I am currently offering sessions with a CD of images, free of charge! Until I am able to set up a studio (my goal is to have a backdrop/lighting set up by the end of the summer), all shoots will be done outdoors. I am willing to travel within a reasonable proximity of Madison, WI and if you don't have an idea of where you'd like to have your portraits shot, I've got a ton of ideas! 

E-mail me @ meg.fish.photo@gmail.com  

or

Facebook-http://www.facebook.com/pages/MegFishPhoto/456536054359086

Looking forward to hearing from you!

My First Blog Entry!

  There are so many overwhelming thoughts and feelings that come to mind, when I envision this concept I have dreamed of take it's first baby steps. It brings me so much joy to share and offer what I see as pieces of me through the scope of a lens. 
   Ansel Adams is someone I admire, and perhaps one of the biggest staples in regards to photography. The simple fact that he had no educational background in photography, is very inspirational... That's not "quite" the impact I would like to have {Insert sarcastic tone of voice here___}, but there are really no boundaries or rules when it comes to any art form. It brings back memories of musical improvisation on my saxophone, guitar, and piano. Regardless of whatever feedback I was ever given, nothing could ever rob me of the slew of dynamic feelings that those experiences ever gave me. Rekindling that is one of my biggest contributing motivations as I branch out into these new experiences
   As I attempt to stop rambling here, I hope that whoever may stumble upon this may find some inspiration in themselves, and pursue however of an outlandish dream they may have. I am certain Ansel Adams probably had some pretty negative criticisms in his early days, but had he listened to them and given up, his art wouldn't have ended up in my living room, and I am sure that of several others.


"All of our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."
   ~Walt Disney

Here are some photos of a shoot with my littlest kids at Pope Farm Park in Middleton, after I purchased a funky, retro shampoo chair as a new prop.