A Sarah Elle Photography Client is.... | Hampton Roads Portrait Photographer

Hi!

As I celebrate a new year of business and begin to look toward the future of Sarah Elle Photography I've been getting a lot of guidance and advice from friends, fellow togs, mentors, and family members. One of the biggest questions that keeps getting asked is: "Well, who do you want to work with? Who is a Sarah Elle Photography client?"

 

So, of course, it got me thinking. Who IS a Sarah Elle Photography client?

 

Here's what I came up with:

A Sarah Elle Photography client is first and foremost EXCITED about the idea of having their pictures taken- they value the idea of capturing life's moments- milestone or not.
 

A Sarah Elle Photography client is someone who wants to work with ME. While I know some people are not as particular about who they work with, an SEP client is that special someone who wants ME- not just a photographer. Lets face it: I'm excited, a bit high strung, a ball of energy, and I think I'm hilarious (when in reality I'm just kind of weird)- so I'm definitely not the best fit for everyone. But an SEP client is someone who likes that and someone who WANTS that in their photographer.

 

A Sarah Elle Photography client is also someone who LOVES the idea of planning their session just as much as I do. I truly enjoy discussing ideas for your session with you and love every detail: location, hair and makeup, wardrobe (double like this topic!), themes, prop ideas, etc. Half of the fun of the session is just talking about it; so for me, someone who loves to dream and talk about their session is definitely an SEP client!

 

I'm a huge fan of accessories. I'm not very good at accessorizing (just ask my college roommate- I'm sure she's got some funny pictures she could dredge up) but i LOVE them regardless. Scarves, shoes (boots!), big chunky necklaces, hats, belts, headbands, cardigans (yes, i believe if done a certain way this is an accessory, too), the list goes on and on. Granted, I also love classic pieces like pearls and slip dresses; but even those get dressed up with pieces of flare. Because of that love I absolutely go crazy over client's accessories during sessions and will ALWAYS encourage new clients to not be afraid to accessorize. Not only do I love them but it adds dimension and fun to the images- so it's a double win!

 

Another thing I love and firmly believe in is hair and makeup for a session; and an SEP client feels the same. You've probably read about my feelings on hair and makeup earlier in the blog so I won't write it out again; but when asked "who do you want to work with" the answer "someone who loves getting their hair and makeup done" definitely comes to mind! It's not a must and in fact I don't even include it in my packages; it's an add on. I know it's not for everyone so I don't want that to be a deal breaker; but just like talking about wardrobe and dreaming about the session together I love talking about hairstyles, too! Plus, I see with every session the look of confidence and beauty a woman feels after she has her hair and makeup done; and I of course want all SEP clients to feel this way- so a Sarah Elle Photography client is someone who wants that, too.
 

So there it is. An SEP client is someone who is EXCITED, day dreams about their session, loves adding different dimensions to their shoot (hair and makeup, accessories, props, etc.) and wants to work with crazy me just as much as I want to work with them!

Best,
Sarah

OH! And, of course, an SEP client is someone who won't judge me for the outfits Charlie Dog wears ;)