The Photographer/Client Relationship
Posted by Anna: Now, I'm not one to brag too much (okay well sometimes I do), but I was just thinking the other day about all of the friends I have. I was thinking about how fortunate I am to know so many super nice people from all walks of life and I realized that many of the friendships I've made over the past few years are the result of the client/photographer relationship. The client/photographer relationship is such a unique relationship because I encourage my clients to relax and I try to get to know who they are so that I can create unique portraits that genuinely represent them. This unveils the true spirit of a person and it always warms my heart to really get to know people....so this is how the natural friendship is then formed. Sometimes this even happens before the photosession through consultations and meetings to prepare for weddings. For example, a client whose daughter's wedding is coming up in October at the new Casa Real Event Center in Pleasanton gave gifts to my boys (a cool stuffed camera for Theo and a kid friend engraved photoalbum for Enzo). These were the most thoughtful and unique gifts for a photographer mom. And then there was the couple I met for the first time last night for a wedding consultation. They were the cutest couple ever because of the way they laughed together, looked at each other, and talked about their future together. We immediately became friends such that I felt like I've known them forever. I can't wait to photograph their wedding next year. And then there are the friends that have come into the studio for their maternity and baby portraits and we would talk about our experiences in motherhood, as well as struggles and achievements. I certainly couldn't have made it without their advice and support. Then I think about all of the new people I will meet in the coming years, I get excited and I understand why I am a photographer. I love people...meeting people, getting to know different kinds of people and helping people protect their memories for the next generation. So I do look forward to meeting you (or seeing you again)...and I'm almost guaranteed to show you the latest portraits of my boys because they are the CUTEST kids ever! (okay, so here I am bragging again!) Take good care of yourself and your family!