Works by Claudia Photography

Business Description

All phases of photography including Senior Portraits, Weddings, Engagement Pictures, Families, Pets, Children, Corporate events, Commercial, Sports, Action shots and Photo-journalism. We strive to make you look your very best and have fun getting there. Pictures mean memories and we want to help you achieve those memories. Will shoot in studio or on location.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?

Portrait Photographers

What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
What are your rates?
Do you require a deposit?
What packages do you offer?
How many pictures do you take?
Can I keep the negatives?
What is your photographic style?
Do you provide black and white photography?
Do you use digital or film?
Can I see examples of your work?
How far are you willing to travel?
How quickly will I receive my prints?
What makes you different from other photographers?

Wedding Photographers

What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
What packages do you offer? What are your rates?
Do you require a deposit?
How many pictures do you take?
Can I keep the negatives?
How many weddings have you photographed?
What is your photographic style?
Do you provide black and white photography?
Do you use digital or film?
Can I see examples of your work?
How far are you willing to travel?
How quickly will I receive my prints?
What makes you different from other photographers?

Event Photographers

What are your rates?
Do you require a deposit?
Can I keep the negatives?
What is your photographic style?
How many pictures do you take?
Do you provide black and white photography?
How long does it take you to develop photos?
Do you use digital or film?
Can I see examples of your work?
How far are you willing to travel?
What services do you offer?
What is your photographic style?
What format do you provide your photography in (print, electronic, etc.)?
Can I keep the negatives?
What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
Why should I use your services for my photography needs?

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• Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?
  I am willing to work with any client to give them complete satisfaction with the end product.
• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  I love being on the cutting edge. I have photographic training along with with regular attendance in many workshops and seminars.I also hold a degree in Commercial Art. I have conducted photoshop and beginning photography workshops.
• What are your rates?
  I have package rates, but will also customize packages depending on the clients budget restrictions.
• Do you require a deposit?
  Yes, and it depends on the package choosen.
• What packages do you offer?
  HS Seniors, Families, Corporate, Children, Sports, Pets, Events
• How many pictures do you take?
  Generally never less than 300 depending on the type of session
• Can I keep the negatives?
  You would get an edited proof book that is yours to keep
• What is your photographic style?
  I will shoot both traditional and photojournalistic images or other suggestions from the client
• Do you provide black and white photography?
  yes, also some B&W where I bring certain areas of color back into the image
• Do you use digital or film?
  Digital
• Can I see examples of your work?
  Please go to my website at: www.worksbyclaudia.com
• How far are you willing to travel?
  200-250 miles, but there would be travel fees in addition to pkg. pricing.
• How quickly will I receive my prints?
  Turn around time is generally two weeks from the time you place the order
• What makes you different from other photographers?
  I love to have fun with my clients and bring out the best in them. I feel it is my job to keep things moving, listen to their suggestions and ideas openly and give them poses they really want.
• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  I love being on the cutting edge. I have photographic training along with with regular attendance in many workshops and seminars. I also hold a degree in Commercial Art. I have conducted photoshop and beginning photography workshops.
• What packages do you offer? What are your rates?
  I have three different package rates, but will also customize packages depending on the clients budget restrictions. I offer a free engagement shoot which includes (1)8x10 of their choice and the proof book. Additional print orders being the only cost to the couple when they book the wedding with me.
• Do you require a deposit?
  Yes, it depends on the package chosen or in some cases special arrangements made at the time of our meeting.
• How many pictures do you take?
  In most instances over 400 with never less than 200-250 on the edited DVD
• Can I keep the negatives?
  You will receive the edited images on a DVD along with a full release. I also provide a hardbound published book with custom designed pages using many images from the entire day. The book is inscribed with the couples names and date on the front. Additional books are available for purchase.
• How many weddings have you photographed?
  Hundreds
• What is your photographic style?
  I shoot both traditional and photojournalistic images. I encourage suggestions from the client.
• Do you provide black and white photography?
  yes, also some B&W where I bring certain areas of color back into the image
• Do you use digital or film?
  Digital
• Can I see examples of your work?
  Please go to my website at: www.worksbyclaudia.com
• How far are you willing to travel?
  200-250 miles. There would be travel fees in addition to pkg. pricing if outside of the Des Moines area.
• How quickly will I receive my prints?
  In most cases turn around time is generally two weeks from the time you place the order
• What makes you different from other photographers?
  I love to have fun with my clients and bring out the best in them. I feel it is my job to keep things moving, relieve stress, but give them poses they really want. I listen to their ideas and suggestions openly.
• What are your rates?
  My fees depend on the type of event, travel distance, and length of time required for shooting.
• Do you require a deposit?
  Sometimes a setup fee is all that is required in advance.
• Can I keep the negatives?
  Most event clients received an edited DVD of images along with a full release
• What is your photographic style?
  I will shoot both traditional and photojournalistic images or other suggestions from the client
• How many pictures do you take?
  It will depend on the event and the length of time I will be spending there. It also will depend on the things the client wants covered.
• Do you provide black and white photography?
  Yes
• How long does it take you to develop photos?
  My turn around time for events depends on the number of shots taken I can usually send the DVD anywhere from 2 days to a week after the event. In some instances an electronic file of just a few images can be sent in one days time.
• Do you use digital or film?
  Digital
• Can I see examples of your work?
  Please go to my website at: www.worksbyclaudia.com
• How far are you willing to travel?
  200-250 miles, but there would be travel fees in addition to pkg. pricing.
• What services do you offer?
  Photography, graphic design, prints, DVD slide presentations
• What is your photographic style?
  I will shoot both traditional and photojournalistic images or other suggestions from the client
• What format do you provide your photography in (print, electronic, etc.)?
  Prints, DVD's, Electronic files
• Can I keep the negatives?
  Each client agreement is different, but in most event cases, the client receives a DVD with edited images and a full release
• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  I love being on the cutting edge. I have photographic training along with regular attendance in many workshops and seminars. I also hold a degree in Commercial Art. I have conducted photoshop and beginning photography workshops.
• Why should I use your services for my photography needs?
  I take the upmost precautions to preserve the integrity of my work and my clients confidence in me as a professional. I listen to suggestions from my clients as well as offer recommendations dependent upon their needs.

Work Samples