Big Toothy Grin Photography

Business Description

all types of pro-digital photography from weddings to product shots.

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?

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• Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?
  If a customer is not satisfied with our work we will do everything we can to rectify the situation. I can proudly say I have had no complaints about my work, but in the event I do, I know I would want the customer to leave happy.
• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  My mom swares I got my first camera at 5, but working wise, I started in the business at JCPennys in the Portriat studio at age 16. I then did photography in school and worked as an assistant while doing Nature Photography. I had the oppertunity to open my own shop 3 years ago, and the demand for my work has led me to start training another photographer.
• What are your rates?
  I have packages from $50.00-$195.00, sittings starting at $25.00, and an hourly rate of $65.00 per hour.
• Do you require a deposit?
  yes, when you pick up your proofs there is a $50.00 deposit that will be directly applied to your package.
• What packages do you offer?
  We offer packages between $50 and $195. We also have an hourly rate of $65 per hour with a minimum of 4 hours.
• How many pictures do you take?
  I take 10-20 photos in about a 1/2 hour.
• Can I keep the negatives?
  I provide All your negatives at no extra cost.
• What is your photographic style?
  We like to really customize your photographs to match your personality. I do that by getting to know you a little bit, and mix traditional, contemporary and photojournalistic styles. I also like to capture peoples ture self showing... I like creativly stunning work.
• Do you provide black and white photography?
  Yes, we provide Black and White Photos and special effect photos (like Soft focus, blured edging)at no extra cost.
• Do you use digital or film?
  Big Toothy Grin is an all Pro-Digital, State of the Art studio. We have our photos printed by the leading printer in WNY, and pride ourselves on the ability to deliver the best quality photos you can currently have in the photo market today.
• Can I see examples of your work?
  Absolutly. Both on the web and in my studio. I will even meet you somewhere if it is too far for you to come to me.
• How far are you willing to travel?
  We do travel. There is a minimum sitting fee of $75.00 for anything within 50 miles, after that there is the $65.00 per hour rate.
• How quickly will I receive my prints?
  I have your Proofs avalible with in about a week of your sitting. Then after you decide on the photos to be printed for yoru package and send me your order it will be 3-6 weeks to have your printed photos avalible for pick up.
• What makes you different from other photographers?
  I am a 31-year-old woman with over 12 years experience in photography. I Love what I do and it shows in my work. I try to make every wedding special, and fit it to your personality. I do not want you to have photos like everyone else does, I want the photos to reflect you. I spend a lot of more time and energy with my customers than mot photographers
• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  My mom swares I got my first camera at 5, but working wise, I started in the business at JCPennys in the Portriat studio at age 16. I then did photography in school and worked as an assistant while doing Nature Photography. I had the oppertunity to open my own shop 3 years ago, and the demand for my work has led me to start training another photographer.
• What packages do you offer? What are your rates?
  Packages start are $375-$775. Hourly rate is $65.00 min of 4 hours.
• Do you require a deposit?
  yes, a deposit of $200.00 is required to secure your day.
• How many pictures do you take?
  I avg. 300 per 5 hours.
• Can I keep the negatives?
  I provide all the negatives with every wedding at no extra cost.
• How many weddings have you photographed?
  I have done over 60 weddings since I opened in Aug of 2002. I am happy to say I have to add a phtographer next year to keep up with the demand.
• What is your photographic style?
  We like to really customize your photographs to match your personality. I do that by getting to know you a little bit, and mix traditional, contemporary and photojournalistic styles. I also like to capture peoples ture self showing... I like creativly stunning work.
• Do you provide black and white photography?
  Yes, we provide Black and White Photos and special effect photos (like Soft focus, blured edging)at no extra cost.
• Do you use digital or film?
  Big Toothy Grin is an all Pro-Digital, State of the Art studio. We have our photos printed by the leading printer in WNY, and pride ourselves on the ability to deliver the best quality photos you can currently have in the photo market today
• Can I see examples of your work?
  Absolutly. Both on the web and in my studio. I will even meet you somewhere if it is too far for you to come to me.
• How far are you willing to travel?
  I am willing to travel anywhere... there is no extra cost for anything with in 1 hour of the studio. After that there is a $50.00 per hour rate, or you provide the Gas/Airfare/Lodging.
• How quickly will I receive my prints?
  I have your Proofs avalible with in about a week of your wedding. Then after you decide on the photos to be printed for yoru package and send me your order it will be 3-6 weeks to have your printed photos avalible for pick up.
• What makes you different from other photographers?
  I am a 31-year-old woman with over 12 years experience in photography. I Love what I do and it shows in my work. I try to make every wedding special, and fit it to your personality. I do not want you to have photos like everyone else does, I want the photos to reflect you. I spend a lot of more time and energy with my customers than mot photographers

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