Charles Matter Photography

Business Description

The finest in contemporary, creative, higly personalized photography. My wedding images are uniquely modern journalistic, with just the right touch of classic styling. Loose and relaxed, unobtrusive and perceptive; always telling your story in a fresh, exciting way. Coverage options are customized for your taste and bugdet. My portraits will always present your best face..for whatever your purpose is. My commercial photography has been described as "technically superb, and brilliantly innovative". I strive to remain on this cutting edge with the most up to date equipment and freshest ideas. No matter what your photography needs are; my depth of experience and proven ability to work with you in any situation will guarantee that your expectations will be exceeded. Hours of operation are by appointment only

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?
  Yes.
• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  Yes..BFA in Photography RI School of Design, and over 29 years sucessful experience
• What are your rates?
  Quoted by the job
• Do you require a deposit?
  Generally no
• What packages do you offer?
  Single portraits, executive portraits, fashion, group/family portraits, actor's/models headshots, fashion/glamour portraits..location or studio
• How many pictures do you take?
  Depends on the job. I never charge by the image, though. I take what I need to accomplish the goals
• Can I keep the negatives?
  Generally yes..depends on the job requirements
• What is your photographic style?
  I cover all the bases from traditional classic portratiture to modern laid back 'journalistic' fine art representation. I can adapt my 'style' to suit your needs
• Do you provide black and white photography?
  Yes
• Do you use digital or film?
  Both
• Can I see examples of your work?
  Yes, absolutely
• How far are you willing to travel?
  Where ever needed..local, regional, national, international. Travel fees may apply
• How quickly will I receive my prints?
  Digital portraits are ready on the spot. Reprints orders ..3 days to a week
• What makes you different from other photographers?
  My training..expertise..experience and ability to closely listen to my clients ideas, and translate them into the images they want. I keep my ideas very fresh and current.
• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  Yes
• What packages do you offer? What are your rates?
  Coverage starts at $1000, and options are customized to suit your needs
• Do you require a deposit?
  Yes
• How many pictures do you take?
  My business manager says too many. I never scrimp on images. Film and computer time are not expensive
• Can I keep the negatives?
  Yes
• How many weddings have you photographed?
  I shot my first wedding in 1986..I currently limit myself to approximately 45 select weddings per year so that I can devote my full attention to each one
• What is your photographic style?
  Modern photojournalistic with just the right touch of classic styling
• Do you provide black and white photography?
  Yes
• Do you use digital or film?
  Both
• Can I see examples of your work?
  Yes..absolutely
• How far are you willing to travel?
  Where ever needed..local, regional, national, international. Travel fees may apply
• How quickly will I receive my prints?
  Wedding proofs are turned around in approx 1 week. Finished albums will depend on the size and complexity.
• What makes you different from other photographers?
  My ability to listen to my clients My technical skills in that I can work sucessfully with what is at hand My ability to handle people sucessfully and work completely with my brides' other vendors to her advantage
• What are your rates?
  Quoted by the job..based on a creative fee plus expenses
• How long have you worked as a commercial photographer?
  20+ years
• Do you require a deposit?
  Generally yes
• Can I keep the negatives?
  Depending on the job, yes
• Do you provide black and white photography?
  Yes
• How long does it take you to develop photos?
  Depends on the clients needs. All deadlines will be determined in advance, and met.
• Do you use digital or film?
  Both
• Can I see examples of your work?
  Yes
• How far are you willing to travel?
  Where ever needed..local, regional, national, international. Travel fees may apply

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