Kenneth Wilks Photography

Business Description

I am a nationally published photographer/photojournalist; in the past I have worked as the Governor's staff photographer, freelance shooter for Conde' Nast (publisher of Elle, Vouge, Lucky, GQ, ect.) currently I am focusing on weddings, portraits, fashion, and my personal artwork.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
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?

Wedding Photographers

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?
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?

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• What are your qualifications? Have you been professionally trained or certified?
  I am a university trained photographer. I was hired as the Governor's personal staff photographer shortly after graduation. I am a member of several professional organizations including Professional Photographers of America.
• What are your rates?
  My rates are dependent upon end-use and time. I suggest contacting me with a detailed description of the job for a price quote.
• Do you require a deposit?
  Typically my retainer is 50% of the total cost. Since this varies from client to client I would recommend you contact me for a detailed quote.
• What packages do you offer?
  I offer everything from hourly rates and a la carte' printing to full custom designs for album covers or book jackets to files on DVD
• How many pictures do you take?
  Honestly this depends on the job. I've worked jobs were I took 2 pictures in a night, I've also done shoots that I have shot thousands of pictures. Frankly this will vary from shoot to shoot, but rest assured I always get the shots I'm after and you will be happy you with the end result.
• Can I keep the negatives?
  Unlike some photographers I do sell my digital files with a copyright release.
• Do you provide black and white photography?
  I have several black and white options to choose from. I would strongly suggest you contact me so I can explain the pros and cons of all of your options.
• Do you use digital or film?
  I shoot both digital and film. The majority of my work is now digital, but I am more than happy to shoot film if a client requests film.
• Can I see examples of your work?
  There are examples of my work on my website.
• How far are you willing to travel?
  Like most professional photographers I have a small millage charge for work outside of my home base area.
• What packages do you offer? What are your rates?
  Wedding packages start at under $1000 and I have a wedding package for just about every price range so I would recommend you contact me so we can discuss your wedding photography needs.
• Do you require a deposit?
  My retainer is 50% of your total package price.
• How many pictures do you take?
  In a typical wedding I will shoot somewhere between 800 and 1600 images.
• Can I keep the negatives?
  I do offer digital files with a copyright release.
• What is your photographic style?
  My wedding photography is primarily documentary in nature with some posed portraiture sprinkled in for good measure.
• Do you provide black and white photography?
  I have several black and white options to choose from. I would strongly suggest you contact me so I can explain the pros and cons of all of your options.
• Do you use digital or film?
  I have extensive experience shooting both digital and film, but I primarily shoot digital for weddings.
• Can I see examples of your work?
  You are welcome to view my website for more examples from my wedding portfolio
• How far are you willing to travel?
  I enjoy destination weddings, so often times I will cut a special deal with those interested in a destination wedding.

Work Samples