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Fun Ways to Tell a Photographer You're Not Hiring Them

Fun Ways to Tell a Photographer You're Not Hiring Them

Ever felt the need to do the old “irish goodbye” and ghost someone you inquired with about their services? If you’re stressed that sending a polite email will be harder than filing your taxes, 😅 you’re not alone—but hey, we’ve got your back (and your funny bone). This tongue-in-cheek guide offers 11 hilariously over-the-top ways to say, “Thanks, but no thanks,” from hiring a singing telegram to skywriting your rejection. Grab a coffee, have a laugh, and discover why a simple message can go a long way. 📩✨

Client EducationKarrieFebruary 21, 2025professionalism, communication, how to hire a photographerComment

Why You Should Hire a Planner for your Key West Wedding (a Photographer's Take)

Why You Should Hire a Planner for your Key West Wedding (a Photographer's Take)

Your wedding day is naturally one of the best days of your life. It consists of all of the little (and big) things that represent you as a couple, a day for all of your friends and loved ones to enjoy and one that you’ll remember forever. There are so many aspects that you need to focus on in order to bring it all together though, which is why this can be such a stressful period for brides too.

Hiring a wedding planner can make this joyful time a little easier on your nerves. Here are a few reasons why you should consider hiring a professional planner:

Client Education, Wedding PlanningKarrieJune 13, 2023wedding planning, destination wedding, hiring local, timelineComment

Wedding Photography Contract 101: What Every Couple Should Know

Wedding Photography Contract 101: What Every Couple Should Know

It’s only natural to want to get to all the exciting stuff when you finally find a photographer, but taking a closer look at your wedding photography contract is the first essential step. As a legally binding agreement, it’s important you know what to watch for, what policies you should see outlined, and why it matters when things don’t go perfectly as planned.

Client EducationKarrieOctober 24, 2022contracts, wedding planning, photography terms, policies and proceduresComment

How Much Time Should I Book With My Photographer

How Much Time Should I Book With My Photographer

Most people think that because they’re good at managing their schedule in their everyday lives, that they can easily estimate how much time they need to book their photographer on their wedding day. Use these questions and checklist to make sure you schedule your day as smoothly as possible.

Client EducationKarrieMarch 9, 2020wedding photographer key west, key west wedding photographer, key west photographer, timeline, schedule, coverageComment

The Many Specialties of Professional Photographers

The Many Specialties of Professional Photographers

If someone tells you they’re a photographer, you probably have a mental image formed by a previous interaction at a wedding, or perhaps with your mom at last year’s family portrait session. But did you know there are actually many specialties in the field of photography that most don’t realize? Here we’ll explore their differences and why you might hire one or the other based on your need and personality.

Client EducationKarrieMarch 3, 2020photographer education, differences, key west photographerComment

What Can Be Retouched?

What Can Be Retouched?

Nearly everyone has some aspect of their appearance that they don’t love. This is where professional retouching comes in. But understanding the different levels of retouching available, knowing what to ask for, and figuring out how far you even want to go, can sometimes be a subjective target. Here are a set of images showcased with both a Basic, Medium, and Advanced Retouch, to serve as an example for your own portraits.

Client EducationKarrieFebruary 25, 2020retouching, editing Comments

5 Most Popular Styles of Photography

5 Most Popular Styles of Photography

When you’re considering photographers for your wedding, family portrait, or other photo needs, one of the first things you’re going to realize is that all photographers have their own unique style. Because it has such a profound effect on not only how you relive the moment, but also how you display and enjoy the images later, it’s important to understand style and how it affects you.

Client EducationKarrieFebruary 18, 2020style, key west photographer, photography terms, photographer educationComment

The Unexpected: Coronavirus and the Many Reasons to Purchase Wedding Insurance

The Unexpected: Coronavirus and the Many Reasons to Purchase Wedding Insurance

While everyone is thinking about all the details of the day itself, there’s one detail that nearly every couple overlooks, or altogether ignores….the Unexpected. While we don’t like to think that a Hurricane, a Global Pandemic (I’m lookin’ at you COVID-19!), or even a simple Injury or Family Emergency will ever affect us, the best way to deal with them is to have a plan BEFORE they happen. Here’s how:

Client EducationKarrieFebruary 18, 2020Karrie Porter Photographycoronavirus, pandemic, wedding planning, budgetComment

Does Your Photographer's Style Really Matter?

Does Your Photographer's Style Really Matter?

When you’re considering photographers for your wedding, family portrait, or other photo needs, one of the first things you’re going to realize is that all photographers have their own unique style. Because it has such a profound effect on not only how you relive the moment, but also how you display and enjoy the images later, it’s important to understand why it’s important to get this one critical element right in the beginning.

Client EducationKarrieJanuary 31, 2020family, style, key west photographer, photography terms, photographer educationComment

10 Things Photographers Wished All Clients Knew

10 Things Photographers Wished All Clients Knew

I asked my professional photographer colleagues from around the country one simple question: “What do you wish your clients knew before they hired you?” and the results were interesting, humorous, and in some ways reaffirming. Here’s what they had to say:

Client EducationKarrieJanuary 24, 2020tips, retouching, behind the scenes, bts, photographer education, deliverables Comments

Which Portrait Session Option is Right For Me?

Which Portrait Session Option is Right For Me?

Whenever I have a family contact me about a portrait session, after receiving the packages and pricing, I often will have the discussion with clients about the differences between the types of sessions I offer. Instead of trying to describe the variation of images from each location and session length, I thought it would be easier if I just showed you!

Client EducationKarrieJanuary 17, 2020portraits, beach portraits, truman annex portraits, the reach resort portraits, fort zachary taylor, morning portrait sessions, package details, pricingComment

What's the Difference Between A Photo Assistant and a Second Shooter?

What's the Difference Between A Photo Assistant and a Second Shooter?

If you’re in the process of researching photographers for your wedding, you have probably come across the options for “Photo Assistant”, and “Second Shooter”, and you may be wondering what the differences are, and do you need to worry about booking one or the other?

Client EducationKarrieJanuary 3, 2020second shooter, second photographer, photo assistant, assistant, package details, whats includedComment

The Difference Between Copyright and Licensing

The Difference Between Copyright and Licensing

Your photography package will likely include a set of Digital Files, so it's important to understand the rules around copyright, ownership and the use of professional photos.

Client EducationKarrieDecember 27, 2019Karrie Porter Photographydigital files, printing, licensing, copyrights, photography terms, deliverables Comments

The Difference Between Digital File Sizes

The Difference Between Digital File Sizes

Not all digital files are created equally. When hiring a professional photographer, you will often receive your images in several formats, and they all have their place, depending on your needs. Learn more about the difference between Digital Proofs and Printable files at various sizes.

Client EducationKarrieDecember 20, 2019digital files, deliverablesComment

What do photographers wear to casual beach weddings?

What do photographers wear to casual beach weddings?

If you're getting married in Key West, you might be curious how the overall laid-back atmosphere translates to photographer dress code. Just because the wedding is less formal doesn’t mean you want your vendors showing up in any old thing. Enjoy this fun diagram of what you might expect!

Client EducationKarrieDecember 13, 2019Karrie Porter Photographydress code, photographer education, professionalism Comments

Should I Bring a Photographer from Back Home For My Destination Wedding?

Should I Bring a Photographer from Back Home For My Destination Wedding?

While photographers you hire from back home will be able to deliver technically accurate and aesthetically pleasing results, when getting married in Key West you should consider that a local photographer has a lot going for them that their out-of-town counterparts do not.

Client EducationKarrieDecember 6, 2019hiring local, weddingComment

How to Get Maximum Value From Your Photographer

How to Get Maximum Value From Your Photographer

If you’re asking this one question of your photographer, you’re significantly limiting the value they can bring you from your wedding day or portrait session with them. Most clients ask because that’s all they know. Some ask for certain reasons, but are often amazed when the myths surrounding those reasons are debunked.

Client EducationKarrieNovember 29, 2019deliverables, digital filesComment

10 Things Key West Photographers Consider When Pricing Their Work

10 Things Key West Photographers Consider When Pricing Their Work

If you’re doing your research for a Key West photographer, you may have started to get an idea of pricing and may be wondering what goes into the price. What, after all, makes one photographer more expensive than another, and what makes photography in one particular city or region more expensive than in others?

Client EducationKarrieOctober 15, 2019pricing, photographer education, package detailsComment

How To Negotiate Your Wedding Package

How To Negotiate Your Wedding Package

When you really want to work with a wedding vendor, but their packages will stretch the budget too far, you might think your only recourse is to keep looking. Instead, learn what goes into pricing a wedding service, and the right and wrong ways to negotiate your package.

Client EducationKarrieJuly 23, 2019pricing, package details, negotiation, human behavior Comment

Is This Really How You Want to Enjoy Your Photos?

Is This Really How You Want to Enjoy Your Photos?

Digital files are not archival, so when you become one of the almost-70% of people who experiences a major crash or equipment failure, your beautiful photos are going to be gone. Don’t rely on USB’s and cloud storage to preserve your memories.

Client EducationKarrieMarch 12, 2019digital files, printing, deliverablesComment