Ken's Portrait Photography

Photographic Beginnings – I began shooting pictures when I was about sixteen years old. I purchased a used 35 mm Topcon camera at a garage sale. The camera was a little quirky, and every so often the mirror would stick and ruin the picture I was taking. Every shot was an adventure. I learned how to use the camera and began shooting any subject I could find. Since that time, I have been taking photographs wherever I go, and every shot is still an adventure. Why Photography – To me, photography is about finding out about people and using my camera to bring out something unique in each picture I take. I try to find the special look in a person’s eye or a smile that is there and needs to surface. I am often able to capture an image that shows a person’s personality and their real sense of character. Pictures and Prints Make a Difference – In this digital age, everyone has a camera and can take photographs wherever they are. These digital images are often shared for a moment and then are gone. Photographic prints can make those memories last and can be shared with anyone every time they walk into your home or office. Contact me at ken@kensportraits.com or at (518) 618-2064 so we can capture some of your moments and memories for sharing. Equipment – I use professional grade cameras, lenses, and lighting to capture your images and memories. I carry backup equipment in the event of unforeseen equipment circumstances. I use professional grade software to process the digital images and can add special effects or process the photographs as black and white photographs. I process the final images for common aspect ratios and create any special image size or quality you require. Studio – I have a fully equipped and professional studio with a variety backdrops, furniture, and props ready to capture your image and that special look you want. Photographers – I am the primary photographer for all shoots and events. I have a small cadre of trusted assistant photographers that I use if the shoot or event warrants the need. I can also provide assistant photographers if requested. Prints Services – Ken’s Portrait Photography carries a wide selection of products designed to showcase and preserve your families’ memories. All prints from Ken’s Portrait Photography are printed by a professional photo lab on professional photo printing equipment for optimal results. The photo lab uses Kodak Professional Supra Endura photographic paper with Luster finish. The luster finish has a slight sheen and an ultra-fine texture coupled with accurate skin tone reproduction, making this paper and texture ideal for preserving and sharing your memories. Other finishes are available upon request. Each high-quality print is mounted to single weight mat board giving your printed photographs the stability and durability expected of heirloom quality photographs. Image Preservation – Image preservation is an essential responsibility of any photographer. All of my images are captured and stored in RAW format. This unprocessed and uncompressed digital format is best for capturing and storing images because it preserves the highest level of photographic detail. These RAW photographic files are then used to create both low-resolution and high-resolution JPEG digital images for delivery to you. The original RAW format images are stored on a backup server and on DVD disk for permanent photographic catalog storage. The images stored in the manner are available should you have a future need for your photographic memories. If you need to replace a precious photograph or album we will have the ability to reproduce your memories. Deliverables – All of my images are captured and stored in RAW format. These RAW photographic files are then used to create both Special delivery of images by USB drive is available upon request. Satisfaction – My goal is to successfully capture your photographic memories and provide you with high-quality images and print products that you are satisfied with. The first step in meeting your photographic needs is to understand and define your needs and expectations. An initial consultation usually occurs where together we outline the specific photographic services to be delivered. Together we outline when these services will be delivered, where the services will be delivered, how you will receive your processed images, and discuss any other details that are important or necessary. Together we execute a contract which outlines our agreed upon terms of service. Other Details – I have liability insurance for myself, my business, and my equipment. I also have trusted a group of talented photographers which I can call upon should some unforeseen emergency prevent me from fulfilling the terms of our contract.