Middle Ga, Photographer Explains- WHY BRIDES REQUEST DIGITAL FILES

Hi, I'm Dorine, owner of Pederzani Photography. If you're a photographer, I bet you've been asked if digital files are included in your packaging?  Most clients claim they only want the digital files for printing out their own pictures. But did you know digital files are only what they think they want because they've been told it's more affordable by well meaning friends, and even newbie photographers eager to get hired, myself included. But I have learned this belief doesn't constitute good reasoning for your client. When the consequences are weighed, it turns out to be costly and very heartbreaking for them.  Here's how to respond to the request for digital images.

Modern technology is always moving forward and making new roads into the normal way of doing business, What is normal today becomes obsolete tomorrow. Many newer laptops don't even include CD trays any longer; they're being replaced by the very popular Flash drive that come in a variety of colors and materials. I love them myself. But the question is how long until they become obsolete? The printed medium is the surest way for maintain your keepsakes over long periods of time. They will be with you forever in whatever form you print them in; from albums to canvasses they will be well protected and kept conveniently close. Cd's will necessitate special equipment over time for viewing as well as any electronic storage device. They'll become as obsolete as Atari games and Ericsson Cell Phones (which I also had and loved). And the client will be constantly updating their outdated storage device just to keep the images viewable, (my own word). The bottom line is, it'll become costly to maintain the quality and viability of their images. Storage in the 'cloud', will need more space over time, because more and more files will be added; and then the possibility of losing passwords is ever present as well. In all it'll become very taxing to the individual to keep on top of the problem and very likely to get behind and give up altogether.

"But they want digital files for printing, " they reply. Yes, but the fact of the matter here is most CD's end up in the junk draw, scratched up, ill labeled and forgotten. Any photos that did get printed are disorganized in some draw also, getting dirty, ripped, bent and thrown out.

Your customers need their thoughts refocused with a renew appreciation for art.  Classic art on any printed medium has tested the annals of modern inventions and like a Timex Watch, they keep on ticking....and never lost their charm! Your clients are coming with questions that others have told them to ask, whether friends or some published magazine article; this a perfect opportunity to use the consultation as an educating tool to inform them what questions they really need to be asking. Turn the questions into answers they need to hear; because a well informed client is a happy client. Ciao!

MERRITT ISLAND, FL. ARTIST - DELIA BIRNHAK, She Just Can't Stop Smiling!

A smile is a smile in any language and  Delia Birnhak has the most gorgeous smile of all.  As a budding artist Delia has reasons to smile, her paintings reach pass the boundaries of Merritt Island and grace the offices and homes of many out of state admirers. Recently, Delia started a jewelry line of earrings that can be seen in theses pictures. Delia is a 'bona fide' tree lover, infatuated by all kinds with Palm Trees being her favorite.  She is also a cancer survivor, she likes eating healthy but admits enjoying chips and ice cream on occasion, and quickly adds not just special occasions either; but Delia also has an affection and real love for bicycling. She loves being active and claims she and her bike are almost inseparable.
So, Delia thought it was time to have pictures of her favorite activity; that we kept simple because, first, I didn't have my bike with me and, second, I don't thing the pictures would have come out too good if I was riding one. We arranged our meeting at Kwanis Park on Merritt Island; it was the first time I actually visited the park although I drove by it many times. It's a very nice park! ...and it provided the perfect backdrop for our photo shoot.
This was our second photo shoot in a years time.
Thank you Delia, it is always fun doing a photo shoot with you, we laughed from beginning to end.

You can view Delia's art work at: fineartamerica.com/art/all/delia+birnhak/al