Expensive is a word I don’t love to use (especially when it comes to my photography business). To me, it has a negative connotation that the products and services received are overpriced and therefore not worth the cost. (Two statements that keep me up at night). HOWEVER, photoshoots ARE an investment. And there are many misconceptions and preconceived notions surrounding the cost associated with them. (So, I thought I’d say ‘hold my beer’ and I’m diving into the deep end at an attempt to give y’all more information as to what all goes into a shoot.) “Why are photoshoots sooooo expensive”, you may ask. Let’s break it down together! #1 (Good) Planning takes time. You may think I show up to a photoshoot with a camera and capture for an hour or two but what is really going on behind the scenes is that I’m… 1. Coordinating with venues and connecting with vendors to ensure availability 2. Scouting locations to get an idea of the space and brainstorming poses that not only fits with...