See what my clients said when I asked them 3 very important questions...
1.What was your biggest concern before hiring me? Did it come true, and if not, what happened instead? You said...
1.What was your biggest concern before hiring me? Did it come true, and if not, what happened instead? You said...
"We didn't have any hesitation hiring Katie. I had seen the wonderful photo shoot she had done for a friend of ours so felt confident. Katie was extremely professional and very easy to work with." -Lilliana Alvarado
"My biggest concern was that my baby (6 months)
wouldn't work well during the sessions. This was absolutely not true!! Katie
engaged him from the beginning, and even had a little character stuffed animal
that went around the camera to make him laugh!! She was great!! We followed his
cues, took a break or changed locations when he needed a break!" -Colleen L.
"My biggest concern: not liking the pictures/Emma
not cooperating. Absolutely not! Loved every picture and you were
awesome with Emma, keeping her engaged though the entire session." -Cassie K.
"I wasn't really concerned before hiring you.
I was impressed by the photos I had seen on your posts. BUT I had worked with another
photographer in the past who came into our home. The session was awkward,
Kailyn acted strange, there were missed opportunities for natural shots while
holding/playing with the girls, and the customer service was horrible.
Needless to say, we Didn't purchase any pictures and were pretty
discouraged. You were the COMPLETE opposite for all of the things that
had turned me off from our previous experience. The whole family was
comfortable with you from the moment our session began. Anything we did
with the girls to make them smile was used as an opportunity for a good shot.
You read the girls well and rolled with whatever they did. And the
result was truly beautiful pictures. We ended up purchasing half posed/half
natural shots. AND your customer service was excellent. (Kailyn still
looks at your pictures around our house and asks when we can take pictures with
you next!)" -Kelly G.
"My biggest concern with hiring you to take our
son’s newborn pictures had nothing to do with you as a photographer. I’d
seen your captivating photographs of Julia and picturesque scenes of the
outdoors, so I needed no convincing regarding your artistic and creative
skills. My only reservation, believe it or not, was my son as a subject.
I was worried that he’d scream, crank, and fuss to the point where decent
photographs would be either impossible to capture or miserable to attempt.
My fears about William’s behavior came true, but the second part of the
equation could not have been farther from what I had imagined. Yes, he
fussed, cranked, and even screamed, but you captured the most beautiful,
peaceful photograph of him smiling in his sleep in the short twenty minutes he
allowed us to work with him. You were so patient while I fed him and when
we tried to soothe our baby who was having trouble adjusting to life outside
mommy’s tummy. You spent way more time at our house than you had to, demonstrating
just how flexible you are with newborn babies (and newbie parents). Your
patience and calm persona helped to ease my nerves, and the final product was
absolutely priceless!" -Kelly C.
"I guess my only concern with hiring any photographer is if they will be able to capture my family and my child as they are everyday! If she would be able to get his personality and our families personality. Well she definitely did that above and beyond what I expected! They were us to a Tee!" -Christina B.
"My big concern was, the photos would look overly posed or to young. Instead they were natural looking and brought out my daughters personality and beauty." -Karen H.
2. What, specifically, was your favorite part of your session(s) and why? You said...
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"I appreciated your input before
/during/after shoot for what to
wear, colors, shot angles, what
looks best, lighting, atmosphere
etc. and with finishing details and
ordering prints."
-Athena H.
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"My favorite was that it was
just playful and not so posy.
The pictures came out better
than I could have ever hoped
for." -Casey A.
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| "Well the day that we went was absolutely freezing. You were such a trooper and you didn't let the cold interfere with your beautiful work at all. My husband and I didn't feel rushed and you were so helpful in choosing the right spots and poses so that you could take such great photos of our children." -Shawna B. |
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| "My favorite part of the holiday photo session was seeing my son open up to you. He is quite inquisitive, and because of this quality, he is difficult to photograph. He’d rather touch, or taste, cameras, phones, etc. than be photographed by them. Your easy-going personality makes it easy for a child to forget about the fact that a stranger is in the house trying to take pictures of him in order to open up, play, and be silly for the camera. I also really appreciate how open you were to ideas that we had. I’m not an artist, but I did have certain types of photographs in mind. You listened to our requests and were sure to accommodate our desires while managing to make them look even better on film." -Kelly C. |
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"Just watching Emma have
fun, playing in the leaves
and even cheesing for the
camera a little."
-Cassie K.
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"My favorite part of the session
was probably the group family
photos with hubby in uniform.
We never ever have had the
opportunity before to have
a picture like that and it's a
keepsake that my kids can
always look back on.
It makes me cry every
time I look at that picture. "
-Nicole B.
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"My favorite part of the
session with Savannah
was being able to sit back
and relax - you were
clearly experienced
with newborns and I
really felt like my 2 week
old baby was in great hands,
you were also really respectful
and cautious with her, which
was so appreciated! In the session
with my parents, I enjoyed taking
photos with the kids - because they
were so little, we had
to be easy going and I think your
calmness allowed that to happen -
nothing felt forced, it all seemed easy,
and the end product is wonderful!!"
-Danielle W.
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"My favorite part of
the session was: it
was actually fun!
Photography
experiences in the
past were stressful
for mommy and daddy
- resulting in difficult
kiddos and mediocre
pictures. Also - the
location was perfect -
great suggestion!"
-Kelly G.
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"You were personable
and made my daughter comfortable. The experience was very enjoyable."
-Karen H.
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"My favorite part of
the session is hard to pick, but I loved that Katie was willing to get right down on the grass and leaves to get the perfect shot, and she did!!" -Colleen L. |
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"Our favorite part was actually
that we were able to be ourselves.
We didn't have any fake poses.
We just took a walk in the park
and hugged each other a lot.
She was able to just capture
the way we are."
-Lilli A.
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"My favorite part of the session
was when we got to just be lose and who we are and those were my favorite photos it caught all our personalities."
-Christina B.
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"My favorite part of the session was being
able to help position him and try some special
settings like the Mickey and the rocket
blanket. You were very open to my ideas.
As someone who is creative themselves, you
allowed me to use that creativity. That is a
very good trait to have! People might have
their own ideas and input. Remaining open
and flexible while incorporating your own
styles and techniques allowed for some really
great photos!" -Tina S.
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"Your patience and understanding that Jack was having a tough day." -Katie Y.
3. If you were to recommend me to your best friend, what would you say? You said...
"When I recommended you to Lilli & Staci I
basically told them that you are a fantastic photographer, not in just your
ability to take beautiful photographs and edit them flawlessly, but because you
have the patience of a mother, (like when I had to take 2 nursing breaks with
my two week old), and you have the vision of a professional - creating an
aesthetic for her pictures that I couldn't see at the moment, but fell in love
with in the final results. Your passion and talent are clear in your work
and your personable nature really made us feel comfortable and confident - even
my husband who does not love having his photos done!" -Danielle W.
"Katie is so helpful and easy to work with. She's
a mom and gets kids!! She knew how to make my son smile, and when something
wasn't working, we tried something else. She was amazing!!" -Colleen L.
"Katie is awesome, great with kids and ready to
try anything to get a good shot." -Cassie K.
"I HAVE suggested you to my best friend, and
other friends, and acquaintances, and relatives... Your pictures really speak for
themselves. I would say in a recommendation: Katie Bertoli Photography
is Amazing. I would highly recommend Katie for individual and family
shots. Katie has a way of relaxing parents and children to create
beautiful, natural, comfortable pictures. She has an excellent eye for
creating gorgeous photos! In addition, Katie's customer service is wonderful.
She will personally ensure the customer is 100% happy. I'm looking forward to our next session!" -Kelly G.
"I have already recommend you to many of my good
friends and what I have said is that Katie is super nice. She's so relaxed and
laid back and makes you feel really comfortable!! She is really talented and
the pictures are amazing!! She makes you feel at ease and really listens to what
you want from your session. She gets amazing shots and I will be using her
again!" -Nicole B.
"This question is easy because I have recommended
your services to others before! Here is what I have said/will continue to
say: If you are looking for a fun, patient, creative infant/family photographer
who is affordable, punctual, and truly accommodating, then Katie Bertoli is the
photographer for you. She is kind and flexible with little ones, and she
does not force them to be or look like someone he/she is not. Katie
captures the very essence of the individual baby or family’s personality while
balancing artistic vision with a genuine representation of your loved one(s).
She is able to weave what is most important to your family in the
photographs via props, setting, etc. as well as in the blog posts, making each
session unique and individualized. The photographs will come out more beautiful
and touching than you could have ever imagined because they are taken, edited,
and posted with care. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!" -Kelly C.
"I would tell her that you are very personable,
friendly and passionate with your work. I would let her know how creative and
talented you are and that she can expect beautiful pictures of her loved ones
with no worries!"
-Tina S.
"I knew Katie Bertoli
would be a great photographer for our newborn photos because she is a mom too.
She understands the importance of these first images of a baby and what they
mean to parents. Her patience during the shoot made the process so easy. The
photos turned out beautiful and really capture our sweet little girl. We will
cherish these images forever! I would highly recommend Katie Bertoli to any
parents looking for a photographer. She has a true passion for what she does
which makes it a pleasure to work with her." - Staci B.
"I would tell my friend that you are so easy to
work with and you truly understand how to get the best shots with children.
I have never seen such great quality pictures for such a reasonable
price. Our season was a lot of fun and I felt as though I had known you for years.
It was just so comfortable and I feel like you need that in order to get good
pictures." -Casey A.
"I would highly recommend you! Your prices are so
reasonable!! You are sweet and friendly to your clients and make them feel so
comfortable when taking pictures. You were also extremely efficient and
produce high quality work." -Shawna B.
"I would say: Hey Georgia, you should give Katie
Bertoli Photography a try for your next family photo shoot. She is really
patient and will be able to handle your very specific attention to details… and
you can bring your dog to the shoot! BONUS!" -Athena H.
"That you are
affordable without compromising quality." Katie Y.
"If I were to recommend you to my best friend I would say you are amazing at what you do! You put your heart and soul into the shoot and the editing! It was what you were meant to do, she is so creative and imaginative! The pictures were beautiful and I will treasure them forever!" -Christina B.
"We already have recommended her to a few people. We usually talk about the great experience we had with her. Her pricing packages also makes the decision very easy."
-Lilli A.
"You listen to what the client is looking for in pictures, Your pictures are amazing."
-Karen H.
"I would highly recommend Katie to my friends without hesitation. She is professional and fun to be around. She handles my baby with care and can soothe her if needed. She comes well equipped with blankets, headbands, and other "props" to make pictures adorable. She takes charge but also respects the wishes of the parents. At one of our shoots, I expressed to her that I wanted a picture with my baby. She took a picture without me even knowing it and it ended up being one of my favorites because it was such a real moment. I am excited to have Katie document my daughter's milestones." -Diana V.-Lilli A.
"You listen to what the client is looking for in pictures, Your pictures are amazing."
-Karen H.
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