I had a like-new Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5), as well as a brand-new Canon PowerShot SX740HS that captures up to 4K video, but now I rock a refurb Canon 5D Mark III full-frame DSLR, while keeping the PowerShot as it is far better than its predecessors. I also have nice photo editing software and am open to improving that software choice. Even though I now have all-pro equipment (except the point and shoot as it's slightly limited), I can make really good deals with prospective clients, and get you very high-quality, high-resolution images that you'll remember for a long time, and appreciate. My old cameras were both considered under-rated for their capabilities, and I spent part of the Fall and Winter of 2023 and early 2024 learning to use the manual modes, as well as improving my editing techniques. Rest assured, you will get at least as good of quality out of my work as any well-known, high-dollar photographer or photography business, especially as I gain even more experience and more gear. Rates and packages subject to change.
Current Photos shown (most of them) were from before I had a full-frame, except the Veteran's Day sample, Photo of my minivan, and some of the nature photos. As I have more samples to show from the full-frame, this will be updated.
I'm open to doing more of the following types of shoots:
1. Weddings/Engagements/Elopements when available
2. Vehicle (Ride or Die) and Jeep Shoots/Vintage Car Shows, etc.
3. Music Events, Concerts and Festivals on any level that will hire me
4. State Park shoots and Nature shoots, including some just for me outside of hiring
5. Senior Photos/Quinceneras/Cultural Events
6. Pets
7. Newborn/baby/family Shoots
8. Holiday and Charitable Event Shoots, some on me depending on circumstances and significance
9. Nightlife, free or paid, Civic Events, City stuff, Country stuff
10. Local, regional, and sometimes Events outside my area
*I may be unavailable for shoots outside my comfort zone, or that require, say, drones, which I don't have and don't currently plan to purchase, rent, or use. I would be open to partnering with a drone photographer, however. Boudoir shoots are not for me.
Rates factored in are considering the following things:
1. Cost of gas/vehicle maintenance that may be needed
2. Distance (within 40 miles preferred, gas tax added and sometimes hotel costs for longer distances/other states)
*International travel is not an option for me at this time, not even Canada unfortunately. Perhaps this will one day change.
3. Does the customer want edited, unedited, or both types of photos?
4. Photos are delivered to order within 2 weeks of the event or events, unless the events or other photo shoots are highly labor intensive, last for many hours or multiple days, etc.
5. I have excellent editing software, but if a customer has a preference for me to use other software, if they want props, two or more shooters/photographers, etc, those costs are additional.
6. Gas and vehicle costs are kept at no more than 80% of what they might be when the event happens and when travel is needed beyond 40 miles. This may change over time, but is designed to ease the customer's wallet, to the extent I can. It's to save money.
7. Contracts are agreed to before any work is committed to. Verbal or text agreements alone won't be considered as having any grounds for legitimacy.
8. Local customers and potential customers may meet me in person at an agreed-upon location. More distant potential customers may communicate via text, Messenger, phone, email, Zoom, whatever they want pretty much.
9. Future equipment upgrades, greater gain of skills and experience, and similar means of professional development will impact prices and preferences, at least once 2025 begins or slightly later, based on how much business is coming in as well.
Contact Stephen Sullivan at 1-317-997-3510, or via email at sullivans1989@gmail.com. Stephen is also active on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Remember that Stephen offers Music services as well, which he has more experience in at this time.
My promise to Customers in a nutshell:
1. I will save you money!
2. I will get you great quality photography or music services!
3. I will work within your means to my best ability! I don't have much money myself right now, and haven't yet so far in life. I understand! Otherwise I'd have a brand-new pro camera, a drone, and maybe a Cadillac! :)
4. If I screw up majorly (which I doubt), you still get all of your photos AND get a refund, up to 100% depending on the level of errors made. Delivery is crucial. I'm a DoorDash driver already as well, so I know.
5. If there's an emergency, a big crazy storm (especially a Blizzard as I don't have a Jeep!), personal or family emergency, etc, I'll work to find a solution that works for all parties involved. I am human, too.
Pictures of the Types of Photography I do and Offer
