The Difference

• Published July 9th, 2009 by W. L. McCoy
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 What's the difference, you might be asking yourself?  In today's economy it is only natural to be looking for ways to save, I do it myself...believe me.  There are a lot of people out there claiming to be photographers and even hanging a shingle out proclaiming themselves professionals but having a good digital camera and a computer does not make one a truly good professional.  Cheap prices usually translate into poor quality, a limited understanding of what goes into great photography, and poor service.  There is simply no alternative to experience and ability when it comes to great photography.  Too many so-called professionals these days simply turn their camera to "P" and voila...they are a professional..."P" does not stand for professional...hint-hint.

I do not intend to downplay others in this blog but simply want to lay it out there that there is a big difference in quality among photographers.  So here is what makes us at McCoy's truly different and unique.

Experience:  Over 30 years operating one of Central Kentucky's top rated studios.  We have served clients in many areas including portrait, wedding, and commercial.  Our work has won awards at the national level and been exhibited at venues including the International Photography Hall of Fame.  We also operated our own color lab for over 10 years.  We understand the mechanics behind good photography.  I have personally studied with some of the top photographers in the country. We have been published in many fine magazines.  The list goes on.  I can safely say that no one has the depth of experience we have.

Service:  We will bend over backwards to give you a great experience and the finest in photography.  Our guarantee says it all--"We guarantee that you will be thrilled...not just satisfied...with your photographs or you owe us nothing."  We will do whatever it takes to make that happen.

Lasting Value:  When you consider that portraits are a lasting memory of a person, family, wedding, etc...something that you will hold dear for many years...doesn't it make sense that you should find the best portrait photographer that you can possibly afford?  The heartbreak of poor quality can linger a lifetime.  A child's sense of self worth can be bolstered or demolished by great or poor portraits.  A senior's portrait will be a defining moment that is nearly as important as the wedding photography.  Loved ones deserve the best and when you consider the years of enjoyment that comes from great photography...I believe our portraiture has extreme and lasting value.

Artistic Merit:  Creativity is something that is hard to measure.  You know it when you see it....so take a look...I think our creativity is matchless.

Quality of Prints:  Our photographic prints come from a great lab in St. Louis.  Having printed ourselves for so many years we have a great understanding of the printing process.  If the print doesn't match our quality standards we have it redone until it does.  You receive only the best in image quality.

Friendly and Understanding: The Session--Your experience during one of our sessions is important to us.  We take care to make you comfortable and relaxed. We want you to have fun and we welcome your input.  We do our best to insure that you are not rushed and do our utmost to help you look your best.  If you are relaxed and having a good time...good portraits will result.   Everyone is a little different and we look at each person and family to understand where you are coming from.  We understand how to adjust for little things like weight issues, blemishes, unique situations...this is another time that our experience makes a huge difference in how you feel and look.

We Care:  Sometimes I think we could open a counseling service.....this is funny but we know things about many of our customers because we just care about them.  

More and More...etc.  There are a lot of things that make us different and truly unique and I hope you will see that difference.  I hope you follow this blog and as time goes on you will see that we are different and that difference has value to you.  Thanks and God Bless.