Pittsburgh Photographer
The greatest benefit to being a Pittsburgh photographer is you. The amazing people I meet and photograph right here in Pittsburgh make this career so rewarding. I've traveled a bit and worked in other cities and I have to say that Pittsburghers are the best.
I've been given blankets, cookies, cakes, an entire meal at the Udipi Cafe when I did photos of them years ago. I have clients who hired me once years ago for a wedding or special event who still send me cards during the holidays. Truly I feel blessed to call myself a Pittsburgh Photographer.
During the pandemic I began to teach a lot more virtual photography classes. Since things have opened up again I've taught more in person classes. Teaching photography classes near Pittsburgh has given me the opportunity to meet even more great people.
The Best Photography Locations In Pittsburgh
Next to you amazing people, the greatest benefit to being a Pittsburgh photographer is the incredible photography locations in Pittsburgh. From Mt. Washington and Point State Park to the Strip District and beyond this town is full of beautiful locations. You don't have to be a professional photographer in Pittsburgh to create wonderful photos of this town.
The Pittsburgh Photography Community
One last thing that makes Pittsburgh great is the Pittsburgh photography community. I've been lucky to have gotten to know so many photographers near Pittsburgh over the years.
I truly do consider myself lucky to be part of the Pittsburgh photographer's community. In fact, over the last few years I've had dozens Photographers near Pittsburgh refer clients to me. Often, these are event photography jobs and the referring photographers don't provide event photography near Pittsburgh. I also have the pleasure to referring jobs to other photographers in Pittsburgh.
I can't tell you how great it is to have this kind of support and comradery. That feeling that Pittsburgh is big enough for all of us is so special. Knowing others feel that we're stronger when we work together is magical. To that end if you're looking for recommendations for photographers near Pittsburgh I'm always happy to make one. Chances are great that if you need a real estate photographer, a food photographer, or any other photographer near Pittsburgh I know someone good, trustworthy, and available. Contact me today to hire me or to get a recommendation for another great Pittsburgh photographer.
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