Big box photo companies have been around forever with the experience and systems to back them up. Why would you consider moving away from this model? The answer is pretty straight forward: utilizing a local small business goes beyond just a transaction – it becomes familial. Here are a couple of considerations as to why you should hire a local photographer for your Baltimore school photos.

Small businesses offer more personalized service

Because a local photographer typically takes on fewer schools than big box chains, they are able to offer more individualized and customizer service to the schools they partner with, ensuring each school’s unique needs are met and expectations exceeded.

Local photographers can more specialized experience

Chances are, your local school photographer specialized in photographing children, as opposed to photographers who work with big chains and photograph a variety of subjects. Working with someone who has experience photographing children – and photographing them well – can make a world of difference in the picture day experience for both students and their families.

“If I could give 10 stars I would. Niki is absolutely amazing! We’ve gotten school photos done by her on two separate occasions and the results are stunning. Our shy and timid little guy’s true personality shines through in Niki’s work. She has a way to capture the true personality of a child and it’s beautiful.” – Melissa, Baltimore Mom

Supporting local small businesses builds community and supports the local economy

Can you think of a better way to support your local economy than hiring a local small business? In an article about the benefits of shopping small, Forbes Magazine stated, “Small businesses push economic growth and the local economy by opening up employment opportunities locally.”

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