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Aries Photography strives to bring you the highest quality pictures at the best value.
 

About the Photographer

 

My name is Burcu (pronounced Ber-sha) and I have a burning passion for photography.  I see photography as a medium for expression, a means of capturing memories, and a delightful challenge.  I have been tinkering with cameras since my fingers were old enough to press the shutter button on disposable cameras (my parents quickly graduated me to my own film camera!) and have been working professionally for about a year and a half, providing my services to the public.


I've also worked on the other side of the camera as a model for about four years, giving me an intense knowledge of the extreme awkward and uncomfortableness that can potentially arise in photo shoots.  As we work together, whether it's one on one portraiture or large groups at wedding parties, you will feel comfortable and relaxed, resulting in beautiful pictures.

 

My favorite subjects to photograph are cars and landscapes.  I love classic American muscle cars (my first car was a Mustang convertible!), and the mountain landscapes always make me take a step back and remember what life is about.  People are a challenging subject (don't get me wrong, I thrive on challenges), as there is no one correct way to approach any one person.  The classic angled "headlight" shot works well with just about any car, but try using that on a person and you'll end up with a photo of a person giving you a "What on earth are you doing?!?" look!

 

My motto: Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, chocolate in one hand, drink in the other, thoroughly used up and screaming, "Woo hoo! What a ride!"


What kind of photography do you shoot?

 
Most clients want to know if I shoot weddings, and the short answer is yes.  The long answer is yes, and just about anything else you can imagine.  If I can look at it from behind the lens of a camera, we can create some incredible images.  Some examples of photography I do (by no means is this an exhaustive list):
 
  • Weddings
  • Portraits (Graduation, Family, Children, Business)
  • Birthdays
  • Pets
  • Landscapes
  • Events

If you need photography services other than what's listed above, please contact me, as I will likely be able to accommodate your needs.

 

 How can you charge such low prices?

 
The simplest answer to this question is that I'm not looking to make money off of you.  I charge only what I need to break-even for my time and services.  This is not a full-time job for me, and consequently still enjoy creating art and memories through my camera.  Providing these services to the public not only gives me an opportunity to do something I love in a fresh environment, but also to share the end product with my clients and bring joy and happiness to their lives through wonderful photography.
 
Additionally, I have no overhead costs.  I do not own a studio and all of my retouching and editing are done at home, meaning I have no extra costs to "pass on" to my clients.  If a client chooses to have studio work done, there are many opportunities to rent a studio in the Triangle region, but at the time, I simply do not have a need for a studio of my own.
 
Finally, I am upfront and honest about how I may use your photos and charge you fairly.  Most photography companies will use your images to promote themselves.  Is that completely fair to the client?  A model is paid for her work, isn't she?  In my opinion, if I am going to use your photographs to promote my work, you should be compensated for that.  A beautiful picture isn't much without a beautiful subject, and I reflect this through my low prices.
 
Tell me more about using my pictures
 
I will use pictures we've created to promote my work through my website and other advertising media.  I may occasionally enter images into competitions or judgings.  If I choose to explicitly sell an image, I will never do so without your knowledge.  Generally speaking, I tend to compensate my models and clients when I sell such images.

 

Aries Photography

 

(919) 271-5438
Cary, NC 27511
ariesphotography@yahoo.com