Looking For Photographers in Dalton GA? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know.
Hello I am Bobbi Jo, the owner of Bobbi Jo Brooks Fine Art & Photography based in Dalton, GA
Hey there,
So you've been Googling "photographers in Dalton GA" and now you're drowning in options, right? I've been there (well, on the other side of the camera, but still). Let me share what you actually need to know before you book anyone.
First things first: Not every photographer does everything. Some love weddings, others live for newborn squish, and me? I'm all about empowering portrait experiences for women, headshots + branding and event photography. Figure out what you need, then find someone whose portfolio screams "YES, THIS."
About those prices... Yeah, they're all over the place. Here's the deal: a $300 session and a $3,000 session are totally different experiences. You're not just paying for photos, you're paying for expertise, years of practice, and someone who knows exactly how to make you look amazing. Neither price is wrong; just know what you're getting.
Style is everything. Spend time really looking at portfolios. Do their photos make you feel something? Can you picture yourself in those images? Because their style becomes part of your story.
The experience matters just as much as the photos. If you're uncomfortable or stressed during your session, it's gonna show. That's why I obsess over the whole experience from our first chat to how I guide you in my studio. Pay attention to how photographers make you feel from that very first message.
Don't just glance at star ratings read the actual reviews. What are people saying about how the photographer made them feel? That tells you everything.
Here's something cool: Many of us offer multiple services. I've photographed women for their businesses, milestone birthdays, and personal empowerment journeys. Finding someone you love means they can grow with you.
And psst location isn't a dealbreaker. Plenty of amazing photographers from Chattanooga or Knoxville serve Dalton clients, and many of us travel too. Don't write someone off just because they're not down the street. Women travel from all over to my studio.
Can we talk about prints for a second? Because here's what nobody tells you: digitals are great, but they're not enough. We all have billions of photos sitting on our phones and hard drives, right? And what happens when those break? When your phone takes a swim or your computer crashes?
But more than that there's something almost magical about holding a tangible print in your hands. About walking past a wall gallery every single day and seeing yourself looking strong and beautiful. About flipping through an album with your daughter someday. Digital files live in folders. Prints live in your life.
That's why I don't just hand you files and disappear. I help you create wall art and albums that turn your images into something you'll actually experience every day.
Before you book, ask the important questions your photographer:
Will you help me choose which images to print and how to display them?
Do you offer guidance on creating wall art and albums that actually fit my style and home?
Can you share your expertise on what sizes and formats look best?
What's the turnaround time?
How many edited images do I get?
Are digital files included or extra?
Can I purchase additional images later?
Here's the thing: I'm not just about handing you a USB drive and saying "good luck!" I want to help you turn your images into something you'll see and love every single day whether that's a stunning wall gallery, a beautiful album, or the perfect piece for that empty spot in your living room.
But here's the real truth: The right photographer will make you feel seen. Not just in a "nice picture" way, but in a way that shifts something inside you. When you walk away from the right session, you don't just have beautiful images you have a new relationship with yourself.
That's what I'm after in every session. It's why I focus on empowering portraits for women. Because every woman deserves to see herself the way I see her: strong, beautiful, worthy.
So, want to chat? No pressure, no weird sales pitch just a conversation to see if we click. You can check out my work and read real stories from other women from my 40 Over 40 Portrait Expereince here. And if you're curious about what makes my sessions different, peek at my post about As I Am Sessions.
You deserve photos that make you feel something. And you deserve a photographer who gets that.
Talk soon?
Bobbi Jo