Meet your photographer, Erin Rose Raduazo
When I'm not photographing bumps, babies, or children running wild on the beach you would normally find me at a local brewery, at a Stingrays Hockey Game or down at the Joe for a Riverdogs baseball game with family and friends.
My Origin Story
After graduating in 2009 with a BFA in Photography from the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design I moved to Boston and tried juggling both working for a wedding photographer and a portrait studio. At the time I wanted to gain any experience I could in any field I could since my college experience was most art-centered. My takeaway was loads of valuable information and more experience than most anyone starting out in the industry. The downfall was that I worked some of the longest and most stressful hours of my life. Those three years or 50+ our weeks lead to an inevitable "burn out."
I changed my career, my surroundings, and where I lived - several times. It took me a while to find my passion in picking up a camera again and honestly what sparked that was my move to Charleston in 2014. When I finally got my footing here I knew this was where I wanted to start my own business. There is just something so magical about living in a place with so much gorgeous variety. I took the leap of faith in 2016 to invest in myself and my talent by officially opening my business and working for myself. I'm just in love with where I live, and it makes photographing people here so much more enjoyable.
- LOVES
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Boston Bruins Hockey
Prosecco, Sour Beers, and a great Margarita
Espresso and coffee in general
Old Bay (I'm originally from Maryland!)
Sunrises and the sounds of the waves
Books on Business, personal finance, mystery novels
Sushi and Pizza
Seinfeld, Friends, Schitt's Creek and LOST - DISLIKES
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Oysters
IPA beers
Humidity
Snow or any temp below 40 degrees
Fake audience laugh they add to comedy shows
There are LOTS of photographers in Charleston, why choose Erin?
- Customer Service
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Let's face it, not all people that have a business are as good at customer service as they are at being creative. If you've ever been frustrated at long hold times, un-returned phone calls or waiting days on end for simple answers to your questions - I feel that frustration too! I am reachable and always respond to inquiries and concerns within a 12 hour window (usually way less) before AND after your sessions.
I have step by step directions and how-to videos on how to download and order prints of your images for those that need a visual, and happy to give any design advice for hanging portraits in your home. All around, I have been a people person my whole life and truly enjoy working with all families of all walks of life.
- My Personality, duh!
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Have you ever had a really stiff portrait experience with a photographer that had no personality? Sorry to hear that, let's never have that happen again. I'm here to put you at ease, make you laugh, make you comfortable and direct you every step of the way if you need it. I am easy going, laid back, and get the job done efficiently. I like to get to know my clients, make jokes, and make kids of all ages laugh. I have experience working with children (and dad's) of all ages and temperaments and crack even the hardest cookies.
At the end of almost every session I've had at least one person tell me how easy it was and how much they enjoyed their experience. Your portrait session shouldn't be stiff, boring or stressful!
- Time & Talent
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Say good-bye to the inexperienced photographers scrambling for poses and smiles. Not only did I receive my BFA in Photography, I have almost 15 years of experience photographing children and families of all ages and have continued my education by attending workshops and online classes to further my skills.
When you hire me you are investing in the time and talent of me as an artist and professional who also has a great connection with kids (and adults) to make them laugh, smile, and pose with ease.
- Dedicated
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This is my full time career and 100% of my livelihood, not just a hobby. I have years of experience working in the field - from commercial, studio, weddings, and now running my own business focusing just on Family, Seniors, Maternity and Newborn. With way too much money invested in my equipment, props, software and a ton more invested in my education you know that I am here to stay to provide you and your family with lasting beautiful imagery year after year. I love to watch your family grow and reward my loyal clients every year.
- Turnaround Time
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Have you ever waited so long for your photographer to deliver your gallery that your excitement just wore off? I hope not, but know that won't happen here. I strive to provide my clients with their edited image galleries before they can get all the sand out of their shoes and well before that sunburn fades! All galleries are delivered within 2 weeks (or less!) of the session completion.
- Accountable
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I am a passionate entrepreneur, a planner, a problem solver, and a licensed and insured small business. I [reluctantly] pay lots of taxes on my earnings like everyone else, and I renew my business licenses and liability insurance year after year. So while I'm not the cheapest or the most expensive photographer here in Charleston, I operate my business based on what it costs me to run it profitably and support myself.