Our featured customer for December is Capone Photography, LLC of Stratford, New Jersey. They have been active professionals since 1986 consistently receiving a 5 star rating from their clients.

John, Nancy and Lindsey are accomplished photographic artists and have been Zookbinders clients for over 12 years. John is a Certified Professional Photographer by the PPA and they have created an excellent brand for thier professionalism and creativity in the New Jersey and Philadelphia areas.

Where is your favorite location to photograph?  We hate to play favorites, so anywhere that’s different than the last assignment. We like different!

What excites you about being a photographer?  Several things are not only exciting, but humbling at the same time. We are grateful that we have a gift to share with others. We are thankful that people appreciate our craft. And, without sounding cliché, we are truly excited to preserve a moment in time for many generations to come.

What turns you off about being a photographer?  Not a whole lot. It is a rewarding profession. The biggest bummers are paperwork, file handling, the sometimes long hours, and all the “stuff” other than the creation.

What is your favorite marketing tool?  Our satisfied clients and word-of-mouth referrals. It’s the best advertisement that money can’t buy. And Facebook for it’s immediacy of reach.

What or who has inspired you?  Inspiration comes in many disguises, from many places, for many things. It can directly or indirectly affect your photography, your business and your life  Donald Trump, Karl Albrecht, Hanson Fong, Stephen Hawking, children, movies, and nature have provided inspiration and influence. Following your heart is extremely inspirational.

What’s your favorite f-stop?  Again, tough to play favorites. Guess it depends upon the application.  f/2.8 for selective focus and bokeh,   f/8 because of laziness  : ) , and f/32 when detail is the deal.

What is your favorite book?  Several for all different reasons – 1984, Who Moved My Cheese?, Of Mice and Men, The Silence of the Lambs, The Millionaire Next Door, and Charlotte’s Web.

What is the #1 reason client’s hire you?  Initially it would be because of our imagery, since that’s what most people see first.  But we assume in our business that creating a wonderful image goes without saying, whether it’s traditional, candid or somewhere in between. Therefore, and we think this is true of just about all businesses, people ultimately hire us because of our personalities and enthusiasm and the fact that we are easy to work with.

What do you do when you’re not photographing?  When you have your own business, it seems like there is never enough time to do other things. But when not photographing in a work related sense, we enjoy great dining experiences, a good vacation, the company of friends and family, and volunteering our time to community services.

If heaven exists, which photographer would you like to hang out with? Heaven does exist, and when it comes time for the big party in the sky, we hope to share time with several for different reasons — Les Krims, Man Ray, Eadweard Muybridge, George Eastman, and Ansel Adams.

When we asked what the Capones like best Zookbinders products and different creative ways in which they use them to grow their business they had this to say.  ”Zookbinders has been a trusted and reliable partner with our company for more than 12 years. We rely upon Zookbinders to provide top-of-the-line albums for our very particular clients. Zookbinders performs consistently, with product and delivery, and their customer service is second to none. It’s very comforting to know that Zookbinders cares as much about their clients as they do about their products.

Thanks to John, Nancy and Lindsey for sharing with us.  All images Copyright Capone Photography, LLC. If you’d like to learn more about Capone Photography and see more images  please check out the slide show below or visit www.caponephotography.com.