PASTOROK

THE PROCESS   -   ABOUT   -   GALLERY   -   CONTACT   -   REVIEWS   -   DONATE

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About the
photographer


Sean Pastorok is a freelance photographer based in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. He started Pastorok Photography in 2012 during his senior year of high school and went on to become the event photographer of the West Chester University School of Music from 2014-2017. Sean's major area of study was Music Education: Cello at West Chester University. During his time at WCU, he gained experience taking concert pictures, family photoshoots, private commissions, sophomore/junior/senior recitals, plays/musicals, graduation photos, and professional headshots for young men and women that wanted to start their professional career.

Sean wishes to provide his clients with a new style of photography. To keep costs as affordable as possible for his clients, he sends high-quality photos through an email service so that his clients can download and post them online or use third-party resources to customize their products. Sean provides discounts to young men and women in high school and college to help them get a start to their professional career.

Sean also offers private lessons in the Pottstown area to those wishing to learn more about photography. He encourages those that have an interest in photography to learn from as many sources as they can to improve their skills.

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Pastorok Photography takes advantage of the technological age we live in.
Sean finishes the editing process quickly and sends his clients a download link as soon as possible.

1. Browse

Go to the GALLERY tab, REVIEWS tab, Facebook, and/or Instagram to see examples of Sean's work.

Sean has gained experience through taking concerts pictures, family photoshoots, private commissions, sophomore/junior/senior recitals, plays, musicals, graduation ceremonies and graduation photoshoots, and professional headshots.

2. Contact

You can contact Sean through the CONTACT page, emailing Sean directly at pastorokphotography@gmail.com or messaging him through Facebook on his photography page.

3. Schedule

Sean has a very flexible and ever changing schedule between being a Karate Instructor, Music Teacher, and Freelance Photographer. If Sean is unavailable at any time, he will be sure to either find a new date and time that works for both parties or recommend them to another local photographer that he knows and trusts. 

After scheduling an event with Sean, he will arrive 15 minutes prior to the agreed time in order to prepare for the event.

4. Forms

Sean requires all of his clients to fill out two forms, a general form and a Release of Liability. These forms serve as a record of agreement and transaction. These forms can be found and downloaded here. Clients may bring a printed out version of the documents to the event already filled out or Sean can provide them upon arrival to the event.

5. Payment

Please have payment ready at the beginning of the event, if this specific event restrains clients from being able to pay before, they are expected to pay immediately after the event. Clients will NOT receive any photographs until payment is received.

Sean accepts the following forms of payment: Cash, Check, Credit/Debit, or Venmo.
All checks can be made out to Pastorok Photography.

Sean uses a credit/debit card scanner that connects to his mobile phone. Clients will be asked to sign and how they would like your receipt.

6. Editing

After the event is over and the client has successfully paid, Sean will edit and return the photos in a timely manner. Most photoshoots take about a few days to a week to finish editing.

7. Returning

Sean sends his clients an email to the email address(es) provided in the waiver. He provides clients with a download link to retrieve their files. Clients may share this download link with as many people as they wish to share it with. Clients that forget their download link can email Sean with their name and the date of their event.

Sean utilizes the online data transferring service WeTransfer. WeTransfer is a safe and reliable method of transferring large files.

The other, more expensive, method is:
Flash/Thumb Drive - 16+GB flash/thumb drives are accepted.
***There is a $15 shipping and handling charge added with this method***

Remember that Sean returns the full file sizes so that his clients can utilize any third-party services to reproduce his images.

8. Review

Sean asks all of his clients to rate and write and honest review about their experience with Pastorok Photography on his Facebook page. These reviews allow Sean to learn and grow. He constantly refines his skills and is always looking for constructive criticism.

9. Offers and Discounts

If you refer 10 people to Pastorok Photography, you will receive one FREE 30-minute photoshoot at an approved location.

**YOUR NAME MUST BE SAID IN ORDER FOR THE REFERRAL TO COUNT**

Be sure follow Pastorok Photography on Facebook and Instagram for discounts and offers!

10. Donate

Any donation, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much for donating to Pastorok Photography. Every donation will help Pastorok Photography grow and continue to give back to the community. These donations will go towards new equipment (lenses, camera bodies, flashes, etc.) and will help Pastorok Photography keep it's affordable prices for young men and women trying to start their professional careers!

Thank you so much,
Sean Pastorok

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Photography Lessons

Let’s learn the basics of photography! I’ll teach you the various functions of your camera, help you work with what you’ve got, and find your style. We’ll start off by covering the basics of ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to control the vibe you’re going for. Once you feel comfortable with those aspects, we’ll transition over to photoshop to pull the full potential out of your shots!

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5.0 ★ - 5.0 of 5 stars
16 reviews

This rating is taken directly from Sean's Pastorok Photography page on Facebook.
For more reviews, click here.

★★★★★ - Sean took fantastic photos for my senior recital! He was affordable, professional, and beyond prepared. I received the pictures less than a week after the event! They were fantastic photos and artistically taken. I would 100% recommend him to anyone in need of a phenomenal photographer!
— Bronwyn Livezey - August 3rd, 2017
★★★★★ - Pastorok Photography has produced nothing but excellence. Sean has photographed many of my performance from my senior recital to numerous symphony orchestra programs. The quality of his photographs are consistently well thought-out, clear, and beautiful. Sean captures moments that go unnoticed or happen very quickly. I would whole-heartedly recommend Sean for photographing any event, performance, or scene.
— Annamaria Alcaro - July 29th, 2017
★★★★★ - Sean has taken pictures for my Army Band auditions and as for my Sophomore recital and each picture he takes is so beautiful, unique, and artistic. He is very personable, and fun to work with. I would definitely recommend his services to everyone I meet! Absolutely incredible photographer!
— Ellie O'Hare - July 19th, 2017
★★★★★ - Sean really sees the beauty and simplicity in his sessions. He is very professional and always wants to hear input from the people who he’s shooting. He does everything in his power to make his clients happy, and he succeeds every time!
— Christopher Houck - July 19th, 2017
★★★★★ - Sean is a pleasure to work with! He is always professional but keeps you laughing! He is great about taking a variety of shots and making sure you really have what you want!
— Victoria Oberdick - July 17th, 2017
★★★★★ - Sean has taken pictures for my performances and photo shoots for different occasions. His photography skills are amazing and he is very creative with his photo shoots. I would recommend him to anyone who wants great photos!
— Stacey Gerard - July 17th, 2017
★★★★★ - Sean is a very talented photographer and is wonderful to work with! I always call him first for head shots and recital photos because of his excellent eye for lighting and scenery. Plus, I get a huge confidence boost with the way I look in his photos!
— Natalie Gilbert - July 17th, 2017
★★★★★ - Sean is a gifted photographer and we appreciate his ability to capture emotion in his photos! We will treasure the memories he has preserved for us.
— Rhonda Schuck - July 17th, 2017
★★★★★ - Sean has been my go-to photographer for performances and other shoots, and I love working with him! He is very professional, always makes me look better than real life, and is comfortable and fun to shoot with!
— Danielle Pfeiffer - July 17th, 2017
★★★★★ - My graduation pictures were incredible! They are pictures I will always want and I am happy to look back on them because they are so good. He gave me them in a very short time frame! His ability to work on two photo shoots at a time is remarkable. He evenly split the amount of photographs. Additionally, he has a very positive additude and great personality that allows you to feel comfortable behind the camera.
— Robyn Moyer - July 17th, 2017
★★★★★ - Sean has taken countless pictures of my performances, recitals, and professional photoshoots, and is always a blast to work with!
— Rachel Schuck - July 16th, 2017
★★★★★ - Sean has taken pictures of my performances for years. His photography is incredible and I’ve used it for business cards, websites, and resumes. I recommend his work and services without hesitation!
— Caitlin Hoffert - July 16th, 2017

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RESOURCES

Musicians, audio technicians, photographers, and videographers have greatly influenced how I teach. Here are a ton of resources that interest, entertain, and inspire me.


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